Which hotel with little ones?

[slappy magoo]

And. . . . .there it is. You can't even grasp the concept. Guessing that many of the thousands upon thousands who take their kids to AOA would tell you the same.

Right. I can't grasp the concept. Perhaps you should explain it to me. Or ask your psychologist spouse to explain it to me. And don't bring in the "thousands" of others who bring their kids to AoA...or choose to stay in AoA because it's what they want...or choose to stay at AoA because it's what they can afford. YOU. You explain how adults picking the hotel is a bad thing for kids.

View attachment 298733 You really need to stick to what's actually been written here, as opposed to the nonsense of "want vs need" and any sort of "abuse". Regardless, planning a trip for the kids doesn't need to have to do with what anything they "want". My kids never ask for anything and are thankful for everything. They'd never complain about where we take them or not, but that fact has nothing to do with my whether I'm selfish about it.

Well...my original point to the OP was that the kids will probably have a great time at WDW no matter where they stay so the OP can take her own hotel preferences into consideration too and it won't make her a bad parent. Something you seem to disagree with for reasons you have yet to articulate.


But hey while you're here I wanted to ask you a question - when we go to WDW, we usually drive. My kids would prefer to fly, but the thousand-plus dollars we save by driving we can then put into longer trips, more sit down meals, nicer accommodations.
So my question is - how many years in Hell will I have to stay because I didn't give my kids every little thing they ever wanted? That I didn't splurge on the airfare and then rent a car but still kept the trip as long as we usually take them? I'd like to know so I can plan accordingly, make sure I have enough battery packs for my phone, that sort of thing.

 

[OneofThree]

Right. I can't grasp the concept. Perhaps you should explain it to me. Or ask your psychologist spouse to explain it to me. And don't bring in the "thousands" of others who bring their kids to AoA...or choose to stay in AoA because it's what they want...or choose to stay at AoA because it's what they can afford. YOU. You explain how adults picking the hotel is a bad thing for kids.




Well...my original point to the OP was that the kids will probably have a great time at WDW no matter where they stay so the OP can take her own hotel preferences into consideration too and it won't make her a bad parent. Something you seem to disagree with for reasons you have yet to articulate.


But hey while you're here I wanted to ask you a question - when we go to WDW, we usually drive. My kids would prefer to fly, but the thousand-plus dollars we save by driving we can then put into longer trips, more sit down meals, nicer accommodations.
So my question is - how many years in Hell will I have to stay because I didn't give my kids every little thing they ever wanted? That I didn't splurge on the airfare and then rent a car but still kept the trip as long as we usually take them? I'd like to know so I can plan accordingly, make sure I have enough battery packs for my phone, that sort of thing.

You're making this way more complicated than it really is, which is quite telling.

 

[slappy magoo]

You're making this way more complicated than it really is, which is quite telling.

Or...OR...you can't explain it. Which would also be telling. Quite.

 

[Dave B]

Or...OR...you can't explain it. Which would also be telling. Quite.

Time to hit UNWATCH, you are just arguing to argue, no valid points, except to be RIGHT

Good luck with life my man, I am outta here, off to a new thread

 

[slappy magoo]

Time to hit UNWATCH, you are just arguing to argue, no valid points, except o be RIGHT

Good luck with life my man, I am outta here, off to a new thread

I think I've made quite valid points. I think @OneofThree , having called me self-centered and then failing to explain why beyond explaining-jazz-eque "if you have to ask you'll never know" responses, has not. But sure, you're under no obligation to keep reading. Be well.

 

[21stamps]

I vote for Poly or GF over the Contemporary or AoA.. I never understand why people say they aren’t kid friendly. The themes, slides, convenience is impossible to beat for kids, imo.

 

[julzinthebox]

So should I consider this a successful first post because I got a lot of useful replies which helped make our decision? Or an unsuccessful first post because it all kicked off?! We’re talking about the happiest place on Earth people, rein it in Thanks again all

 

[slappy magoo]

So should I consider this a successful first post because I got a lot of useful replies which helped make our decision? Or an unsuccessful first post because it all kicked off?! We’re talking about the happiest place on Earth people, rein it in Thanks again all

This is a slow week around here. Whatever you decide, have a great time.

