Hi Chris, and welcome to planDisney! What an incredible gift you are planning for your family. A multi-generational trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth is what dreams are made of!
When thinking about the party size in each room, we’ll need to find you a resort hotel with rooms that can sleep up to five Guests since one of your rooms will have two adults and three children. The great news is that you have excellent options to choose from in each category of the Disney Resorts Collection hotels. Let’s take a look:
Value Resorts - There are two resorts that offer family suites, which includes Disney’s All-Star Music Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The family suites at both resorts sleep up to six Guests, and each has two full bathrooms plus a kitchenette. Standard rooms at these resorts sleep up to four Guests, so you could book several suites or a combination of standard rooms and suites to meet your family’s needs. Of these two, my pick would be Art of Animation. The family suites are themed to Finding Nemo, Cars, and The Lion King, and standard rooms are themed to The Little Mermaid. The theming adds a little extra magic for your grandchildren! This resort is also located on the Disney Skyliner, which gives your family quick access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.
Moderate Resorts - Your best option here is Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside. Some rooms have a child-size pull-down fifth sleeper, while other rooms sleep up to four Guests. I love this resort and its absolutely beautiful setting. I truly feel like I’ve stepped right into the Louisiana bayou! Pro tips: Schedule a horse drawn carriage ride and then hop over next door to Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter for some beignets!
Deluxe Resorts - Many of the resorts in this category have rooms that sleep up to five Guests and offer truly the most exquisite rooms Disney has to offer. You may also want to check out the Deluxe Villas, which include many room categories that sleep five or more Guests and give you the comforts of home.
Another option to consider is the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. These cabins will give your family lots of space and privacy, plus the added amenity of a full kitchen in each cabin. The cabins sleep up to six Guests, so you would need two in order to accommodate the full family. There are also lots of fun activities at the resort for your grandchildren! My fellow panelist, Wes, recently offered some great suggestions for recreation.
One other important detail I want to share is that most Disney Resort hotel rooms can accommodate a child under age three in a Pack N’ Play, in addition to the listed maximum room occupancy. If the room you will need for a party of five includes your 1-year-old grandchild, they will be able to stay in a room listed for four Guests. All Disney resort hotels offer complimentary Pack N’ Play cribs, based upon availability. You can request a crib when you make your reservation or on arrival.
Chris, I hope this helps you choose a home base for your vacation! When you’re ready to decide, you can make a reservation online or by calling to speak with a friendly Cast Member. If you have any more questions, stop back by and see me. I’m always here to help and love adding extra pixie dust to your Disney vacation planning!
Magically,
Casey