Best Resorts to Visit for Christmas Decorations - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyMom14 · 11-21-2009, 09:22 AM

We will be staying onsite the week before Christmas and I've managed to set some time aside to visit the resorts. I know the Grand Floridian has beautiful decorations as well as a Gingerbread house (store). What other resorts should we see?

BamaTigger · 11-21-2009, 10:54 AM

Beach Club and Yacht Club have great decorations!

deejohn · 11-21-2009, 11:00 AM

I agree, Beach Club has a very nice set up in the Lobby, but nothing is like the Grand Floridian! You must see it, with the big tree, ginger bread house, and brass band.

BenA81 · 11-21-2009, 11:02 AM

At Fort Wilderness a lot of campers decorate their campsites.

goofy4prez · 11-21-2009, 11:11 AM

We'll find the answer to that question ourselves this Christmas. We are staying at the WL in less than a month and plan on visiting the resorts to see which decorations we liked the most.

Vampirate · 11-21-2009, 03:12 PM

I enjoy the Wilderness Lodge's decorations

dalstitch45 · 11-22-2009, 10:35 AM

Don't forget Boardwalk. They always have a good display in the lobby. I love the tree at WL. I must say the GF has the best decorations. Just my opinion. I love to look at all the decorations. I always save time to check them out during the day and at night. Nothing like Disney at Christmas time.

I can't wait! Leaving for WDW on Saturday.

chell · 11-22-2009, 12:56 PM

The Poly is also a great one to visit.

wdwfan1 · 11-22-2009, 08:10 PM

Don't miss the Wilderness Lodge. It is nicely done for the holidays.

Jaleatonbro · 11-22-2009, 08:43 PM

the best resorts to visit would be the grand floridian and the contemporary resort

west&east · 11-22-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaleatonbro

the best resorts to visit would be the grand floridian and the contemporary resort

I have always found the Contemporary to be pretty bland. I have never been at Christmas- what are the decorations like?

DisneyMom14 · 11-22-2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!!! We haven't been to Disney for Christmas in 15 years and this will be the first time with kids and a chance to visit the resorts.

Are there other specialty decorations like the Grand Floridian has the gingerbread house? Or are most of the others just themed trees, etc.?

I might only be able to make 2 or 3 resorts on our down day (1/2 day) so I'd like to prioritize. From what I gather around the Dis, Grand Floridian would be #1 on the list. I will see the Poly our first day there as we are meeting up with friends.

Thanks for the info!

snowbound78 · 11-22-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dalstitch45

Don't forget Boardwalk.

I agree!!! My taste runs to the old-style blown glass ornaments, and they always have beautiful displays with loads of old fashioned ornaments. Don't forget to take a look at the ornaments for sale at the German Pavilion at the World Showcase.

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 11-22-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by west&east

I have always found the Contemporary to be pretty bland. I have never been at Christmas- what are the decorations like?

Here is a picture of one of their holiday designs on the 4th floor.

Amy&Dan · 11-23-2009, 02:09 AM

Any of the deluxe's, they all have beautiful decorations. My favorites are probably WL, GF, CR (love the Pinocchio stuff), and AKL.

CSR has the nicest of the moderate category, but not on par with the deluxe's. So not really worth an extra trip over, but of the mods, they have the nicest ones.

11-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#2
BamaTigger ANNUAL PASSHOLDER! 6 HOURS FROM DISNEY! Join Date: May 2002 Location: NOT FAR FROM THE MAGIC! Posts: 1,613	Beach Club and Yacht Club have great decorations! __________________ ME AND MY BOYS AT DISNEY!!!!

