Resorts with rooms on the inside - The DIS Discussion Forums

disneyatl · 07-10-2009, 11:47 PM

Are the only resorts where the rooms are open to the inside of the hotel, deluxe resorts? We are booked at the Pop this time to save a bit of money but now my DH thinks we should stay at a moderate. I know the Carribean's rooms open to the outside - do all the other moderates?

KatMark · 07-10-2009, 11:58 PM

Yes, the moderates all open to the outside.

karibritt01 · 07-11-2009, 12:10 AM

What exactly do you not like about the exterior corridors? I have stayed at value and moderates. At the value, I did notice some noise from outside the room, but it was minimal. We were facing a grassy area and parking lot, and I imagine that the noise may have been worse if we had been facing the pool, as the "interior" of Pop seemed to be mostly concrete. At the moderates, the buildings are more spread out, and have lots of green space, and so the entire resort is very quiet. I can only remember hearing outside noise 1 time, and that was a noisy neighbor moving in, and continually slamming the door. We prefer the moderates for the overall feel, but would not hesitate to stay at Pop again if necessary.

TinkerbellinLouisian · 07-11-2009, 12:10 AM

BC & Poly open to a Hallway....(INside)

I think I remember ASMusic opening to the inside as well...

aristocat65 · 07-11-2009, 12:36 AM

KatMark is correct. All values and moderates have exterior corridors. Your least expensive options for interior corridors would be WL or AKL.

fupresti · 07-11-2009, 01:33 AM

Does Poly open to the outside? I swear it does.

standleyent1 · 07-11-2009, 01:40 AM

Yes all of Poly opens to the outside. Like all the OP's said all value and moderate resorts have outside entryways.
You will be fine at the POP its a great resort and very safe plus, you have to remember the benefits of the POP, like, it has its own bus and you are next door to DHS and Epcot it has a super food court and gift shop plus an awesome exterior thats very eye appealing to all ages.
Have Fun!!

goopysolelady · 07-11-2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fupresti

Does Poly open to the outside? I swear it does.

We've stayed at the Poly 6 or 7 times and we've always been in buildings that have inside hallways. I'm pretty sure, almost positive, they all have inside hallways. Now ... the lower floors, of course, have patios that open to "green areas" ... which is WONDERFUL! Nothing better than walking out your patio door and being on the beach or at the quiet pool!

BCV23 · 07-11-2009, 08:00 AM

Every room at the Polynesian opens to an inside corridor.

KatMark summed it up.

goofy4tink · 07-11-2009, 08:31 AM

The noisiest stay I have had, to date, was at the Polynesian. There was a ton of noise outside my room in the hallway. The kids running up and down, on their way out and then late at night as they returned to their rooms. There was much banging on walls and doorways as they went down the halls.
I have had much quieter stays at the moderates and values.

disneyatl · 07-11-2009, 08:37 PM

Having an exterior corridor isn't a big deal to me but my DH just said he preferred an interior. If we are trying to cut costs tho, he may just have to deal with it. We were spoiled on our last trip with WL and just feel in love with it. It's hard to go back to the value when you've had a deluxe.

KatMark · 07-11-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneyatl

Having an exterior corridor isn't a big deal to me but my DH just said he preferred an interior. If we are trying to cut costs tho, he may just have to deal with it. We were spoiled on our last trip with WL and just feel in love with it. It's hard to go back to the value when you've had a deluxe.

We used to stay deluxe all the time. We now choose nothing but moderate--we've had no problem "stepping down" a level. In truth, we actually prefer our moderate over the deluxes.

TinkerbellinLouisian · 07-11-2009, 11:31 PM

Help! I distinctly remember entering our Value resort from the inside....

I'm thinking now it was All Star Movies...this would have been right after they opened up...around 1995...

Can anyone shed some light on this before I have to go find and dig through old Photo albums?

standleyent1 · 07-11-2009, 11:34 PM

None of the values or moderates have ever been inside entry.....

catne · 07-11-2009, 11:34 PM

I thought all of the values were basically built the same way, just the decor is different? And all of them open directly to the outside (no interior hallways for any of the buildings) Link to allears.net slide show of all star movies....photo 10 shows the outside of the buildings where you can see the doors & windows of each room opening to either walkway (ground level) or outside hallway. Photos 22, 24, 25 also show outside of buildings clearly...hope that helps the memory!

http://allears.net/acc/asmvss.htm

07-10-2009, 11:47 PM	#1
disneyatl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,013	Resorts with rooms on the inside Are the only resorts where the rooms are open to the inside of the hotel, deluxe resorts? We are booked at the Pop this time to save a bit of money but now my DH thinks we should stay at a moderate. I know the Carribean's rooms open to the outside - do all the other moderates?

07-10-2009, 11:58 PM	#2
KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 15,855	Yes, the moderates all open to the outside. __________________ Thanks Minnie&Nana CSR -- Home Away From Home--8 stays and counting Link to Unofficial CSR FAQ Thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2338336 Link to my 2009 trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2300252; dining review: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ight=mini+trip

07-11-2009, 12:10 AM	#3
karibritt01 The primary problem with America is stupidity. Maybe we should just take all the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,913	What exactly do you not like about the exterior corridors? I have stayed at value and moderates. At the value, I did notice some noise from outside the room, but it was minimal. We were facing a grassy area and parking lot, and I imagine that the noise may have been worse if we had been facing the pool, as the "interior" of Pop seemed to be mostly concrete. At the moderates, the buildings are more spread out, and have lots of green space, and so the entire resort is very quiet. I can only remember hearing outside noise 1 time, and that was a noisy neighbor moving in, and continually slamming the door. We prefer the moderates for the overall feel, but would not hesitate to stay at Pop again if necessary. __________________ Vacation canceled due to the economy.

