Perfect Disney Vacations: Top Resort Hotels for Large Families

This episode explores the best Disney resort hotels for families with five or more guests, focusing on comfort, amenities, and convenient park access. Discover the ideal hotel for your family's magical vacation, from themed experiences to luxurious stays. 
• Discussion on the importance of choosing the right Disney hotel for families 
• Highlights from Disney's Art of Animation Resort and its family suites 
• Overview of the luxurious Disney's Polynesian Village Resort 
• Insights on budget-friendly Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort 
• Features of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa for upscale stays 
• Outdoor charm of Disney's Wilderness Lodge with Copper Creek Cabins 
• Family fun at Disney's Beach Club Resort and its iconic pool 
• Tips for finding the perfect Disney resort for your family's needs

Transcript

Justin: 0:07

Hey friends, justin here with the PeopleMover podcast and welcome to episode 5 of 2025. If you're planning a Disney trip with a bigger family, you're in the right place. Today, we're going to be talking about the best Disney resort hotels for families with five guests or more. We'll cover the spots that give you the extra space, lots of convenience and make sure everyone in your group has a magical time. So let's get started.

Announcer: 0:32

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Justin: 1:02

As always, these episodes are brought to you by magicvacationfamilycom. That's right, my wife and I are travel agents, so if you want to support us and support all the great things we do, we want to help you plan your trip. So go to magicvacationfamilycom, click, book a trip, fill out the form and we'll get back to you right away and help you start planning your next magical vacation. Now, today we're going to talk about the best Disney resort hotels for families with five guests or more, and number one on my list shouldn't be a surprise to any of you it is Disney's Art of Animation. Now, between the theming of this place from having like the Lion King theme to the cars, finding Nemo, little Mermaid you really get immersed inside of just the theming of this resort. But on top of that, they have family suites that can sleep up to six people, so they have plenty of space, whether it's in a separate bedroom, they have a living area with a pullout couch, they also have a kitchenette and they also have a Murphy bed too. So I know that my kids get a kick all the time out of pulling down the Murphy bed before they go to sleep at night. Also, one of the coolest things about Art of Animation is the fact that it's right on the Skyliner, so that means you can get to Epcot or Hollywood Studios with no stress on the transportation. That's right. So you just get in line, hop on the ride, which is the Skyliner, which is fantastic. It's a good time. I mean, my daughter would ride on it all day long if she could. And also they have the big blue pool, which is the largest pool at Disney. So you want to take a break during the day. Come back, take the Skyliner back from Epcot or Hollywood Studios, go in the big blue pool, relax a little bit, go back to the park at night or on one of your relaxed days where you're taking some time off from the parks and you just want to relax at the resort. You do that too.

Justin: 2:42

Now, if you've ever been to Hawaii, this is gonna be the one for you, and if you've always dreamed of going to Hawaii, this option is gonna be for you as well. And this is the Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. It's definitely a little bit more luxurious, but it's still super family friendly. Now, this place is beautiful. I mean, they have overwater bungalows and deluxe villas that can sleep, actually, up to eight people. So we're going up from six to eight people now. Also, the rooms are spacious. They have private balconies, kitchenettes and got to call out the incredible view of Magic Kingdom. There have been many times of where we haven't even been staying there, but we've gone to Ohana for dinner and we've watched the fireworks right from either from the pool or from the restaurant. Also, definitely recommend going to Ohana. If you want to have a really great character breakfast and meet and greet with Lilo and Stitch. Highly recommend it. My kids right now are into the whole Lilo and Stitch phase, so recommend going there too.

Justin: 3:35

Don't forget Polynesian's also on the monorail line, so it makes it super easy to get to Magic Kingdom or Epcot, which means you don't have to deal with the bus system. You can just hop on the monorail and head that way. Now if you're looking for more of a laid back vibe without breaking the bank, then Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is also another great option for you, and they have rooms there that can accommodate up to five guests. But if you actually need more space so let's say you want up to eight guests you could actually get a Disney Vacation Club Villa that can sleep eight guests and also comes with a kitchenette. Also, the island-themed resort makes it more kind of luxurious, but also more relaxing. So think of like going to the Caribbean on vacation, being able to relax on nice sandy beaches, hang out by the pool, but then also go get some Disney excitement during the day too. Also, this is right on the Skyliner, which means you can hop right on the Skyliner, go to Epcot or Hollywood Studios in a matter of minutes. In addition, if your kids are into pirates like mine are as well then they have a pirate-themed pool, which is a huge hit, so make sure you check that out Now.

