Hi everyone! My family is making our first trek to Orlando in one short month. With little time to plan and research and an over abundance of information to be found, I'm coming here in hopes that I can get some advice on accommodations. This will be a party of 6 traveling(my mom and dad, plus my 3 children) We will be in the area for 6 days, the spending the first 3 on Melbourne Beach, then finishing up in Orlando for the theme park adventure. We're booked at the Doubletree Suites in Melbourne and the new Residence Inn that should be open sometime this month at the Orlando Airport.
Upon some research, I've discovered that staying at an airport location is not convenient at all to the parks. We initially wanted something big enough for everyone(opting for the 2 bed 2 bth suite at RI) but now I'm thinking 2 seperate rooms, closer to the parks and attractions would be a more reasonable option. Something with a minifridge and microwave, a decent pool or playground area for the kids and close to shopping and restaurants. We thought about a vacation rental, but we've shyed away from that idea. Maybe the 2nd time around we won't be as reluctant to give it a try. So I'm coming here to see where you guys would recommend based on the above preferences. Thanks!
Upon some research, I've discovered that staying at an airport location is not convenient at all to the parks. We initially wanted something big enough for everyone(opting for the 2 bed 2 bth suite at RI) but now I'm thinking 2 seperate rooms, closer to the parks and attractions would be a more reasonable option. Something with a minifridge and microwave, a decent pool or playground area for the kids and close to shopping and restaurants. We thought about a vacation rental, but we've shyed away from that idea. Maybe the 2nd time around we won't be as reluctant to give it a try. So I'm coming here to see where you guys would recommend based on the above preferences. Thanks!
