Hmmm, Which DVC Resort 4 our stay - The DIS Discussion Forums

makthompson · 11-14-2009, 02:08 PM

We've stayed at BW and SSR. Dont know much about the other Resorts. I would like one that has a sit down restaurant (with something for everyone).
DH would like BW,or AKL
DW would like OKW,or BeachClub
DD would like Wilderness or AKL
DS would like AKL
I really dont want to stay somewhere we've stayed before so that I can experience them all and can later decide for myself where to stay. Although, I am worried the family might be disappointed in something I pick.

What Resort do you like and why?

abubu919 · 11-14-2009, 02:11 PM

I have only stayed at BW for the villas, but I would recommend BC. They have Cape May which is wonderful and then SAB is amazing too, best pool on property!!! You also can go to the YC for restaurants as well. Location is wonderful too!

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 11-14-2009, 02:18 PM

Have you thought about Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. You would be within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom, have Resort Monorail access and in terms of dining locations there are three tables service restaurants which are the California Grill, Chef Mickey's, The Wave and one counter service location, which is the Contempo Cafe. Plus besides the Bay Lake Tower pool you will also have access to the pool at the Contemporary.

marshmellow86 · 11-14-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by makthompson

We've stayed at BW and SSR. Dont know much about the other Resorts. I would like one that has a sit down restaurant (with something for everyone).
DH would like BW,or AKL
DW would like OKW,or BeachClub
DD would like Wilderness or AKL
DS would like AKL
I really dont want to stay somewhere we've stayed before so that I can experience them all and can later decide for myself where to stay. Although, I am worried the family might be disappointed in something I pick.

What Resort do you like and why?

looks like 4 out of 5 of your family all agree on AKL. why not try it? Boma is a sit down restaurant there with something for everyone. Buffet. Kid line buffet. EXCELLENT soups and desserts. Everyone can also see the animals, as there are a couple of viewing areas throughout the hotel. Hear their pool is one of the best, but haven't tried it personally.

Cinderella1122 · 11-14-2009, 11:54 PM

Animal Kingdom Villas...I may be a bit biased though....

LoraJ · 11-15-2009, 12:16 AM

I loved BCV! i just love that area. The pool is the BEST.

I would also love to stay at AKL and BLT.

jharrowell · 11-15-2009, 02:43 AM

Of the choices you listed, AKV get's my vote!

But (there's always a but) only if you get a Savannah view.

nurse.darcy · 11-15-2009, 05:17 AM

I am absolutely in love with AKV and AKL. Boma and Jiko both have dishes that everyone will enjoy as well as traditional fare. Sanaa at Kidani Village looks wonderful. I don't necessarily agree that you need a Savannah room. There are so many wonderful places to view animals at the two resorts and its easy to go back and forth between the two. Kidani pool area is awesome and has its own Savannah View and you can use the pools at both Kidani and Jambo House.

I would stay here each and every time if I could.

bookwormde · 11-15-2009, 07:26 AM

Unless the pool at BCV is a must then you have had the “EPCOT” experience. I actually like the CRO WL experience so I have never done VWL. If you have not done AKV then that is a must (If it is your first time at AKL you might want to do Jambo but if you have stayed at Jambo before the Kidani is where I would recommend. OKW is very relaxing with large rooms and if you have a car you can park in front of your villa.

Bookwormde

11-14-2009, 02:08 PM	#1
makthompson Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 137	Hmmm, Which DVC Resort 4 our stay We've stayed at BW and SSR. Dont know much about the other Resorts. I would like one that has a sit down restaurant (with something for everyone). DH would like BW,or AKL DW would like OKW,or BeachClub DD would like Wilderness or AKL DS would like AKL I really dont want to stay somewhere we've stayed before so that I can experience them all and can later decide for myself where to stay. Although, I am worried the family might be disappointed in something I pick. What Resort do you like and why? __________________ Disneyland,Las Vegas,Denver,San Francisco May - June 2008 Disneyland June 2007 Disney World Feb 2005 Disney World June 2004 Disneyland 2001-3Disney World 2001Disneyland1973-2000:

