Welcome to planDisney, Ann!
Just as the Fairy Godmother did, we here at planDisney love to make wishes come true, so let's find the best accommodations for you!
Ann, I love that you're keeping your budget in mind as you're planning. I am always looking for ways to stretch my Disney dollars (because that equals more DOLE Whips!), so let's talk through a few options. First, because you mentioned the most cost effect 2-Bedroom Villa options, I recommend checking out Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort.
Both of these
Disney Vacation Club properties offer plenty of space to spread out in the 2-Bedroom Villa, have a full kitchen and in-room washer and dryer. At
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa you will find 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. At
Disney's Old Key West Resort you will find 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair. Ann, my husband and I love the convenient walkway from Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa over to Disney Springs and my
friend and fellow panelist, Betsy, is always planning her return to the charms of Disney's Old Key West Resort! I feel certain that either choice will have you smiling wider than Prince Charming on the steps of the ball.
Now Ann, if these two resorts don't quite fit as well as Cinderella's slipper, let me offer up two other alternatives:
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness and the
Family Suites at Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
The Wilderness Cabin is a stand alone option that not only offers great indoor space, but great outdoor space as well! Here you will find 1 Queen Bed, 1 Bunk Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. At Disney's Art of Animation you'll find larger than life beloved characters and 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size (
pull down) Table Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. Ann, when we traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort with my father-in-law we stayed in a Family Suite at Disney's Art of Animation Resort and for my party of five, it was the perfect layout as two full bathrooms allowed everyone their privacy.
Ann, I hope this helps in your decision making and I hope you'll come on back and see us here at planDisney with any additional questions. As Cinderella said, "
a dream is a wish your heart makes." and I so hope yours comes true.
Lauren