Suggestions for a family resort for parents and an active (but not sports-minded) kindergartner?

Question

I'm in the DC area but would go anywhere that could be enjoyed actively by our daughter and us. I'm not looking to dress up or to dip into my retirement account; maybe we'd stay for three or four nights. I've looked at child-friendly brochures from Smugglers Notch, Disney, and Club Med (Florida, Dominican Republic) but I am open to any suggestions, especially if you've been to the place.

Thanks.

Thanks to Indy_Steve for requesting some more details. I'd plan to go in summer but would consider going in winter. My wife is a teacher, so we can only go during the peak seasons (unless I go south of the equator). And yes, budget is a significant consideration but not the only one. We can afford a vacation once in a while, but I'm not going to stay at the Ritz unless someone else is nice enough to pay for the room. Thanks again.

Answer 1

I will assume that your budget is a major consideration in addition to the other stipulations. Also you did not state when you wanted to take your trip. So I have to assume you are looking for something "warm-weather". Having said that, there are several Resorts that are "Child-friendly":

1 -Disney World
2- Disneyland
3- Certain Club Med locations
4- San Diego(they have LEGOWORLD--real popular family destination)

At these locations, there are Hotels and Resorts that fit your criteria; in addition, they usually have specials going on year-round(I am Owner of a Travel Agency therefore the info is readily available to me).