Best Resort for Christmas Visit

[eporter66]

We are planning to go to WDW next December to see WDW all decorated for the holidays.

We have never been, so wanted to see what everyone thought was the resort with the best Christmas Spirit.

We plan to book SSR at the 11 month window just to secure the reservation. We are thinking that the VWL might just work the best for that Christmas feel, so we hope to then change our ressie at 7 month window.

Please vote if you have been to WDW at this time of year.

Thanks

[ILuvDVC2]

The tree in the lobby of the WL is the primary reason to stay there. It's simply amazing and you'll really feel the holiday magic. I haven't seen the AKL during the holiday season, but it would be my second choice during that season because it's my first choice at all other times of the year now that I've stayed there!

[MinnieFan]

I voted for the WL. This will be our 2nd Christmas vacation there.:banana: However, we visited the other resorts to see their decorations, and would encourage you to do the same. They are all beautiful at that time of the year. Have a great trip!

[veenstra56]

VWL feels most like Christmas to me.

[bobbiwoz]

We have alternated our December visits between BWV and VWL, these are our favorites. VWL this year!

Bobbi:goodvibes

[loribell]

I have to say that VWL just felt perfect as a Christmas resort. We visited BCV and it was very nicely decorated as well. Never made it over to the BWV's or AKL so can't commment on either of them. We did enjoy being at SSR the week after Christmas, but it did not have the same feel as VWL.

[Happy Birthday Cat]

We have alternated our December visits between BWV and VWL, these are our favorites.

We have done the same and enjoy both locations but the VWL really provides the total Christmas feel IMHO.

One of the things I've always liked about the VWL is the western music playing in the background. You can hear it really well as you follow the covered walk way from the main lodge to the villas. [Nothing like hearing the theme from How the West Was Won or the Magnificent Seven to put you in VWL mood]. During the holidays they switch the music to Christmas tunes and it is a REALLY nice addition to the overall holiday feel.

HBC

[spiceycat]

if you can't get VWL then AKV is almost as good.

it is also decorated just lovely!!!

[robinb]

I voted for Wilderness Lodge, followed by Animal Kingdom Lodge.

[IWantMickey]

We'll be staying at VWL for the 4th strainght year this December. I just love the Christmas atmosphere! The bell players in the lobby are wonderful. The fireplaces and the trees in the lobbies of both buildings all make you feel the Christmas spirit.

Next year we're going to try the AKV for the first time at Christmas. I'm hoping to be just as pleased by the atmosphere there.

[dianeschlicht]

Definitely VWL and then AKL!

[pilferk]

We are planning to go to WDW next December to see WDW all decorated for the holidays.

We have never been, so wanted to see what everyone thought was the resort with the best Christmas Spirit.

We plan to book SSR at the 11 month window just to secure the reservation. We are thinking that the VWL might just work the best for that Christmas feel, so we hope to then change our ressie at 7 month window.

Please vote if you have been to WDW at this time of year.

Thanks

We'll be going in Dec of '08 too (early/mid Dec), provided we can get a ressie.

I voted for VWL...they're my absolute favorite for the holidays.

We're going for AKV that trip, based strictly on the fact I can get ressies there at 11 months, and I don't want to have to play the "wait list" game at 7 months, or rebook.

BUT we'll be spending a TON of time going on a whirlwind "resort" tour, to get pics, etc, of all the resorts...and VWL will be our first stop. :)

[ransom]

"If it's December, this must be the Wilderness Lodge."

:)

[Mr.Monk]

Well, my choice isn't up there. We'd go to Hilton Head.

[ccigliano]

VWL - tree at WL and VWL can't be beat and the decorations are incredible. I can't wait!:santa: !!

[tgropp]

Hands down. The Wilderness Lodge.

[eporter66]

We'll be going in Dec of '08 too (early/mid Dec), provided we can get a ressie.

I voted for VWL...they're my absolute favorite for the holidays.

We're going for AKV that trip, based strictly on the fact I can get ressies there at 11 months, and I don't want to have to play the "wait list" game at 7 months, or rebook.

BUT we'll be spending a TON of time going on a whirlwind "resort" tour, to get pics, etc, of all the resorts...and VWL will be our first stop. :)


We are going to use the 11 month window to book SSR. But, I am going to try at 7 months to get VWL. We really want to see WDW and the resorts decorated for the holidays!

VWL appears to be the obvious choice

[DisZip]

Has to be Wilderness Lodge!

We stayed there last December and the decorations were awesome.

[vbalacek]

Does anyone know if the VWL will have its Christmas decorations up by Thanksgiving weekend?

[J and R's mom]

WL has the best Christmas feel. All it needs is snow.

[ammo]

WL has the best Christmas feel. All it needs is snow.

You want snow? You got it!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108/ammo21/P4150085.jpg

[J and R's mom]

AWESOME! Now THAT'S pretty!

[JimC]

VWL is an excellent location for the holidays! It will be interesting to see how AKV compares when Kadani opens

[richmar]

:santa: VWL is the place to be for the holiday's. We'll be there for New Years eve.

[tiggerguy2000]

Nothing comes close to the Wilderness Lodge during the winter holidays.We where beach Club People but every trip someone asks are we staying at the wilderness lodge.It's become a family favorite especially during the holiday season.

tiggerguy :thumbsup2

[Demosthenes]

VWL is the obvious crowd favorite, and mine as well. If it is too busy (as it often is), and if shopping is important to you, nothing beats SSR. The proximity to DTD during the mad crush of holiday shopping affords for a much more enjoyable excursion over there from SSR than from any other place. Since my wife is the world record holder in the shopping decathlon, this matters to me...come to think of it, maybe we should be staying in a more inconvenient place to save me money.

[Eventer98]

We are also going for our first Disney Xmas next year and had the same thoughts.... booking SSR and hoping to change at the 7 month mark. But I have a feeling VWL might be full!! :confused3

[Sammie]

VWL definitely:thumbsup2

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Does anyone know if the VWL will have its Christmas decorations up by Thanksgiving weekend?

Yes ::yes:: it will be decorated then.

[ScottNBecky]

We have stayed at AKL 3 times during Christmas and have visited all the other ones at this time. Our vote is for AKL, but really you cant go wrong with any if you are at WDW!!

[keishashadow]

"If it's December, this must be the Wilderness Lodge."

:)
:thumbsup2 how true! the decorators have quite a head start on theming:)