Conference koolit::disney

    I would recommend the suite.  When my brother and sister-in-law and
    three kids went last February school vacation they did a suite.  It
    was a Howard Johnson's that was near Disney Village but not part of
    Disney Village.  The suite ran them about $90 a night.  They thought
    the suite was great since at night they could put the kids to sleep
    the other room at a decent time.  They could then stay up later 
    without disturbing them.  They also had a refrigerator to store snacks 
    some breakfast foods.  They felt the extra cost for the additional
    space made the stay much more enjoyable.  They were not constantly
    on top of one another.  
    
    

    ditto -1
    
    We went the suite route with 2 kids and 2 adults. Advantages to the
    suite were already mentioned. I see breakfast is included in your
    package so you don't have to worry about 'going to breakfast' every
    day. This was one of the big selling points of a suite arrangement for
    us ... the ability to get up and go into the kitchen and pour the kids
    some cereal, make some toast and coffee and be out the door in about 20
    minutes. Had we gone to restaurants for breakfast it would have taken
    much longer and cost a lot more. 
    
    I also like being 'off property' although a lot of other people think
    that 'on property' is the only way to go. Both trips we've planned were
    for more than a week. I like to spend a day at The World, and then a
    day at the resort ... just hangin' out by the pool and doing nothing.
    Then back to the World. It breaks things up and makes mom and dad feel
    like they got a bit of a rest.
    
    

I have stayed at the Residence Inn and found it to be very nice.  You do know
what a continental breakfast is right.  Well the hotel is on international drive 
which is where most people (tourist) stay and there are a lot of resturants
there. 

>Since both the hotel room and suite are offsite, which do you think will work
>out better?  Is the additional cost of the suite worth the extra money?
>Opinions???

           Rick,
           
           I'd say go out to breakfast, but I like that on my
           vacations... you need to determine if the saving of $30 a day
           is worth cost of breakfast, etc.
           
           Actually, I'd see if there are any timeshares you could rent
           for the week.  If you could get one for $700 a week or so, it
           would be just as good or better than a motel suite.
           
           S� (a timeshare exchanger)

    I vote for the suite.
    
    I have travelled a LOT with my 3 year old.  I ALWAYS stay in a suite. 
    When she needs a nap, or I need privacy...there's always the extra
    room.  Suites usually have a double/queen fold out sofa bed and one or
    two beds in the bedroom.  I usually get a room with 2 queens or doubles
    and the sofa bed.  I have only once gotten a room with a king and sofa
    bed.  
    
    If you get the suite, the kids can share a bed, and "mom" can have the
    sofa bed.....
    
    Kathi

See my note in 37.last  for my report on the Holiday Inn Sunspree.
I just spent two nights there.

Bill A.

    I have a home right outside the Disney Main Gate which I rent if you
    are interested.  It is 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath, Family Room, Living/Dining
    Room, Full Kitchen fully appointed with Bar area and Kitchen Table, a
    Screened-In Pool with Heater and Privacy Fence, Patio Furniture.  It
    was the builders model home and was decorated very upscale because of
    it.  We've added 3 TV's and 3 VCR's and a few other things.  In April I
    can rent it to Digital folks direct for $650 since I don't have to pay
    a commission.  My property manager will provide discount tickets for 
    all area attractions as well.
    
    I can be reached at 404-844-8628, or DTN 343-5042.
    
    We bought this house after staying in a number of area Timeshares.
    We found it better to have a pool that you could see completely while
    you were in the family room or kitchen. (My kids don't ever seem to 
    tire of swimming!!)

    My wife and I and two small children (ages 2 and 4) rented the home
    mentioned in .7 in April.  It was fanatastic!  A beautiful home kept
    spotless only about 15 minutes to Disney.  We have in the past rented
    Suites and had planned on going that route again until reading this
    notes file.  There is no comparison to having your own home especially
    with the screened-in Pool.  We were able to go to Disney in the AM,
    return to the house for lunch, a swim, and a nap, and then return in
    the afternoon to the Parks.  We were able to enjoy shorter lines and
    have our privacy when we needed.  We can't wait until next year!!
    			Dave
    P.S. The Robinson's couldn't have been nicer! They even took the time
    to call us on our first night to welcome us. 
    

    Is this house still rentable?
    
    I my fiancee and my two daughters 6 and 2 are hoping to come to wdw in
    the first two weeks of Sep. 1996 we are planning to stay outside wdw
    for the first week then move into wdw for the second week where we plan
    to get married!!!!
    
    Tracey