1 bathroom but SO much room to lounge around
Not that much room.. But just sitting in A ROOM in the Poly is enough for me!
Both hotels look beautiful!! Is CL MUCH more expensive? I do like the sound of that, though I get what you're saying about not having a food court handy. I do love that about Pop.
They are beautiful! Do i stay somewhere we haven't been or somewhere i adore??
We do like to hit up the food courts in the morning! Then again. We will have CL and anything we need there.. buuuuutttttt it's the POLY!!!!!!!!! WISHES RIGHT THERE!
Boardwalk seems like a pretty awesome place to celebrate a 13th bday--lots of fun and excitement, while Poly seems more low-key, relaxed. Let the kids stay at Boardwalk while you and Tom stay at Poly--there, everyone's happy
Yes it would be a great place for a 13th birthday.. But i think i gave them the last two years of resorts THEY WANTED...
I like your idea.. let them stay over there.. I want the poly..
We have that same dog food bowl in our house that the kids got in 2010.
Do you?!?! So Funny!!!
I use it for Dog shows! I always need a bit of Pixi Dust to qualify!
You have always loved the Poly and I don't like the BWI.
It has long halls and one main elevator bank. I hate that you have to walk all the way back toward the lobby section in order to get out of the building. And all the food and shops are outside. There. You asked and I said it.
and this is the first time your telling me!!! We can always go over there and see it all, ya know?
Yep. Poly it is. Done and Done. I also think the CL food options are better at the poly?!
Poly - Monorail, Captain Cooks, walk to TTC for monorail to Epcot, and bigger rooms. Volcano pool and Traders Sam's. Kids might be too big for splash pad, but it is cool looking. I say - go for the Poly.
This is why we are friends..
POLYNESIAN IT IS!
Bathrooms - we have a family of five and we managed with only one bathroom when we went to Disney. I grew up with three sisters and one bathroom for us to share, so I was used to bathroom chaos.
It's the not the getting ready part. It's the i have to potty and someone is in there part. Probably TMI here--- So i told Tom he has to go to an outside restroom and take the boys with him...
We have only stayed at AofA and POR. I think for us, we have decided that AofA just offers great space for all us all to chill out when we need it. However...seeing pictures of the Polynesian that is really impressive! I understand now why you love it!
We have stayed fat AoA twice and POR twice. It really has a huge space we are NOT tripping over each other! I mean we do that at home! The two bathrooms is SUCH A PLUS! Which section do you stay in? LK and Cars here.
It comes down to--- We are tired of the ignorant people!! the food court is awful terribly set up or again it might be the guests ruining it. Yes it's very Disney.. but we never felt that YOU ARE HOME vibe we get from the other resorts!
POR is an AMAZING resort and i don't have one bad word to say about it. I adore the general store!!! LOVE EEETTTT! and the food court is OUT OF THIS WORLD! I would stay there again in a heart beat!
The Poly as soon as you walk in you feel as if you are wanted there! Your part of the family you MEAN something!! your IN THE BUBBLE! Really want this feeling again
We do love the poly.. can't beat sitting on a beach watching the water pageant and Wishes (music is piped in) having a drink!!!
I think the food options would be the only downside (if you can call it that) if you stay at the Yacht Club. Both are beautiful...what do you think your kids would prefer for their birthday? Good luck with the decision, I always enjoy your posts.
I hear tons of good things about the yacht club.. it's on my bucket list one year..
The kids were able to pick the past two resorts. Both were AoA.. they have been out voted.
Im glad your here!!
What fun memories! Those gift boxes were great. You really planned a wonderful once in a lifetime birthday and now you have to top that? I can now really see your dilemma. Can't wait to see what you come up with for 13.
Thank you!
I wanted to take the boxes home with us. sadly i couldn't get them in our luggage!
That surprise kicked my behind! took a LOT to get done, perfected, and for me to keep my mouth SHUT! awful!
Yes! I have to top it.. How?!? I don't think it will be as epic..
Three kids, one bathroom..
don't forget about the husband..
On first glance the split sinks and restroom at the Boardwalk would potentially be a no brainer, but it is the Poly.
it IS the poly!!! beautiful! just beautiful!
For myself, that is one of my favorite places I have ever stayed. Looking at the amenities that you have outlined it sounds like the Poly wins hands down. I think that Captain Cooks and the stores might not give you the same options as the food court but being on the monorail you have two more hotels to be able to use for lunch/dinner/snacks. Plus you will have CL. We find there is plenty to drink and snack on without the store/food court. The other consideration is how much time your family spends at the resort. If you are like us, we tend to drift to the resort in the afternoon for sensory download and a dip in the pool. Plus an afternoon Dole Whip beside the pool while the kids swim sounds like a big bonus.
I think i keep the poly in such high standards it's hard to compare.
Your right having CL we won't need too many snacks. Capt Cooks has AMAZING food! TONGA TOAST! i can love on that alone forever.
oh oh! and the nachos?!? Oh MY YUM!
We will def spend some time at the resort. If i am going to pay the CL price then i will take advantage of it!
Yes. Dole whip by the pool!!! HEAVEN!
Good luck with your decision and getting car back soon!
Thank you!!!
Still haven't heard a thing about my car. Tom will call today!
I feel like everything always piles on at once! WHY can't I just deal with one thing at a time??! Hoping things settle down for you soon (and me, too!)
and there was no availability unless we wanted to switch resorts to a Deluxe which would end up costing more anyway. Sigh.
If I was paying attention, I would have realized and been on that phone first thing in the morning. Very annoyed at me today.
I guess the car thing has a silver lining...new on the inside with 100K warranty...at least you will have it back in 3 weeks, and you can then start the planning for the epic trip!
