Starting the planning process

[craftylady]

Hi,

I am new to these boards but have been reading for a few days. I live in British Columbia Canada and am planning our first family Disney trip with kids! My husband and I went about 10 years ago before kids and are now braving the busy times to take our kids.

We are planning for the end of August and our Kids will be 11, 7 and 4 at that time. I was wondering if anyone had any good tips on hotels in the area where we could get some type of suite that won't break us.

Also a friend was raving about a multiple use fast pass that she got when she took her kids down a few years ago. All I can find right now is the single use fast pass. The benefits of the multiple use fast pass is you can get fast pass times for several rides all at once(or as quickly as you can get to each fast pass machine). Has anyone else heard of these and where can I get my hands on them. I am not finding any mention of them on the online booking travel agencies to date.

Thanks for reading!

craftylady

 

[got2travel]

I believe the unlimited fastpass is only available to packages booked via AAA (American Automobile Associate). I'm not even sure if it is still offered. I know we've got a travel agent on the boards, so I'm sure she can let us know.

As for hotels, my favorite is the Carousel Inn. I stay there on every trip as long as they have space available. They have a suite they call a 2 bath suite. It sleeps 6, with 2 double beds in 1 room (with a full bath) and then another double bed and bath in its own room. With a AAA or Entertainment card, I've gotten this suite for $99. I've also gotten a suite at Desert Inn for the same cost but it only had 2 double beds and a pull out sofa and only 1 bathroom. Both of these are right across the street from the main entrance. In the same area is also Tropicana Inn, Best Western Park Place Inn, and Park Inn International, that I know have suites, but I haven't stayed in them.