07-11-2009, 12:10 AM	#4
TinkerbellinLouisian Looking forward to my 18th DW visit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,107	BC & Poly BC & Poly open to a Hallway....(INside) I think I remember ASMusic opening to the inside as well... __________________ 1970 - (I was 5...it was just a movie being shown back then...still being built)...1974 - WDW - ?...1976 - DL - On the way to moving from CA to FL...1977 - WDW Lake Buena Vista...1981 - WDW High School Dance Competition...1982 - H.S. Dance Competition.....1983 - H.S. Dance Competition...1985 - Offsite...1991 - Offsite (HJ)..1993 - AS Movies...1994 - Offsite ...1995 - AS Music .....1997 - Offsite...1998 - Offsite...2000 - Offsite...2002 - Polynesian (Got Married!)...2004 - Beach Club...2006 - Beach Club...2008 - Beach Club

07-11-2009, 12:36 AM	#5
aristocat65 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 290	KatMark is correct. All values and moderates have exterior corridors. Your least expensive options for interior corridors would be WL or AKL. __________________ Disneyland 1976, Disneyland 1979, Disneyland 1989 Anaheim Hilton (honeymoon), Disneyland 1991 Desert Inn and Suites, Disneyland 1999 Hilton Suites, Disneyland 2002 Ayres Anaheim, Disneyland 2004 Embassy Suites South, WDW 2005 Boardwalk Villas, Disneyland 2006 CCI, WDW 2006 Wilderness Lodge, Disneyland 2007 Embassy Suites South, WDW 2008 Coronado Springs, Disneyland 2008 Embassy Suites, WDW August 2009, Wilderness Lodge

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07-11-2009, 01:33 AM	#6
fupresti Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 99	Does Poly open to the outside? I swear it does. __________________

07-11-2009, 01:40 AM	#7
standleyent1 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 230	Yes all of Poly opens to the outside. Like all the OP's said all value and moderate resorts have outside entryways. You will be fine at the POP its a great resort and very safe plus, you have to remember the benefits of the POP, like, it has its own bus and you are next door to DHS and Epcot it has a super food court and gift shop plus an awesome exterior thats very eye appealing to all ages. Have Fun!!

07-11-2009, 08:00 AM	#9
BCV23 Loves the magic of the trains Would enjoy a magical meal at the castle Loves the name Hatuey! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,233	Every room at the Polynesian opens to an inside corridor. KatMark summed it up. __________________ Thanks johnsonet! Many magical trips and waiting for......

07-11-2009, 08:31 AM	#10
goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 31,217	The noisiest stay I have had, to date, was at the Polynesian. There was a ton of noise outside my room in the hallway. The kids running up and down, on their way out and then late at night as they returned to their rooms. There was much banging on walls and doorways as they went down the halls. I have had much quieter stays at the moderates and values. __________________ Diane

07-11-2009, 08:37 PM	#11
disneyatl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,013	Having an exterior corridor isn't a big deal to me but my DH just said he preferred an interior. If we are trying to cut costs tho, he may just have to deal with it. We were spoiled on our last trip with WL and just feel in love with it. It's hard to go back to the value when you've had a deluxe.

07-11-2009, 11:31 PM	#13
TinkerbellinLouisian Looking forward to my 18th DW visit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,107	All Star Movies Help! I distinctly remember entering our Value resort from the inside.... I'm thinking now it was All Star Movies...this would have been right after they opened up...around 1995... Can anyone shed some light on this before I have to go find and dig through old Photo albums? __________________ 1970 - (I was 5...it was just a movie being shown back then...still being built)...1974 - WDW - ?...1976 - DL - On the way to moving from CA to FL...1977 - WDW Lake Buena Vista...1981 - WDW High School Dance Competition...1982 - H.S. Dance Competition.....1983 - H.S. Dance Competition...1985 - Offsite...1991 - Offsite (HJ)..1993 - AS Movies...1994 - Offsite ...1995 - AS Music .....1997 - Offsite...1998 - Offsite...2000 - Offsite...2002 - Polynesian (Got Married!)...2004 - Beach Club...2006 - Beach Club...2008 - Beach Club

07-11-2009, 11:34 PM	#14
standleyent1 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 230	None of the values or moderates have ever been inside entry.....

07-11-2009, 11:34 PM	#15
catne DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,618	I thought all of the values were basically built the same way, just the decor is different? And all of them open directly to the outside (no interior hallways for any of the buildings) Link to allears.net slide show of all star movies....photo 10 shows the outside of the buildings where you can see the doors & windows of each room opening to either walkway (ground level) or outside hallway. Photos 22, 24, 25 also show outside of buildings clearly...hope that helps the memory! http://allears.net/acc/asmvss.htm __________________ Cathy from Nebraska May 2010 1 nite/2 days Had to cancel our Free Dining 2010 trip...son getting married! Jan '10 BCV 2009/Sept & 2009/May POFQ 2009/Jan Contempo 2008/Sept...Pop .2008/May...POFQ 2007/May...Poly 1998/May...FW Cabin 1992/May & 1990/May...off site September 2009 Dining Review http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2255028 May 2009 Dining Reviewhttp://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2161096 Jan. 2009 Dining Review http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2071152 Sept. 2008 Dining Review http://www.disboards.com/showthread....1949596&page=2

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