I remember the first year our family traveled as a family of 6 to the Walt Disney World® Resort. I read guidebooks and searched online looking for rooms that would accommodate 6 people. It seemed I could only find rooms for families with up to 5 people, while most were for only 4. I went into panic mode. What were we going to do? There’s no way Disney would want to turn away larger families, right? Right??? After digging a little deeper, I discovered that Disney provides MANY options for larger families. Crisis averted! We were able to stay together and have a fantastic time at a reasonable price.
Our family found that the least expensive way to stay onsite with a larger family is to get two connecting rooms at a Value Resort. A connecting room gives you two rooms that are connected by a door in between the two rooms. It gives you two bathrooms 4 standard sized beds and you can have an infant or toddler up to two years old in a portable crib in each room. So that gives you space for a total of 8 children or adults in both rooms and one infant/toddler aged two or under in a portable crib in each room. Not bad, right? But let’s say Grandma and Grandpa want to come along and the spouse is not overly fond of the idea of sharing sleeping quarters with the in-laws. No worries! You can get a third adjoining room. An adjoining room is a room that is next to or near to another room but is not necessarily connecting. Now Grandma and Grandpa can get a break from the grandkids but still be close by and everyone is happy.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, standard room
The next step up for families with a slightly higher budget is Disney’s Art of Animation family suites and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort family suites. These 1 bedroom suites sleep up to 6 people, have two full bathrooms and a kitchenette with a small refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the newest at the Walt Disney World® Resort and its themed suites include Finding Nemo Suites, Cars Suites and Lion King Suites. The theming at Disney’s Art of Animation is absolutely stunning and very popular with children. If it’s within your budget, and fits your family’s needs, I highly recommend it.
Disney’s Art of Animation, Finding Nemo themed family suite
Another option for a family of 6 are the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. These private cabins once again sleep 6, but boast a full kitchen, private patio with a barbecue and picnic table. If you are looking for tranquility among the hubbub of Walt Disney World®, this is the place for you!
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins
The priciest option for larger families with up to 8 or 9 people would be a spacious 2 bedroom Deluxe Villa option. The Deluxe Villas offer full kitchens, washer and dryer, DVD player and plenty of room to spread out. There are several resort options to choose from in this category. The Deluxe Villas offer studios and 1 bedroom rooms as well. They really are a home away from home.
2 Bedroom Villa in Kidani at Animal Kingdom Lodge
As you can see there really are plenty of options for larger families. No need to worry! Contact your Wishing Well Travel agent today for a free quote for your family.
Erika has been a Travel Specialist with Wishing Well Travel since 2013, you can email her at Erika at wishingwelltravel.com, find her on Facebook or Request a Quote from her online.
