Art of Animation Nemo Suite or Beach Club regular room for 3-night stay in November

[hlrubin507]

Hi! Looking to explore a new (to us) resort for a short stay with 2-3 park days (DHS, AK, and maybe MK) Nov 29-30. We are a family of 4 with two girls ages 10 & 7.

I love the idea of the theming of AOA, having two bathrooms (!!), and being on the Skyliner. I think the kids would love it. We would probably use the Skyliner when convenient, as we usually use a rideshare to get to and from the parks to save time (especially in the morning). We would definitely spend a few hours (out of 3 days) at the pool (likely would go once, MAYBE twice).

Also considering the Beach Club for 1) proximity to DHS (not visiting EP this trip), 2) Stormalong, and 3) whatever perks e.g. extra evening hours come with a Deluxe stay by that time. That said, the cost is $650 more for 3 nights. BW Standard view is $270 more than AOA and accomplishes 2 of the 3, but we stayed there once last year and I did not love the theming and the hotel seemed tired.

Thoughts? Help me choose!

 

[thanxfornoticin]

We love BC, and for us, there are 2 main items - location with close proximity to EP/HS, and the pool. If you're not doing EP, and only going to HS once during your stay, I don't think the location is as significant. As you said, you can hop on the Skyliner for your HS day. So for what you're describing, unless the BC pool is a very big deal for your kids, I'd say save the money and enjoy the theming at AOA - your kids will enjoy that. BW would be #3 for us on this list.

 

[Marionnette]

Hi! Looking to explore a new (to us) resort for a short stay with 2-3 park days (DHS, AK, and maybe MK) Nov 29-30. We are a family of 4 with two girls ages 10 & 7.

I love the idea of the theming of AOA, having two bathrooms (!!), and being on the Skyliner. I think the kids would love it. We would probably use the Skyliner when convenient, as we usually use a rideshare to get to and from the parks to save time (especially in the morning). We would definitely spend a few hours (out of 3 days) at the pool (likely would go once, MAYBE twice).

Also considering the Beach Club for 1) proximity to DHS (not visiting EP this trip), 2) Stormalong, and 3) whatever perks e.g. extra evening hours come with a Deluxe stay by that time. That said, the cost is $650 more for 3 nights. BW Standard view is $270 more than AOA and accomplishes 2 of the 3, but we stayed there once last year and I did not love the theming and the hotel seemed tired.

Thoughts? Help me choose!

Is $200+ per night worth it for SAB and evening hours? Or maybe you would prefer to spend the extra $$ on Christmas party tickets, a nice meal, dessert party (if offered) or just keep the cash in your pocket for something fun at home?

Don't get me wrong. BC does have its advantages but that AoA suite with 2 bathrooms, separate sleeping quarters and kitchenette is actually much nicer than 4 people sharing one bathroom and all sleeping in the same room. My vote is for AoA...and this is coming from a gal who loves her deluxe resort stays!

 

[hlrubin507]

We love BC, and for us, there are 2 main items - location with close proximity to EP/HS, and the pool. If you're not doing EP, and only going to HS once during your stay, I don't think the location is as significant. As you said, you can hop on the Skyliner for your HS day. So for what you're describing, unless the BC pool is a very big deal for your kids, I'd say save the money and enjoy the theming at AOA - your kids will enjoy that. BW would be #3 for us on this list.

Great points! My kids have never been to Stormalong so they don't know if they are missing anything. I think the novelty of the size of the AOA pool and the underwater music would be really cool to them.

 

[hlrubin507]

Is $200+ per night worth it for SAB and evening hours? Or maybe you would prefer to spend the extra $$ on Christmas party tickets, a nice meal, dessert party (if offered) or just keep the cash in your pocket for something fun at home?

Don't get me wrong. BC does have its advantages but that AoA suite with 2 bathrooms, separate sleeping quarters and kitchenette is actually much nicer than 4 people sharing one bathroom and all sleeping in the same room. My vote is for AoA...and this is coming from a gal who loves her deluxe resort stays!

That is what I was thinking! You and the PP have made my choice for me -- AOA it is! Two bathrooms alone and two rooms for sleeping trumps many things when you have kiddos

 

[Beachmom0317]

I would just do AoA especially since you are only going to be doing one (or possible 2) pool days and aren't doing Epcot. Plus like you said the kids would love the theming at AoA!