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Kilimanjaro Safaris; Animal Kingdom; AA
  • On Apr 26, 2013
    Kelly Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

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    Trying to decide on hotel. Traveling w/ a 5 yr old & a 2 1/2 year old. Thinking of staying in a monorail resort, but wondering if the convenience offered will really be worth the extra cost. Our 2nd choice is Swan/Dolphin. Thoughts?

    Hi Kelly!

    I've stayed at many of the Walt Disney World Resorts and I can tell you that at Disney, time is money. While the Deluxe Resorts that are along the monorail line cost more, you also save a tremendous amount of time. At Grand Floridian, Polynesian and Contemporary, you are right on the monorail line for Magic Kingdom, which is a huge time saver. You can be at the parks in minutes and don't have to worry about taking the Disney bus transportation or driving.

    If you prefer Epcot, you can stay at Yacht and Beach Club or the Boardwalk Resort, which are both only a short walk away from Epcot. You can also walk right to Hollywood Studios from those resorts as well. I think that Polynesian is the best because you can take a monorail to Magic Kingdom or Epcot, the dining options are wonderful (Ohana is my favorite restaurant) and the resort is beautifully themed!

    Since your kids are young, it may be good for you to stay at one of those resorts so you can easily go back to your room midday for them to take a nap, and then quickly go back to the parks at night so you can see the parade and fireworks.

    Magically,
    Stacy
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My name is Stacy and I'm a native Carolinian, single mom to two amazing teens, and a Walt Disney World fanatic! My kids and I are Disney Annual Passholders and whether we are celebrating a birthday, running a runDisney race, or simply having a craving for a Mickey pretzel, we visit the most magical place on earth as much as possible! I am ecstatic to share the tips and tricks I have learned over the yEARS as part of the planDisney panel!
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