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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At least two days for MK and one for Animal Kingdom, those are our favorite.  We usually rent a car for the convince.  If you stay on property, you get free parking.  Personally, I'd stay close but off property.  The food at Disney is terrible so we'd often go offsite or to the McDonalds (and we are vegetarian, so it is that bad).  [/quote]

I'd actually 100% disagree.  The food at Disney is very good.  Also there are so many things you can't take advantage of if staying off property, including airport transportation so you don't need a car, being able to book reservations and fast passes early, getting to take advantage of extra magic hours and having purchases sent back to your hotel.  Disney is actually GREAT with dietary challenges.  They have a special menu at every location for all sorts of dietary restrictions.  [/quote]

You do need to do a little bit of research, but I completely agree ... there are really good food options at Disney.

The starting point is usually budget.  If budget isn't a big concern and you're focused on MK, Contemporary is probably your best bet.  I stayed there for a few days once and I always walked back in the evening to avoid the lines for the monorail.  Usually there are minimal lines but if you're trying to get on after a fireworks show or near park closing, there will be lines.  On the other hand, it's just a 10 minute walk to the Contemporary (I'd recommend bringing an umbrella stroller for the 4.5yo ... they get HEAVY if they fall asleep during fireworks).  On the minus side for the Contemporary, it doesn't have a lot of Disney "flavor".  All of the other hotels have more Disney theme going on.

In general, Deluxe resorts have multiple dining options, both table service and quick service, nicer pools, better transportation, and larger rooms.  Moderate resorts, have a pool with a slide, access to table service (though it may be at an adjoining resort ... ie. POFQ and POR), more centrally located for shorter bus ride, and rooms that are larger than the Value.  Value resorts have very kid-friendly themes, pool w/no slide, quick service dining, and bus transportation.

If you use a disney travel service such as Small World (there are others), you do not pay any extra but they can advise you, handle dining reservations for you, and will know of any discounts you can take advantage of.  You should do your resort reservation at least 190 days in advance since that will give you access to creating dining reservations (ADRs) 190 days out so you can get ADRs for Be Our Guest, the Castle, etc.  You pay $200 at the time of reservation if you do a package or one night if you do a room only.

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