Pool at CR for kids

[HClayton]

Hi,

Just trying to decide between CR and WL for April with young family. Just about made the decision for CR on grounds of easy transportation until I read somewhere (and now can't find where?!?) that there is no childrens pool at CR and the main pool is not zero entry. My children are 2 and 5 and my 5yr old is not happy out of her depth in the pool even with arm bands. Maybe it will be WL after all

Thanks
Helen

 

[rcraw45425]

Will they wear life vests? The resort provides them free of charge for their guests.

 

[pooh2001]

CR - has a big free form pool with a water slide.
It has a round pool which goes from 1 foot to maybe 3 - 4 foot in the center by Bay Lake.

I think they do rent life vests. They have them for the boat rentals - there is
also a pool building with stuff.
We picked up our towels there - I thought I also saw life vests.

You could call the CR directly and ask - 407-824-1000

With children aged 2 & 5 - the CR is the way to go.
You can see MK fireworks from MK.
You have the monorail to MK and EPCOT.
Best game room - very large like a Chuckie Cheese, you redeem tickets for prizes.
Great snack area - lots of choices.

Great transportation.
Great guest services at the front desk area for non-CL guests.
Decent Laundry room.

Very BIG rooms - largest of all WDW resorts. Great to have a small play area for the kids, without getting into luggage and furniture.

You may even be bumped from a WING to the TOWER


I would do the CR over AKL.

 

[Kimberle]

yes, no kiddie pool at CR. Pool is 3.5' deep. My then 5.5 yo could only "swim" with me holding her. They will give you life vests at no charge. Even with a bubble, the pool wasn't at much fun for my dd as the WL's. JMHO, but I'd stay at WL until your kids are able to swim on their own. It's a very short boatride away from CR, so you'll easily be able to hop over for Chef Mickey's, etc.

 

[HClayton]

Have just read on allears.net that there is a 'toddler wading pool' and a 'small round pool which is shallow around the sides' - does this sound familiar to anyone and if so are they in the main pool area. If there is a pool with a shallow section my dd will be fine and a toddler wading pool should be OK for my youngest.

Thanks to all the experts
Helen
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