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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you all for your advice. I think the thing is that to get the two (or more) room suite/villa/whatever that we really prefer while on vacation, we're going to need to spend at least $600/night to stay on the Disney property (or am I off base here? Just going off what I see on the Disney website) when an even bigger condo could be had for half the price (or less) just off property. But again, I do like the idea of being able to have some extra amenities for the parks and the themes of the hotels are super fun - I know my kids would LOVE the Animal Kingdom Lodge. [/quote]

You could probably get two value rooms or maybe even two moderates for less than $600/night--but Disney won't guarantee they will be connecting or even in the same building.

I know you said third week in May, so I plugged in random start and end dates in that period and found you can get a 2 bedroom villa for $574/night at Old Key West resort.   These are some of the largest 2 bedroom units on property--you'll have a kitchen and living room too.   There is a boat that takes you to Disney Springs (the main shopping/dining area--formerly known as Downtown Disney.)   I am the PP that said my family is staying at Saratoga Springs later this year---Old Key West was actually my first choice, but was unavailable for my dates, so I'm a little jealous! ;)   FWIW, 2 bedroom at Saratoga Springs is also available for the same rate those days in May.  And for both resorts, there are 1 bedroom units available for a lower rate.

There are also similar 2 bedroom (and one bedroom) units available at the other resorts, including Animal Kingdom lodge--but you will need to go over $600/night for those.
If you really think your kids will love Animal Kingdom Lodge, you can always have a meal there and just walk around and look at the hotel.   The last time I was there my husband and I made reservations at their signature restaurant, Jiko.   We arrived about an hour early, got a drink at the bar, and then went outside on the various observation decks at the resort to watch the animals.   There are two other restaurants, Sanaa (excellent!) and Boma (Its a buffet, but I have not eaten here.  I've heard great things about it, though.)

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