Best Deluxe or Home Awat From Home Resort with 7 and 3 yr olds?

[mla2177]

Hi! I wanted to get some opinions on what is the best deluxe resorts for kids. I will be relying on WDW transportation so that's pretty important.

 

[spiceycat]

mk will be your park of choice - with kids that age so either Polyn (deluxe) or VWL (hafh - DVC)

if these are too much money still love Pop Century.

 

[eliza61]

Hey Pat,
We actually loved your home resort, OKW when our kids were young. We found that they had very reliable bus service and we loved returning to a peaceful resort after a long day in the parks (we go in August and it always felt cooler and quieter there). Pools were never, ever crowded.

 

[spiceycat]

yea definitely love the quiet pools at oKW. now the main pool has a slide - so is pretty popular with the kids these days.

but still comparing it to the other resorts - it is definitely quiet, relaxing not to mention friendly. feels more like a community than a WDW resort.

some people love this, others hate it.

 

[mla2177]

I just came back in Sept from a stay at OKW and LOVED it! I just wanted to try something diffrent this time. I was thinking about the Beach Club since surprising enough, we spent a lot of time in Epcot. My son just loved the Living Seas Pavillion.

 

[simonkodousek]

I think I would pick Saratoga Springs. It looks calm and peaceful, and just the place I'd want to return home to after a long day in the parks.

 

[BCV2003]

I would go with Beach Club or Beach Club Villas. Storm-A-Long Bay would be great for the ages of both children. You have a zero entry sand bottom pool, lazy river, waterfalls, slide, etc. Plus, you have the convenience of being able to walk to Epcot and take a boat or walk to MGM. Its just a change of pace from relying on the buses all the time. In addition, you are in close proximity to the boardwalk to walk or boat over to there.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I would have to say AKL for the deluxe because their bus transportation is great. They dont share with other resorts. It is a unique experience with all the animals right outside your balcony.

For a villa I would go with a 1BR villa at either BC or BW due to location. BC for the pool for the kids. We did BWV and fell in love with the Epcot area.

I would choose AKL for the overall unique experience and I would choose the villa for the extra space, washer/dryer, and location. It is really a toss up IMO.

I have honestly only had bad transportation at one resort so far. That being the WL but the hotel itself was very nice.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

For the easiest transportation with young children I would go with any of the monorail resorts (Contemporary, Polynesian or Grand Floridian) or Yacht or Beach Club (also has the best pool!).