Help! I'm new and overwhelmed

[New2Disney2008]

Hi,
I just found out my dh has a conference in Orlando at the end of April and we want to make a family trip out of it. We are a family of six--2 adults, 4 kids (ages 8, 6, 3, and newborn) After a few days trying to figure out Disney, I checked the availability of Port Orleans Riverside (with trundle) and All Star Music (family suite) because they look like the only financially reasonable places we could stay. They both show no availability. What do we do now?

How strict are they about the rooms in other resorts? My 3 yo won't even use his own bed anyway since he prefers to sleep in dh and my bed or with his brothers. Is it a thing where dh could just check in and we just go to the room or would we get in major trouble. I know we would need a ticket for 3 yo for admission into the parks, but could we just book the rooms and ticket seperately.

If this isn't an option, what do you all suggest? I really want to stay on-site because transportation seems like it would be easier. We will have a car though. Dh's conference is at the Hilton near Downtown Disney. I am going to be alone with the kids so I really wanted a place with a pool and things to look at/walk to on these days.

thanks!

 

[lunalibre]

You should probably post this question on the resorts board.

To give you a short answer, if you can't get in at POR or the ASMo suites, you could also look into the cabins at Ft. Wilderness. But -- I think your best option for staying on site for a livable price would be to try to rent points and stay DVC. The ASMo Suites would be the most economical option for your family, so you could try checking every day for a while. People cancel trips all the time, so you might catch a window of availability.

Good luck! I can certainly understand wanting to stay onsite with such young children.

 

[badblackpug]

Try booking through an agent. Sometimes they can find you a room that you can't find yourself. I use dreams unlimited.

marla@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com

 

[Camno's Mama]

Depending on whether or not you have a rental car, renting a home or condo might be a great option for you. It's very reasonably priced...that's what we're doing at the end of April, and we found a 3 bedroom condo at Windsor Palms for about 500.00.

If you're interested in something like that, take a look at the off site boards. You'll find out things about the different communities, etc. We've stayed in Terra Verde and Emerald Island already and liked them. I've also heard good things about Windsor Hills. We booked ours through vrbo.com. Good luck...you will have so much fun!

Also, most of the homes have pools and the communities I mentioned all have community pools. I did just re-read this and see that you want to stay on-site though! Oops!