What would you do?

[hoosiergirl]

My 2 cents--have you considered Vero Beach? If you don't have any points left, maybe you could rent. After 10 years doing WDW every year, VB has become our newest "favorite." It combines the Disney flavor (and quality) with the beach-- a great combo. Granted, it's very laid back and not a lot to do on property in comparison to the parks, but there are a lot of activities for kids. Also, maybe you could combine WDW WITH the beach!

I know what you mean by needing a relaxing vacation--even when we declare that "this time we'll take it easy and go more slowly", once we reach WDW--watch out! Commando-mode sets in!

Good luck!

 

[Lesley]

Beach is cancelled Only cost me $25

We're going to Disney World

Ds was just feeling sad about not going to the beach....but my sil has given us an open invitation to come to her house this summer (DeeP...she must live near you...she's in Port Republic) and go to the beach I told him we'd take her up on that and get to the beach sometime. Dh was just being reactionary...now that he knows there's an enight and we're all on the same page I think he's happy! Even dd is still running around wanting "Dwizn Wuud"

And I get to relax at the beautiful Port Orleans Riverside! Yes! We might only do the parks in the evenings....try fishin' at the fishin' hole, relax in the shade...ahhhhhhh. Life is good!

 

[mickey7861]

POR-Mansions are my favorite moderate rooms. Very relaxing resort. I love the walk along the canal. Have a great trip.

just a note......your comment about raising girls being easier than boys. I have to say ...just wait, your DD is only 2....wait until they're both teens, then you'll see.

 

[erikthewise]

Since you've already decided I won't offer a recommendation, just a slogan:

"If Momma ain't happy,
Ain't NOBODY happy!"

You should take it to heart!

 

[Lesley]

Thanks, erikthewise! I'm happy. Not sure how I got there...but I'm very happy. Actually, I think it was PamOKW's suggestion of figuring out what I really was looking for and how I could get that while my family got what they wanted too.

 

[wdwcrazy]

If you can't get a great hotel on Disney property - avoid the All-Star at all costs. The rooms are extremely tiny, the food is not the best and the pool will be overwhelmed with people. My suggestion is if you must and I do mean must part with cash use it at the Fairfield, Courtyard or Spring Hill Suites across I-4 and stateroad 535 at the Lille Lake Bryan Marriott Village. This is a marriott village that is only about 1 years old. They offer complimentary breakfast and have a shuttle to Disney if necessary. I have stayed here when I could not get a great rate or room at Disney and have never been disappointed.

To relax, set rules. If you give in to the family set time limits. Let them know that you will go to the parks for a certain amount of time each day and then spend the balance at the hotel pool relaxing. Spend a day or so at Typhoon lagoon- a book on the beach or a lazy river ride for an hour or so usually unwinds even the crankiest of people.

Good luck in whatever you decide but 4th of July is going to be crowded anywhere you are.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

Have fun on your trip Lesley! We did a quick weekend at WDW last December so I could fulfill my dream of seeing the Christmas stuff--didn't use points because of our summer trip and wanting to save a lot for a possible cruise in 2003--stayed at the Poly with a great AP rate.
Robin M.

 

[invalid_char]

erikthewise, that was exactly what I was going to post.

Lesley, now that you've compromised, perhaps your husband would be willing to occupy the kids for designated times each day, so you knew you'd have time to completely relax each day.

Hopefully, being aware of your sacrifice, atleast your older child will be especially well-behaved.

Anyway, I hope you do find the time to relax!