What would you do? I need help!

[tinkryansmom]

OK - live in CA - worked at DLR - never been to WDW. DH goes to a conference in Orlando every other year and this year I want to go. Not to the conference but to WDW

Floridians, this is where you can help....

His conference is at the Orange County Convention Center. How bad is traffic? How far is it from WDW?

I would love to stay onsite at WDW w/ DD6 and also my dad. We would need either 2 rooms or a 2-room suite so everyone is comfortable and has their own space. Cost is obviously an option. DH work will pay for reasonable hotel fees for us but i don't think they will go for a suite at the Poly or anything.

I feel like since we are there for DH work/conference he should not have to drive especially if traffic in that area is horrible in the morning.

Any thoughts? Where to stay? Traffic?

Thanks a million.

 

[ndelaware]

I don't know how bad traffic would be but the Orange County Convention Center is only about 5 miles from WDW.

 

[mbb]

You've got lots of options!!

Convention Centre is going to be at least a 20 minute drive...and traffic can get yucky.

1) Family suite at All-Stars, 1 bedroom, sleeper sofa, 2 tv's and a small fridge, microwave...I'm ballparking in the $179/night range.

2) 2 rooms at a Moderate...pool slides!!

3) Rent points from a DVCer - 1 or 2 bedrooms, at a Deluxe, for a Moderate rate. You may have a problem getting an official receipt from and owner though - it's a private transaction, and your DH's compnay may need something with WDW letterhead??
You can find out more info on the DVC Rent/Trade Board.

4) Condo/Townhome/Villa rental offsite - LOTS to pick from. you can check out our review board at the top of the page for some ideas to get you started

5) Downtown Disney Good Neighbour Hotels..offsite, but close to DTD.

Have fun reading, and let us know what you decide!!
HTH!!

 

[spiceycat]

I would go with 2 rooms at Pop - it has easier access to the Con center - either by ID (go to the Gaylord Palms on Osecola Parkway turn left now you are on ID south - then past the Nickelon Holiday Inn turn left - then turn right on ID (535).) or I4. it is close to both.

 

[tinkryansmom]

Thanks all....still deciding. Holding 2 rooms at CBR but looking at renting DVC points.



Don't know if receipt would be needed. Thanks for thinking of that for me Note to self: remember to ask DH this question.