If money was not an issue, which resort would you choose? - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Cdn Friends of Pooh · 11-24-2012, 03:23 PM

Club Level Theme Park view at the Poly is by far our favorite!

Although I would love to try Bay Lake Towers Theme Park View

Angebee · 11-24-2012, 11:13 PM

If it were just me and some friends then I would book POR. From pictures, the atmosphere seems like it would be right out of a Mark Twain novel and I love the idea of walking around to a resort that would feel like it's its own small town among Disney.

If my family were coming then it would be the Polynesian. My dad has often said the resort reminded him of where he used to be stationed when he was my age and that he'd like to stay there someday. Plus who wouldn't want to see the fireworks from across the lake every night?

DaisyD · 11-24-2012, 11:21 PM

We would stay were we always stay at now, the Poly. We don't really have a budget for the hotel, except perhaps my husband would flip a lid if we stayed at that king suite at the Poly. LOL

buckirj1 · 11-25-2012, 11:40 AM

Contemporary with MK view. That's the one that says "Disney" to me. Good luck getting it as a solo, though.

Second would be AKL Savannah view.

But I'm happy at the AllStars, too!

KrazeeK120 · 11-25-2012, 11:50 AM

I would stay at the Poly or Contemporary (Theme Park View).

I have stayed at Contemporary (Bay Lake View) and absolutely loved it. Maybe when I have kids, I will be able to convince my husband to cough up the extra money for the Theme Park View!

ke3d98 · 11-25-2012, 12:12 PM

Value: POP or AoA
Moderate: POFQ
Deluxe: Boardwalk, Contemporary

Patrickprincess · 11-25-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goofy4tink

A two-bedroom villa at either BLT or BWV. For two weeks...I would invite various people to join us at different times!!!

I've been to wdw three times and both times i've stayed at port orleans two times at riverside and once at french quater. I loved the resort. If i had a lot of money i would still stay here only diffence i would stay two weeks.

fisherjenn · 11-25-2012, 01:46 PM

Grand Floridian + concierge! I enjoy the atmosphere and the decadence.

BubMunkeyBles · 11-25-2012, 01:47 PM

Beach Club is our favorite. Once our DVC is paid off I'd love to add some points there.

We've stayed at all of the Deluxes now and it's by far our favorite.

lynypixie · 11-25-2012, 02:28 PM

A magic kingdom view at one of the monorail resort, preferably BLT.

MarkF0wle · 11-25-2012, 02:42 PM

I'd strike for a MK view at the Contemporary. Always loved that hotel since I was young. The monorail goes through it, what could be cooler?

Bee2u · 11-25-2012, 03:45 PM

In theory, I've always wanted to stay at the Poly, but even with funds not an issue, if it really came down to it, I'd probably pick WL - I just love the atmosphere and feel peaceful and at home as soon as I walk into the lobby.

smiths02 · 11-25-2012, 04:21 PM

King Kamehameha Suite at the Poly

Robbi · 11-25-2012, 04:31 PM

In order:
Grand Floridian in Royal Palm Court- after the DVC work is completed and only Royal Palm Court
Boardwalk Inn- Concierge
Poly- concierge
None of the other DIsney deluxe resorts with concierge service had cast members as nice as the ones at the above resorts. The worst was the Contemporary. Those people never smiled. The best one was an older gentleman who was retiring right after our stay.

Raenstoirm · 11-25-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by buckirj1

Contemporary with MK view. That's the one that says "Disney" to me. Good luck getting it as a solo, though.

That's kinda funny to me. After spending 10 days in a theme park view, it is the least disney hotel I have ever stayed at! It reminds me of the W in Times Square NYC. Awesome looking, but really modern and not "fun".

We love BC. So I guess I would choose that (and hey, we are heading back in a few days!

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11-24-2012, 03:23 PM	#31
Cdn Friends of Pooh Proud Redhead We also were required to remove our shoes ctober is our favorite time of year!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Albert, AB Canada Posts: 6,304	Club Level Theme Park view at the Poly is by far our favorite! Although I would love to try Bay Lake Towers Theme Park View __________________

11-24-2012, 11:13 PM	#32
Angebee Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lake Erie Posts: 192	If it were just me and some friends then I would book POR. From pictures, the atmosphere seems like it would be right out of a Mark Twain novel and I love the idea of walking around to a resort that would feel like it's its own small town among Disney. If my family were coming then it would be the Polynesian. My dad has often said the resort reminded him of where he used to be stationed when he was my age and that he'd like to stay there someday. Plus who wouldn't want to see the fireworks from across the lake every night? __________________ The Sunfinders ... 'Lady' (mom), 'Butch' (dad), me, Kit (21) 'No Pit Stoppo!' -- Our first TR (Feb 2013) '88, '90, '94 to '98 -- offsite w/ family '09 -- ASsport & '13 -- AoA Cars '11 -- offsite at Disneyland!

