robinb
DIS veteran
- Joined
- Aug 29, 1999
We tour the same way you do. We always come "home" for an afternoon break and then head on back to the parks for the fireworks and maybe some FPs. We stay at AKV every year and the buses are fine. Yes, it's a little bit out of the way for the MK but not a whole lot. Rideshares (uber/lyft) won't help a lot in the MK case because you have to go all the way to the parking lot to catch them. IIRC, the Minnie Vans pick up at the MK bus stop.
If I were you, I would do an AK/Boardwalk area split stay. Do your AK section (6-7 days) with your park tickets and "free dining" first and then follow up with 3-4 days at a Boardwalk area resort. November is Food & Wine so it would be great if you could walk over for it. I would recommend that you save some of your dining/snack credits for the day you transfer because they expire at midnight on your check-out day and you'll be able to use them at Epcot. the *only* thing you should be aware of is that DVC villas are often not available until after 4 pm. If you do a split stay you may want to put an early check-in request in your record (or ask the DVC member to do it) because of your medical condition. Otherwise, there is a chance that you will be "homeless" in the late afternoon no matter where you stay.
Know that you can find glowing reviews and horrible reviews for every single resort and restaurant on Disney property.
ETA: I just reread that you want to do a lot in the MK area. If you don't have any specific F&W plans, I would suggest a studio at the Polynesian instead. Since you are thinking of November, I would make your plans to rent points sooner rather than later. Polynesian owners can book villas starting at 11 months in advance and DVC studios go fast in October and November.
If I were you, I would do an AK/Boardwalk area split stay. Do your AK section (6-7 days) with your park tickets and "free dining" first and then follow up with 3-4 days at a Boardwalk area resort. November is Food & Wine so it would be great if you could walk over for it. I would recommend that you save some of your dining/snack credits for the day you transfer because they expire at midnight on your check-out day and you'll be able to use them at Epcot. the *only* thing you should be aware of is that DVC villas are often not available until after 4 pm. If you do a split stay you may want to put an early check-in request in your record (or ask the DVC member to do it) because of your medical condition. Otherwise, there is a chance that you will be "homeless" in the late afternoon no matter where you stay.
Know that you can find glowing reviews and horrible reviews for every single resort and restaurant on Disney property.
ETA: I just reread that you want to do a lot in the MK area. If you don't have any specific F&W plans, I would suggest a studio at the Polynesian instead. Since you are thinking of November, I would make your plans to rent points sooner rather than later. Polynesian owners can book villas starting at 11 months in advance and DVC studios go fast in October and November.