Which resort? NEW OPTIONS

[undecidedowl]

There will be 4 adults (us and my parents) and our two kids (will be 5 and 2). We are going the first week of May. I've narrowed down to 3 choices.

AoA suite- love the theming for the kids, not as great location and smaller beds, cheaper
BLT 1 bedroom suite- better location, W/D would be great, looks boring though
Wilderness lodge villa-nice in between for theming and location, construction doesn't look too bad but might be ongoing

We all love the idea of the theming of AoA but hesitate because of the other amenities. Thoughts? What would you pick?



***UPDATED OPTIONS:***
Okay, based on your advice here are the new options. According to DVC availability they would all be similarly priced. My family loves the idea of Wilderness theming and I added Beach Club based on price and pool. Would you still pick BLT?

BLT 2 bedroom villa
WL 2 bedroom villa
Beach Club 2 bedroom villa

[irishbride2]

I am far from picky but I did not like AoA. The beds were not comfy and even the towels were thin and cheap.

[ilikedonuts]

BLT. Walking distance to MK. W/D. 2 bathrooms (I know AoA has two bathrooms too).

[ilikedonuts]

I will say theming doesn't matter to me at all.

At BLT you get a sleeper chair so your 5 year old can go on that and your 2 year old can sleep in the PnP (or with you).

[ribollita]

Are you all sharing one room?

[mslhb]

I would choose BLT. I LOVE the WL but plan on avoiding it till the construction is over.

[chicago]

BLT

[undecidedowl]

Aug 14, 2016 14:38:43 GMT -5 ribollita said:

Are you all sharing one room?

Yes, a one bedroom suite at a minimum. Potentially a 2 bedroom depending on where we pick.

[Amy]

I'd do BLT or WL, I'd try to swing a 2 bedroom if at all possible

[lala]

BLT or WL. Another option is 2 studios - often cheaper than a one bedroom. No kitchen, but still plenty of space and separation.

[undecidedowl]

Aug 14, 2016 19:37:42 GMT -5 lala said:

BLT or WL. Another option is 2 studios - often cheaper than a one bedroom. No kitchen, but still plenty of space and separation.

Can you get connecting though? I'm not worried about separation from my parents, but I do want somewhere to close the door when the kids go to bed.

We will be doing everything with my parents. If we separate at all, they will have our kids like in the evenings so I want to make sure we are together.

[lala]

Aug 14, 2016 19:54:31 GMT -5 undecidedowl said:

Aug 14, 2016 19:37:42 GMT -5 lala said:

BLT or WL. Another option is 2 studios - often cheaper than a one bedroom. No kitchen, but still plenty of space and separation.

Can you get connecting though? I'm not worried about separation from my parents, but I do want somewhere to close the door when the kids go to bed.

We will be doing everything with my parents. If we separate at all, they will have our kids like in the evenings so I want to make sure we are together.

I don't think so. You would have better luck getting connecting regular rooms. I don't know...unless you are in bed at 6pm overnight you might have enough togetherness.  SaveSave

[undecidedowl]

Aug 14, 2016 20:31:34 GMT -5 lala said:

Aug 14, 2016 19:54:31 GMT -5 undecidedowl said:

Can you get connecting though? I'm not worried about separation from my parents, but I do want somewhere to close the door when the kids go to bed.

We will be doing everything with my parents. If we separate at all, they will have our kids like in the evenings so I want to make sure we are together.

I don't think so. You would have better luck getting connecting regular rooms. I don't know...unless you are in bed at 6pm overnight you might have enough togetherness.  SaveSave

Haha. I just mean that since they would have our kids anyway I'd like to make sure our rooms are together. Our kids do better with no break and an early bedtime after which I don't mind being in the same room as everyone because DH and I will likely be zoning out on our phones or go out while my parents will go to sleep early. 

We lived with my parents for a year pre-kids so I'm not worried! But based on the DVC quotes we could do a 2-bedroom, which should help.

[lala]

Then definitely go for the 2 bedroom!!

[zarapipe]

Hmm, well if you aren't doing a midday break then BLT looses some of its appeal.

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Aug 14, 2016 13:26:53 GMT -5 undecidedowl said:

There will be 4 adults (us and my parents) and our two kids (will be 5 and 2). We are going the first week of May. I've narrowed down to 3 choices.

