Help! 1st large group trip

[BEARSHOUSE4]

Planning a trip for 9. 6 adults/ 3 kids. Where is the best on property hotel to keep us all close/ together without breaking the bank?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Are the adults multiple couples (i.e. sharing beds) or singles who need their own beds? Your best bet might be two or three cabins at Fort Wilderness.

 

[BEARSHOUSE4]

Thanks for the reply! 2 couples, and Grandma

 

[Heppenheimer]

Are the adults multiple couples (i.e. sharing beds) or singles who need their own beds? Your best bet might be two or three cabins at Fort Wilderness.

And to add to that, the cabins have their own kitchens, without paying villa-level prices. So besides paying less for the place to sleep, you can prepare meals here and save on your food budget.

 

[eliza61nyc]

Actually I would probably go with renting points for a 3 bedroom in OKW. I took 6 there last August, it was our first time and I loved, loved, loved it.

First because it's an older dvc resort, the rooms are larger. OKW is a great resort.

The reason why I prefer that over Ft. Wilderness. With 9 people you are going to need at least 2 cabins. Now it's been a while since I have been but the only thing I disliked if you don't have a car you need a golf cart to easily get around. Next with 6 adults that means one couple is either going to be doing the bunk bed thing or the pull out couch. lol, at my age bunk beds are a deal breaker.

OKW has a great location, can walk to Disney springs or take the boat. bus to the other parks. and it's got one of the best kept secrets in dining on site. Olivia's.

 

[ppet]

I Like riverside, you can get rooms that sleep up to 5. One is on a trundle bed which is fine for the youth. It's a moderate but with lush landscaping. Plus the boat to Disney Springs is always a hit with the kids.

 

[larryz]

2 couples, and Grandma

That's 5 adults.

For planning purposes, Disney wants someone over 18 to stay in a room with kids if it's not connecting to another room.

 

[BuzzLIghtYear2010]

Our party of ten (3 families, 4 children) stayed in one studio and one two-bedroom lockout at Saratoga Springs. Compare the cost to a 3 bedroom anywhere. Note that only one and two bedroom villas have a full kitchen, the studios have microwaves.

If the kids like water slides, you might look into the Paddock at SSR. Slides for older and younger kids, a counter service restaurant, and a bus stop in one location.

 

[zeebs758]

I would try and get a 2BR or 3BR villa at Old Key West or Saratoga Springs. Those are the cheapest rooms at the villas and will have plenty of space for all of you.