I am writing for my sister who has a special needs child. Due to that she doesn't have much time to research so I am helping out. They want to take a group of 5 to WDW. Budget is a factor. They want to stay onsite. She is looking at the Pop's family suite. They would like to go for 1 week. What is the best deals running right now for her? We went last year so I am not really up on what the deals are for 2010. Also any comments on the Pop suite? Appreciate the help
If it's their first trip, and with special needs, definitely I do agree staying onsite will be more special and convenient.
If you have a date range and budget, it's helpful. Also, do they have a wheelchair, dietary needs, etc... Disney is so great to help folks with all sorts of needs. They may enjoy the monorail resorts, especially the CR (although it's not my favorite) due to the monorail being right there (less walking, like at the GF you do have to walk unless you're in the main building and I've never afforded that). The rooms are big and can fit 5, but I don't know about the accessible rooms.
Also, check out the disabilities board.
I think I'd at least look for deals on a monorail resort, or at the Boardwalk area (YC/BC/BW or Swan and Dolphin). That cuts down on the bus transport. From the Boardwalk area, you could feasibly only need a bus for DAK, as you can transfer from one monorail from Epcot to MK. It's a lot of walking, but less bus riding.
For dietary needs, Disney is the best! DS has severe food allergies (plus ADHD and asthma) and Disney is my favorite place to take him!
