Should we change to FW Cabins?

[1mama2three]

We're planning on visiting WDW from Jan. 18-27, and we currently have a reservation for POR booked (1 room). There are 6 of us (2 adults, 4 kids- 1 in a crib). When crunching the numbers, it looks like to stay in the FW cabins would cost us about $900 more ($1300 vs. $2200).

I know POR has a boat to DTD and FW has a boat to MK. Both are large resorts...meaning lots of walking. We will be using a double stoller for the 2 little ones, and the older ones are 7 and 5. We'll have our own vehicle, and we're willing to drive to the parks if need be, but we prefer using Disney transportation.

Anyway is the extra money worth spending? I can't decide. We've never stayed at either place so any thoughts would be MUCH appreciated.

[KonaKaiTom]

I'm pretty sure maximum capacity, per fire code, for POR is 5, even if 1 is a baby in the crib. It is based on square footage, not where everyone is sleeping.

Tom

[MMS1125]

I would change personally. That's really crowded for POR plus there's no separate space if the little ones are asleep for everybody else to hang out.

I'd also consider AoA suite for the price. It should be cheaper than the cabin but more $$ than POR. Plus you get a separate sleeping area and 2 bathrooms

[MMS1125]

Originally Posted by KonaKaiTom

I'm pretty sure maximum capacity, per fire code, for POR is 5, even if 1 is a baby in the crib. It is based on square footage, not where everyone is sleeping.

Tom

it's 5 + infant. They base it on width of hallways and such along with room sizes I think. They count on the infant being carried so not essentially taking up space during an evacuation

[1mama2three]

Originally Posted by MMS1125

I would change personally. That's really crowded for POR plus there's no separate space if the little ones are asleep for everybody else to hang out.

I'd also consider AoA suite for the price. It should be cheaper than the cabin but more $$ than POR. Plus you get a separate sleeping area and 2 bathrooms

I hadn't thought of the AOA suites. I'll look into that. Thanks for the input, and for clarifying the maximum occ. on POR. I was about 98% sure it was 5+ an infant, but it never hurts to be reassured.

[1mama2three]

Well, quoting it with the room-only offer, the AOA suites are $100 more (total for the trip) than the FW cabins. The cabins would be $2200 for the stay, and the AOA suite would be $2300. Decisions, decisions...

[Marthasor]

Originally Posted by MMS1125

I would change personally. That's really crowded for POR plus there's no separate space if the little ones are asleep for everybody else to hang out.

I'd also consider AoA suite for the price. It should be cheaper than the cabin but more $$ than POR. Plus you get a separate sleeping area and 2 bathrooms

I have to agree with the AoA suite suggestion. I have never stayed at FW cabins, but I have heard, unless you are in a specific section, you really need a golf cart to get around the resort. The cart will add to your expenses and I don't now if you will fit your whole family in one.

At AoA you will only have bus transportation, but I found it to be very good. You will also have close access to great pools, the food court, transportation from any of the suite sections. Looks like, with the winter room-only offer you could get a suite for $2379 for your stay.

[ann0d1]

We LOVE the cabins. You don't neccessarily need a golf cart, but it does come in handy. Our cabin last time was very close to a bus stop, so you could request that. We don't ever want to stay anywhere where else. It is really an awesome experience!

[1mama2three]

Originally Posted by ann0d1

We LOVE the cabins. You don't neccessarily need a golf cart, but it does come in handy. Our cabin last time was very close to a bus stop, so you could request that. We don't ever want to stay anywhere where else. It is really an awesome experience!

Did you find that there was a LONG wait time to take a boat to the MK?

[ann0d1]

We took the boat twice and there was no longer than a 20 minute wait one time from WDW back to the fort. It is all in timing, with how long you have to wait. They run them constantly, a couple of times we got there and didn't even have to wait. Just luck.

[BLTtinkerbell]

I love the cabins! The bedroom has a double bed, set of bunks & tv. The living area has a double murphy bed, tv and full kitchen. We enjoyed using the deck and grill. You can park your car right in the driveway, outside your cabin. You don't need a golfcart, (even though they are fun) request a cabin close to bus stop. We never waited very long for the boat to MK. I find the cabins very relaxing after a busy day in the parks.

[1mama2three]

Originally Posted by BLTtinkerbell

I love the cabins! The bedroom has a double bed, set of bunks & tv. The living area has a double murphy bed, tv and full kitchen. We enjoyed using the deck and grill. You can park your car right in the driveway, outside your cabin. You don't need a golfcart, (even though they are fun) request a cabin close to bus stop. We never waited very long for the boat to MK. I find the cabins very relaxing after a busy day in the parks.

Would you say that two average-sized adults could share the double murphy bed or should each of us plan on splitting a bed with a kid?

[BLTtinkerbell]

Originally Posted by 1mama2three

Would you say that two average-sized adults could share the double murphy bed or should each of us plan on splitting a bed with a kid?

Its the same size as a regular double bed. Just pulls down out of the wall.

[maxiesmom]

Have you thought about staying in a Family Suite at the All Star Music? I looks to cost about the same as a Fort Wilderness Cabin.

You would get a second space to relax in if someone needed a nap. You would be close to the main building and bus stop, as all Family Suites are in the preferred buildings at ASMu. You would get a queen sized bed for you and your hubby in a bedroom with a door, and you would get a second full bathroom.

I did the legal 6 thing at POR and as much as I love POR, I wouldn't do it again. It was just too tight in that room for that many people, plus having only one bathroom was not fun either. I would go with a Family Suite over 6 in a room at POR any time!

[1mama2three]

Originally Posted by maxiesmom

Have you thought about staying in a Family Suite at the All Star Music? I looks to cost about the same as a Fort Wilderness Cabin.

You would get a second space to relax in if someone needed a nap. You would be close to the main building and bus stop, as all Family Suites are in the preferred buildings at ASMu. You would get a queen sized bed for you and your hubby in a bedroom with a door, and you would get a second full bathroom.

I did the legal 6 thing at POR and as much as I love POR, I wouldn't do it again. It was just too tight in that room for that many people, plus having only one bathroom was not fun either. I would go with a Family Suite over 6 in a room at POR any time!

Yeah, feeling like this is what I'm worried about. It would mean lights out for EVERYONE the minute we get back to the resort, and sometimes DH and I like to chat for a little bit once we get the kids to bed.

I had considered the All-Star Family Suites, but I thought the Cabins might be a nice change since we've only really stayed at POP. Plus, we wouldn't have to make the special trip over for the Campfire. Nonetheless, I'm going to have a chat with DH tonight and bring up some of these thoughts/suggestions.