Welcome to Disney Parks Moms Panel, Stephanie!
Oh, my goodness! Planning your little one's first trip to
Walt Disney World? So exciting!
I'm glad that you're asking about which
Walt Disney World Resort hotel will be practically perfect in every way for your stay, as each resort has its own personality. (For the record, my son has used those child-size pull-down beds and was quite comfy!)
When my kids were little, access to snacks,
Quick Service Dining, and fun features such as playgrounds and kiddie pools were all must-haves, so choosing resorts that check all of those boxes is a great start.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is one that has all of these, with both Centertown Market and Centertown Market Grab & Go offering conveniently-located food and beverages, and the added bonus of the Fuentes del Morro Water Play Area plus the playground on Caribbean Cay. Another plus is easy access to
Disney Skyliner, a beautiful, swift ride to both
EPCOT and
Disney's Hollywood Studios.
My son and I love
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, which offers
Riverside Mill Food Court and 3.5 acres of water fun at Ol' Man Island, as well as leisurely
Walt Disney World Water Transportation to
Disney Springs.
Your little one is 2, so you may want to consider resorts that are closest to the heart of the magic:
Magic Kingdom Park.
Disney's Contemporary Resort,
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, and
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa all provide easy access to Magic Kingdom while also allowing your Sleeping Beauty to remain asleep in her stroller as you head back "home" to your resort via
Walt Disney World Monorail Transportation.
One final suggestion is
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. What's unique about this location is the
Family Suites, over-the-top theming, and The Big Blue Pool (you can hear
Finding Nemo characters underwater!)
As you look through the options for your Princess's first visit, be sure to send more questions our way. We love to help!
Andrea