We're going to Disney, and I need HELP!

cnj050607

OK, so my MIL is treating us to a stay in Disney the first week in December.  My husbands aunt is buying our tickets down and MIL is putting us up in her timeshare condos from Wed-Monday (she is getting a 1 bedroom suite, and then a single studio for Us).  The thing is, we want to fly down Sunday night and stay at a resort / hotel Sun-Wed just the three of us, so we can relax before my MIL runs us ragged. 

I dont want to spend a fortune, but I want to go somewhere nice.  Not the holiday inn at the airport, know what i mean.  The requirements are that we need a fridge for formula to go in.  We dont need the whole kitchen, but if it comes with it, great. 

HELP!!! Throw some ideas at me ladies.  It is just going to be Carl, myself and the baby..  He'll be 3 months old at that point..

BeckieC832

Have you considered staying on site or no?

cnj050607

I am open to onsite or offsite really.  The first few days are going to be a vacation for husband and I before my Mother in law goes nuts with all the running around she wants to do with a 3 month old, ha-ha! 

When we hook up with her, we will be staying at her timeshare at the Old Key West Resort.  I love it there..

BeckieC832

Hmm, well I would advocate staying at one of the moderate resorts. They are not too pricey, and they do have fridges in the rooms. If you don't want to rent a car, this is perfect because they pick you up at the airport and you can use Disney transportation to and from the parks. Otherwise, there are some nice places to stay near downtown Disney, but they are not much cheaper than staying on site.

BeckieC832

My favorite moderate is Coronado Springs personally. Good luck, I am a Disney addict!

Inlove05

I would recommend staying at one of the Disney resorts that why you don't have to rent a car if you don't want to because of the Disney transportation that is provided.  I would just call around to each resorts and find out which one is cheaper.  They are booking fast so you would need to do that soon. You might want to shoot for OKW.  It would be easier to move rooms in the same resort than actually moving to a different resort, especially with a 3 month old.  My favorite is The Boardwalk!   GL!

1ofStevesgirls

You can check online, there are usually deals for on resort for this time of year on the disney website.  We stayed at the Saratoga Springs, and although its very low key Disney, it was the best resort, by far that we have stayed on on property, and we have stayed at quite a few!  We also got an incredible deal on the 1 bedroom suite, so it was worth it compared to the mod prices etc.

Keep in mind you can rent a fridge at the economy resorts, and it comes with with the moderately priced resorts,

Check out the DIS boards. v.helpful, to lurk even.

 There are several resorts in Downtown Disney area that are not "on property" but that run bus services, and one is walking distance to downtown disney, where you can hop a bus just about anywhere on resort.  I forget the name of it, and we were just in Disney a few weeks ago:)

LilBlueBoat

agreed, it might be worth it to stay on property those extra days as it gets rid of the need to rent a car.  if you want to try something other than OKW, I'd try to do Saratoga Springs.  Its walkable to Downtown Disney and is another vacation club property.

Mrs.Darah

It's hard. There is a great variety down there. I would also recommend on property, though. After that, it's what your budget will allow. Your little peanut won't notice the difference between hotels, so I would take this opportunity to stay somewhere that appeals to you and Carl. 

Going moderate, and slightly on the romantic side, I heard that the Port Orleans and its sister are lovely (the name is escaping me right now, need coffee badly). I had a friend stay there on her honeymoon. That said, Saratoga Springs is also supposed to be wonderful. 

For great pics and reviews, try http://www.allearsnet.com. That's my goto site for any and all things Disney. GL!