Seeking Disney Advice

Hi,

Our family is doing our first onsite trip to WDW this May, after a bunch of off-site ones. We're planning on doing the DDP so I don't have any advice about it yet. One thing I would recommend would be to go to a couple of websites for information about places to stay onsite. My favorites are: www.wdwinfo.com, www.allearsnet.com,www.disboards.com and www.mousesavers.com.

One thing about AAA. I think that you could get good discounts, but it is REALLY important that you get a travel agent that knows about Disney. I have not had good experiences with the Michigan Avenue or the Lincoln Park location. I would suggest the Evanston AAA office. You don't have to live close to them because you do most of the reservation stuff over the telephone and e-mail.

Hope this helps.

Hi Chrissy,

I hope this doesn't seem too forward, but I work for AAA (Triple-A) and while I'm not a travel agent, I can tell you that if you are looking for Disney advice - AAA travel agents know a ton about Disney and we get GREAT deals through them. We book everything there. You can find one of our branches on AAA.com. I really wouldn't have responded had I not thought we could help. I don't get any $$ off this, I'm just a mom who happens to work for the company!

hi chrissy!!! you know what, as a matter of fact, i just signed up for a disney meetup group, they meet in naperville, maybe you and your husb should check it out too! we want to plan to go a few times a year, but havent been there since WE were kids, so thought it would be fun to join a and hear some stories/ get advice and what not!! here's a link incase if you want to check it out!
http://disney.meetup.com/54/calendar/5556788/

A friend of ours LOVES the Boardwalk. We have gone and the meal plans are great, you get so much food!!!

I would be interested in this advice as well, as we are going with the kids for the first time in November. We too want to stay on property in a condo/villa.

I've stayed at the Boardwalk, the Wilderness Lodge and Old Key West. The Boardwalk is popular because of it's location. You can walk to Epcot & MGM Studios instead of taking transportation which is a hassle with folding and unfolding strollers. The Wilderness Lodge has a very nice pool area and it's off a beach where you can rent some rides for the water.
Since, it is a lodge, the Lobby is kind of dark. If you don't like a dark setting then you might not like the Wilderness Lodge. Old Key West is one of the older resorts but it is more spacious that the new ones. It's bright and tropical. All resorts offer day care. They give you a walkie-talkie that allows you to KIT. Then, head on out to Dowtown Disney nightlife. Personally, I like Bongos Cuban Cafe. It's very lively and not to mention good food.