Recommend a resort for me?

[megs1313]

two adults, three kids (one is under 3)

We've stayed at:
POP
AS/Sports
AKL (CL)
PVB (before the refurb)
POR

We're looking for:
*room rate between $200 and $400
*excellent theming, I want to be IMMERSED
*Queen size beds
*a fun pool
*a good quick service at the resort (lots of options of food, clean)

Where should we stay this time? I'm not afraid of a split stay, either. My DH has always wanted to try WL, but I'm not finding availability for our travel dates (early november.) So, I'm needing to find a different option. TIA!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Coronado Business Class would be something different for you. Good pool. Snacks. Southwestern theme. Good QS.

 

[Shellyb84]

I vote for the Polynesian if you can get a discount, it fits all of your wants.

 

[megs1313]

I vote for the Polynesian if you can get a discount, it fits all of your wants.

Are there discounts in existence that put the Poly under $400/night?

 

[Shellyb84]

I'm not sure if there are any right now for your travel dates. We had a magical deal in July for $350 a night (including tax). I believe there was also a similar deal around Labor Day.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I got Poly for ~275/night in October. Your luck may very.

 

[abline]

If you can get a good deal you have to try the Polynesian. It's our favorite. We really liked Coronado Springs but it's huge if you have little ones.

 

[MommytoaPrince]

CBR!!!! It's our families favorite resort. Theming is excellent and the grounds are beautiful, best moderate food court (IMO), my kids love the 2 water slides at the main pool and the pirate themed water playground with a dumping bucket, laying in a hammock while your kids play in the sand just can't be beat , they have the pull down bed so they can accommodate 5, all rooms were just remodeled, and our favorite activity is renting bikes and riding around enjoying all the beautiful scenery. These are just a few of the things we love about CBR!

 

[Kevin355]

CBR!!!! It's our families favorite resort. Theming is excellent and the grounds are beautiful, best moderate food court (IMO), my kids love the 2 water slides at the main pool and the pirate themed water playground with a dumping bucket, laying in a hammock while your kids play in the sand just can't be beat , they have the pull down bed so they can accommodate 5, all rooms were just remodeled, and our favorite activity is renting bikes and riding around enjoying all the beautiful scenery. These are just a few of the things we love about CBR!

What she said. CBR. I wish I knew how to post pictures from our first stay at CBR. My boys were 5 and 7...they lived at the "beach" or the quiet pools. And after visiting the parks all day, we would stroll around the lake to wear them out. Had the opposite affect...my wife and I ended up sleepy and they had more energy.

 

[Shanti]

two adults, three kids (one is under 3)

We've stayed at:
POP
AS/Sports
AKL (CL)
PVB (before the refurb)
POR

We're looking for:
*room rate between $200 and $400
*excellent theming, I want to be IMMERSED
*Queen size beds
*a fun pool
*a good quick service at the resort (lots of options of food, clean)

Where should we stay this time? I'm not afraid of a split stay, either. My DH has always wanted to try WL, but I'm not finding availability for our travel dates (early november.) So, I'm needing to find a different option. TIA!

Animal Kingdom Lodge, standard view

 

[baivasps]

I'm not sure if there are any right now for your travel dates. We had a magical deal in July for $350 a night (including tax). I believe there was also a similar deal around Labor Day.

This may be a dumb question but what is a "magical deal".

 

[dansdad]

CBR!!!! It's our families favorite resort. Theming is excellent and the grounds are beautiful, best moderate food court (IMO), my kids love the 2 water slides at the main pool and the pirate themed water playground with a dumping bucket, laying in a hammock while your kids play in the sand just can't be beat , they have the pull down bed so they can accommodate 5, all rooms were just remodeled, and our favorite activity is renting bikes and riding around enjoying all the beautiful scenery. These are just a few of the things we love about CBR!

What she said. CBR. I wish I knew how to post pictures from our first stay at CBR. My boys were 5 and 7...they lived at the "beach" or the quiet pools. And after visiting the parks all day, we would stroll around the lake to wear them out. Had the opposite affect...my wife and I ended up sleepy and they had more energy.

What both these guys said!

 

[Shanti]

I got Poly for ~275/night in October. Your luck may very.

Was that in 2015? How did you get it?

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Was that in 2015? How did you get it?

Nope. It's for this fall. My points didn't cover the full week I wanted, so I also booked a few resort nights.

 

[Shanti]

Nope. It's for this fall. My points didn't cover the full week I wanted, so I also booked a few resort nights.

How did you get it? Room-only Disney discount, 3rd party vendor or travel agent?

 

[_auroraborealis_]

How did you get it? Room-only Disney discount, 3rd party vendor or travel agent?

Agency.

 

[AdamEfimoff]

A whole heap of stupid questions
Would they need two rooms ?
Would Art of Animation Family Suites be good?
When are your travel dates?

We've stayed at:
POP
AS/Sports
AKL (CL)
PVB (before the refurb)
POR

We're looking for:
*room rate between $200 and $400
*excellent theming, I want to be IMMERSED
*Queen size beds
*a fun pool
*a good quick service at the resort (lots of options of food, clean)

Where should we stay this time? I'm not afraid of a split stay, either. My DH has always wanted to try WL, but I'm not finding availability for our travel dates (early november.) So, I'm needing to find a different option. TIA![/QUOTE]

 

[Jadyreen1282]

You've been to POR and want to move? Get real!

 

[Shellyb84]

This may be a dumb question but what is a "magical deal".

It's through a TA we can't mention on these forums.