Hi All! We are planning our first trip to DL on 3/9 - 3/13 (my Bday). We are a family of 5. DH, myself and 3 DDs (4, 2, 1). We are experts at WDW, and recently moved to CA. So, no WDW this year thought we'd give DL a try .
My dilemma: I have AP rates at GC for park view at $199 & $209 a night. I could also get the non park view for $169 & $199 a night. DH wants to save some cash and book the CCI for $100 a night. Any advice? With 2 children still taking naps, I like to be close to the hotel to take breaks. I understand that CCI is close to the main entrance. Does that mean you are walking thru a parking lot? They also have a shuttle, but we would probably just walk. What do all you DL pros recommend? Obviously, we will be returning a few times a year since we are getting the APs.
Financially, the Candy Cane is the best option, however do any of you think that we will be walking back and forth so much, it won't be worth it anymore? At WDW we tend to stay at the monorail resorts or Beach Club since they are the closest to the parks. We don't mind walking, but just want to make sure we are not wasting half the day by walking back and forth between hotel & parks.
Also, when we stay at WDW, one of us stays in the room with the napper & one of us goes to the pool with the other DD's. How are the pools at these places? Thank you all for you help. It's greatly appreciated!
My dilemma: I have AP rates at GC for park view at $199 & $209 a night. I could also get the non park view for $169 & $199 a night. DH wants to save some cash and book the CCI for $100 a night. Any advice? With 2 children still taking naps, I like to be close to the hotel to take breaks. I understand that CCI is close to the main entrance. Does that mean you are walking thru a parking lot? They also have a shuttle, but we would probably just walk. What do all you DL pros recommend? Obviously, we will be returning a few times a year since we are getting the APs.
Financially, the Candy Cane is the best option, however do any of you think that we will be walking back and forth so much, it won't be worth it anymore? At WDW we tend to stay at the monorail resorts or Beach Club since they are the closest to the parks. We don't mind walking, but just want to make sure we are not wasting half the day by walking back and forth between hotel & parks.
Also, when we stay at WDW, one of us stays in the room with the napper & one of us goes to the pool with the other DD's. How are the pools at these places? Thank you all for you help. It's greatly appreciated!