Justin: 4:38

Are you a little more bougie? You want the luxury kind of side of the trip? Then you're definitely going to want to check out Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. I know it already sounds fancy right now. The Grand Floridian Villas actually will sleep up to eight guests now. The cool thing about these, though, is they're two bedroom suites and they have full kitchens and living spaces, so it's like a hobo away from home. Also, if you're looking for more of a touch of Elegance, this is definitely going to be that place, especially because of the beautiful Victorian theming. This place does have a more refined feel, but it's still totally family friendly. Also, they have a ton of activities for kids, plus character meet and greets to keep the magic alive. In addition, they're right on the monorail again. So if you're planning to go to Magic Kingdom, don't worry, it's a breeze to get to the park, especially if you plan on spending a lot of time there.

Justin: 5:27

Now, don't sleep on this one. This is a huge tip. All right, make sure you visit 1900 Park Fair. You don't even have to be staying here to do it. You can do your own dining reservations right. Visit 1900 Park Fair for a character dining experience that you'll talk about definitely after the trip. You can meet characters. It's a fun and relaxed atmosphere. It's beautiful because it's got that Victorian style to it, but also the food is fantastic. So I highly recommend it.

Justin: 5:53

Now for all my outdoorsy type of people who love nature and maybe more of that rustic vibe, maybe, if you watch Yellowstone right, disney's Wilderness Lodge is going to be a fantastic resort for you to stay in, especially at the Copper Creek Cabins. They can actually sleep up to eight guests. They come with full kitchens, living areas, but this is where it gets really cool. They have private patios with hot tubs. That's right. So you really want to talk about relaxing Go soak in the hot tub after a long day of walking around and going through the crowded parks, right? In addition, it's peaceful, nature-filled retreat, while still kind of really giving you all that Disney magic. It's peaceful, nature-filled retreat, while still kind of really giving you all that Disney magic. Plus, they have a bunch of different activities like horseback riding, fishing and all the nature trails that you could explore. Fun tip on this one is it's actually just a boat ride over to Magic Kingdom, so you can take a bus or you can take a boat, which is really cool. It's a really peaceful way to start or end your day by boat.

Justin: 6:49

And, of course, if you're really looking for a great pool that's got close proximity to Epcot, then Disney's Beach Club Resort is a great choice for your family. Not only can it sleep up to five guests in its villas, but it's got plenty of space for you and your family. Plus the rooms, I mean, they're spacious and they have for a variety of suites that are even perfect for larger families, so up to eight people. This has one of the best pools, and now you'll probably have heard you've probably already heard people talking about the pool at Disney's Beach Club Resort. I mean it's got a lazy river, it's got a water slide, it's got a sandy bottom pool. It's really just a great place to relax and I highly recommend it. Plus, it's only a 10-minute walk to Epcot from there. I mean literally the sidewalk goes right from the beach club to Epcot. You can get there right there, and then also Disney's boardwalk is just right around the corner too.

Justin: 7:40

I also recommend taking advantage of character dining experience at Cape May Cafe. One of my first trips to Disney we did that, and going to that character dining experience every trip is definitely something we tried to do. We don't always get it because of the availability of reservations fills up really quick, but if you can do it, I highly recommend it. So which Disney resort hotel is best for you and your family? That's really going to be something that you got to figure out. You know whether you're looking for luxury in space. You know the theming like an art of animation or that relaxing vibe of Caribbean beach. Deluxe Disney Resort hotels can accommodate families with five guests or more comfortably. If you need help booking, once again, make sure you reach out to us. Magicvacationfamilycom. Fill out the form under the Book, a Trip tab, and we'd love to help you out. Once again, thank you for joining me here for episode number five of the PeopleMover podcast, and we will see you at episode six.