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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another rec for Art of Animation. The skyline was like a bonus ride[/quote]
I would do Pop Century over Art
Of Animation unless you need the suite. The Art of Animation Suites are at least $500 a night (can’t say for sure) while Pop Century is sub $200 for a standard hotel room. You still have access to the skyliner, but you don’t get the big theming.

Port Orleans French Quarter for a moderate (much smaller footprint than Port Orleans Riverside.)

If you’re going to splurge for a deluxe, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge have a bigger wow factor for kids (though the pool for Beach Club is great.)

Finally, Swan and Dolphin are Marriott properties with on site deluxe benefits. The only negative is they don’t use Disney transportation, but you can access it through other means. [/quote]

Just stayed at Swan and they do use Disney boats which are super easy for Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Those parks are also close enough to walk to as well.  For Magic Kingdom you are best walking to Disney's Boardwalk resort nearby and using their buses. This is not against the rules and drops you at a better location than the Swan/Dolphin buses to Magic Kingdom. For Animal Kingdom the Swan/Dolphin bus worked well. My aunt and her side of the family love Port Orleans French Quarter.  All buses though. IMHO I don't think the Skyliner is great. At least in summer it does down when there is lightning and Disney has decreased bus capacity at resorts that have the Skyliner so it gets messy when it shuts down. Also, watch to make sure it is not closed for refurbishment when you are planning to visit.[/quote]

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