Suites at or near Disney

[princesspaulina2020]

We are planning a first trip to WDW with our 2 year old and need help finding the perfect room for our family. We would like to stay in a suite so that our daughter can sleep in a different room than us. We'd also like to be close to the parks, and take advantage of transportation to/from the parks if possible. Staying onsite would be nice, but it's difficult to find suites by just a general online search. Any ideas?

 

[PepperjackDragon]

We are planning a first trip to WDW with our 2 year old and need help finding the perfect room for our family. We would like to stay in a suite so that our daughter can sleep in a different room than us. We'd also like to be close to the parks, and take advantage of transportation to/from the parks if possible. Staying onsite would be nice, but it's difficult to find suites by just a general online search. Any ideas?

I would recommend reading up on renting dvc villas. There are some downsides, but definitely worth learning about.

 

[Marionnette]

We are planning a first trip to WDW with our 2 year old and need help finding the perfect room for our family. We would like to stay in a suite so that our daughter can sleep in a different room than us. We'd also like to be close to the parks, and take advantage of transportation to/from the parks if possible. Staying onsite would be nice, but it's difficult to find suites by just a general online search. Any ideas?

I second the suggestion of looking into a DVC rental. A 1BR villa would probably work for you. You could put your little one to bed in the living room and relax in the master bedroom or on the balcony.

The Villas at Grand Floridian have a pull-down bunk-size bed in the living room. Bay Lake Towers has a single sleeper chair in the living room. Both are within walking distance of the MK or you can take the monorail. VGF also has a boat to the MK. Poly is only studio villas and there is no second room.

 

[Haley R]

For our son’s first stay we did the cabins at fort wilderness and it was great. We loved having the separate sleeping area and a full kitchen. We’ve also stayed at grand Floridian in a studio and that worked for putting his pack n play in the bathroom. AoA is a good option in a family suite and we hope to try that soon

 

[cutigerlady]

If you want to be close to the parks, your best option is going to be a 1 bedroom DVC villa (plus you get washer/dryer which is very helpful with little kids). WL (Boulder Creek) would be best if you want to spend most of your time at MK. BW or BC if you want to be near 2 parks. Another option is to look at the Swan/Dolphin, but most of their suites don't have a completely separate living space from the sleeping space. The Contemporary and WL have deluxe rooms, but they look to be more expensive than the DVC options. For a budget choice, the family suites at AOA or ASMu would be the best bet, but they require a bus to get everywhere.

We have stayed at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace in a suite and really liked it there (we preferred the outer building that overlooks the pool). Our room had 2 Q beds, separate living room with pull out couch and 1 1/2 bathrooms. They have a shuttle you pay for to get to the parks and it is across the street from DS. We got a great deal that included parking and resort fees that was 1/3 the cost of onsite.

 

[Schneewittchen37]

If cost is a concern, I recommend looking at timeshares that do hotel rentals. My parents belong to Diamond Resorts and we've stayed at a few of their properties. We're always pleased with the spaces - large living/dining rooms, full kitchens, large bedrooms, screen porches/decks/sunrooms, nice bathrooms - frequently with bathtubs! Really great options for traveling with a family of 4. Decent pools. Playgrounds. Plenty of parking.

Anyway, my parents tend to stay at Polynesian Isles Resort when they're in Orlando. We even celebrated Easter there once with the full dinner (ham, potatoes, etc.).

I've seen insanely good rates there:
About $100/night for a 1 bedroom
About $140/night for a 2 bedroom

 

[sponica]

$uites are a different animal at WDW. (the dollar sign is not a typo)

I think the Swan/Dolphin might have some suites.
There are family suites at one of the All-Stars.
Art of Animation has family suites
You can rent DVC points and stay in a DVC resort (or book on cash, but that can be a pretty penny.)
I think the Gran Destino tower might have some $uites available.

Off-site, you'll have more of what you're looking for.

If you decide with on-site and can't swing the suite, I've totally stashed a pack n play in the dressing area of a bathroom in a moderate....

 

[Gitelfor]

The Swan and Dolphin have suites, with a separate parlor that either connects to a King or Queen/Queen (at the Swan) or Double/Double (at the Dolphin) bedroom. There is a smaller suite called an Executive suite that includes a dining table, wet bar in the Grand Suite, and extra bathroom, as well as a sleeper sofa.
The Deluxe rooms have a balcony.
Both resorts are walking distance or a short boat ride to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with free bus transportation to the other parks. Since these resorts are not Disney, there is no Magical Express transportation to/from the airport.
Room rates usually are much less than Disney’s suites.

Tel 800-227-1500 (In-house reservations)

Executive Suite parlor
Deluxe Queen/Queen bedroom
Grand Suite

 

[kwdw]

At WDW, one bedroom DVC and the family suites at AOA would work for you. I’ve stayed at the Marriott Townplace Suites at Flamingo Crossing and have loved how close that is, though only a handful of the retail places are open there so far. But you can find two room places all over Orlando in a large price range!

 

[3gr8boys]

The "All Stars" that has family suites is All Star Music. If you look up information, be sure you are looking at current descriptions/images...they were refurbished (significant changes) over the last couple of years.

 

[RoseGold]

The Art of Animation suites are sometimes reasonably priced. I love the Cars themed one!

Another option is to rent DVC points from a person for a 1BR. This has some risk and downside, but you can at least look into it.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

For a first trip I’d stay onsite at AoA in a family suite. Renting DVC is another option, but one that’s not without risk. The easiest choice would be AoA which would give you plenty of space, fun theming, and convenient access to the parks (especially with the skyliner to DHS/Epcot).

 

[PepperjackDragon]

The Art of Animation suites are sometimes reasonably priced. I love the Cars themed one!

Another option is to rent DVC points from a person for a 1BR. This has some risk and downside, but you can at least look into it.

Personally I say book something like the art of animation, and then keep track watching as you get closer for a major discount of 10-12 dollars per point, and then grab that and cancel the AoA if you can secure one. Assuming the OP is not particularly well off, in which case there are plenty of options, best to just grab one and not worry about it I think.