Yes, in the Castle.I won the 25 Days of Christmas sweepstakes through ABC Family. Here is the link to my original post about the trip.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3223633
Seems like it's no rule (which I am glad to hear!).I'm not one to drag my kids into a bar and let them run around and irritate people. However, I wasn't sure if VL was a really nice lounge and minors were not allowed by rule, or if it was open to the lobby where it could be easy to swing in for a drink and sit near the outside or in a corner, or in another nearby area. I don't want to put my kids in minimum 2 hr childcare to have a cocktail before dinner...
I've never taken my kids to Disney before - only went once when hubby and I were first married, and we certainly would have given the evil eye to kids in a bar back in those days!
I've never taken my kids to Disney before - only went once when hubby and I were first married, and we certainly would have given the evil eye to kids in a bar back in those days!
....you LODGER, you....
....wait a sec....no free dining at POR?
Well, it's been a few years, but I'm back following again. Everyone was so helpful our last trip, and I need help again, lol. We are currently double-booked at WL and AKL 12/14-12/28. Originally booked the DV FD promo at WL (DH wants to try it)in a Woods View bunkbed room last night. All day I've been thinking about how beautiful AKL was during Dec in 2011 when we stayed for 10 nights. I fell in love with the resort, animals, both pools, restaurants...everything. The bus was a non-issue the whole trip. The kids (DS13 DD8) loved it. We were on the DP then also and between bfast and dinner, I'm pretty sure we ate at Boma's 4 times bc the kids kept wanting to go back. Anyhow, I went ahead and booked AKL pool view (had it last time and liked it) bunk bed this evening. Now I just need all your expertise to help me decide which to keep. Everyone talks about how convenient the boat is at WL but my thought is this: It was awesome when we used it to go to Whispering Canyon from MK last trip, but it was warm that time. We were at WDW in 2010 and froze our Minnesota butts off. I can't imagine utilizing the boat if it's a cold winter. I've seen both resorts decorated for Christmas and they're both beautiful. Rooms seem equal too. We're comfortable using Disney transportation to get wherever we need to go, so the fact that WL is close to MK or AKL is close to AK isn't swaying me toward either one. What would you pick for a 2 week visit over Christmas if you had to pick between these two?? Obviously, I love AKL, but I need help convincing DH that we should stick with it. He loved it too...just curious to try something else. I know you all will have amazing opinions and advice for me!!!!
Both resorts are beautiful; both are comparable.......... decisions, decisions!! 
And, why would they choose POR?
Well, it's been a few years, but I'm back following again. Everyone was so helpful our last trip, and I need help again, lol. We are currently double-booked at WL and AKL 12/14-12/28. Originally booked the DV FD promo at WL (DH wants to try it)in a Woods View bunkbed room last night. All day I've been thinking about how beautiful AKL was during Dec in 2011 when we stayed for 10 nights. I fell in love with the resort, animals, both pools, restaurants...everything. The bus was a non-issue the whole trip. The kids (DS13 DD8) loved it. We were on the DP then also and between bfast and dinner, I'm pretty sure we ate at Boma's 4 times bc the kids kept wanting to go back. Anyhow, I went ahead and booked AKL pool view (had it last time and liked it) bunk bed this evening. Now I just need all your expertise to help me decide which to keep. Everyone talks about how convenient the boat is at WL but my thought is this: It was awesome when we used it to go to Whispering Canyon from MK last trip, but it was warm that time. We were at WDW in 2010 and froze our Minnesota butts off. I can't imagine utilizing the boat if it's a cold winter. I've seen both resorts decorated for Christmas and they're both beautiful. Rooms seem equal too. We're comfortable using Disney transportation to get wherever we need to go, so the fact that WL is close to MK or AKL is close to AK isn't swaying me toward either one. What would you pick for a 2 week visit over Christmas if you had to pick between these two?? Obviously, I love AKL, but I need help convincing DH that we should stick with it. He loved it too...just curious to try something else. I know you all will have amazing opinions and advice for me!!!!
Well, it's been a few years, but I'm back following again. Everyone was so helpful our last trip, and I need help again, lol. We are currently double-booked at WL and AKL 12/14-12/28. Originally booked the DV FD promo at WL (DH wants to try it)in a Woods View bunkbed room last night. All day I've been thinking about how beautiful AKL was during Dec in 2011 when we stayed for 10 nights. I fell in love with the resort, animals, both pools, restaurants...everything. The bus was a non-issue the whole trip. The kids (DS13 DD8) loved it. We were on the DP then also and between bfast and dinner, I'm pretty sure we ate at Boma's 4 times bc the kids kept wanting to go back. Anyhow, I went ahead and booked AKL pool view (had it last time and liked it) bunk bed this evening. Now I just need all your expertise to help me decide which to keep. Everyone talks about how convenient the boat is at WL but my thought is this: It was awesome when we used it to go to Whispering Canyon from MK last trip, but it was warm that time. We were at WDW in 2010 and froze our Minnesota butts off. I can't imagine utilizing the boat if it's a cold winter. I've seen both resorts decorated for Christmas and they're both beautiful. Rooms seem equal too. We're comfortable using Disney transportation to get wherever we need to go, so the fact that WL is close to MK or AKL is close to AK isn't swaying me toward either one. What would you pick for a 2 week visit over Christmas if you had to pick between these two?? Obviously, I love AKL, but I need help convincing DH that we should stick with it. He loved it too...just curious to try something else. I know you all will have amazing opinions and advice for me!!!!
...wow, that's weird....is that the only resort that you cannot get Free Dining?
