Girls Trip - Which Deluxe Hotel? - The DIS Discussion Forums

NHKristy76 · 01-25-2013, 03:58 PM

I'm planning a trip in August with my 10 yr old DD, her best friend 11, and her mom (who also happens to be my good friend.)

We know we want to stay deluxe... Can anyone recommend a hotel that would appeal to the girls and the moms?

I have my ideas but am looking for your thoughts too!

TIA

AliceIn · 01-25-2013, 04:02 PM

BC & YC would appeal the most to 10 & 11 year olds because of Stormalong bay. There's a spa for the moms there, too.

heidijanesmith · 01-25-2013, 04:07 PM

We love the Poly! Huge rooms, great transportation options and awesome theme.

AKL is also awesome, especially if the animal theme appeals to you.

We stayed at YC this last August. YC is very convienient to get to EPCOT's IG and a boat to DS, but the bus service was horrible. Buses share with all EPCOT resorts and took forever to go anywhere. SAB is a wonderful pool and is great for taking a break during the August heat.

I would pick a theme that appeals to you, location and transportation options and go from there.

ErinsMommy · 01-25-2013, 04:05 PM

Assuming the girls are still in the 'princess' stage, I personally would go with a monorail resort with easy access to MK which would be Poly, GF or CR.

lililoo12 · 01-25-2013, 04:44 PM

Yc and BWI are my favs you can walk to Epcot and hs beautiful grounds and rooms. We stay cl and its great

NHKristy76 · 01-25-2013, 05:48 PM

I think we're headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge although Beach/Yacht was a close second. But we can do club level with Arusha view for less than standard at YC/BC... And I've never stayed there so that's a huge plus!!!

artemis908 · 01-25-2013, 07:36 PM

I think Boardwalk Inn would be a good one! Lots of stuff to do on the boardwalk, always kind of exciting and walkable to Epcot. Also gives you the option to have some fun at night along with your friend/the other mother without being too far away from your kids.

NHKristy76 · 01-25-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by artemis908

I think Boardwalk Inn would be a good one! Lots of stuff to do on the boardwalk, always kind of exciting and walkable to Epcot. Also gives you the option to have some fun at night along with your friend/the other mother without being too far away from your kids.

Hmm. Would you leave your kids alone in a hotel room?

Itinkso · 01-25-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NHKristy76

Hmm. Would you leave your kids alone in a hotel room?

No, and especially not at AKL. Many people stop by to view the lobby and animals and are walking up and down the third floor wings.

FunFamily · 01-25-2013, 11:10 PM

I vote for Boardwalk.

AlohaPolynesian · 01-25-2013, 07:39 PM

My mom and I LOVE Boardwalk Inn! Just got back from BLT with my sister and nieces and that was great, too.

Belle83 · 01-25-2013, 07:57 PM

Well, I don't think you can really go wrong

But, my vote would be for a deluxe that you haven't stayed at yet. I think I would pick Yacht Club because of the pool, or Contemporary for the monorail.

DisneyFansInNYC · 01-25-2013, 09:02 PM

I would stay at a deluxe resort that was on the monorail or near EPCOT. I don't care for having to use a bus to go everywhere. But I love the club level idea for the girls. Where ever you stay enjoy the time with your daughter.

delux · 01-27-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NHKristy76

I'm planning a trip in August with my 10 yr old DD, her best friend 11, and her mom (who also happens to be my good friend.)

We know we want to stay deluxe... Can anyone recommend a hotel that would appeal to the girls and the moms?

I have my ideas but am looking for your thoughts too!

TIA

I love the poly for the convenience and tropical feel. I would love to stay at AKL but it feels so far away from everything. Any of the Epcot Deluxe resorts have good access to both Epcot and HS and good restaurants.
Another thing to think about is the Epcot hotels (in my opinion) have a lot more going on (foot traffic, boardwalk entertainment etc). So if you would rather be at a quieter hotel then go for AK or Poly.

