Quick question, Jump for a Cabin? Or RV rental instead?

[LSailing1]

Hey there all!

Quick question, we're looking to stay at FW with my two kids, who will be 3 and 6.5 at the time.

Husband and I are kind of torn on whether or not we look into renting a cabin, or perhaps spring for an RV rental for the week? The cabins are BRUTAL, price-wise, and we actually have experience (sort of) with RVs...but part of me thinks that having a cabin would be so, so cool!

What would you all do? Any reason to do one over the other, with young(ish) kids in tow?

Appreciate any and all wisdom!

 

[Mle8308]

If it's a cost issue, would you consider staying at a value resort and going over to FW to visit/spend the day? You can still enjoy all the activities there, even if not staying at FW.

 

[morrik5]

Our daughter has done both with her family and although the cabin was more spacious, she enjoyed the trailer rental only because it was closer to us in our site. If space is an issue, especially with young children running around inside perhaps on a rainy day, the cabin might be a better solution.

 

[LSailing1]

If it's a cost issue, would you consider staying at a value resort and going over to FW to visit/spend the day? You can still enjoy all the activities there, even if not staying at FW.

I'd say it's....*kind* of an issue? We can for sure manage. But, by far the biggest thing is just simply that we're very much a family of campers!

We'd 100% be more at home in a campground, than a luxurious resort haha!

Our daughter has done both with her family and although the cabin was more spacious, she enjoyed the trailer rental only because it was closer to us in our site. If space is an issue, especially with young children running around inside perhaps on a rainy day, the cabin might be a better solution.

Space for certain is the biggest factor. We're likely to have another family coming to visit occasionally (although they won't be staying overnight). So squashing a bunch of people together, plus all of our kids, into a RV/Camper might be a bit tricky.

I'm leaning more towards the cabin myself. But goofy husband thinks it would be a hoot to go the RV route.

Decisions....decisions....

 

[Stratman50th]

RV!

 

[AliceAnn]

I’ve done and love both, my favorite is RVing in the 100/200 loops. We love being close to the marina. We’ve also camped near the Meadows pool, can’t beat that area when kids are along. The RVs we’ve rented had just about as much living space as the cabins, with 2 separate bedrooms, one had 3, and 2 baths. I’m voting RV.

 

[team bradfield]

I’ve done and love both, my favorite is RVing in the 100/200 loops. We love being close to the marina. We’ve also camped near the Meadows pool, can’t beat that area when kids are along. The RVs we’ve rented had just about as much living space as the cabins, with 2 separate bedrooms, one had 3, and 2 baths. I’m voting RV.

yep, agree, with others on the RV

 

[obsesseddisneyfan]

I would go RV. The only reason to stay in the cabins would be to take advantage of the extended evenings. Your kids are too young to stay up that late. So Save the money and rent a large RV.

 

[mort1331]

IF you want to stay in cabins,,,and the new ones,,,rent dvc points from a member for a lot less than from Disney direct

 

[bjschil]

We rented a camper this past December. It came with a golf cart. We loved it. Came equipped with everything n

 

[StormyCA]

Our next trip will be in our car rather than towing our trailer cross country. I admit that if I had my 'druthers it'd be the trailer every time. But since I don't 'tow' and DH wants to try it and see if 'we' like car + hotels better on the 3000 mile drive to FLA (6000 r/t) I figure I have no choice if I want to go to WDW lol. Before you ask, DH won't fly.

There's just 'something' about having your own 'home' wherever you go, especially having your own bed. But a fully equipped cabin I'm sure will run a close second.