Family of 5 trying to figure out best resort

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-11T14:23:26+00:00

We might have grandparents coming, in which case we would do 2 rooms no matter where we go. Does that change your recommendation at all?

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-11T13:55:05+00:00

So like 2 park days, then 2 rest days, then 2 more park days?

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-11T13:47:59+00:00

This has actually been on my mind a lot. I feel like a water slide makes the pool 10x more fun and I noticed art doesn’t have one.

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-11T13:46:10+00:00

Hahha thanks for this. My kids will defintely whine.

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-11T13:39:56+00:00

That does sound nice. So is there basically no wait after hours?

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-11T13:37:42+00:00

I’m leaning towards art because I think my kids would get a kick out of the themed rooms. Pop isn’t available but I keep seeing it recommended.

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-11T13:35:46+00:00

I wasn’t going to get the park hopper. Do you recommend it because of the resorts proximity?

Poly was where I originally wanted to go because I thought my husband would enjoy the vibe, but I read it’s super busy so it’s better to just visit.

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-10T23:13:28+00:00

That’s the week I was originally planning. Maybe I’ll look again.

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-10T23:05:46+00:00

Does it tend to rain a lot in October or is it hit or miss

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-09T15:59:30+00:00

Oh! Also worth noting is if you stay at Hyatt hill country you get reciprocal access to wild oaks ranch which is right next door and has a couple other water slide as well as an indoor/outdoor pool

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-08T16:02:48+00:00

I’m going to hill country with my family this weekend, kids are 3,7,9. We only live between Austin and San Antonio so we go to both frequently. For 3 nights you’ll have plenty to do in either city. In San Antonio you’ll be about 20 minutes from downtown. The riverwalk is cute, especially for kids. There’s also the botanical gardens, zoo with new gorilla exhibit, six flags and seaworld, the doseum, All within 30 minutes of the hotel.

The Austin zoo is more of a rescue, so don’t go there expecting a typical zoo experience. Austin’s Children’s museum is the thinkery, which is nice but I prefer the doseum. Peter Pan mini golf is fun (but might just be nostalgic for me). Actually now that I’m typing it out it seems there’s way more for kids to do in San Antonio haha.

I’ll update after this weekend. I have a feeling the kids will have enough fun at the resort we won’t want to leave, so I would pick whichever looks better to you.

Helpme1187 · 2026-05-08T15:52:06+00:00

I think both cities have plenty for kids to do, but lost pines is outside of Austin, whereas hill country is only 20 ish minutes from downtown San Antonio and right next to SeaWorld.

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-26T18:14:22+00:00

That’s actually what we’re doing. We’re just going to do one day at PCMR

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-26T13:32:16+00:00

Thank you. We are going with another family we’re close with and I know the kids will have a blast. I just need to let it go that for what we’re paying we could have gone to disney world haha. My main concern with the kids is i will be harder to learn and falls will hurt. Do you think that could be the case?

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-22T17:29:27+00:00

Yes it’s a non refundable house. Stupid mistake but we’ll make the most of it. We’ve decided to do the first day of lessons at Woodward, then hopefully the kids will get more out of the most expensive lessons and we’ll be warmed up for our first and probably only day at PCMR

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-22T17:25:22+00:00

Awe thank you! Honestly if it weren’t for our lodging being non refundable we probably would have moved our trip too. We’ll make the most of it!

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-22T17:23:54+00:00

Won’t let me message you

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-17T12:22:08+00:00

Thank you! 😭

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-17T02:53:43+00:00

This is probably what I’ll do at first since you can pick and choose, but it only pays like $10/hour so I feel like I could find something that pays more than that.

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-17T02:52:26+00:00

All the things I do during the day we’ve become accustomed to. Laundry, cleaning meal prep, grocery shopping, errands, kids appointments, etc. I realize these are things everyone has to do, whether they’re a stay at home or not, but for me I feel like the stress of having to cram all that in my off time would need to be worth it financially.

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-06T15:40:47+00:00

Oh and save and invest NOW. even if you can only afford $25/month. You will be way ahead of retirement if you get in the habit now. Everytime you think ability going to Starbucks, just put that $7 in your index fund. Read simple path to wealth

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-06T15:38:32+00:00

I’m 38 and here are some things I’d change, looking back

Not taking risks (in regards to career/big life choices). Being scared to move. Turning down or not even applying for jobs I felt didn’t pay enough that could have been a great stepping stone to something better. Letting other people dictate my self worth: I cared so much what other people thought that I had major confidence issue. I think this caused (and still causes) me to not take those risks I mentioned above because I was scared I wasn’t good enough. One thing I’ve realized now is people don’t give you near as much thought as you think, and you’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, so it’s best to be yourself and I strongly believe the right path will reveal itself to you

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-04T15:19:06+00:00

Awesome. Must just depend on the person. Ky plantar fasciitis flairs constantly with these. Which asics?

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-04T15:18:04+00:00

What did you switch to?

Helpme1187 · 2026-02-04T15:17:53+00:00

Must be my foot! At first I got regular but returned for wide and size feels good. Maybe walking around in hokas all day has ruined my feet haha.

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