resort for 5

[jmpap65]

Hello everyone - I haven't been to Disney in 5 years and plan on going down next spring or summer. Can anyone tell me the least expensive Disney resort to stay at that can accomodate 5 people? Thank you!!

 

[Dani Dani Dani]

as far as I know- it's port orleans riverside

 

[Redbudlover]

Maybe the pop studio is cheaper...

 

[FrenchSnowWhite]

Yes its definitly Port Orleans Riverside!!!!

 

[Dani Dani Dani]

Maybe the pop studio is cheaper...

POP has a studio? I was told that was only at one of the All Star resorts. Hmm...

 

[minnie61650]

POP has a studio? I was told that was only at one of the All Star resorts. Hmm...

Sorry Pop does not have a room that will 5 unless the 5th person is a child under 3.

Family Suites at All Star Music vs. POR

The Family Suites run about $30 more than a standard room at POR-AB.

Comparisons:


The Family Suites has 2 seperate sleeping areas.
POR has 1.

The Family Suites are 520 square feet.
POR is 314 square feet.

The Family Suites has 2 bathrooms.
POR has 1 bathroom.

The Family Suites have 2 dressing areas with a privacy curtain.
POR has 1 dressing area with a privacy area.

The Family Suites have 2 sinks( 1 each next to the bathrooms), 2 closets, 2 safes, & 2 hair dryers.
POR has 2 sinks ( a double) .1 closet,1 safe, and 1 hair dryer.

The Family Suites have a kitchette with a nice storage area,lots of counter space, a microwave , paper plates & bowls, plastic ware, can opener, Paper towels, fridge,& coffeee pot.
POR has a fridge &a coffee pot.

The Family Suites -Sleeps up to 6 (plus one child under age 3 in a Pak-n-Play crib)
POR-Sleeps up to 5 (plus one child under age 3 in a Pak-n-Play crib)

The Family Suites--Queen bed, full-size pullout sofa, convertible ottoman & chair sleepers (4 separate sleepers) & 2 TVs.
POR has 2 double beds and a trundle bed&1 TV.

The Family Suites -Studio amenities and separate sleeping areas giving more privacy than a standard room.
POR is a standard room.

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Here is the layout of POR:

POR room lay out

Family Suite layout
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Here are some photos of the POR room with the trundle bed from Allearsnet:

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http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/minnie61650/ABtrundleopen.jpg
the trundle bed

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Here are some photos from the DIS resort website:

** NOTE there is a wall mounted hair dryer next to the bathroom sink.
Look at 8th and 10th phots down and you will see it.



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http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1072409


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