DLH rating if at WDW - The DIS Discussion Forums

HMANSION LOVER · 02-13-2013, 09:14 PM

As a previous poster asked how the PPH would be rated if at WDW how would DLR vets compare it?

Niebz · 02-13-2013, 09:46 PM

I would rate it at the same level as a deluxe most definitely, especially after the renovation. I actually think it's nicer than a lot of the Deluxes at WDW. The rooms are gorgeous, the grounds, eating options, everything are super nice and very well themed. It's my all-time favourite Disney resort that I've ever stayed at.

HMANSION LOVER · 02-13-2013, 10:17 PM

Thank you for your input. I was hoping that would be the response I would get considering how much we are paying to experience the magic of staying on property. Splitting our stay between PPH and DLH. Glad we made the decision to do 1st night at PPH and the finish with last 2 nights at DLH. Again thanks for the input.

gatorfreud · 02-13-2013, 11:21 PM

I say deluxe as well. Esp with the new remodel, I think it is better than WDW deluxes. I love the DLH!

Fuhnuh · 02-14-2013, 05:48 AM

Another vote for DLH definitely falling into the deluxe category. Love the rooms, restaurants, and pool area.

damo · 02-14-2013, 10:09 AM

I'd rank it like the Yacht and Beach Clubs. Same proximity to the parks. Same pool experience, same room quality.

wiigirl · 02-14-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuhnuh

Another vote for DLH definitely falling into the deluxe category. Love the rooms, restaurants, and pool area.

The pool area is a big plus for us.

Hoku · 02-14-2013, 07:51 PM

Gosh, why do I always seem like the downer here? I don't even think the remodeled DLH can compete with the deluxes at WDW. Wilderness Lodge? You're actually in the wilderness! It's lobby, like AKL, is also quite grand. There is just no way I could justify that as comparable. And The Grand Floridian? It really transports you to the Victorian era. It is beautiful and inspiring in a way DLH could never be.

On my own recognizances, I would never speak ill of DLH or GCH. DLR is home to me and I love it all! But, there is just no way I could put DLH with the WDW Deluxe experiences.

ADDED: If I had to compare it with a deluxe, I think the best one would be The Contemporary, even though the building design is very different.

damo · 02-14-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoku

Gosh, why do I always seem like the downer here? I don't even think the remodeled DLH can compete with the deluxes at WDW. Wilderness Lodge? You're actually in the wilderness! It's lobby, like AKL, is also quite grand. There is just no way I could justify that as comparable. And The Grand Floridian? It really transports you to the Victorian era. It is beautiful and inspiring in a way DLH could never be.

On my own recognizances, I would never speak ill of DLH or GCH. DLR is home to me and I love it all! But, there is just no way I could put DLH with the WDW Deluxe experiences.

ADDED: If I had to compare it with a deluxe, I think the best one would be The Contemporary, even though the building design is very different.

The rooms at the AKL and WL are very, very average. The rooms at the DLH are much nicer than either of those. It all depends on what you find important in the deluxe hotels. I find the rooms themselves to be a very big component.

mmmears · 02-14-2013, 08:39 PM

Deluxe

Snurk71 · 02-14-2013, 09:25 PM

Having stayed at DLH a number of times, would definitely rank it in the top tier of WDW's deluxe resorts. Very much on par with BC/YC/BW/CT. Rooms, amenities, grounds, location, dining.

wallawallakids · 02-15-2013, 08:16 AM

Another vote for Deluxe.

nunzia · 02-15-2013, 08:46 AM

Deluxe from me also. I love the DLH..will always prefer the Grand, but DLH is close second.

