Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Sheena! It's so exciting to hear you're just a few months away from your first visit to the Walt Disney World Resort!
In my opinion, you should consider two factors, theming and distance. One of the main reasons we chose to stay at a Disney Resort hotel was because of its magical theming, which my son loved as a toddler. Disney's All-Star Movies and Disney's Art of Animation have the most appealing theming to toddlers. From the 101 Dalmatians and Toy Story to the Little Mermaid, Cars and The Lion King, no one beats their decorations! Your little one will feel immersed in his favorite movies!
Disney's Art of Animation is home to the largest pool on site while
Disney's All-Star Movies features the classic Sorcerer Mickey fountain. Both resorts have water play areas for little ones.
Another aspect I would take into account would be theme park proximity. Our family loves the Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot, and we know those are the two parks we will visit the most days. Therefore, we always choose to stay in one of the monorail loop resorts.
Disney's Contemporary Resort,
Disney's Grand Floridian & Spa, and
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort are just a monorail ride away in case your little one needs a quieter place to take a nap.
Sheena, I hope you find this answer helpful. If you have any more questions, please come back. We love to help!
See you real soon!
Desiree ºOº