Let’s talk about Disney Trips with families of 5+. Lori and Jennifer are experts in this topic, as they travel with families of 5 and 6. Today we’re going to give you our tips for saving money and your sanity when traveling with those larger families.
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Roundup
Accommodations:
- Value Resorts – Suites
Art of Animation
All Star Music
Pop Century
* If you are guaranteed 2 connecting rooms/ you can guarantee when there are only 2 adults in the party
* One Deposit / One Reservation Number
- Moderate Resorts
Caribbean Beach Resort
Port Orleans Resort
- Deluxe Resorts
* 2 queens / 1 Pull-Down Bed - Villas
* 1 bedroom
* 2 bedroom
- Value Resorts – Suites
Theme Parks:
Photo Opportunities
Odd Numbers on Rides/ How to Split Up
- Best Photo Spots for Large Families
- Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom
- Chinese Theater at Hollywood Studios
- Spaceship Earth at Epcot
- Castle at Magic Kingdom
- Best Ride Photos for Larger Group
- Test Track (6)
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (One behind the other)
- Expedition Everest (6)
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Test Track (6)
Food:
*Think Big / Shareable Portions*
- Best Quick Service
- Regal Eagle at Epcot (American Pavilion)
- Flame Tree BBQ at Animal Kingdom
- Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom
- Regal Eagle at Epcot (American Pavilion)
- Best shareable snack
- Refillable Popcorn Buckets
- Refillable Popcorn Buckets
- Best Table Service: Buffet
*More bang for buck – Do it for breakfast (then can skip lunch) or lunch (then can skip dinner or snack for dinner)*- Biergarten at Epcot (Germany Pavilion)
- Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom
- Tusker House at Animal Kingdom
- Hollywood & Vine at Hollywood Studios
- Biergarten at Epcot (Germany Pavilion)
- Best Quick Service
Side note: Bring snacks in your suitcase!
Southwest does not charge for checked luggage- We fill up a suitcase with Non Perishables items (Bagels, Peanut Butter, Granola Bars. You can buy cream cheese, Orange Juice, Milk at your Resort or use Instacart.
Transportation:
On Site –
Minnie Vans
Buses
Skyliner
Airport Transfers (No Uber) –
*Usually it’s more economical for large groups to do private transfers*
FSE
Southern Elegance
MousekeTip
When traveling with a larger group/family, it is still possible to make each kid feel special- Have each one pick one must do ride or attraction in each park, pick one meal for the vacation; longer vacations- pick a special ride, tour, show, etc. to do just with mom or dad, one on one.
Conclusion
Well, Mousekefriends, there you have it: The MousekeMoms best tips for doing Disney with a larger family/group. How’d we do? Do you have any tips? Tell us! Just a quick reminder to check out our facebook group MousekeMoms Podcast to dive deeper into this and all things Disney and Disney planning. Be sure to follow our show so that you receive notifications when new content is released and you never miss an episode. And please consider writing us a review as well! We really appreciate it.
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