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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What about Disney's Vero Beach resort?

Driveable, relaxing, but kid-oriented.[/quote]

Those who want to do Disney could do a daytrip to the Magic Kingdom.[/quote]

This. I was just about to suggest this. Great resort, good beach. Easy drive to disney as well.[/quote]

Thank you! The kids pool looks fun there. Will check it out.

And thanks to the grandparents who have weighed in that they have enjoyed the trip.  Yes, grandpa is completely able bodied for walking around the parks. I am hoping he might enjoy mornings at Epcot and Animal Kingdom with us, then he could go back to his hotel and read by the pool/nap. He likes down time on vacation. [/quote]

My husband (both a grandpa by way of his daughter from his first marriage and the father of young kids from his current marriage to me) is much the same way, and potentially the same age as your dad.  I took the kids to Disney World last year by myself because he didn't want to go - he's going with us on our trip planned for October.  My husband also prefers relaxing to running around all day.  We visited a few years ago when the kids were babies (and admission and flights were free) so I have a bit of a baseline about what he likes/doesn't like.

Here's our plan.  The kids and I will tour as usual.  He can join us whenever he likes, he can call to find out what park to meet us at.  We're staying onsite so that transportation is easy.  My kids really want to show him the Agent P adventures in Epcot, and I remember he liked the safari at Animal Kingdom.  He'd likely also get a kick out of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom thing at Magic Kingdom.

He really doesn't like lines.  So we'll use fast pass as much as possible.  I've pointed out that if he would get to the park when it opens, lines would be shorter, but he prefers to sleep in. Fine.  But understand that you've made that choice.  He - possibly like your dad - likes to try new/exotic food.  So he enjoyed a Ohana breakfast last trip, and would likely really like the supper if he didn't realize how much it cost.  He would love Tusker House's food.  And the food in the countries around Epcot.

He's not into rough rides, so he usually sits those out.  It's a personal preference thing - he's not too old or infirm to ride them, he just doesn't like them.  He's also a Trekkie, so has no interest in star wars.  If your dad likes Star Wars, then HOllywood Studios might be a big hit.

In short, there is definitely enough to keep your dad busy at Disney World.  But like any visitor, consider what he likes/doesn't like ahead of time so that he will enjoy the trip.[/quote]

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