Do they post the monthly activities calendar anywhere? Looking for movies and campfire times for next month.
You can find them here for every resort. http://www.kennythepirate.com/resorts/walt-disney-world-resort-recreation-guides/
Currently it's for February, and the one for March should be there around the 2nd or 3rd.
We stayed at POR 3 years ago and had bad experiences with the buses. We had to wait forever, they were crowded and unpredictable. Plus it was a pain for one of us to carry on the double stroller and the other to hold the diaper bag and whatever else we had plus the kids on a very crowded bus. and this time we have 3 kids (7,5 and 18 months) Idk- I just thought the Minnie van would be easier. But maybe early in the morning it will be ok. Thanks for sharing your experience. Are the busses from WL generally on time and are they crowded?Is there a particular reason you want to take a Minnie Van to MK? We caught a bus at around 7 for EMM and were easily in line by 7:30. It’s a very quick ride to MK. I’d save the $20 unless you have a specific reason you don’t want to take the bus.
We stayed at POR 3 years ago and had bad experiences with the buses. We had to wait forever, they were crowded and unpredictable. Plus it was a pain for one of us to carry on the double stroller and the other to hold the diaper bag and whatever else we had plus the kids on a very crowded bus. and this time we have 3 kids (7,5 and 18 months) Idk- I just thought the Minnie van would be easier.
We stayed at POR 3 years ago and had bad experiences with the buses. We had to wait forever, they were crowded and unpredictable. Plus it was a pain for one of us to carry on the double stroller and the other to hold the diaper bag and whatever else we had plus the kids on a very crowded bus. and this time we have 3 kids (7,5 and 18 months) Idk- I just thought the Minnie van would be easier.
We stayed at POR 3 years ago and had bad experiences with the buses. We had to wait forever, they were crowded and unpredictable. Plus it was a pain for one of us to carry on the double stroller and the other to hold the diaper bag and whatever else we had plus the kids on a very crowded bus. and this time we have 3 kids (7,5 and 18 months) Idk- I just thought the Minnie van would be easier.
When we went to EMM and got on the bus so early, there was only 1 other family on the bus with us. The buses aren’t crowded at that hour.
(I totally do feel your pain on the buses...we usually drive to the parks, but it didn’t make sense to drive to MK from WL.)
The issue that you’ll run into with the Minnie Vand is that the Minnie Van only provides 2 car seats. You won’t have the booster you need for your 7 year old unless you bring one.
I believe Florida law only requires booster or car seats for under 6.
I understand your pain. We have 4 kids 8 and under. One trip we even had 4 kids 5 and under! Anyhow we avoid the buses and always drive. But this trip at WL we will take the boat to MK except at RD. Our one RD morning we have 8am BOG (it's an EMM morning) we plan to take a boat to CR around 645 or 7 then walk to MK. Maybe this is an option for you?
Many (most? All?) states car seat laws aren’t in line with what is safe. For instance, in my state, it’s legal to forward face a 1 year old. That’s totally unsafe. My son is 2 years, 3 months, and is still rear facing.
The great majority of kids need to be in a booster until age 8-12 for safety reasons.
Just as an FYI, it’s a toss-up whether or not you’ll get a boat that you can roll the stroller onto. On some of the boats, you have to fold the stroller and haul it on. The boat is a more scenic and pleasant ride, but the times that we had to fold the stroller, we didn’t find it any more “convenient” than the bus.
Sorry didn't want to bring up safety opinions on this thread, just wanted the PP to know their options.
Personally, I wouldn’t ever advise someone to do something unsafe, regardless of what the law says.
Actually the only advice I gave was to take the boat to CR then walk to MK, so please can we leave it at that?
I was simply stating a fact about Florida car seat law and honestly not trying to offend or upset anyone. My time on these boards is limited and often my posts are short and to the point so I am sorry if i came across as confrontational with my first quote. Will you please forgive me if that's what happened?
No offense taken, at all!
On my side, I was clarifying (or at least attempting to) why I didn’t cite the law.
I admit I tend to be rather direct. It’s just my style. It’s hard to convey tone in writing.
I hope the person we were originally trying to help feels more confident in taking Disney transport (whether it be bus or boat). I think we clearly agree that they can have a successful trip to MK using Disney’s transportation system!
We stayed at POR 3 years ago and had bad experiences with the buses. We had to wait forever, they were crowded and unpredictable. Plus it was a pain for one of us to carry on the double stroller and the other to hold the diaper bag and whatever else we had plus the kids on a very crowded bus. and this time we have 3 kids (7,5 and 18 months) Idk- I just thought the Minnie van would be easier. But maybe early in the morning it will be ok. Thanks for sharing your experience. Are the busses from WL generally on time and are they crowded?
Our boys, then 3 & 5, were fine. They’ll be on it again for many years to come as we are now BRV owners.Our boys ages 8 and 6 will be sleeping on the pullout at BRV in a few weeks. From what I have read they seem to be ok for kids.
If you paid cash to Disney Reservation Center, you get a daily full cleaning. If you paid cash to DVC, you are treated like a points stay; your room is serviced every four days.We're staying in BR for the first time this June - since we're considered a "cash" guest (by not renting/using points) and I know we'll get mousekeeping daily, but does that include the mini shampoo, conditioner, soap?
Thanks!