02-13-2013, 09:14 PM	#1
HMANSION LOVER PIN TRADER Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: long Island, NY Posts: 220	DLH rating if at WDW As a previous poster asked how the PPH would be rated if at WDW how would DLR vets compare it? __________________ Me DW:: DS15 DD:: 10 1999 WDW Music 2000 WDW Off property 2004 WDW Off property 2008 WDW Wilderness Lodge 2011 WDW Boardwalk Villas 2013 DLR PPH and DLH

02-13-2013, 10:17 PM	#3
HMANSION LOVER PIN TRADER Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: long Island, NY Posts: 220	Thanks Niebz Thank you for your input. I was hoping that would be the response I would get considering how much we are paying to experience the magic of staying on property. Splitting our stay between PPH and DLH. Glad we made the decision to do 1st night at PPH and the finish with last 2 nights at DLH. Again thanks for the input. __________________ Me DW:: DS15 DD:: 10 1999 WDW Music 2000 WDW Off property 2004 WDW Off property 2008 WDW Wilderness Lodge 2011 WDW Boardwalk Villas 2013 DLR PPH and DLH

02-13-2013, 11:21 PM	#4
gatorfreud DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,326	I say deluxe as well. Esp with the new remodel, I think it is better than WDW deluxes. I love the DLH! __________________ Me DH DS9 DS7 6/04, 7/06 - Pop Century 12/06 - MVMCP, Contemporary 3/07 - All Star Sports 7/07 - Disney's Vero Beach 11/07 - MVMCP, POR and Coronado Springs 1/08 - Disneyland 3/08 - Camping at Fort Wilderness 6/08 - Saratoga Springs and SWW! 10/08- DLR, GCH no kids! 11/08 - DLR, DLH Thanksgiving 4/09- Off site 6/09 - CBR and Poly 9/09- DLR, DLH

02-14-2013, 07:51 PM	#8
Hoku Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Honolulu Posts: 319	Gosh, why do I always seem like the downer here? I don't even think the remodeled DLH can compete with the deluxes at WDW. Wilderness Lodge? You're actually in the wilderness! It's lobby, like AKL, is also quite grand. There is just no way I could justify that as comparable. And The Grand Floridian? It really transports you to the Victorian era. It is beautiful and inspiring in a way DLH could never be. On my own recognizances, I would never speak ill of DLH or GCH. DLR is home to me and I love it all! But, there is just no way I could put DLH with the WDW Deluxe experiences. ADDED: If I had to compare it with a deluxe, I think the best one would be The Contemporary, even though the building design is very different. __________________ Last edited by Hoku; 02-14-2013 at 07:58 PM.

02-14-2013, 08:39 PM	#10
mmmears DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 8,241	Deluxe __________________ * Disneyland * Walt Disney World * Disneyland Paris ** Disney Wonder Bahamas * Disney Wonder Alaska * Grand Floridian Resort Animal Kingdom Lodge * Polynesian Resort * Yacht Club * Beach Club * Disneyland Hotel * Grand Californian Resort *

02-13-2013, 09:46 PM	#2
Niebz DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 510	I would rate it at the same level as a deluxe most definitely, especially after the renovation. I actually think it's nicer than a lot of the Deluxes at WDW. The rooms are gorgeous, the grounds, eating options, everything are super nice and very well themed. It's my all-time favourite Disney resort that I've ever stayed at.

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02-14-2013, 05:48 AM	#5
Fuhnuh Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 180	Another vote for DLH definitely falling into the deluxe category. Love the rooms, restaurants, and pool area.

02-14-2013, 10:09 AM	#6
damo Proud Redhead amok amok amok The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hagrid's hut Posts: 26,419	I'd rank it like the Yacht and Beach Clubs. Same proximity to the parks. Same pool experience, same room quality.

02-14-2013, 09:25 PM	#11
Snurk71 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 2,567	Having stayed at DLH a number of times, would definitely rank it in the top tier of WDW's deluxe resorts. Very much on par with BC/YC/BW/CT. Rooms, amenities, grounds, location, dining.

02-15-2013, 08:16 AM	#12
wallawallakids DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 1,551	Another vote for Deluxe. __________________ (Me and DH), (DD11), (DS10), (DS6),(DD6) (Lewis) & (Clark). WDW:1986 WDW:1997 DL:2010 DL:2011 WDW:2012 Magic cruise:2013

02-15-2013, 08:46 AM	#13
nunzia You can't top pigs with pigs, but you CAN top Toys with Toys Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,059	Deluxe from me also. I love the DLH..will always prefer the Grand, but DLH is close second. __________________

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