Spending time at other Disney resorts?

be1985 · 30 Jan 20, 05:58 PM

We are staying at AKL and the Polynesian for a few nights. The way our itinerary is looking we are going to have a day and a half at HS, so am looking at something to do in the afternoon of our second HS day. Are there any other resorts worth visiting? Would you do this as part of your trip? We have a 5 year old son if that makes a difference.

Rabel · 30 Jan 20, 06:02 PM

Visiting other resorts is great fun.

With a 5 year old I would head over to Wilderness Lodge and the campsite. They have some brilliant playgrounds and you can go and see the horses. Lots of space for a small boy to run around.

The other option is to take the Skyliner to the Art of Animation and take photos with all of the Cars characters there (done this as well).

If you go to Port Orleans, Old Key West or Saratoga Springs you can get the boat across to Disney Springs (or walk from Saratoga). There are also bikes and carriage rides available for extra charges (as on the Broadwalk).

**mick** · 30 Jan 20, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by be1985

We are staying at AKL and the Polynesian for a few nights. The way our itinerary is looking we are going to have a day and a half at HS, so am looking at something to do in the afternoon of our second HS day. Are there any other resorts worth visiting? Would you do this as part of your trip? We have a 5 year old son if that makes a difference.

We've never spent a single night in a WDW hotel but every year we park up at DS and catch the free WDW transport (Bus, boat or monorail) and do a tour of their resorts.

Long time since we had a 5 year old (about 35 years actually

) but he may enjoy walking round Art of Animation which is themed to some films.

You can't use any pools though if you're not resident.

Mick

PS Forgot about Animal Kingdom

Shooby doo · 30 Jan 20, 06:42 PM

Just be aware WL & Fort Wilderness are not close together, it's still a boat trip between the 2, without the pool use I'd choose the Campsite over WL, as WL isn't going to be any different to AKL. If I was at HS I'd head to the Boardwalk or Fantasia golf
SD

disney20042012 · 30 Jan 20, 06:45 PM

The skyliner to Art of Animation would be a great idea.

be1985 · 31 Jan 20, 08:07 AM

Thanks everyone! I've scheduled in an afternoon for looking at another resort.

Guest · 1 Feb 20, 08:59 AM

From HS I would take the Skyliner and visit each of the resorts on it.

**Jaspercat10** · 1 Feb 20, 10:04 AM

You could catch the friendship boat from HS and go and have a look around BC YC and the Boardwalk

**Posiesmum** · 1 Feb 20, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Claudette

From HS I would take the Skyliner and visit each of the resorts on it.

We did this last December. We had one night at AOA as we were going to MVMCP and spent the day using all the Skyliner lines and visiting the resorts.

30 Jan 20, 06:02 PM	#2
	30 Jan 20, 06:02 PM Rabel Very Serious Dibber
Rabel Very Serious Dibber Join Date: May 17	Visiting other resorts is great fun. With a 5 year old I would head over to Wilderness Lodge and the campsite. They have some brilliant playgrounds and you can go and see the horses. Lots of space for a small boy to run around. The other option is to take the Skyliner to the Art of Animation and take photos with all of the Cars characters there (done this as well). If you go to Port Orleans, Old Key West or Saratoga Springs you can get the boat across to Disney Springs (or walk from Saratoga). There are also bikes and carriage rides available for extra charges (as on the Broadwalk).

1 Feb 20, 08:59 AM	#7
	1 Feb 20, 08:59 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	From HS I would take the Skyliner and visit each of the resorts on it.