DVC with 4 kids?

[Brian Noble]

You may actually enjoy the off site, driving in, transportation option more than being in the bubble, but at a resort that requires the bus.

...and it is worth noting that no WDW resort is close to everything. Unless you skip a few parks or do a split stay---its own special level of He** with small kids---you are eventually going to be on a bus if you are staying onsite.

 

[Brian Noble]

And I completely forgot about this one.

 

[airjay75]

I don't know if this is the original article I read on this, but I've also always appreciated this take - just buy the damn minivan.

https://www.jalopnik.com/parents-just-buy-the-damn-minivan-1597502940/

 

[Adopted By Disney]

We are in the realm of possibility for a Kia Carnival which apparently doesn’t “look” like a minivan but kinda is

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Don’t forget the ‘middle aisle’ in the minivan which allows you to get into the back pretty easily and without getting out of the vehicle. That was the thing that finally convinced me to go from a Grand Cherokee to a Town and Country AWD when our twins were little. (I needed the AWD to get to work, which makes finding a minivan today a little more challenging than it used to be.) I never wanted a minivan, either. But my friend had one and once I saw the middle aisle, that was a game changer. (Take your wife to test drive some.)

We’ve rented Pacificas in WDW and even the Plymouth Voyager (similar) and all have been really nice, I like them a lot. But no AWD anymore. The Sienna still has it but I saw one recently and it was $70K! For that price I might look at a Suburban or the like, idk, hard to say today as those are really up there in price too. Another 3rd row SUV we rented was a Kia Sorrento and we liked it, as well, but it’s smaller and not as versatile as a minivan is for young families.

As far as rooms for six on property, have you looked into the Disney Springs suite resorts?
https://disneyspringshotels.com/hotels/doubletree-suites-by-hilton-orlando-disney-springs/

We’ve also had good experiences at the Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista, which is really right outside the Disney Springs area. They have a full kitchen and offer a nice free breakfast, as well. Plenty of space in a 2BR.

 

[atthebeachclub]

Dang, minivan lovers here! I think my kids might make it through childhood without us getting a minivan. We’re down to just one carseat now and the AWD wagon is still kicking…might as well drive it to the ground.

 

[RangerPooh]

We're a family of six, and while our kids are now 14, 15, 18, and 20, we've been DVC members since the two oldest were itty-bitty. Over the years, we've tried many room combinations to accommodate our family—two studios, 2-bedroom villas, 3-bedroom grand villas, and even Fort Wilderness Cabins (booked as a cash reservation). The majority of our trips have been in 2-bedroom villas, which have worked really well for us.

We personally love Animal Kingdom Villas and own there, but honestly, there are many great resorts—it really just depends on what you're looking for. Now that our kids are older, we've started booking two studios instead, as it's often more economical. Our sons stay with us, and our daughters have their own space, which has worked out nicely.

Ultimately, the best choice depends on where you want to stay and how many points you're willing to spend.

Another option to consider is Wyndham Bonnet Creek. We own there as well and like to rotate between WBC and DVC every other trip when traveling with the whole family. The great thing about Bonnet Creek is that you get more space in each room category. We love their 2- and 3-bedroom units and have used them for extended family and friends on larger trips. I'm not sure about the cost these days, but we bought resale there 15 years ago and have used those points at Wyndham's all over the country.