AoA suite- love the theming for the kids, not as great location and smaller beds, cheaper
BLT 1 bedroom suite- better location, W/D would be great, looks boring though
Wilderness lodge villa-nice in between for theming and location, construction doesn't look too bad but might be ongoing

We all love the idea of the theming of AoA but hesitate because of the other amenities. Thoughts? What would you pick?

My kid is OBSESSED with BLTs. Which is strange because the theming isn't super kid friendly. He LOVES watching the monorails from the balcony while eating his breakfast and counting how many of each color we see. Also he loves the sky bridge to the Contemporary and watching the monorails there too. 

If you have a kid who is into transportation they might LOVE it there. 

[undecidedowl]

Aug 15, 2016 8:52:10 GMT -5 @savestheday said:

Aug 14, 2016 13:26:53 GMT -5 undecidedowl said:

There will be 4 adults (us and my parents) and our two kids (will be 5 and 2). We are going the first week of May. I've narrowed down to 3 choices.

AoA suite- love the theming for the kids, not as great location and smaller beds, cheaper
BLT 1 bedroom suite- better location, W/D would be great, looks boring though
Wilderness lodge villa-nice in between for theming and location, construction doesn't look too bad but might be ongoing

We all love the idea of the theming of AoA but hesitate because of the other amenities. Thoughts? What would you pick?

My kid is OBSESSED with BLTs. Which is strange because the theming isn't super kid friendly. He LOVES watching the monorails from the balcony while eating his breakfast and counting how many of each color we see. Also he loves the sky bridge to the Contemporary and watching the monorails there too. 

If you have a kid who is into transportation they might LOVE it there. 

Well, DS2 is currently obsessed with trains so I bet a monorail would thrill him!

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undecidedowl, We stayed with DS there at 21 months and 3.5. He talked about the monorail NON STOP the for months after we came back.

[ribollita]

BC so adults could easily go out at night. Or BLT.

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undecidedowl,

Given the three new options I would pick BC. I have ALWAYS wanted to stay there and never have been able to make it work.

I would check to see if 2 bedroom DVCs have balconies there. I am not 100 percent sure they all do.

[Deleted]

you prob can't go wrong....

BC= epcot access, close to boardwalk

WL= the wilderness theme you said you all like, once dining options

BLT= MK access, monorail fun


just pick which is most important to you guys (and you CAN do 1/2 and 1/2 for your trip you want??)

[lala]

BC, then BLT. Love love love BC, the pool is fantastic. And being near Epcot is perfect if you're going out after they're asleep.

[undecidedowl]

Aug 15, 2016 13:42:15 GMT -5 @sing4mysavior said:

you prob can't go wrong....

BC= epcot access, close to boardwalk

WL= the wilderness theme you said you all like, once dining options

BLT= MK access, monorail fun


just pick which is most important to you guys (and you CAN do 1/2 and 1/2 for your trip you want??)

That thought crossed my mind, but the rest of the group would NOT appreciate it. 

[ilikedonuts]

BEACH CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lala]

Split stays aren't bad, we actually like it.

[chicago]

Oooh, good update. I love the Beach Club, but I might still lean toward BLT only because you'll probably spend the most time at Magic Kingdom and the monorail is so convenient. How much pool time do you think you'll have? If it's a decent amount, go with BC.

[TamiTaylor]

Aug 15, 2016 17:16:10 GMT -5 chicago said:

Oooh, good update. I love the Beach Club, but I might still lean toward BLT only because you'll probably spend the most time at Magic Kingdom and the monorail is so convenient. How much pool time do you think you'll have? If it's a decent amount, go with BC.

This.

[Wines Not Whines]

I love Beach Club, but if you plan to spend most of your time at MK, BLT would be the most convenient.

[hymen]

BLT is our favorite, but we spend the majority of our time at MK with our 2 and 5 year olds.

I would definitely go for a two-bedroom with that many people.

[hymen]

Aug 15, 2016 16:20:05 GMT -5 undecidedowl said:

Aug 15, 2016 13:42:15 GMT -5 @sing4mysavior said:

you prob can't go wrong....

BC= epcot access, close to boardwalk

WL= the wilderness theme you said you all like, once dining options

BLT= MK access, monorail fun


just pick which is most important to you guys (and you CAN do 1/2 and 1/2 for your trip you want??)

That thought crossed my mind, but the rest of the group would NOT appreciate it. 

The nice thing about a split stay is bell services will take care of all your luggage, so you don't have to worry a it hauling it to another resort.