Anonymous wrote:We rent oceanfront condos in less crowded areas. Fully stock the kitchen the first day. Carry the beach chairs up and back 1x a day. Super quick to run to/from the condo. I do not want anywhere with towel or drink service. Besides the outrageous cost, these places tend to be crowded - otherwise it wouldnt be with having the towel boy. My kids (6 and 9) literally played for hours on the beach, we popped back to the condo for lunch, then played hours more back at the beach or alternatively the pool. Then quick showers and dinners out nearby. I don't think I've had a more relaxed vacation with kids since they were born.
Disney Cruise was not relaxing at all to me. And you will definitely have to save chairs.
We just got back from a Disney cruise and didn't have to save chairs once.