Resort Dilemma

As a travel agent that specializes in luxury Walt Disney World vacations, I try my best to narrow down the myriad of choices available to clients. But it can still be a difficult choice making the decision of which resort is best suited.

I'm working with a UK client right now who stayed at the Grand Floridian years back but still can't decide which resort would be best for their 8-year-old. For some reason they, along with a lot of other people, have the idea that the Grand Floridian isn't a place for children. Not true. The Grand might very well be one of Disney's better choices since they offer more children's activities than any other resort. There's the Pirate Adventure, the My Disney Girl’s Perfectly Princess Tea Party, even a Wonderland Tea Party. And with the Magic Kingdom only one stop away on the monorail what could be more child-friendly?

They're considering Disney's Contemporary Resort as an alternative . It's true that there's Chef Mickey's, and an updated pool with a new fun kid’s splash zone as well as new fountain jets. And nothing beats the view of the Magic Kingdom from the Tower Theme Park View rooms, perfect for watching the Wishes fireworks from your balcony.

Since they'll be at Disney for seven nights I suggested they split the difference staying four nights at one property and three at the other. It's so simple transferring to another Disney resort. Just hand off your luggage with the bellman before leaving for the parks in the morning and take the bus or monorail back to your new resort in the afternoon or evening. Your luggage will be waiting for you anytime after 3PM.

Any thoughts on the best Disney resort for children?