WWYD DVC Resort Edition

[crazywig]

Agree 1br BLT if you have the points (more space and two bathrooms). But if not, Poly. It's more convenient for mid day breaks and also so close to MK the older girls can head over on their own at night without you worrying. Being at an MK resort cannot be beat for someone's "big" trip.

 

[zackiedawg]

Not a bad problem to be having - which great resort option to pick for a Disney trip. That said, just one curious question - your 6 year old mentioned Poly being her favorite resort - how many has she stayed at or visited? Has she ever stayed at AK Lodge or visited? What about various other DVC options like Boulder Ridge or Boardwalk - has she visited those or stayed there? I ask only because you might find even more favorable point charts that can fit in a 1-bedroom, and everyone might end up really loving that resort too - or even more. Boulder Ridge has boat access to MK which can be fun. Boardwalk has walking and boat access to Epcot and DHS.

If sticking to the two you mentioned, it's a tough choice for me as I'd always prefer more space and separation, so I'd tend to want a 1-bedroom. But I would prefer Poly's location and easier proximity to at least one park...I just don't know if I'd start to feel cramped with 4 in a studio - even a larger one that has two showers.

 

[sndral]

I am going to throw a curve ball and say BLT 1 bedroom. Extra bathroom. Close to parks. Monorail. Super cool hip vibe in the rooms. Decent point chart.

The pools at BLT wouldn’t be my first choice.
I assume OP will have many future visits w/ her daughter where they can stay at the Poly - so in OP’s shoes I’d be focusing on the nieces & what I could do to make this a very special trip for them. At ages 17 & 19, I’d forward photos/ videos of a Poly studio & of the Kidani 1 br. & the grounds of both resorts & ask them which one they wanted to stay at .
I recently treated one side of my extended family to an AKV stay & then a couple of months later the other half to a stay next door to the Poly at the VGF, both groups had a blast & enjoyed their respective resorts, so either choice will be lovely. If the nieces opt for Kidani, they keep those WDW buses artic cold which is not the case w/ the monorails.