? for montessori re: Gaylord Palms

[Wilma Flintstone]

Hi, I recently caught wind of this fantastically-themed hotel complex and could not believe my eyes.
My question is: how would you rate the three themed areas? Which area seems the most Disney-fied? At first the St. Augustine area appealed to me. Then I thought about the Key West theme, since Disney's Old Key West is so wonderful. But THEN, the Everglades theme looked so cool--almost like what you might see from the Blue Bayou restaurant, which overlooks the inside of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. Can you give me some insights as to possible noise/crowd level at each area at night? Any help would greatly be appreciated. By the way--how were the restaurants? Thank you!
All the best, Wilma

 

[montessori]

Hi Wilma,
I liked the look and feel of the Everglades area and I think it may be the quietest at night. We were in the St. Augustine area and could hear the piano bar from there. The Key West area is really neat but it's the busiest area.
We only had the breakfast buffet there and it was very good.
This is a very impressive hotel.

Happy Vacations!

 

[Wilma Flintstone]

Thanks for your input. I showed the Gaylord website to my DH and he was very impressed. When I mentioned it was in Orlando he hit the brakes. "Wilma," he said, "there are other places to discover and explore than Disney." Can you believe this?
I have no doubt I'll be back there, just maybe not this year or next. But I thank you for your ideas, and yes, I will make sure to stay in the Everglades section and save St. Augustine for an evening stroll and Key West for drinks on the boat and fun shopping. All the best, Wilma