01-25-2013, 03:58 PM	#1
NHKristy76 Senior Mousketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 690	Girls Trip - Which Deluxe Hotel? I'm planning a trip in August with my 10 yr old DD, her best friend 11, and her mom (who also happens to be my good friend.) We know we want to stay deluxe... Can anyone recommend a hotel that would appeal to the girls and the moms? I have my ideas but am looking for your thoughts too! TIA __________________ Poly 86? Sports 12/97 CB 12/98 WL Nov/Dec 99 ASMu 9/01 POR 12/2003 WL 9/04 WL 12/04 ASMo 9/05 CS 12/05 POFQ 10/06 ASMo 2/09 WL 10/09 CS Nov/Dec 11 BC 8/12 WL 11/12 ASMo 1/13

01-25-2013, 04:02 PM	#2
AliceIn DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 573	BC & YC would appeal the most to 10 & 11 year olds because of Stormalong bay. There's a spa for the moms there, too. __________________ Family Trips: Me, DH, DS11, DS8, DD7 AoA Cars Suite 8/2012 My Trips: Swan 1993, Dolphin 1994, CR 1995, CR 2007 Offsite hotels as a child

01-25-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
heidijanesmith DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,091	We love the Poly! Huge rooms, great transportation options and awesome theme. AKL is also awesome, especially if the animal theme appeals to you. We stayed at YC this last August. YC is very convienient to get to EPCOT's IG and a boat to DS, but the bus service was horrible. Buses share with all EPCOT resorts and took forever to go anywhere. SAB is a wonderful pool and is great for taking a break during the August heat. I would pick a theme that appeals to you, location and transportation options and go from there. __________________ May 2005 AKL Pool view July 2010 Poly Standard view- WDW and US Aug 2012 YC Pool view- WDW, US and BG Oct 2013 AKL CL Savanah view- WDW and US The Smith's take on the Poly- TR

01-25-2013, 04:05 PM	#4
ErinsMommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,012	Assuming the girls are still in the 'princess' stage, I personally would go with a monorail resort with easy access to MK which would be Poly, GF or CR. __________________ My 1st trip & 5th wedding anniversary - June 1995 @ All Star Sports DD's 1st trip - May 2011 @ POFQ DH's Surprise 50th Birthday trip - February 2013 @ Contemporary Me: Debi DH: John DD: Erin/6

01-25-2013, 05:48 PM	#6
NHKristy76 Senior Mousketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 690	I think we're headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge although Beach/Yacht was a close second. But we can do club level with Arusha view for less than standard at YC/BC... And I've never stayed there so that's a huge plus!!! __________________ Poly 86? Sports 12/97 CB 12/98 WL Nov/Dec 99 ASMu 9/01 POR 12/2003 WL 9/04 WL 12/04 ASMo 9/05 CS 12/05 POFQ 10/06 ASMo 2/09 WL 10/09 CS Nov/Dec 11 BC 8/12 WL 11/12 ASMo 1/13

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01-25-2013, 04:44 PM	#5
lililoo12 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 334	Yc and BWI are my favs you can walk to Epcot and hs beautiful grounds and rooms. We stay cl and its great

01-25-2013, 07:36 PM	#7
artemis908 EPCOTnaut Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 575	I think Boardwalk Inn would be a good one! Lots of stuff to do on the boardwalk, always kind of exciting and walkable to Epcot. Also gives you the option to have some fun at night along with your friend/the other mother without being too far away from your kids. __________________

01-25-2013, 11:10 PM	#10
FunFamily Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 291	I vote for Boardwalk.

01-25-2013, 07:39 PM	#11
AlohaPolynesian DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: my castle. Posts: 2,070	My mom and I LOVE Boardwalk Inn! Just got back from BLT with my sister and nieces and that was great, too. __________________ "You can't run away from trouble...ain't no place that far"

01-25-2013, 07:57 PM	#12
Belle83 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,069	Well, I don't think you can really go wrong But, my vote would be for a deluxe that you haven't stayed at yet. I think I would pick Yacht Club because of the pool, or Contemporary for the monorail. __________________ \| 1991 Disneyland \| 1995 Disneyland \| 1998 WDW (Caribbean Beach) \| 1999 Disneyland \| 2000 WDW (Port Orleans French Quarter) \| 2000 Disney Cruise (Magic) \| 2003 Disneyland \| 2004 WDW (Caribbean Beach) \| 2011 WDW (Dolphin) \| 2012 WDW (Port Orleans Riverside) \| 2013 WDW (Coronado Springs) Dec. 2012 Trip Report: The One Where We Got Engaged

01-25-2013, 09:02 PM	#13
DisneyFansInNYC Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 248	I would stay at a deluxe resort that was on the monorail or near EPCOT. I don't care for having to use a bus to go everywhere. But I love the club level idea for the girls. Where ever you stay enjoy the time with your daughter. __________________ Me DH DD DD DS DD Dog

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