GrandCanyon
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- May 29, 2008
Thank you.
I've been trying to decide between the Polynesian or Wilderness Lodge, but have a series of questions.
1. Wildnerness Lodge: On Dec 31st, Jan 1st, and 2nd, how long will it take on the boat to get to Magic Kingdom in the morning? Will it be all backed up to get there "before" rope drop? We won't be going to the park on the 31st.
2. Are the rooms at the Lodge better than the Polynesian? The only reason we're really wanting to go to the Polynesian is to watch the fireworks on Dec 31.
3. We will be staying in a private condominium on/after Jan 3, but thought it would be less of a transportation nightmare to be on property Dec 31st, Jan 1st and 2nd; HOWEVER, if we always make a point of being at the turnstiles at rope drop, will it be that necessary to stay on property?
Dec 31 - Jan 2 (can't believe we're even thinking about this time of year; lol)
I appreciate all the replies. We're regulars at WDW (three trips in the last year), with previous stays at Contemporary, Grand Floridian, and Port Orleans/Riverside ... but our preference is always our condo at Wyndham Bonnet Creek. Normally, we would have never dreamed being among the masses during the holidays; however, we're doing a Disney cruise, and just couldn't come through Orlando without a few days in the park. Our regular plan is still in place: there at rope drop, 1-5 afternoon break, 6-close preceeded by a sit-down ressie. BUT, BUT, BUT the only reason we're really considering Wilderness or Polynesian is because of the masses in the park, and even more masses trying to get in the park. We will have a rental car, but I would prefer park it at the resort and not even get it out from Dec 31 - Jan 2.
I'm probably overthinking all of this, and should just plan on staying at our condo. As regular as we are, we've never been during the holidays (what we've always recommended others "not" do; lol). Thoughts?
On Dec 31, we're not going in ... just watching NYE fireworks from the beach at Polynesian. On Jan 1 we made reservations for dinner at Liberty Tavern, just to ensure we get back in after our break. Are the Garden Wing rooms any better/worse than the Tower?
Well, we'll get through on all three through Phase 3, but may be shut out at Phase 4. I think we're covered pretty well, and won't be disappointed if we get shut out at Phase 4. I just booked Contemporary Tower Lake View for Dec 31 - Jan 2, and plan on nothing but fireworks from somewhere on the 31st. On Jan 1, we plan on MK AM for sure, but have alternate plans if it closes in the evening. If we can just get to Jan 2, I think we're good to go.
Thanks everyone ... finally settled on a Contemporary Tower Lake View, seemed to have better reviews than Tower Theme Park ... hope so. I had to book seven nights to get in the Tower, but will call in the next day or two to limit it to fewer nights. Meantime, ... lakeview better than themepark view?
Thank you.