Best Resort for Couples

[MegRaeWhay]

My Husband and I are returning to WDW in December 2009. We have booked 6 nights at the Poly, which is where we have always wanted to stay. I have read a lot of reviews that makes me feel like this resort may be more suited for families.

Is there a resort that is a good resort for couples?

[black562]

Oh I think the Poly would be wonderful for couples.

I've posted this before, but what would be better than laying here watching the sunset over the Seven Seas Lagoon, followed by fireworks over the castle.

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[Dizneydawn]

I am heading there soon and will be doing an adult only trip...we are staying at Carribean Beach Resort because it has more quiet nooks to hang out and beacheds to get away at than anywhere else...plus...cheaper than the Poly...which will lead to money being spent on things we want to do extra...

[spiceycat]

everyone has different taste

look here and see what appeals to you
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/showgallery.php/cat/504

the dvc resorts are nice and with a 1-bedroom you get a full kitchen for midnight snack, a livingroom, king bed, in the bathroom - whirlpool tub and shower stall plus washer/dryer.

what do you consider romantic?

[cherylleigh59]

The POFQ is the smallest resort on property. We find it to be relaxing and intimate. Quiet walks along the river in the evening or a carriage ride are very romantic.

[TKDisneylover]

The POFQ is the smallest resort on property. We find it to be relaxing and intimate. Quiet walks along the river in the evening or a carriage ride are very romantic.

I agree with this poster about the POFQ and would also add PO Riverside as we stayed there and felt it had a nice romantic feel to it.

But I will give my number 1 vote to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. We were there in December 2008 and expected it to be loaded with kids everywhere, but the only time we actually saw a lot of kids in one place was the food court (The Mara) for breakfast in the morning. DH and I both agreed that we will definitely be back to this resort the next time we have extra $ to spend as we loved the romantic feel of the rooms and the resort. When we stayed we were able to get a room only discount with our Disney Visa and paid $199 a night.

Hope this helps! Have a wonderful trip where ever you decide to stay!

[ctaci]

I havent been yet but I had wanted to do either of the New Orleans resorts. I had to go with my second choice Coronado Springs Resort because there were no options for us at the New Orleans sites. I chose CSR because I had heard that it was good for adults because it is also the convention center.

*shrugs* Looks gorgeous. I figure as long as you arent in the value resorts you shouldnt have too many kids.

[DWFan4Life]

Oh I think the Poly would be wonderful for couples.

I've posted this before, but what would be better than laying here watching the sunset over the Seven Seas Lagoon, followed by fireworks over the castle.

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/black743/Disney%202008/09-02-08_1934.jpg


I agree with you, me and my DH loves setting in the sand and wait for the sunset, more romantic for us. :)

Have a nice day. :)

[marmar]

Poly is good. But we always have trouble getting in there. So since we are Epcot folks mostly, we really like the Boardwalk. Ithe beach club has too many children and with stormalong bay and beaches & cream is much too chaotic.

Other places that get our vote (besides Poly & BW) Grand Floridian($$$$$$$$$), Wilderness Lodge & Animal Kingdom Lodge. Sometimes WL gets a little noisy but it's not too bad, and Artist Point is our favorite restaurant.

[UGAFan0829]

The DH and I really liked the Caribbean Beach Resort. Even though there were lots of people staying at the resort while we were there, it was super quiet. We really liked it a lot and would stay there again in a heartbeat!

[Todd&Copper]

The DH and I really liked the Caribbean Beach Resort. Even though there were lots of people staying at the resort while we were there, it was super quiet. We really liked it a lot and would stay there again in a heartbeat!

Us, too. Not too many people were hanging out in the beach hammocks during the day, and the village pools were very quiet. It was very quiet and peaceful and good for "intimate time" together.

[Floydian]

Well, it seems unanimous that just about every resort has something to offer! ;)

For me, the Grand Floridian was amazing, but being a simple kind of guy, I felt like I was a little "over my head". Like I didn't really know how to truly take advantage of such luxury.

My personal favorite though, is the Boardwalk area. It has a nice atmosphere and a great location. With places like Jellyrolls and the ESPN Club (and so much more) right there, combined with a very short walk to the World Showcase at EPCOT, you have all kinds of food and drinks so close by. Plus I just really enjoyed strolling around the Boardwalk. Something about the combination of people and atmosphere was relaxing, fun, and energizing all at the same time.

