Hi.
I am planning a trip to WDW in Febraury of 2002. I have three small children who will be 5, 3 and 1 1/2 at the time of the trip. We will be flying (free due to AirMiles). We are on a tight budget but my husband WANTS to stay on property. These are my questions and concerns...
1. I am thinking about PO-Riverside. Many people here have recommended it for small children. I was scared away from the AS due to negative reviews here... too small for 3 children, service so-so, etc... When should I start checking reservation costs? I was thinking September? Would that be too late to get some of the discount from codes here on this board?
2. I am worried about the cost of food. I know it would be approximately $100/day for our family. Also, how much junk food can these kids eat (ie. fries, hot dogs, pizza, noodles, pop...) I am trying not to have them eat that stuff. Is there a grocery store on property to at least get juice or other stuff in your room?
3. If we depend on airport transportation to get to WDW, are we stuck there once we arrive? Can we go anywhere besides MK, Epcot, MGM, etc?
4. I used Priceline to get a hotel in Frederick MD for another vacation this June and ended up getting a room with ONE king bed. Nice, with three kids, eh? So, I am a whole lot nervous thinking about using it to book our WDW vacation if we decided to stay off property.
5. My advantages to off property are: better food for kids and us, less $$ for food and probably lodging. My advantages to staying on property are: the whole Disney Experience, less work leaving the park if we want to take a break, always wanted to stay on property.
6. Do all resorts get into the parks early?
Thanks alot for listening to me. My husband is SICK of me already talking about this!! I am just so CONFUSED with all of the choices!!
Karen in WNY
I am planning a trip to WDW in Febraury of 2002. I have three small children who will be 5, 3 and 1 1/2 at the time of the trip. We will be flying (free due to AirMiles). We are on a tight budget but my husband WANTS to stay on property. These are my questions and concerns...
1. I am thinking about PO-Riverside. Many people here have recommended it for small children. I was scared away from the AS due to negative reviews here... too small for 3 children, service so-so, etc... When should I start checking reservation costs? I was thinking September? Would that be too late to get some of the discount from codes here on this board?
2. I am worried about the cost of food. I know it would be approximately $100/day for our family. Also, how much junk food can these kids eat (ie. fries, hot dogs, pizza, noodles, pop...) I am trying not to have them eat that stuff. Is there a grocery store on property to at least get juice or other stuff in your room?
3. If we depend on airport transportation to get to WDW, are we stuck there once we arrive? Can we go anywhere besides MK, Epcot, MGM, etc?
4. I used Priceline to get a hotel in Frederick MD for another vacation this June and ended up getting a room with ONE king bed. Nice, with three kids, eh? So, I am a whole lot nervous thinking about using it to book our WDW vacation if we decided to stay off property.
5. My advantages to off property are: better food for kids and us, less $$ for food and probably lodging. My advantages to staying on property are: the whole Disney Experience, less work leaving the park if we want to take a break, always wanted to stay on property.
6. Do all resorts get into the parks early?
Thanks alot for listening to me. My husband is SICK of me already talking about this!! I am just so CONFUSED with all of the choices!!
Karen in WNY