DIS-ers, you decide where I stay! Come vote and pick my resort! - The DIS Discussion Forums

BanditsMommy · 12-04-2012, 02:56 PM

I posted this first in the Resort Changers thread, but I thought it might be easier to see the votes in a separate thread. Pick from one of these three options, please.

Okay, all of these glowing reviews have swayed me, so I think I have my final 3 options: AKL (request room near lobby), CSR (preferred - near food and lobby), or Pop (preferred). AKL would be $400 more than where I am now at POR, CSR is another $50, and I'd get money back if I switched to Pop. I am ruling POR and POFQ out, the former due to the preferred rooms being sold out, and the latter because it is not discounted and is almost the same price as AKL.

Since I can't be trusted to make this decision, I am going to decide entirely based on your votes. I asked this question and I really started to tally the results people were giving me, so I figured I'd run with that idea and give my fellow DIS-ers the chance to pick my resort. Last time I called it took the CM a while to figure out which was the current version of my reservation in the system and I'm clearly not going to make a decision on my own.

I trust all of my fellow indecisive dis-ers to make this decision since I have never stayed in any of these resorts and honestly can't say I prefer one to any other. I'd be happy to stay at any of these resorts so give me your honest opinion. It's in your hands now. :-)

I Love Pluto · 12-04-2012, 03:36 PM

Pop preferred! Meals & merchandise will be happily bought with the money back.

PlutoBaby · 12-04-2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanditsMommy

I posted this first in the Resort Changers thread, but I thought it might be easier to see the votes in a separate thread. Pick from one of these three options, please.

Okay, all of these glowing reviews have swayed me, so I think I have my final 3 options: AKL (request room near lobby), CSR (preferred - near food and lobby), or Pop (preferred). AKL would be $400 more than where I am now at POR, CSR is another $50, and I'd get money back if I switched to Pop. I am ruling POR and POFQ out, the former due to the preferred rooms being sold out, and the latter because it is not discounted and is almost the same price as AKL.

Since I can't be trusted to make this decision, I am going to decide entirely based on your votes. I asked this question and I really started to tally the results people were giving me, so I figured I'd run with that idea and give my fellow DIS-ers the chance to pick my resort. Last time I called it took the CM a while to figure out which was the current version of my reservation in the system and I'm clearly not going to make a decision on my own.

I trust all of my fellow indecisive dis-ers to make this decision since I have never stayed in any of these resorts and honestly can't say I prefer one to any other. I'd be happy to stay at any of these resorts so give me your honest opinion. It's in your hands now. :-)

Ooh that's a toughie! Personally, I'd rule out Pop. Stayed there once and didn't like it at all. Luv, luv, LUV AK (how could you not with all those giraffes hanging around!)

and have stayed at CS a few times as the price was right

. If price isn't a big deal, I'd definitely go with AK though, it's just so unique.

wiigirl · 12-04-2012, 03:45 PM

POP!

owl0306 · 12-04-2012, 04:04 PM

no comparing deluxe to value or mod stay akl

Lizzybean · 12-04-2012, 04:12 PM

Well I haven't stayed at AKL BUT I've visited and eaten there and I LOVED IT! That's my vote!

dtstampz · 12-04-2012, 05:18 PM

I've stayed at all 3, and while I love CSR, I think AKL is a must-try. I stayed there in
September, and would stay there again, no question. If money isn't an issue, go deluxe!

DanInMN · 12-04-2012, 05:24 PM

The preferred rooms at POR are not that big of an advantage, unless there is a special reason you need to be right next to the main building. You could fax a request to stay as close to the main building as possible in a regular room, if that's what you are looking for. I'd just stay with what you have already reserved!

BanditsMommy · 12-04-2012, 05:35 PM

I only wanted preferred wherever I go because I am still recovering from a foot injury and I wanted to minimize the walking outside of the parks. Otherwise I would absolutely stick with my POR reservation.

Hooked On The Mouse · 12-04-2012, 06:06 PM

If you are equally willing and able to do any of these resorts, then definitely go with AKL; it is absolutely gorgeous.

Karabee · 12-04-2012, 07:11 PM

Absolutely AKL. $400 for an upgrade to Deluxe is well worth it in my opinion

Lumiere Lover · 12-04-2012, 07:15 PM

My choice wasn't a choice. POFQ - I think it is one of the greatest resorts on WDW property. 6 more days and I will be there!!!!!!!!

DisneyFansInNYC · 12-04-2012, 07:58 PM

AKL - no hesitation. Part of Disney is the magic. AKL is magical. Love the atmosphere.

