Thanks everyone for the feedback!! Believe me we go just about every July to Disneyworld and know off hand the "patience" one must have when dealing with the groups, UGH. We generally don't stay at values but did stay in 2012 at ARTs & really loved it MINUS any Brazilians, lol...so I'm...
We did the boat last year, July. Amazingly hot and don't know if the a/c was broken but the crew had the doors open and we roasted. It's a slow boat and we couldn't take it so got off at beach club and hopped on a bus.
WDW vs. DL
Wow. My family had this very converstion in 2009 for a tripo to Disneyland in 2010. Never been to california before but wanted to try it. Airfare more expensive from OH to Cal, but survived the longer flight and layover. As far as hotels, there are dozens! Most off site are far...
Caribbean beach resort
Been to cbr twice, once before the pool renovation and once since. Stayed in the new pirate room last time. This was very nice, but farthest away from the main building. The new pool is very nice and the kiddie pool is entertaining. Our kids loved the food court as did...