Hi Joe, and welcome to planDisney!
I love that you will be traveling with your larger family to
Walt Disney World Resort! I know that you can not help but have a fantastic time when you are with the people you love.
The good news is that you have choices when it comes to accommodating your family. I have a couple of recommendations that could fit the bill. If you are looking for a Deluxe Villa, you could reserve a 2 Bedroom Villa at
Disney's Old Key West Resort that sleeps up to 9 adults (or a combination of adults and children), pending availability. It will include a full kitchen, ample living space, and two full bathrooms.
If you would like to would like a little more space to be spread out, consider reserving 2 Family Suites at
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and request that the rooms be connected. The Family Rooms have tons of space, but while they do not have full kitchens, you will have access to a kitchenette and two full bathrooms per room. That will give you four full bathrooms for nine guests, and each room sleeps up to 6.
If you make your reservations online, and go with the Family Suites (for example), split your party up where there will be so many per room, and then contact Disney Resort Hotel Reservations at (407)939-1936 to request that the rooms connect. While this is not guaranteed, it does not hurt to ask. In my experience, I have made room requests, and more often than not, they have been accommodated.
I have no doubt you will find the best accommodations for you and your family; please let us know if you have additional questions before your arrival.
Have a magical experience!
Raquel