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ats52001 · 02-04-2013, 10:24 AM

I am thinking about booking a trip for my wife and I for our anniverasy in November. This will be our first trip with out the kids. I am not sure where to stay. Whe have stayed offsite the last few trips and would like to stay onsite for this trip. I need some recomendations where to stay and why.

Thanks,
Aaron

Pakey · 02-04-2013, 10:31 AM

My favorite adult only vacation resort is BWI. I like the location and the close proximity to Epcot. Between the World Showcase and the 5 Epcot resorts, there is a large variety of dining and evening entertainment. I'm especially fond of the bluezoo lounge at the Dolphin.

Kae · 02-04-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ats52001

I am thinking about booking a trip for my wife and I for our anniverasy in November. This will be our first trip with out the kids. I am not sure where to stay. Whe have stayed offsite the last few trips and would like to stay onsite for this trip. I need some recomendations where to stay and why.

Thanks,
Aaron

We liked WL for our 10th, for our 20th we did CSR. If I had to choose for our next one it would be Beach Club, Boardwalk, WL or POFQ. In that order.

Kae

Scout54 · 02-04-2013, 10:34 AM

We've yet to sneak off without kids, but I would love to go & stay at POFQ! It is such a beautiful resort & the New Orleans vibe is super romantic to me. The boats to DD & the smaller size of this resort are also a big bonus!

No matter where you stay, you'll have a fabulous trip! Happy planning!

owl0306 · 02-04-2013, 11:08 AM

If you can do it Grand FLoridian all the way for a couples only trip! Beautiful grounds great restaurants.

mickeynut1 · 02-04-2013, 01:09 PM

My choice would be the Poly. The tropical atmosphere is beautiful, the beach is great for relaxing in a hammock watching the fireworks, and it's romantic walking around at night under the lit tiki torches. The Poly is also convenient to a variety of TS options for romantic dinners.

jude&jonah · 02-04-2013, 01:12 PM

Knowing your budget would def help!!

RyMacJ · 02-04-2013, 01:17 PM

If you want Deluxe, my personal preference would be Poly.

Moderate, definitely POFQ.

You probably do not want a value for a romantic vacation!

rcraw45425 · 02-04-2013, 01:20 PM

If Food and Wine is still going on I'd recommend an EPCOT resort or the Poly for convenience. My husband and I did an adults only trip last October and stayed at the Contemporary, theme park view. We loved it, always love the CR, but it was still ridiculously hot, heat index was 105 most days and the crowds were ridiculous. We actually never even hopped it was so packed. November is a great time but busy. If late November and you want to do the Christmas Party, I'd recommend either Wilderness Lodge or a monorail resort. We also love the EPCOT resorts though, so I'd go one of those routes.

Caseheidi · 02-04-2013, 01:29 PM

I also would say POFQ. It is a smaller resort, and just romantic to walk around. Also fun for the boat ride to DTD as well as a possible horse & carriage ride. I also like the Moderate price!

I also enjoy being away from the crowds.

My second choice would be any of the Epcot resorts. Especially if you are there during the Food & Wine festival(being November-if early in month). Just the convince to two great parks, as well as the Boardwalk. My DH and I have had lots of romantic hours strolling around the lake, riding a Surrey built for two, or just enjoying the area while we sat on a bench and people watched. There is more good spots to eat then you could possibly hope for, and enough to keep you busy is you never want to hop on a bus.

ats52001 · 02-04-2013, 02:53 PM

Thanks for all of the good ideas. It will be a short trip. November 15-18. Not sure if I can swing a deluxe resort but should be able to do a moderate.

TheLadyTremain · 02-04-2013, 03:02 PM

If just my husband and I were going, we would stay at an EPCOT resort. We are big fans of strolling around the World showcase, having a nice dinner in some country so that location is good for us.

auntpoly · 02-04-2013, 03:14 PM

do any of you have an annual pass?

ats52001 · 02-04-2013, 03:25 PM

I wish we did but we don't.

iloveitalianmovies · 02-04-2013, 03:30 PM

You should do the math and think about getting an annual pass for one person in your party. Depending on the numberof days you stay, it might not cost much more than if you bought a park hopper for those days.

Then, the pass can save you 35% on your room!

The beautiful part is, you don't have to have the pass to book the room, you just have to show it at check in. So when you are booking, you can see if it will save you money before you commit.

So, don't actually buy the pass until you see if it will help you. Who knows, it may inspire you to make another trip within the year!

02-04-2013, 10:24 AM	#1
ats52001 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 11	Where to stay??? I am thinking about booking a trip for my wife and I for our anniverasy in November. This will be our first trip with out the kids. I am not sure where to stay. Whe have stayed offsite the last few trips and would like to stay onsite for this trip. I need some recomendations where to stay and why. Thanks, Aaron

02-04-2013, 10:34 AM	#4
Scout54 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tuscumbia,Alabama Posts: 136	We've yet to sneak off without kids, but I would love to go & stay at POFQ! It is such a beautiful resort & the New Orleans vibe is super romantic to me. The boats to DD & the smaller size of this resort are also a big bonus! No matter where you stay, you'll have a fabulous trip! Happy planning! __________________ Leah