[princess angel]

I agree with the above poster - the Epcot resorts are fabulous for couples - Yacht Club or Boardwalk Inn especially. being on the Boardwalk wih the restaurants, Jellyrolls, - being able to stroll around the Boardwalk -- and walk to Epcot - and be in World Showcase in 5 minuntes.
DH and I stay at the Epcot resorts everytime now - to us it is the best place to stay as a couple!

If there are too many kids at Storm a long bay, the quiet pools are usually very quiet!

[perla75]

I thin you made a great choice-Poly is very romantic & relaxing. It does attract families because it's on the monorail, but no more than the other monorail resorts. You will find plenty of couples there as well & it's a big enough resort that you are not going to feel like you are in romper room or something ;)

Romance-wise, you cannot go wrong with most of the resorts IMHO, except the Values. It all depends on what type of theme you consider romantic though.

Romantic perks about the Poly:

-White sandy beaches with Wishes viewing (and music piped in) & also great view of the Electric Water Parade
-Beautiful MK castle view
-You can take a boat to the MK
-Gorgeous & relaxing lobby
-Exotic flowers & foliage throughout. Fire lit torches to guide your way
-Beautiful & comfy rooms
-Awesome bar/lounge with fantastic entertainment
-Deluxe, so you get great service overall
-You can order in-room private dining if you would prefer
-On site luau show
-You are garunteed to get lei'd!:lmao: (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

[mhf]

Here's a vote for Swan. It doesn't have the whole Mickey feel but it's within walking distance of Boardwalk, Epcot, and MGM. We were there in May and saw a few business conventions and maybe 4 kids.


Melissa

[gtriderr]

Wife to be and I are staying at Grand Floridian May 3 - 10.

John

[Sappy115]

I've stayed at the Yacht Club before and it was very quiet. It seemed that the theme didn't appeal as much to children. This year we're going to be staying at the Boardwalk, because we will be with my parents and they love the convenience of the restaurants.

I was just saying yesterday that Disney ought to have an adults only resort! I would bet it would be really popular!:yay:

[Vivianne]

We've stayed at POFQ 2x and found it nice and relaxing.

However, lately have stayed at either the Swan or Dolphin. We stroll back from a day at Epcot and just enjoy the Boardwalk and later seeing the the fountains/pool areas are really nice at nighttime.

[ms_minnie]

My vote is for the Contemporary! I love being able to walk back to the hotel at night from MK, or watch the fireworks from our balcony, or go lie out in a hammock on the beach...if only it weren't so expensive :)

[darcyt]

I agree with the Swan/Dolphin. I think some families avoid them because they are not Disney, and the location is great. After a long day in the parks, those hotels seem like an oasis. I adore the parks, but it's nice to have a break from the noise. I love the Wilderness Lodge, and thought I'd love staying there. But when we did, that lobby always felt like I was trying to relax in a big, crowded, noisy playground.

[alexandria674]

I've been researching for the ideal place for couples, and I have seen the French Quarter resorts and the Floridian as my fav.

[Goofy4Disney!]

I agree with several others, POFQ is my favorite resort. I just love that it's so quaint, and I really got the feeling they knew us there. The bartender knew us when we walked up to the bar and we didn't even have to ask (not sure if that means he's a great bartender that really pays good attention, or that we were there way too often LOL). But I really do love it there and have been to all the mods and it's the one I love the best. It's romantic and quaint. Well, at least take the quaint part when you're there with 4 kids lol, like I was, but I went there and thought "how quaint, maybe someday I can come back and check out the "romantic" part everyone speaks about" LOL

Have a great trip wherever you choose to stay. little over 48 hours for me!!!

[8mma]

The Yacht Club is where we stayed last December and it was great! We sat on a bench a few feet from our room and watched the fireworks from Epcot. We were at the waters edge and there were very few people around. I would highly recommend Yacht Club for adults!

[Allybaster]

I'll let you know about POFQ when I get back. I booked it because it looked romantic and like there were a few places where my DBF and I could just get "lost"...It just looks like a romantic atmosphere.

