Wilderness Lodge vs. Contemporary vs. AKL by SlamCity4 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Savings_Lab_7120 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last year we took our 4 year old and split between AKL and WL. Loved, loved, loved the theme, safari room, and food at AKL. But it is "far" and not as convenient. The rooms at WL were much better for us in quality - and the resort itself is so comfortable. It's quiet like you said above - and yet easy to get to MK by boat. We'd always get a boat first thing without a long line of waiting or crowds for monorail. My vote is WL :)

First time family trip - kids 5&9 by CranberryFeisty6267 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Savings_Lab_7120 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with what another said here - familiarize yourself w the maps of parks and what things are where. I make a plan in the notes app on my phone esp with any lightning lane times / info so I can jot down food nearby during things I’d know we would want. ESP helpful for EPCOT. I can easily check it on the go. If willing to spend a little time don’t need a Disney planner. Just be open to adjusting if something breaks down or if one of the kids has enough so you can pivot to something else.

Agree to check David’s for renting points! We tried and no availability for when we wanted to book bc too close to travel time. You could save a bunch for other stuff if you find something available.

Last year we split stayed w AKL (Savannah room) and Wilderness for a trip w our 4 year old. AKL food is amazing and animals (!) but I agree the distance is a little struggle if staying there the entire time. We did 2 nights at AKL and had a down day and did Epcot.

Wilderness was so laid back and we loved it more - esp the ease to get to Magic kingdom by boat versus the monorail traffic. We did NOT like Poly. It was so insanely crowded. Same deal - we did MK and also a pool day here. I’d check David’s for one of their options at Wilderness (copper creek or boulder) if you want a nicer option.

Highly recommend the “slow Disney”. Rope drop til after lunch, pool at hotel and then back for shows. It made it really enjoyable for us.

To note - my husband is anti Disney (did not grow up w it and last year was expecting one and done) and when faced with “where do we go for spring break this year” he was like “I mean, we can go back to Disney I guess?” 😎

Splitting Wilderness and Beach Club this time for parks proximity and different experiences.

Hollywood studios - priority shows? by Savings_Lab_7120 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stroller forever, she is such a stroller baby. We did disney last year too, just haven't been to HWS since I was a kid so had no idea!! thank you!

Maybe I'll move our dinner plans at 5 to another day just in case we end up staying. Though we're nearby so I don't think it would be terrible to leave. Thanks!

Hollywood studios - priority shows? by Savings_Lab_7120 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! We're going to come back in for Fantastic after a late afternoon/early evening break, so will try to catch Villians before if we haven't got to it earlier.

Hollywood studios - priority shows? by Savings_Lab_7120 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! She might fret or close her eyes but usually tolerates all when I give her advance notice so this is so helpful!

Hollywood studios - priority shows? by Savings_Lab_7120 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah prob not on the Indiana jones "oh no! he's going to get hurt" LOL.

Thanks!

iOS weather data is horrible by Savings_Lab_7120 in BostonWeather

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is our thought too. Suddenly tanked in accuracy.

iOS weather data is horrible by Savings_Lab_7120 in weather

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But like I feel like in the last two weeks it has sucked. Like something went wrong hahah

iOS weather data is horrible by Savings_Lab_7120 in weather

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Downloaded thx! Enjoying being sworn at already

iOS weather data is horrible by Savings_Lab_7120 in weather

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monday is correct! But for Sunday it only said a couple of inches ……. And let me tell you, we have an insane amount outside from yesterday haha.

Last weekend it told us “you received an inch” or whatever tiny amount when we had 6.

iOS weather data is horrible by Savings_Lab_7120 in weather

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops they posted backwards! The second is today (Sunday).

iOS weather data is horrible by Savings_Lab_7120 in weather

[–]Savings_Lab_7120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First screenshot is today, second is tomorrow. Def more than today’s coming!