11-25-2012, 11:50 AM	#35
KrazeeK120 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 699	I would stay at the Poly or Contemporary (Theme Park View). I have stayed at Contemporary (Bay Lake View) and absolutely loved it. Maybe when I have kids, I will be able to convince my husband to cough up the extra money for the Theme Park View! __________________ Me DH '95 Offsite, '07 POFQ (Disneymoon!), '09 YC, '12 CR, '13 Pop

11-25-2012, 12:12 PM	#36
ke3d98 Disney Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 92	Value: POP or AoA Moderate: POFQ Deluxe: Boardwalk, Contemporary __________________ Me-: DF- DM- DB-

11-25-2012, 01:46 PM	#38
fisherjenn Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 28	Grand Floridian + concierge! I enjoy the atmosphere and the decadence. __________________

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11-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#33
DaisyD Nothing like crunchy milk in the morning! Guess I'll be checking my swords with the luggage I am a closet Ragamuffin eater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,296	We would stay were we always stay at now, the Poly. We don't really have a budget for the hotel, except perhaps my husband would flip a lid if we stayed at that king suite at the Poly. LOL

11-25-2012, 11:40 AM	#34
buckirj1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 483	Contemporary with MK view. That's the one that says "Disney" to me. Good luck getting it as a solo, though. Second would be AKL Savannah view. But I'm happy at the AllStars, too!

11-25-2012, 01:47 PM	#39
BubMunkeyBles DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 899	Beach Club is our favorite. Once our DVC is paid off I'd love to add some points there. We've stayed at all of the Deluxes now and it's by far our favorite. __________________ Stephanie (27) Ovarian Cancer SurvivorDH (35) DD (4) DS (3) January 9-13, 2014 Marathon Weekend January 19-23 Family trip

11-25-2012, 02:28 PM	#40
lynypixie Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Close to Montréal, Qc, Canada Posts: 356	A magic kingdom view at one of the monorail resort, preferably BLT. __________________ My WDW french invasion on video! featuring BBB (even on a boy)for those interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBrW8...kt33Ew&index=1 DH (31), me(30), DS6, DD4 and DD2 2004 bachelorette party (offsite), 2005 with DH (offsite), 2006 quick visit to DLP. 2013 AOA LK suite with all the kids!

11-25-2012, 02:42 PM	#41
MarkF0wle "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 302	I'd strike for a MK view at the Contemporary. Always loved that hotel since I was young. The monorail goes through it, what could be cooler? __________________ Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort - May 2014 \| Disney's Old Key West Resort - May 2013 Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - May 2012 \| Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa - May 2011, August 2010, August 2008 \| Bahama Bay Resort - August 2006 Resident's Inn - August 2002 \| Double Tree Resort - August 2004, August 2001, August 1999, August 1997 \| Fantasy Villas - August 1996, August 1993, April 1991

11-25-2012, 03:45 PM	#42
Bee2u ImJustBeeNme Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Right here in front of this computer. Posts: 306	In theory, I've always wanted to stay at the Poly, but even with funds not an issue, if it really came down to it, I'd probably pick WL - I just love the atmosphere and feel peaceful and at home as soon as I walk into the lobby. __________________ My Disney World trips: July 1972; Summer 1980; Our Honeymoon - June 28th - July 2, 1986; Summer 1999; March 2000 (kids sang at Magical Music Days); Our 25th Anniv. celebration - June 24 - 28th, 2011 WL Nov. 20 - 24, 2012 POR; Jan. 2 - 5, 2013 WL (My first Solo trip); Jan. 26 - 29, 2013 WL; birthday trip: Apr. 5 - 8, 2013 BC; June 3 - 8 2013 WL

11-25-2012, 04:21 PM	#43
smiths02 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tyrone, GA Posts: 1,311	King Kamehameha Suite at the Poly __________________ Disneyland 1981-1999 Countless day trips as a kid (born in OC) 2007-Portofino/Jolly Roger-DS 1st trip 2010-Jolly Roger Disneyworld 2003-AKL-celebrate DH return from Iraq 2009-AKL-Birthday Extravaganza-DS 1st trip 2011-CBR- room 2015-Hoping for a Poly dream trip to celebrate our twins first trip

11-25-2012, 04:31 PM	#44
Robbi DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,934	In order: Grand Floridian in Royal Palm Court- after the DVC work is completed and only Royal Palm Court Boardwalk Inn- Concierge Poly- concierge None of the other DIsney deluxe resorts with concierge service had cast members as nice as the ones at the above resorts. The worst was the Contemporary. Those people never smiled. The best one was an older gentleman who was retiring right after our stay.

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