[PolyTigger]

You picked the best.....You will feel your in Hawaii without the cost and the long travel....my favorite:thumbsup2

[MickeyNicki]

Dh and I love the YC and the BWI because they are so quiet! We love spending days at the quiet pool and hot tub...so relaxing

[nurse.darcy]

Okay so I am reading this thread and thinking what does the original poster think is romantic. . .Is it moonlit strolls next to a lazy river, is it a beach hammock with views of the water parade or the fireworks at MK, Is it a couples massage at a deluxe spa, is it a piano bar with a lot of people hanging out. There are many choices when it comes to Disney and it really depends on what you like. For me, I find POFQ and Animal Kingdom Lodge about the most romantic spots in WDW. But that is my choice on romantic. So as I said, it really depends on what the OP is looking for in romantic.

[mef78]

Any resort can be a good couples resort. I don't think there's a more romantic way to spend an evening than laying in a hammock with DH on the beach at the Poly, watching the sun set and waiting for the fireworks to start.

Other romantic resorts that we've enjoyed: Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge. We didn't find the Contemporary all that romantic, but we did love eating at Citricos at the Grand Floridian.

[Lilmattie13]

Ok so you can see by my signature I havent done them all but of the ones I have done, GF seemed the most adult. We are staying at Poly in Sept and I keep thinking we maybe are making a mistake. I mean I love Poly. We always visit there eating at Ohana and just recently Kona Cafe but not sure about staying there.

For one there are no king beds unless we rented a suite, which was way out of our range. The pool always seems like a madhouse so we will be in quiet pools I think. I am happy to be staying there, but I am expecting it to be a little more hectic and less quiet than Gf.

GF just had this feeling of opulance, where we were allowed to be adults and not have to worry about the kids. We ate at the restaurants there, walked the grounds, had grown up spa treatments and my favorite was to swim in the quiet pool, at night and watch the Wishes fireworks while being in the water with my husband. It was absolutely magical. :wizard:

So with that being said, we will be staying at Poly in our never ending quest to stay at all the Disney resorts, but I have a feeling as far as my favorite for just the hubby and I, it is going to be GF. (for now anyway ;) )

[RemembertheMagic98]

Just got back from Disney with DB and we decided to spend a day exploring the other hotels (yes, we did pool hop a bit :lmao:) and we found that Poly was the best for us. We love fine dining so having GF so close was ideal, yet we loved the tropical feel of Poly. That's why we booked Club Level at the Poly for Aug. (they still had the buy 4 get 3 free going!).
Speaking of Romance...
If you have yet to experience Victoria and Alberts at GF and money is no object, GO. It was the most spectacular and romantic dinner I have ever had (DB agreed). We spent two and half hours enjoying the live harp music and amazing food. It is very much worth the $$$$$.

Enjoy your time at Poly...I can't wait to swing on a hammock, cuddle and watch Wishes....Paradise!

[zima-cheryl]

My Husband and I are returning to WDW in December 2009. We have booked 6 nights at the Poly, which is where we have always wanted to stay. I have read a lot of reviews that makes me feel like this resort may be more suited for families.

Is there a resort that is a good resort for couples?
One observation I've made over the years, is that the deluxe resorts may have families, but they are smaller groups... Mom/Dad & the kids. So even though there are a lot around, since they are small groups, it isn't a big deal.

The value (and sometimes the moderates) often have bigger groups (youth groups, bands, scouts) with many kids & fewer adults. Then thing seem to get louder & a bit more crazy... after all, no matter how many chaperones they send kids always find a way to get into mischief (I don't intend that in a mean way... lord knows I got into my fair share of mischief back in the day :goodvibes).

Sooo... if you do want more quiet/romantic, the deluxe may be better, just simply based on the size of the groups/families staying there.

[D&R love Disney]

For a splurge I'd say a Garden Suite at the Boardwalk Inn. Very private and romantic. Fantastic jacuzzi tub, huge walk in shower and king size bed.

[black562]

I think Kadani Villiage looks very nice....can't wait to see it in a couple months. The Animal Kingdom Lodge in general is a nice, quiet place...grab a savanah room and have breakfast on the balcony in the morning?

[soulmates]

We're doing our FIRST adult trip, the kiddies stay here!! This is my DP's 1st time in Disney and I let her choose the resort. We're doing Wilderness Lodge Villas. It seems amazing, but I'll let you know when we return. Looking forward to ADULT time, seeing shows, drinking a few (maybe more than a few!) drinks, staying up late and eating GOOD food ( no hotdogs & fries this trip!)