02-04-2013, 01:09 PM	#6
mickeynut1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,492	My choice would be the Poly. The tropical atmosphere is beautiful, the beach is great for relaxing in a hammock watching the fireworks, and it's romantic walking around at night under the lit tiki torches. The Poly is also convenient to a variety of TS options for romantic dinners. __________________ CBR July 2002 - BC December 2003 - WL CL Oct/Nov 2004 - WL September 2006 - Poly September 2007 - AKL/GF SL/WL January 2010 - AKL/GF December 2010 - GF RPC May 2011

02-04-2013, 01:12 PM	#7
jude&jonah Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 269	Knowing your budget would def help!! __________________ Erin 1995- Caribbean Beach / 1998 x2- Boardwalk & Fort Wilderness / 2002- Sheraton Vistana 2006- Sheraton Vistana / 2006 to 2007- GF Cast Member / 2011- Coronado Springs Booked for February 2013 at Carribean Beach plus Dining!

02-04-2013, 01:17 PM	#8
RyMacJ Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 451	If you want Deluxe, my personal preference would be Poly. Moderate, definitely POFQ. You probably do not want a value for a romantic vacation! __________________ http://ryannjansen.blogspot.com/ offsite 1987 TreeHouse Villas 1993 offsite 1998 Port Orleans FQ (DisneyMoon) 2007 AoA Nemo suite, May 2013 Me DH DD5 DD3

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02-04-2013, 10:31 AM	#2
Pakey Lobster A Boo Boo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 18,901	My favorite adult only vacation resort is BWI. I like the location and the close proximity to Epcot. Between the World Showcase and the 5 Epcot resorts, there is a large variety of dining and evening entertainment. I'm especially fond of the bluezoo lounge at the Dolphin.

02-04-2013, 11:08 AM	#5
owl0306 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 432	If you can do it Grand FLoridian all the way for a couples only trip! Beautiful grounds great restaurants.

02-04-2013, 01:20 PM	#9
rcraw45425 I'm a 43 year old mom with a scar on my navel! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, GA, South of Atlanta Posts: 10,420	If Food and Wine is still going on I'd recommend an EPCOT resort or the Poly for convenience. My husband and I did an adults only trip last October and stayed at the Contemporary, theme park view. We loved it, always love the CR, but it was still ridiculously hot, heat index was 105 most days and the crowds were ridiculous. We actually never even hopped it was so packed. November is a great time but busy. If late November and you want to do the Christmas Party, I'd recommend either Wilderness Lodge or a monorail resort. We also love the EPCOT resorts though, so I'd go one of those routes. __________________ Robin offsite '71,'86,'95,'04,Swan'98,CR'98,GF'99,CR'01,CR'03,WL '04,Poly'04,YC'05,GF'05,POFQ'05,CR'05,YC'06,PBH'06 ,CR'07,AS Sports,YC CL1/08,GF11/08, HRH 07/09, WL CL 11/09, PBH 1/10, CR Tower Club 1 bedroom suite 5/10,Royal Pacific Resort Club 12/10, BWI,Disney Dream 4/11,CSR/Grand Floridian 12/11,CR tower 10/12, AKL 1/13, upcoming Poly 6/13

02-04-2013, 01:29 PM	#10
Caseheidi DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 606	I also would say POFQ. It is a smaller resort, and just romantic to walk around. Also fun for the boat ride to DTD as well as a possible horse & carriage ride. I also like the Moderate price! I also enjoy being away from the crowds. My second choice would be any of the Epcot resorts. Especially if you are there during the Food & Wine festival(being November-if early in month). Just the convince to two great parks, as well as the Boardwalk. My DH and I have had lots of romantic hours strolling around the lake, riding a Surrey built for two, or just enjoying the area while we sat on a bench and people watched. There is more good spots to eat then you could possibly hope for, and enough to keep you busy is you never want to hop on a bus. __________________ Heidi DLR - Aug 1980, Aug 1985, May 1988, April 2002, Dec 2002, Dec 2004, Oct 2012 WDW - July/Aug 2001 (Honeymoon!), Oct 2004, Sept 2005, May 2006, Dec 2007, Dec 2008, Oct 2011

02-04-2013, 02:53 PM	#11
ats52001 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 11	Thanks for all of the good ideas. It will be a short trip. November 15-18. Not sure if I can swing a deluxe resort but should be able to do a moderate.

02-04-2013, 03:02 PM	#12
TheLadyTremain Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 128	If just my husband and I were going, we would stay at an EPCOT resort. We are big fans of strolling around the World showcase, having a nice dinner in some country so that location is good for us. __________________ The Lady Tremain

02-04-2013, 03:14 PM	#13
auntpoly Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 24	do any of you have an annual pass?

02-04-2013, 03:25 PM	#14
ats52001 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 11	I wish we did but we don't.

02-04-2013, 03:30 PM	#15
iloveitalianmovies Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hudson, OH Posts: 4	You should do the math and think about getting an annual pass for one person in your party. Depending on the numberof days you stay, it might not cost much more than if you bought a park hopper for those days. Then, the pass can save you 35% on your room! The beautiful part is, you don't have to have the pass to book the room, you just have to show it at check in. So when you are booking, you can see if it will save you money before you commit. So, don't actually buy the pass until you see if it will help you. Who knows, it may inspire you to make another trip within the year!

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