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Mar 9, 2010
Sarah from ME
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We want to travel to Disney in Nov...We would like a resort that has a great pool area for the kids 5 and 7, but we need a room with a suite for our 1 yr old...What is the best resort? This will be our first time staying on a Disney Property.”
Hi Sarah:
Staying on Disney property is a must for my family and luckily, Disney provides a range of suite options for every taste and budget, from Value Resorts to Deluxe Grand Villas. Without knowing your budget, I'll run down some options:
In the Value category, I recommend the family suites at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, which is the only Value resort with family suites. These suites sleep up to 6 guests and feature a separate bedroom, a pull-out sofa in the living room, 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette. All-Star Music has 2 fun swimming pools, a big food court, a walking/jogging trail, an arcade, a playground and shopping. As an alternative to the family suite, you can reserve connecting rooms at any of the Value resorts.
For a moderate Resort experience, try the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, located not far from the Magic Kingdom. The Cabins feature a separate bedroom with a double bed and bunk beds, a large living area with a pull-down double bed, a dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen, a charcoal grill, access to a pool, and a private patio.
For a Deluxe Villa experience, consider staying at one of the Disney Vacation Club properties. While reserved for DVC members, these resorts are also available to non-members based on availability. The larger Deluxe Villas, such as the one or two-bedroom villas, are similar to being at home and feature amenities such as separate bedrooms, a full kitchen, a whirlpool tub, DVD player, and in-room washer and dryer. While there are a number of wonderful Deluxe Villas to choose from, my two favorites are the Animal Kingdom Lodge (watch animals on the savannas) and the Beach Club (incredible pool). Remember, staying at a Deluxe Villa is not necessary to satisfy your desired room requirements. Connecting rooms are available at all resort levels, and it may be less expensive to reserve two connecting Value or Moderate rooms than a Deluxe Villa.
Enjoy your vacation.