Contemporary or Poly for anniversary

[Pmctn]

Looking at an anniversary weekend this fall. We have stayed at BC, GF, and POFQ on previous trips with kids. Would really prefer to be on the monorail. Thinking about dinners at Narcoossee and Cali grill.

Looking for input on Contemporary garden view or Poly standard view or naybe even renting dvc for BLT

 

[mkla2015]

We LOVE BLT- hands down fav place to stay. The walk to MK is fabulous and I enjoy watching fireworks from the balcony.

However, for theming and ambiance, I'd pick the Poly.

Just depends on what's important to you.

 

[GPC0321]

I've never stayed at either, though I'm hoping to rent DVC points for BLT next December, but for an anniversary getaway, I'd probably pick Poly. A friend of mine has stayed there several times, and he says it's a very relaxing, nice resort, that you really feel like you're on a vacation when you're there. It LOOKS romantic and relaxing from pictures and videos that I've seen.

BLT appeals to me because I want to be as close to MK as humanly possible. But that might not matter so much to you. And it's not like you're that far from it at Poly.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

This fall? Poly and BLT are already basically gone for anything within 7 months for DVC.

 

[Babsy]

Thee Poly is very romantic! Tiki torch lit walkways, views of the castle and Wishes across seven seas lagoon, and a south seas theme that is enticing as well as relaxing, all combine to provide an intimate atmosphere.

Although both are wonderful, for a weekend anniversary I would chose the Poly!

 

[Shanti]

Contemporary garden wing. It's the least kid-filled of the three (I love kids, but groups of them running around aren't always conducive to romance), and the resort has a grown-up, almost sophisticated feel. Staying in the garden wing is nice as it's much quieter and calmer than the rest of CR, yet only a very short walk away. The CR rooms are very nice (nicer than the BLT rooms look in pictures, although I've never seen the latter in person).

CR has better dining available than Poly, and better views of MK. My experience of the Poly was that it was nice, but also crowded and busy-feeling, more so than at any other Disney resort I've stayed. So many people gush about the Poly's theming, but having been to Hawaii in real life, the Disney version is a bit underwhelming. The Poly volcano pool was people soup, as well (this was even after the gate was put up).

CR's pool is less flashy, but that also means fewer pool crashers. It also has cabanas available to rent. It's so stress-free to be able to walk to and from MK at all hours of operation, without having to worry about the monorail being down or missing the boat launch.

 

[Tinkerbell8956]

Poly! We had our honeymoon there and it is very romantic at night with the music and the torches all lit up.

 

[mickeynut1]

Thee Poly is very romantic! Tiki torch lit walkways, views of the castle and Wishes across seven seas lagoon, and a south seas theme that is enticing as well as relaxing, all combine to provide an intimate atmosphere.

Although both are wonderful, for a weekend anniversary I would chose the Poly!

 

[MrsDuck]

Definitely Poly!

 

[Pmctn]

Good input. Thanks. Anyone else?

 

[Alabama Minnie]

POLY and eat at both. We just stayed at the Contemporary for our Anniversary and we were lucky enough to get upgraded to the tower/bay lake view. It was a beautiful, romantic view from the balcony but I really think the POLY is more romantic, no matter which room you get. Also, ate at California Grill and it was very good but not that romantic really, nice view though. Filet was not as good as LeCellier IMO. Never done Narcoosee because we always want to eat at Ohana!

 

[Alabama Minnie]

Also want to add that we stayed in a studio villa at the Poly this past November and for 2 people it was nicer, in our opinion, than a standard room and we got a lot better price. We didn't rent points though it was offered in the discount.