Which resort to stay for split, before GF?

[azarine]

I'm planning a trip after Thanksgiving 2019 and thinking we'll do a split stay. The GF is by far my favorite, mostly for sentimental reasons, so if we don't stay there I think I'll be sad! But would like to try a new resort. The only other one we've done is POR, which we liked but didn't love.

9 nights (yay) so maybe 4 at one resort then 5 at GF.

We will have DD10 and DS7. It's hard to know what the kids will be like that far out, but right now my priorities are:

-3 beds in the room (day bed is fine) so kids have their own bed
-balcony or patio so we can put the kids to bed then relax outside
-great pool area because we want to spend time there

Resorts that don't appeal to us: WL, AKL (we live in Wyoming with lots of animals

Any thoughts? Would so appreciate any wisdom!

 

[Lesley Wake]

I'm planning a trip after Thanksgiving 2019 and thinking we'll do a split stay. The GF is by far my favorite, mostly for sentimental reasons, so if we don't stay there I think I'll be sad! But would like to try a new resort. The only other one we've done is POR, which we liked but didn't love.

9 nights (yay) so maybe 4 at one resort then 5 at GF.

We will have DD10 and DS7. It's hard to know what the kids will be like that far out, but right now my priorities are:

-3 beds in the room (day bed is fine) so kids have their own bed
-balcony or patio so we can put the kids to bed then relax outside
-great pool area because we want to spend time there

Resorts that don't appeal to us: WL, AKL (we live in Wyoming with lots of animals

Any thoughts? Would so appreciate any wisdom!

How about Beach Club? They have a daybed and great pool area.

 

[Sue M]

I’d go with an Epcot Resort. Both Beach and Yacht share a great pool complex Stormalong Bay. I’d pick Yacht over Beach if a balcony is important. Only 50% of Beach club rooms have full balcony. Be sure to request day bed.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

I'd probably go with YC as you'll be guaranteed a balcony. You'll need to request a day bed, though, as they are not guaranteed. If budget isn't a huge issue, you could also look into a 2-bedroom villa at BCV to guarantee the number of beds you want. All BCV villas have balconies or patios, they just vary in size.

 

[Wood Nymph]

A split stay with an Epcot resort is perfect. There are a lot of special Christmas activities in the World Showcase and the Epcot resorts make it very easy to see it all. The Yacht Club would give you full balconies and a great pool. We do a GF/BC split stay the week after Thanksgiving last year and it was perfect. We only needed the buses to go to Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs.

 

[Shanti]

I'm planning a trip after Thanksgiving 2019 and thinking we'll do a split stay. The GF is by far my favorite, mostly for sentimental reasons, so if we don't stay there I think I'll be sad! But would like to try a new resort. The only other one we've done is POR, which we liked but didn't love.

9 nights (yay) so maybe 4 at one resort then 5 at GF.

We will have DD10 and DS7. It's hard to know what the kids will be like that far out, but right now my priorities are:

-3 beds in the room (day bed is fine) so kids have their own bed
-balcony or patio so we can put the kids to bed then relax outside
-great pool area because we want to spend time there

Resorts that don't appeal to us: WL, AKL (we live in Wyoming with lots of animals

Any thoughts? Would so appreciate any wisdom!

For your needs, I would recommend Yacht Club or Boardwalk Inn. They both offer balconies and great pools.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I would do an Epcot resort too. We love the beach club and are trying BWV this November. We’ve done a poly/bc split before and it was the best of both worlds.

 

[Hopefully]

YC for sure. Do Epcot and Hollywood Studios while there and MK and AK while at GF. You will only need to bus to AK. We love the Epcot area resorts

 

[azarine]

Thanks so much everyone - that helps a ton. Going to go check out Yacht Club and Boardwalk!

 

[Marionnette]

Just a FYI for the OP - requests for a daybed at YC/BC are only requests and not guarantees. Those rooms are assigned to parties with 5 guests first and only given to smaller families by the room assigner if they are not needed for a larger one. All BWI rooms have either a daybed or sleeper sofa. If having a 3rd sleeping surface is paramount, then requesting a daybed at BWI has a higher chance of being granted. BWI's pool has one of the best (if not THE best) slide of any of the onsite resorts.

You could book a studio at either BCV or BWV and be guaranteed a 3rd sleeping surface. All of those studios have a pull-down murphy bed that is a little smaller than a regular bunk bed, plus a queen bed and a sleeper sofa.

 

[Bostonbeans99]

Boardwalk Inn. The kids will like the entertainment on the boardwalk and the adults will like the atmosphere also.