KatMark · 12-04-2012, 08:29 PM

As much as I love the Coronado (we'll be back for our tenth stay the day after tomorrow), after haveing stayed at the AKL last year, I would pick that in a heartbeat. I can't pick Pop because I can't do values; nothing against them, they just don't fit my vacation style.

calngavinsmom · 12-04-2012, 08:29 PM

I would love to try AKL some day money permitting

so that's how I voted

Good luck

View Poll Results: Where should I stay?
AKL	57	72.15%
CSR	10	12.66%
Pop	12	15.19%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

12-04-2012, 02:56 PM	#1
BanditsMommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 100	I posted this first in the Resort Changers thread, but I thought it might be easier to see the votes in a separate thread. Pick from one of these three options, please. Okay, all of these glowing reviews have swayed me, so I think I have my final 3 options: AKL (request room near lobby), CSR (preferred - near food and lobby), or Pop (preferred). AKL would be $400 more than where I am now at POR, CSR is another $50, and I'd get money back if I switched to Pop. I am ruling POR and POFQ out, the former due to the preferred rooms being sold out, and the latter because it is not discounted and is almost the same price as AKL. Since I can't be trusted to make this decision, I am going to decide entirely based on your votes. I asked this question and I really started to tally the results people were giving me, so I figured I'd run with that idea and give my fellow DIS-ers the chance to pick my resort. Last time I called it took the CM a while to figure out which was the current version of my reservation in the system and I'm clearly not going to make a decision on my own. I trust all of my fellow indecisive dis-ers to make this decision since I have never stayed in any of these resorts and honestly can't say I prefer one to any other. I'd be happy to stay at any of these resorts so give me your honest opinion. It's in your hands now. :-) __________________ Me: DFi: Bandit:

12-04-2012, 03:36 PM	#2
I Love Pluto DIS Veteran I guess that makes me a kiddie song expert. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 3,666	Pop preferred! Meals & merchandise will be happily bought with the money back. __________________ Pop, POFQ, & POR

12-04-2012, 03:45 PM	#4
wiigirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,537	POP! __________________

12-04-2012, 04:12 PM	#6
Lizzybean Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Somewhere in Chicagoland Posts: 320	Well I haven't stayed at AKL BUT I've visited and eaten there and I LOVED IT! That's my vote! __________________ December 2012: "Magical Memory Christmas" at POR July 28th-August 5th 2012: Fort Wilderness FUN I'm officially addicted to the pixie dust! ME DH DS13 DD8 DD4

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12-04-2012, 04:04 PM	#5
owl0306 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 432	no comparing deluxe to value or mod stay akl

12-04-2012, 05:18 PM	#7
dtstampz Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 434	I've stayed at all 3, and while I love CSR, I think AKL is a must-try. I stayed there in September, and would stay there again, no question. If money isn't an issue, go deluxe! __________________ Debra--Dreaming of Disney! CR-May 1997 CSR-Sept 2010 CSR-May 2011 Sports/CSR-Sept. 2011 ASMo/CSR/Poly-Nov/Dec 2011 May 2012 - Pop/CSR/Polynesian Sept 2012-AKL/CSR Jan/Feb-2013 Pop Century/CSR May 2013 Pop/POR RGR/CSR

12-04-2012, 05:24 PM	#8
DanInMN Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 107	The preferred rooms at POR are not that big of an advantage, unless there is a special reason you need to be right next to the main building. You could fax a request to stay as close to the main building as possible in a regular room, if that's what you are looking for. I'd just stay with what you have already reserved!

12-04-2012, 05:35 PM	#9
BanditsMommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 100	I only wanted preferred wherever I go because I am still recovering from a foot injury and I wanted to minimize the walking outside of the parks. Otherwise I would absolutely stick with my POR reservation. __________________ Me: DFi: Bandit:

12-04-2012, 06:06 PM	#10
Hooked On The Mouse DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Thigh-high in snow half the year, up to the eyeballs in mosquitos the other half Posts: 529	If you are equally willing and able to do any of these resorts, then definitely go with AKL; it is absolutely gorgeous. __________________ DH Me DD11 DD9 DD4

12-04-2012, 07:11 PM	#11
Karabee DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 914	Absolutely AKL. $400 for an upgrade to Deluxe is well worth it in my opinion __________________ Missing the Mouse! Places checked off the hotel list : Poly, Poly CL, SSR, BC, DI, AKL, OKW, GF, WL, CBR, POR, POP

12-04-2012, 07:15 PM	#12
Lumiere Lover You can sleep after we leave WDW.. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,308	My choice wasn't a choice. POFQ - I think it is one of the greatest resorts on WDW property. 6 more days and I will be there!!!!!!!! __________________ December 2012 POFQ-Excited we were there 12-12-12! September 2010 POFQ, Dec 2008 PC, Wonder, CBR, Aug 2008 Swan, Dec 2006 POR, Aug 2005 Gaylord Palms, Feb 2005 CBR, FEB 2002 AS Movies, Apr 1989 Offsite, Apr 1976 Offsite

12-04-2012, 07:58 PM	#13
DisneyFansInNYC Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 248	AKL - no hesitation. Part of Disney is the magic. AKL is magical. Love the atmosphere. __________________ Me DH DD DD DS DD Dog

12-04-2012, 08:29 PM	#14
KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 35,071	As much as I love the Coronado (we'll be back for our tenth stay the day after tomorrow), after haveing stayed at the AKL last year, I would pick that in a heartbeat. I can't pick Pop because I can't do values; nothing against them, they just don't fit my vacation style. __________________ December trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3033112

12-04-2012, 08:29 PM	#15
calngavinsmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada EH!?!?! Posts: 447	I would love to try AKL some day money permitting so that's how I voted Good luck __________________ Tara Mom to Callum and Gavin Wife to Jeff Lovers of all things Disney

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