POR or ASM family suite

[four@home]

We are considering a trip with a larger group for May 2008. We are a family of 6 (w/ a 2yr old ). It was recommended to me to stay in Port Orleans Riverside, with the trundle bed. Looking at resort info and comparing prices(always an issue for a family of 6 ), I think we would be more comfortable in a family suite at All Star Music. The pictures of the suites make them look like they have much more space. And a second bathroom(never a bad thing!!)

The pool at POR was mentioned as a plus.
The bus travel from ASM was mentioned as a negative.
We do not need to travel back and forth to the room all day , maybe just back to the room in the late afternoon to change for dinner.

So do I break from the group(not a group of close friends or anything, just a group traveling together for discounted rate---for lack of a clearer way to explain) and stay in ASM (with more space for the $) or do I have us squish into a smaller room?

Also, if staying at an All Star Resort, are they included in the resort extended park hours??


Any experience or suggestions???

Thanks so much
four@home (Kim)

 

[kend58]

will Disney even allow your 6 in a single room?

I compare two rooms (my kids are adult size now) and we like ASmu price for the family suite it's only a few dollars more than 2 rooms at Asmu and less than 2 rooms at POR

 

[four@home]

I guess technically we would be 5 paying and 1 under 3.
I'm continuing to read and really think the Family Suite is a great option for us.
I guess we could use connecting rooms, too.

four@home

 

[VacationKicks]

We are a family of 5 and are staying at ASMu next month. IN the past one of my children would stay in a connecting room with MIL and FIL. since they aren't going on this trip we will be all together, but like the idea of having our own room. I would consider connecting rooms at PORS but not one room. they are not that big and you'll have a port a crib for the 2yr old, I'm guessing. I can't even imagine how long it would take to get ready to go anywhere with 6 people and 1 bathroom. If a couple of kids need to go to sleep and the other 2 want to watch a bedtime story it would be possible with either 2 connecting rooms or the ASMu.

 

[Disneyolic]

We are a family of 5 and we stayed at POR June 22 - 30. We used the trundle bed. I cannot imagine having to set up a portable crib in the room too. It probably can be done but you will be very very tight. We felt tight with our family of 5 (kids ages 2, 6 & 7).

I believe you would be better off in an All Stars Music suite.

 

[minnie61650]

Please see my info thread about All Star Family Suites vs. POR.


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1392857

All Star Music is my favorite Disney owned hotel.

Please see my info thread For the resons why I enjoy All Star Music so much.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18641909#post18641909

*NOTE: The All Star resorts are Disney hotels and you get all the Disney perks---EMH ,Disney transportation , Charge priviledges on your room key and package deliverly to your resort.


Havefun at Disney wherever you choose to stay!

 

[julz_e]

I was told that if you stay at por with 6, including the baby you get to stay at the alligator buyou... i have no idea what those rooms look like, but the lady at the front desk said that was the only place that could accomodate that many people at por.

 

[LisaNJ25]

We are also a family of 6. We are staying at POR-AB this trip. We went with the free dinning plan and the All Star Suites were not included with that special.

I am bringing a small toddler blow up bed just incase we need some extra sleeping space.

I know it will be tight but I deal with 1 bathroom at home. We can tough it out for 8 nights lol