large family

[Hocus_Pocus]

I am planning a trip to Disney, but need to find a place for a large family. pointers please.

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

do the resorts cater to age groups? I have 7 children. DS (3 x3) DS 5 , DS 5, DS 8, DS 9 and one unknown. what resort would kids this age enjoy most?

 

[Pastamom]

You'd probably be better off with a vacation home. All Star vacations homes has been great for us.

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

the all star has vacation homes?

 

[Lucky'sMom]

We really enjoy the Wyndham Bonnet Creek resort, and feel it is a great place for a large family. Check on the thread on it on the Orlando Hotels and Attractions board.

 

[mmeb144]

Check out this link for information about All Star Vacation Homes:

http://allears.net/acc/vhomes.htm

They are lovely homes close to WDW, not on property.

 

[3pletprincesses]

the other option would be 2 rooms at one of the value resort. we stayed at Bonnet Creek last month and really enjoyed our stay

 

[ziggystardust]

if you want to stay on property, you'd probably have to go with a large DVC rental. Which could be costly. I'd agree with the vacation home rentals off site. My sister in law, husband, 2 kids and grandma stayed in one for a 1/4 of the cost and had enough room to invite us down as well (even though we couldn't go)

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

I had considered 2 rooms, but with 7 kids a husband, mother in law and close friend there isn't any way we could do 2 rooms. I can check out the houses. It is probably for the best.

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

what are the crowds like in november?

 

[ziggystardust]

oct thru early dec are usually the best times to do. weather wise and crowd wise. with the new, sometimes free dining plan in the sept/oct/nov months, it can get a little more crowded, but from my experience, nothing like summer or holiday weeks.

as long as its not a holiday week, you should be good

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

that is wonderful. I was hoping it would be like that. I will find a place over the next day or two and start making the children their clothes.

 

[M&N]

Check out the Creative DISigns forum for some great ideas for shirts.

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

what kind of designs do they have?

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

I am very funny about the pictures on my kids clothes.

 

[M&N]

They can do just about anything Disney...very creative. You could have the whole family have shirts on alike. They would even do names.

 

[SCHBR'smom]

Hi, Hocus Pocus! I just wanted to say I love you li'l skunk!

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

isnt it so cute. If I could make it a pet I would.

 

[SCHBR'smom]

I bet the kids would LOVE that!

 

[Hocus_Pocus]

I am sure they would. they have every animal around.