on site with 5??

[scojos]

HI, last year we did pors, kids were (oviously!) smaller, and the room was still tight, id like to stay on site next year with free dp, and cant really afford 2 rooms, is there any other way of doing it?
thanks for your help,
tx

 

[ancestry]

How about a cabin at Fort Wilderness or a Family Suite at All Star Music? Those two are the cheapest options for a larger/older family who needs more space.

 

[JennSaint]

How about a cabin at Fort Wilderness or a Family Suite at All Star Music? Those two are the cheapest options for a larger/older family who needs more space.

Other than these you'd have to book a room at a Deluxe resort. But it might be cheaper to get two rooms at a value resort.

 

[creativeamanda]

I looked around when we were booking for October. Your next least expensive bet would be 2 rooms at POP, then the Family Suites, then the cabins. HTH.

 

[Aliceacc]

Finish reading, even after the next sentence, OK??

Consider the Contemporary or the Polynesian.

Still with me???

We're both teachers, and like everyone else, we're on a budget, even when the economy is good. And, like you, we're a family of 5.

But with all the money we're spending on a Disney vacation, the extra money for a family of 5 at either of these 2 resorts was SOOOO worth it.

The access to the Magic Kingdom is worth its weight in gold!

The money you're saving with free dining will probably make up for the difference in resorts. And, if it's to your taste, the relaxation at the Poly will make it seem like 2 different vacations.

Either way, have a wonderful time!

 

[maxiesmom]

HI, last year we did pors, kids were (oviously!) smaller, and the room was still tight, id like to stay on site next year with free dp, and cant really afford 2 rooms, is there any other way of doing it?
thanks for your help,
tx

One room at POR is the cheapest on-site option for families of 5. Two rooms at a Value resort would be the next cheapest, followed by an ASMu Family Suite, then a Fort Wilderness Cabin. Keep in mind if you get either a Family Suite or a Cabin you will get a kitchenette or kitchen. Which means you can have some meals in your room, which saves a ton of money.

 

[scojos]

thanks for your responses, we are toying between a villa, and on site - i wanted to do a split stay but dh is not up for that , kids want to do on site, so looks like a bit more research!
thanks for the idea of the poly, we loved it when we visited but im not sure if its in our budget- but how ironice, im a teacher too!! lots of teachers on the dis, may be its because we are all big kids at heart!!
tc
tx

 

[dmaz]

What about the Beach club, Yacht Club or Boardwalk? They will all sleep 5 and will be a bit cheaper than the Poly and Contemporary.

 

[minnie61650]

The Family Suites start at $184 a night duing value season.
Most of the Disney resorts (excluding DVC) charge extra for more than 2 adults in a room.
The Family Suites do not charge extra for extra adults.
1-6 adults can stay in the Family Suites for the same et price.
The Family Suites have discounts available also so if you keep your eyes open you just may snag a great deal.

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Family Suite info:

DH and I stayed in a Family Suite at All Star Music ( a value resort) in Sept. of 2006.

We really enjoyed the Queen size bed, the kitchenette with the microwave, having a sofa and cushioned chair to sit on and relax after a day at the parks before retiring for the evening.

I thought the pullouts very comfortable.

They are designed so the back cushion and seat cushion of the pullout support the pullout. There is no metal bar to hurt the sleepers back.

Info thread--Pullouts in Family Suites at ASMU with photos of how the pullout is supported.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18100990#post18100990

Here is the layout of the Family Suites:

They:

-Sleep up to 6 (plus one child under age 3 in a Pak-n-Play crib)
-Studio amenities and separate sleeping areas giving more privacy than a standard room.
-Queen bed, full-size pullout sofa, convertible ottoman & chair sleepers
The pullout chair and large ottoman each pull out into standard size twin beds.
(4 separate sleepers)
-Private master bedroom and family room have 27” flat CRT TV and high speed Internet access.
-Kitchenette with microwave, small refrigerator (4.3 cu. ft) and coffee pot
-Two-full bathrooms


Here is my review of the Suites:

www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=17640774&postcount=7

For more photos and info please see this info thread:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1392879

Have fun at Disney wherever you choose to stay!