11-14-2009, 02:11 PM	#2
abubu919 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 429	I have only stayed at BW for the villas, but I would recommend BC. They have Cape May which is wonderful and then SAB is amazing too, best pool on property!!! You also can go to the YC for restaurants as well. Location is wonderful too! __________________ Me DBF Our Trips-Countdown to Staying at All Disney Resorts Oct. 2008-Swan, Dec. 2008-Dolphin, May 2009-DCL Western Caribbean, May 2009-POP, Aug. 2009-All Star Sports, Oct. 2009-BW Villas

11-14-2009, 02:18 PM	#3
CR Resort Fan 4 Life DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 24,932	Have you thought about Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. You would be within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom, have Resort Monorail access and in terms of dining locations there are three tables service restaurants which are the California Grill, Chef Mickey's, The Wave and one counter service location, which is the Contempo Cafe. Plus besides the Bay Lake Tower pool you will also have access to the pool at the Contemporary. __________________ Next Vacation To Walt Disney World 08/10/2010 - 08/20/2010: Disney's Contemporary Resort - Bay Lake View - Atrium Club.

11-14-2009, 11:54 PM	#5
Cinderella1122 DVC member since 2008 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pa and AKV Posts: 564	Animal Kingdom Villas...I may be a bit biased though.... __________________ AKL/AKV - 12/07, 8/08, 12/09 Pop-7/06, 3/08 VWL-12/08OKW-7/09 Offsite 7/95, 4/00, 11/06 2010 Trips: May 17th-21st (Mirage and VCG) December 26th-January 1st (FWcabins/BCV split stay)

11-15-2009, 12:16 AM	#6
LoraJ I need a vacation! Wanted to bid on Bare Naked Ladies?!?! The Tag Fairy is Shocked! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 9,630	I loved BCV! i just love that area. The pool is the BEST. I would also love to stay at AKL and BLT. __________________ 1976 - Contemporary ~~ 3/90 - Offsite ~~ 5/91 - Offsite ~~ 12/97 - Offsite ~~ 9/98 - Disneyland ~~ 8/99 - Disneyland ~~ 9/01 - All-Star Music ~~ 9/04 - Caribbean Beach ~~ 4/05 - Coronado Springs ~~ 10/06 Wilderness Lodge ~~ 10/08 Beach Club Villas ~*~ 9/09 Yacht Club Live Dining Reviews 9/28 - 10/4

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11-15-2009, 02:43 AM	#7
jharrowell Disney Phreak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 436	Of the choices you listed, AKV get's my vote! But (there's always a but) only if you get a Savannah view. __________________ Two last minute flights to Orlando, £676.00. Two tickets to the NASA causeway, $400.00. Watching a shuttle launch live? Priceless. Follow my twitters for pre-trip and live trip reports at http://twitter.com/disneyfanjen

11-15-2009, 05:17 AM	#8
nurse.darcy DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Now from Maryland Posts: 4,111	I am absolutely in love with AKV and AKL. Boma and Jiko both have dishes that everyone will enjoy as well as traditional fare. Sanaa at Kidani Village looks wonderful. I don't necessarily agree that you need a Savannah room. There are so many wonderful places to view animals at the two resorts and its easy to go back and forth between the two. Kidani pool area is awesome and has its own Savannah View and you can use the pools at both Kidani and Jambo House. I would stay here each and every time if I could. __________________ 8/2007 - ASMu, 5/2008 - Pop, 8/2008 - POR & BWI, 9/2008 - POFQ, 12/2008 - Offsite, 3/2009 POR, 7/202009 AKL. 10/2009 AKV and SSR, 12/2009 BLT, 2/2010 BLT Myspace homepage: myspace.com/nurse_darcy

11-15-2009, 07:26 AM	#9
bookwormde Heading out now, another adventure Have a good time, WDW is a magical place Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,009	Unless the pool at BCV is a must then you have had the “EPCOT” experience. I actually like the CRO WL experience so I have never done VWL. If you have not done AKV then that is a must (If it is your first time at AKL you might want to do Jambo but if you have stayed at Jambo before the Kidani is where I would recommend. OKW is very relaxing with large rooms and if you have a car you can park in front of your villa. Bookwormde __________________

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