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Anonymous wrote:What about Disney's Vero Beach resort?

Driveable, relaxing, but kid-oriented.

Those who want to do Disney could do a daytrip to the Magic Kingdom.

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

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.

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.

If you go, book the hoop de doo musical review. Fun for whole family. Old time entertainment. And food surprisingly good give the venue.

Does grandpa like to golf? Lots of golf around Disney.
We stay close to the grounds in a great villa at a golf resort. Great for family gatherings. Full kitchens.

www.grandcypress.com

We go to Hilton Head every summer and definitely don't recommend Disney Hilton Head.

In addition to Aulani and Vero Beach, there is a Disney Vacation Club resort on Hilton Head.

We are huge Disney people, and always bring along the grandparents when we go. They don't do hot weather, so we avoid summer (we do November and March). Grandma adores the reaction of our young kids to Disney, even if the parks aren't her thing. Gramps loves eating out, thats his one ask, so we always make sure to appeal to the foodie in him, whether carving out evening time at Food & Wine festival or splurging at the finer dining establishments like California Grill or Jiko etc.

Anonymous wrote:Y'all are making a lot of assumptions about poor old grandpa. Just something to think about - I am a grandmother. We have two grandkids, a four year old and an eight month old. DH and I are both 50. I promise you we would be fine at Disney. We still run a full marathon every year. Not all grandparents are old and feeble.

Yes but you guys are way outliers with your really really really young child-having.
Most 50 yos in our area have young kids or tweens.

Wait, your sister won't fly or go on cruises or leave the country?

How about this? I haven't been but a few friends have posted pics, it looks lovely -- https://www.destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LOB%20LRN%20Charleston&utm_term=resorts%20charleston&utm_content=AG%20Resorts

Resort but could go to Charleston to sightsee.

Honestly it sounds like you just want to go to Disney and manipulate a way for grandpa to pay for it - which is fine, but it doesn't seem like it necessarily aligns with his goals for a relaxing vacation. What about a nice resort in the Florida Keys? You don't need all inclusive; the resorts will have restaurants.

Just did a 3-generational trip to Disney. Grandparents loved it. Hollywood Studios was a surprise hit: he loved the Great Movie Ride and the Indiana Jones stunt thing (we skipped those to go to Frozen). But it's a pretty small park so we could split up and reconnect pretty easily. Epcot is much, much bigger but still fun.
One suggestion is to stay at a park within walking distance to Epcot (Boardwalk, Beach Club) -- if he doesn't want to walk it's a very short boat ride back and forth.

How about Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, Florida? I've never been, but my friends went years ago and loved it. It gets good reviews on Trip Advisor.

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like you have a sister problem, not a grandpa problem.

I agree.