 

[note2001]

So should I consider this a successful first post because I got a lot of useful replies which helped make our decision? Or an unsuccessful first post because it all kicked off?! We’re talking about the happiest place on Earth people, rein it in Thanks again all

Successful! What did you decide? Since we helped, you are now obligated to post pictures post-stay. (Bars of soap or refilable containers, two hairs housekeeping forgot to sweep up, a towel with a tear in the corner... you know... anything that could rile folk up. )

 

[note2001]

This is a slow week around here. Whatever you decide, have a great time.

I found the banter entertaining, and a touch enlightening. Thanks for your part in it!

 

[julzinthebox]

Successful! What did you decide? Since we helped, you are now obligated to post pictures post-stay. (Bars of soap or refilable containers, two hairs housekeeping forgot to sweep up, a towel with a tear in the corner... you know... anything that could rile folk up. )

We’ve gone for the Contemporary. I fully intend to post grumpily about the lack of theming and joy though

 

[slappy magoo]

We’ve gone for the Contemporary. I fully intend to post grumpily about the lack of theming and joy though

You listened to me?
I WAS JOKING!
This whole thread was some cyber Andy Kaufman as Tony Clifton thing to me!
Is it too late?

j/k I think you made a great choice but I will in no way pay for your children's therapy if I'm wrong...

 

[Figgy1]

We’ve gone for the Contemporary. I fully intend to post grumpily about the lack of theming and joy though

Great choice. Are you doing the villa first?

 

[utterlunacy]

As someone with kids the exact same age, do not underestimate the convenience of the proximity to MK. We have stayed with my 6 and 3 year old at both AoA and Poly and not only did they love the "lilo and stitch hotel" as much (probably more) as much as AoA, we appreciated the ability to hop on the monorail and take them back to the hotel room for naps or head back to the park after dinner. If it is feasible stay on the monorail, it is not even comparable.

 

[correcaminos]

We’ve gone for the Contemporary. I fully intend to post grumpily about the lack of theming and joy though

LOL

Honestly a great place for kids. I hope you have a great stay!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I assume the Magic Kingdom will be the main park with littles that young...

Why? Sure, MK has the most to do for kids that age, but it doesn't have more to do than the other three parks combined. The only way the Contemporary is more convenient than anywhere else is if you spend > 50% of your time at the Magic Kingdom. It's the least convenient resort to any of the other three parks.

My daughter (3) has stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Art of Animation, Fort Wilderness, Saratoga Springs, and Wyndham Bonnet Creek. Art of Animation is definitely her favorite, closely followed by Animal Kingdom Lodge.

 

[julzinthebox]

Great choice. Are you doing the villa first?

No, we decided to stay on property first - mainly because we’ll be itching to do a couple of the character dining experiences and ‘big’ rides ASAP, so the Dining Plan and 60 day advance FP+ reservations will come into play! We’re happy to have an action-packed first few days and then chill a bit when we move into the villa. It’s much harder planning things these days - it’s been 10 years since our last visit!

 

[TheGuyThatMakesSwords]

Looking at the original request.....

A little background: Father of four. Been there, done that. MANY years. And there is one clear thing I know....

Children can tolerate just about anything. You could dump them in a Motel 6.... and if they were with Mom & Dad? They would be fine.

Now - what would MOM & DAD like?

Surprise - YOU get a choice as well. Being a parent does NOT constitute abandonment of YOUR life . So what would YOU like?
Now - there are always financial considerations.... you might have to go over several offerings. YOU will choose. But please? It's not always about the children.... Mom & Dad ALSO deserve a vacation . Please - consider a vacation for YOU. One where the dear children get to come along....

 

[slappy magoo]

Looking at the original request.....

A little background: Father of four. Been there, done that. MANY years. And there is one clear thing I know....

Children can tolerate just about anything. You could dump them in a Motel 6.... and if they were with Mom & Dad? They would be fine.

Now - what would MOM & DAD like?

Surprise - YOU get a choice as well. Being a parent does NOT constitute abandonment of YOUR life . So what would YOU like?
Now - there are always financial considerations.... you might have to go over several offerings. YOU will choose. But please? It's not always about the children.... Mom & Dad ALSO deserve a vacation . Please - consider a vacation for YOU. One where the dear children get to come along....

Clearly you, sir, are a monster.
(Ba dum bump)

 

[Skibum1970]

Clearly you, sir, are a monster.
(Ba dum bump)

Man, my parents never gave me a choice. I may have needed therapy and didn't know it. Of course, I also get impatient when parents are asking their four year old what he wants at fast food place. Just order for him/her/it. The inmates shouldn't be running the asylum. I think that I would have been so super excited by going to Disney as a kid that I would have stayed in a tent.