We stayed onsite the first few times at WDW but since staying offsite we have never gone back again. For us (as others have said) the best thing is having all separate bedrooms and a kitchen to be able to cook some meals in.
The last couple of times we have rented a vacation home with a private pool and the kids love it. Here is a link to the house we stayed at last time if you want to check it out: http://www.vrbo.com/571182. The house was beautiful and having an air conditioned games room was a favorite for the older ones.
It sounds like maybe you are getting swayed to the idea of having a car? For us it is far better than waiting around for the Disney buses. As far as getting to MK, being on the boat across the lake and seeing the park getting closer and closer is part of the magic. If you like the Disney transportation then this is kind of the best of both worlds because you still get that experience.
The last couple of times we have rented a vacation home with a private pool and the kids love it. Here is a link to the house we stayed at last time if you want to check it out: http://www.vrbo.com/571182. The house was beautiful and having an air conditioned games room was a favorite for the older ones.
It sounds like maybe you are getting swayed to the idea of having a car? For us it is far better than waiting around for the Disney buses. As far as getting to MK, being on the boat across the lake and seeing the park getting closer and closer is part of the magic. If you like the Disney transportation then this is kind of the best of both worlds because you still get that experience.