Large Family inside Disney

[rvchat]

Hello. If we are about 15 people, who want to stay on Disney property, what is most economical?

Are there benefits to staying on property (aside from transportation)? thanks all

 

[ntsammy5]

I'm not sure transportation is that big an advantage othe than DME. A lot of people complain about it and rent cars anyhow. Myself included.

You'd have to get several rooms or rent DVC points to get rooms there. EMH is an advantage as is the Disney Dining Plan, but after consecutive 32 onsite trips we're done spending the outrageous rates Disney wants. You can rent multi bedroom houses offsite for a fraction of the price of staying onsite and get tons more ammenities. Offsite dining is better and less expensive too. JMO.

 

[Brian Noble]

Four Value resort rooms would be the absolute cheapeast way ($328+tax per night in Value season, going up from there) but not terribly comfortable. Three rooms at POR would also work ($447+tax in Value), provided you have at least three kids who could sleep on trundle beds---and in my opinion, even less attractive than four Value rooms.

Three Family Suites ($552+tax) or three Ft. Wilderness cabins ($795+tax) would be more comfortable than either of those options. Two 2BR DVC Villas would be okay too, but maybe a little tight (about $622/night in the least expensive times as a point rental).

The main advantage to being onsite for a large party is the transportation flexibility---if people want to split up, or some want to head back early, etc. it's pretty easy. Offsite, you have to plan around the availability of your cars and/or take cabs.

However I think it is worth at least considering a look at one of the many privately owned vacation homes offsite. For example, you could get a single 6BR home in Windsor Hills that could accomodate your family, with full kitchen and a private pool for about $250 a night, plus or minus.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you book as a Grand Gathering, your rooms should be relatively close to each other at your resort.