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gio3003 · 01-31-2011, 09:17 PM

My granddaughters were given the choice of a week at Disney or a week at the Surf Club in Aruba...they chose Aruba! Lol! They took one of our weeks 2 years ago and have been begging to go back. They are 8 and 5 and enjoy everything about the island...sun,beach,lazy river. Sarah the oldest loves Texas de Brazil and gelato on the way back to the beach. They will be there in July and we will follow in October. All good.

*Arubalisa* · 01-31-2011, 11:56 PM

Our 14 yo dd is of the same mind set, Aruba over Disney any day.

She had her eyes now set on Atlantis until her Dad told her that 4 nights there

= 12 nights Aruba.

gio3003 · 02-01-2011, 07:08 PM

LOL...who knew Mickey Mouse never stood a chance... My gand daughter said her week in Aruba was her best vacation ever...pretty good for a worldly 8 year old!

Jarubian · 02-02-2011, 02:43 PM

Good to hear that even children that young know that Disney is no better that a beautiful island like our Aruba. Glad they love it like all of us.

danadog56 · 02-02-2011, 08:01 PM

wow, that is cool....I agree, I would choose aruba over disney anyday.....

JohnG · 02-04-2011, 08:32 PM

While I'm not willing to cast aspersions on Disney (we're shareholders, members of Disney Vacation Club (DVC), and go to a Disney resort probably once a year) and we think it's a great vacation destination, we certainly don't for a minute believe that it's the only one.

I think it's great that kids would pick an Aruba vacation over a Disney trip. My wife and I are returning to Aruba (our 3rd time) this June with our 8-year old nephew and using an exchange of our DVC week with one at Playa Linda. He is really looking forward to being able go swimming every day in the Caribbean and that certainly isn't something that you can do at Walt Disney World.

Also, Disney certainly isn't oblivious to Aruba's charms since there was a stop there as part of the January 2011 15-night Panama Canal Westbound Cruise on Disney's Wonder

gio3003 · 02-04-2011, 08:42 PM

I agree with you that Disney is a great destination. Too often, kids are unaware of other vacation options. My grand daughters love Disney, but enjoy being able to visit a spectacular place like Aruba. My guess is next year will draw them to florida, but for now, the beaches and pool await.

*Andrea J.* · 02-04-2011, 09:37 PM

i am a HUGE disney fan.
disney does NOT hold a candle to aruba.
aruba is less costly.

KATH2ME · 02-06-2011, 03:59 PM

I have to agree, although , I love the kid feeling and pixie dusting when i walk on the street and look up at that Castle, it is a magical place, but than so is Aruba, and relaxing is what i like to do best

*Arubalisa* · 02-06-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KATH2ME

I have to agree, although , I love the kid feeling and pixie dusting when i walk on the street and look up at that Castle, it is a magical place, but than so is Aruba, and relaxing is what i like to do best

Kath,

seriously honestly

have you not ever heard of Aruba pixie dust?

It is that powder white sugary sand, oh so warm, but never too hot under your feet.

01-31-2011, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
gio3003 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 16	Aruba vs. Disney My granddaughters were given the choice of a week at Disney or a week at the Surf Club in Aruba...they chose Aruba! Lol! They took one of our weeks 2 years ago and have been begging to go back. They are 8 and 5 and enjoy everything about the island...sun,beach,lazy river. Sarah the oldest loves Texas de Brazil and gelato on the way back to the beach. They will be there in July and we will follow in October. All good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,686 Images: 174	Our 14 yo dd is of the same mind set, Aruba over Disney any day. She had her eyes now set on Atlantis until her Dad told her that 4 nights there = 12 nights Aruba. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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gio3003 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 16	LOL...who knew Mickey Mouse never stood a chance... My gand daughter said her week in Aruba was her best vacation ever...pretty good for a worldly 8 year old! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 434 Images: 3	Good to hear that even children that young know that Disney is no better that a beautiful island like our Aruba. Glad they love it like all of us. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Love Aruba

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	wow, that is cool....I agree, I would choose aruba over disney anyday..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

02-04-2011, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
JohnG Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 31 Images: 60	While I'm not willing to cast aspersions on Disney (we're shareholders, members of Disney Vacation Club (DVC), and go to a Disney resort probably once a year) and we think it's a great vacation destination, we certainly don't for a minute believe that it's the only one. I think it's great that kids would pick an Aruba vacation over a Disney trip. My wife and I are returning to Aruba (our 3rd time) this June with our 8-year old nephew and using an exchange of our DVC week with one at Playa Linda. He is really looking forward to being able go swimming every day in the Caribbean and that certainly isn't something that you can do at Walt Disney World. Also, Disney certainly isn't oblivious to Aruba's charms since there was a stop there as part of the January 2011 15-night Panama Canal Westbound Cruise on Disney's Wonder Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-04-2011, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
gio3003 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 16	I agree with you that Disney is a great destination. Too often, kids are unaware of other vacation options. My grand daughters love Disney, but enjoy being able to visit a spectacular place like Aruba. My guess is next year will draw them to florida, but for now, the beaches and pool await. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-04-2011, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	i am a HUGE disney fan. disney does NOT hold a candle to aruba. aruba is less costly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

02-06-2011, 03:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
KATH2ME Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Radisson, Gilligans Posts: 818	I have to agree, although , I love the kid feeling and pixie dusting when i walk on the street and look up at that Castle, it is a magical place, but than so is Aruba, and relaxing is what i like to do best Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Kathy