Pros and Cons

[TheBigErn]

Trying to decide between Saratoga Springs, Bay Lake Towers or Animal Kingdom. We are 6 adults and looking at 2 bedroom units. We've been to Disney many time so understand the locations. We will likely have a rental SUV to get around but that isn't for certain.

 

[sethschroeder]

What is the reason for that selection of resorts as they are all fairly different.

SSR = Near Disney Springs (this will also have 3 "real" beds in separate rooms since the living room couch is a fold down murphy bed)
BLT = Near Magic Kingdom
AKV = Great standalone resort

Also when are you going?
Since most of the year is festivals now I would suggest with 6 Adults looking at BWV or BCV as well. BCV would be a good option since you can get a 2BR dedicated where it has the 2 real beds in the 2nd bedroom.

 

[erionm]

SSR = Near Disney Springs
BLT = Near Magic Kingdom (this will also have 3 "real" beds in separate rooms since the living room couch is a fold down murphy bed)

You got this backwards. SSR has been updated to have the true murphy bed. BLT still has a pull-out sofa bed.

 

[sethschroeder]

You got this backwards. SSR has been updated to have the true murphy bed. BLT still has a pull-out sofa bed.

I went back and appended but put it on the wrong line you are right.

 

[TheBigErn]

What is the reason for that selection of resorts as they are all fairly different.

SSR = Near Disney Springs (this will also have 3 "real" beds in separate rooms since the living room couch is a fold down murphy bed)
BLT = Near Magic Kingdom
AKV = Great standalone resort

Also when are you going?
Since most of the year is festivals now I would suggest with 6 Adults looking at BWV or BCV as well. BCV would be a good option since you can get a 2BR dedicated where it has the 2 real beds in the 2nd bedroom.

Price and layout. They are similar in both. week after Memorial Day.

 

[cellomom]

A 2br at either BLT or AKL Kidani will have “3” bathrooms

 

[sethschroeder]

Price and layout. They are similar in both. week after Memorial Day.

Does your group likely go full on parks? Will you plan sit down dinners for the evening? Big Magic Kingdom fans? Plan on going out for drinks nightly?

 

[TheBigErn]

Does your group likely go full on parks? Will you plan sit down dinners for the evening? Big Magic Kingdom fans? Plan on going out for drinks nightly?

none of this is important to where we stay but yes, we go to the parks and sit down for dinner each night.

 

[sethschroeder]

none of this is important to where we stay but yes, we go to the parks and sit down for dinner each night.

If you are trying decide though I think it plays a part.

I would choose BLT if you want to walk to MK for a great easy park day there. I would choose SSR for the great access to walk over to Disney Springs.

Really if it were me though I would book BCV 2BR dedicated and then have dinner each evening at Epcot or around the Epcot Resorts. Also in doing so I would never spend a morning at Epcot and instead have extra days at other parks.

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

BLT

 

[kmorlock]

I’d second Bay Lake Tower.

 

[Nabas]

Trying to decide between Saratoga Springs, Bay Lake Towers or Animal Kingdom. We are 6 adults and looking at 2 bedroom units. We've been to Disney many time so understand the locations. We will likely have a rental SUV to get around but that isn't for certain.

BLT and AKV-Kidani have 3 bathrooms, probably an important consideration for 6 adults.