When you ask any onsite vs. offsite question on
this forum, it will ALWAYS be overwhelmingly answered with, "stay onsite!"
When you ask the same question on the Orlando Hotels forum, you'll find it varies much more, usually leaning toward offsite so long as you will have your own transportation (car)... the space and amenities offsite
for the same price you'd pay onsite make a huge difference for many families. And they don't bother to frequent this forum, since this perspective is rarely appreciated here.
FWIW, we consider onsite when....
--- staying briefly (up to 3 nights)
--- we wouldn't have a car
--- we may split up and need transport to regroup at our room
--- if we want to stay on the monorail with little ones (near MK)
For most of our time, we prefer offsite. We like the added benefits we find offsite:
--- sleeping privacy (and romance) for longer stays
--- peace/space to unwind in a regular LR while others sleep
--- inroom kitchen, washer/dryer, jacuzzi, extra bathroom(s)
--- relief from the Disney marketing machine 24/7
--- convenience to less costly restaurants/food
--- breakfast in our PJs, while getting ready at our own pace
--- easy, favorite foods handy (picky kids or hungry teens help you appreciate this)
With the ages of your children, you need to decide what will enhance your vacation the most. We've tagged a couple of nights onsite onto the end of an offsite week, several times. It's a good combo for us.
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