Need help deciding between.....and why?

PrinceOfPeace

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Hi fellow Dis'ers! I'm wondering where to stay on our next trip. Considering AofA, CBR, Poly or BCR. We are a family of 5 and kids will be (2,4,6) time of visit. We want to visit all parks but want to rest 2 good days resting poolside and enjoying the resort. What above choices would you choose and why? Bullet points encouraged! Lol
 
We are huge CBR fans, but given the choices I would go with BC all the way. For the following reasons:

Queen beds
Storm Along Bay
The ability to walk to 2 parks
 
All good choices. My favorite out of all of those is the Poly. I thought that volcano pool was small but I think that the kids love it. Perfect location. Given your kids' ages I'm assuming you'll be spending time in the MK. You can take the monorail or boat there. Fun, magical resort!!!

But honestly I don't think you can go wrong with any of those choices.
 
Poly, easy access to MK, where with younger kids you may spend a lot of time. I don't find Stormalong Bay (BC's pool) to be relaxing with young kids, too large, too easy to lose them, too much space to run around.

Can't comment on the others as I have not stayed at those.
 

With AoA, mom and dad get their own bedroom, and with the rest you are all in one room.

Poly is the quickest to get to MK where you will likely spending the most time.

Beach Club has the best pool and is nicest setting for those relaxation days.
 
Poly because:

Monorail
Monorail
Monorail

The convenience with three little ones is soooo worth it! Enjoy whatever you decide. :)
 
I would not pick the BC due to the age of your kids, big pool and hard to keep track of what everyone wants to do. I would go Poly easy to get to for naps and close to MK.

We love the BC we just waited till kids we older(8 and 6)
 
I would vote BC for the same reasons listed above. Was just there over Memorial Day with DS3 and if you park it in the right place (on the beach facing the sand bar) you are golden without worries of keeping up with the tots. We kept DS3's swim sweater on and it was darn near perfect (only thing lacking was deeper water for the adults).
 
AofA would be good if you want the extra space in your room, but the pools are value pools, so they look kinda cool, but they're just huge buckets of water in the end.

My favorite is the BC:

Storm Along Bay is the BEST pool on property. We love relaxing there during the day and we always used the pool a lot at night, too. The view of the Boardwalk is lovely.

Great to be so close to EPCOT, which is a fun park to hang out/people watch/have dinner etc after you spend the day somewhere else.

The BC has an amazing staff that go out of their way to accommodate you.

The resort is compact and if you request a room near the main elevator, you'll be mere seconds away from the QS/soda refills and the pool.

The rooms are light and airy.

In my opinion, the pool at the Poly leaves a lot to be desired, unless the view of the castle will thrill you that much, all the time.

Have fun choosing!
 
Both Poly and BC are great. But with the ages of your kids Poly has the edge!

Poly:
Largest rooms
Monorail and boat
A short walk to TTC for Epcot monorail
Only need to bus to 2 parks
Zero entry pool
Can see The Castle from many parts of resort.
Watch Wishes & Electric Water Parade from beach
Great dining options with Kona & Ohanas.
 
Save BC for when they are older and can enjoy the slides and they are stronger swimmers.

Poly is great for monorail but the pool gets so crowded.

AoA is a benefited for your kids ages (they would LOVE the theme) and having the kitchen and separate bedroom is really nice for breakfasts, naps, parent alone time.

I think it is a toss up for Poly or AoA. The convenience of monorail can not be beat and my guess is MK will be your main park. But if your needs are more room, separate bedroom, kitchenette, saving some money then AoA would be great.
 
Hi fellow Dis'ers! I'm wondering where to stay on our next trip. Considering AofA, CBR, Poly or BCR. We are a family of 5 and kids will be (2,4,6) time of visit. We want to visit all parks but want to rest 2 good days resting poolside and enjoying the resort. What above choices would you choose and why? Bullet points encouraged! Lol

Out of your choices we've stayed at CBR, BC, and Poly and our choice would be the Poly without hesitation. We loved CBR and the BC and had great stays at each, but the Poly is our favorite for many reasons:

- large, spacious rooms with all rooms having a daybed
- volcano pool is great as it backs up to the beach with a distant view of the castle while swimming
- 2 monorail stops from MK
- convenient to GF and CR via monorail for a variety of dining options
- Captain Cooks is great for quick CS meals/snacks
- the tropical atmosphere is relaxing
- the beach is great for relaxing in a hammock watching the fireworks
 
are you looking at a suite at AoA or a LM room? If a Suite I'd stay there. Cheaper than the Poly, bedroom and tv for mom and dad when the kids are tired or sleeping, plus a lot more space, 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette

If not then I'd go with the Poly or even look at a Garden Wing room at the CR (cheaper and still on the monorail) with kids that young and stroller/s the ease of transportation will be a great asset. I'd save BC for when they are older and can enjoy the pool

I think AoA has a zero entry pool that would be nice for the little ones. Of the mods I think CBR has the best pool for little kids but you'll be tight in 1 room since there's no extra space for you to wind down once the kids are asleep
 
AoA suite without a doubt. At your kids ages, I'm guessing they would love the theming and having two bathrooms would be very convenient. The only other one I would consider if I were you would be the Poly so you are on the monorail. BC is convenient to Epcot but most young kids don't enjoy Epcot as much as MK.

As much as I love the moderate and deluxe resorts, I don't think many kids appreciate the theming as much at them (I know my kids don't).
 











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