walking distances?

[dumbox2]

I need help trying to decide on a hotel for our visit in August. We haven't visited since before covid and my mother is now over 80 and walks very slowly. She will be bringing a walker with a seat that she says helps her walk faster and can sit on in long lines, but absolutely refuses to use a wheelchair. I'm now trying to figure out the best hotel for us without completely breaking the bank but where she won't be exhausted from too much walking before she even gets into the parks or a place to eat. I was originally thinking CBR because of the skyliner but then read a post where someone questioned if there were buses from the skyliner to the different areas because it was so large. That's not going to work as I imagined if that's the case. So I am turning to y'all for thoughts. We are a total party of 9 people (so probably need 4 rooms) plus one person does use a wheelchair in addition to my mom. Thanks for all thoughts in helping me decide.

 

[nherbert]

I need help trying to decide on a hotel for our visit in August. We haven't visited since before covid and my mother is now over 80 and walks very slowly. She will be bringing a walker with a seat that she says helps her walk faster and can sit on in long lines, but absolutely refuses to use a wheelchair. I'm now trying to figure out the best hotel for us without completely breaking the bank but where she won't be exhausted from too much walking before she even gets into the parks or a place to eat. I was originally thinking CBR because of the skyliner but then read a post where someone questioned if there were buses from the skyliner to the different areas because it was so large. That's not going to work as I imagined if that's the case. So I am turning to y'all for thoughts. We are a total party of 9 people (so probably need 4 rooms) plus one person does use a wheelchair in addition to my mom. Thanks for all thoughts in helping me decide.

The skyliner ends at Epcot and also HS, at both places you don’t then get on a bus, just make your way into park. At the CBR end though, CBR has different areas. Jamaica is very close, you could easily walk. But the other areas are increasingly further away. There is an internal bus that you can use to get to the other areas. Noting, they are all walkable, but some are long walks.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

Depends on your definition of breaking the budget. I would go with CR and stay in the main building so you have easy mono access. If that doesn't work, I would probably go with the Gran Destino Tower at CS. Because its a tower, its a compact layout and there is a bus stop to the parks just outside the front entrance. You do have to gown downhill from the front door to the bust stop, but there is a ramp.

 

[Wood Nymph]

I need help trying to decide on a hotel for our visit in August. We haven't visited since before covid and my mother is now over 80 and walks very slowly. She will be bringing a walker with a seat that she says helps her walk faster and can sit on in long lines, but absolutely refuses to use a wheelchair. I'm now trying to figure out the best hotel for us without completely breaking the bank but where she won't be exhausted from too much walking before she even gets into the parks or a place to eat. I was originally thinking CBR because of the skyliner but then read a post where someone questioned if there were buses from the skyliner to the different areas because it was so large. That's not going to work as I imagined if that's the case. So I am turning to y'all for thoughts. We are a total party of 9 people (so probably need 4 rooms) plus one person does use a wheelchair in addition to my mom. Thanks for all thoughts in helping me decide.

French Quarter is a small resort with one bus stop. It is a moderate resort and might work for your family.

 

[donny77]

I’d recommend French Quarter, it’s small, easy to navigate, and only has one bus stop. Might be a good fit for your mom to avoid too much walking.

 

[DWillowBay]

Another vote for French Quarter. None of the buildings are far from the main bldg or the bus stop. I'd request a ground floor so that there is even less to navigate.

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

You could also do the Swan - it’s fairly compact and you can ask to be close to the elevator. Boat to EPCOT and HS is close by, as are buses to MK and AK. You can generally find good deals for summer travel - sometimes comparable to value resorts.

 

[Dug720]

Another vote for French Quarter. None of the buildings are far from the main bldg or the bus stop. I'd request a ground floor so that there is even less to navigate.

Unless you're in the far back corner of Building 7. Then it's far. I got stuck back there once and I honestly felt like I'd have been closer getting off a Riverside bus.

 

[Ronaldo17]

I would pick POFQ as it's very compact, or CR main building for the easy access to the monorail and MK.

 

[jennab]

French Quarter is a small resort with one bus stop. It is a moderate resort and might work for your family.

This is my suggestion as well. Smallest moderate resort. Request buildings closest to the food/check in area.

Grand destino tower at Coronado might be ok, but still a longer walk I’ve heard to get to some restaurants and definitely to the pool

If want to do deluxe could look at Contemporary resort or Riviera.

 

[Anthony1971]

As other have said Moderate French QTR - I have not stayed there but have seen it from Mears and it looks smaller. WL is another resort although Deluxe that is easy for the bus and food . AK Jambo can be if you choose standard view and request near bus although there is a slight hill walking back to the resort - going to the bus stop is down the slight hill. Food would also be very accessible from this area of the resort. Monorail resorts have the ramps from MK and Epcot as well as the transfer to the MK line (down and up) the skyliner also has ramps all of which are not easy with a walker.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I'm going with the majority in recommending POFQ. I have the added situation that slow walking due to mobility issues was a big problem for me for years (until I finally started using an ECV) and found French Quarter best.
Beach Club Villas might work, also, not the hotel, which is much bigger. However, the walk to Epcot can be hard.

 

[Mle8308]

Agree with most, POFQ and pay for preferred rooms so you are close to the main building. The bus stop is just outside the building, and the food court there, too. POFQ also has a boat to Disney Springs, easier than loading a WC or ECV on a bus.

 

[Laura's Dad]

I need help trying to decide on a hotel for our visit in August. We haven't visited since before covid and my mother is now over 80 and walks very slowly. She will be bringing a walker with a seat that she says helps her walk faster and can sit on in long lines, but absolutely refuses to use a wheelchair. I'm now trying to figure out the best hotel for us without completely breaking the bank but where she won't be exhausted from too much walking before she even gets into the parks or a place to eat. I was originally thinking CBR because of the skyliner but then read a post where someone questioned if there were buses from the skyliner to the different areas because it was so large. That's not going to work as I imagined if that's the case. So I am turning to y'all for thoughts. We are a total party of 9 people (so probably need 4 rooms) plus one person does use a wheelchair in addition to my mom. Thanks for all thoughts in helping me decide.

PO-FQ is the moderate with the least amount of walking time. Very compact layout. Request Building 4 and you will be 2 minutes to the bus and 2 minutes to the lobby,

 

[dumbox2]

WOW! Looks to be pretty unanimous! Thanks so much for the feedback!