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Aug 24, 2012
Stefanie
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Planning a trip for Jul '13, with 3 & 4 yr old girls, would you stay at Bay Lake, Animal K'dom, Saratoga, Beach Club, Boardwalk Villas, or Old Key West ? What amenities at each are best for little people? Any input / suggestions very welcome!! Thanks!”
It's great to hEAR from you again, Stefanie! All of the Disney Resorts you are considering are beautiful properties with exciting recreational activities and amenities for children! Disney's Beach Club Resort is my favorite Disney Resort! Disney's Beach Club Resort has beautiful New-England style theming, close proximity to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Stormalong Bay, a beachside water park that offers up three acres of aquatic fun for the whole family. Stormalong Bay is a sand-bottomed pool featuring a lazy river and "Shipwreck," my children's favorite slide on property.DIsney's Beach Club Resort features Sandcastle Club, a supervised activity center for children ages 3 to 12, bike rentals, an arcade, nightly campfires on the beach followed by a Movie Under the Stars. Another family favorite is Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort due to being able to walk to Magic Kingdom from this location and take the monorail to Epcot as well as the other Magic Kingdom resorts. Guests at Bay Lake Tower are able to utilize both Bay Cove Pool, a beautiful zero-entry pool, and the pool at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake Pool. Guests are also able to enjoy the Electrical Water Pageant from the beach, watch a Movie Under the Stars, and enjoy the many activities in Community Hall. Disney's Boardwalk Villas feature a Community Hall, bike rentals, themed pool, and walking distance from Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney's Boardwalk is a fun place to enjoy Midway games, street performers, dining and shopping.At Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, your daughters will enjoy Animal Programs, Simba's Cubhouse, (Children's Activity Center), activities in Community Hall, an exciting pool, and admiring the exotic animals. Both Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort offer unique theming, great pools, a Community Hall, bike rentals, and more. I am out of room, but please feel free to write me back. Best wishes for a Magical Trip!
Happy Planning,
Jodie