11-21-2009, 11:00 AM	#3
deejohn WDW is my Prozac Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delaware County, PA Posts: 270	I agree, Beach Club has a very nice set up in the Lobby, but nothing is like the Grand Floridian! You must see it, with the big tree, ginger bread house, and brass band. __________________ deejohn Oct 1989 - Grovesner(Honeymoon);Apr 1992 - Wilson World West Gate;Oct 1998 - Carribean Beach - Barbados(Bldg 12);Nov 1999 - All Star Music;Nov 2000 - All Star Movies;Oct 2001 - All Star Movies;May 2003 - Port Orleans - Riverside (Bldg 14);Dec 2005 - Coronado Springs - Rachos (Bldg 6B);Dec 2006 - Carribean Beach - Barbados (Bldg 14);Nov 2007 - Port Orleans - French Quarter(Bldg 4);Dec 2008 - Carribean Beach (Barbados 12);Dec 2009 - Carribean Beach (Aruba 52)

11-21-2009, 11:02 AM	#4
BenA81 is it a golf ball? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 679	At Fort Wilderness a lot of campers decorate their campsites. __________________

11-21-2009, 11:11 AM	#5
goofy4prez DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brunswick, Oh Posts: 723	We'll find the answer to that question ourselves this Christmas. We are staying at the WL in less than a month and plan on visiting the resorts to see which decorations we liked the most. __________________ Aug. 08 Wilderness Lodge(concierge) Jan 09 Yacht Club(concierge) Dec. 09 Wilderness Lodge(concierge)

11-22-2009, 10:35 AM	#7
dalstitch45 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 417	Don't forget Boardwalk. They always have a good display in the lobby. I love the tree at WL. I must say the GF has the best decorations. Just my opinion. I love to look at all the decorations. I always save time to check them out during the day and at night. Nothing like Disney at Christmas time. I can't wait! Leaving for WDW on Saturday. __________________

11-21-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
DisneyMom14 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 645	Best Resorts to Visit for Christmas Decorations We will be staying onsite the week before Christmas and I've managed to set some time aside to visit the resorts. I know the Grand Floridian has beautiful decorations as well as a Gingerbread house (store). What other resorts should we see? __________________ A Surprise Christmas, 15th Anniversary, We're Taking your MOTHER???? Trip Report Surprise! Melanie's Very Merry Christmas Vacation '09! PTR Bringing Mardi Gras to Disney World: Trip Report '08

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11-21-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
Vampirate Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 20	I enjoy the Wilderness Lodge's decorations

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11-22-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
Jaleatonbro Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 4	the best resorts to visit would be the grand floridian and the contemporary resort __________________ You're leaving today and entering the world of yesterday, today, and tommorrow

11-22-2009, 10:40 PM	#12
DisneyMom14 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 645	Thanks for the suggestions!!! We haven't been to Disney for Christmas in 15 years and this will be the first time with kids and a chance to visit the resorts. Are there other specialty decorations like the Grand Floridian has the gingerbread house? Or are most of the others just themed trees, etc.? I might only be able to make 2 or 3 resorts on our down day (1/2 day) so I'd like to prioritize. From what I gather around the Dis, Grand Floridian would be #1 on the list. I will see the Poly our first day there as we are meeting up with friends. Thanks for the info! __________________ A Surprise Christmas, 15th Anniversary, We're Taking your MOTHER???? Trip Report Surprise! Melanie's Very Merry Christmas Vacation '09! PTR Bringing Mardi Gras to Disney World: Trip Report '08

11-23-2009, 02:09 AM	#15
Amy&Dan Huge, huge thongs of them I think Disney's main purpose in life is to drive us all crazy! Feelings are seldom about logic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 12,125	Any of the deluxe's, they all have beautiful decorations. My favorites are probably WL, GF, CR (love the Pinocchio stuff), and AKL. CSR has the nicest of the moderate category, but not on par with the deluxe's. So not really worth an extra trip over, but of the mods, they have the nicest ones. __________________ Have stayed at: Poly, OKW, CBR, CSR, POR, POFQ, Pop, ASMO, ASSP, ASMU, BWV, SSR, DLH, GCH & PP. And seven wonderful nights on the Magic! Upcoming Trips: March/April 2010: WDW, Pop Century

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