GF, POLY or BC?

[zakatak]

Family of 5... three kids, 7, 4 and 3.

I have BC right now for three nights at the end of a 10 night vacation, however I am really worried about the crowds at SAB. I am wondering if we would be better off at GF or POLY...

Does anyone have any insights on how crowded SAB gets, what it is like, etc?

Thanks,
Karen

 

[zakatak]

Could someone please take a moment and share their views, please?

I want to have all my ducks lined up for when AP rates come out tomorrow! (I can hope, can't I?)

Thanks,
Please,

Karen

 

[KaterBell]

SAB is great -- you didn't mention in your post what month you were going in?

SAB does get a bit crowded - but you shouldn't have any problem getting in there as long as you're staying at that resort.

GF pools are great - we've always loved them, esp. the new pool with the slide and waterfall. Very nice!

Although- the Poly does have a Volcano at their pool, which may be fun for the little ones. A sense of adventure

Purely up to you!!

 

[crs7568]

Isn't it nice to have such a dilema? I am currently trying to decide between the Beach Club and the Polynesian for our August vacation with three children 10, 7, and 2. Like you, I am worried about the crowding at SAB. I have never stayed there so I am not sure how bad it gets. Also, I wonder if it is really as great as some people describe. It would be the main reason that I would stay there.

Here is what makes me lean toward the Polynesian. The monorail will be a huge asset when it comes to naps and afternoon breaks for your little ones. For you, that still leaves the decision between the GF and the Polynesian. Personally, I am leaning towards the Polynesian. I think that my children will most enjoy the Magic Kingdom so the monorail access will be a blessing. Also, the rooms are bigger at the Polynesian...I am not sure about the size of the GF rooms. I think that I am calling my DU agent and switching reservations to the Polynesian. Like you, I am really hoping for AP discounts or some kind of room only code! Have fun deciding.

 

[DisneyLisa]

My choice would be the GF...the kids pool there is great. There's a zero entry right from the beach, a great slide, you can sit on the beach & still be beside the pool and it isn't crowded. SAB is nice but good luck finding a chair . We could never find one when we were there & that was before the BCV opened. The BC is beautiful but way too crowded & has very limited "quick" meal choices.

I can't speak for the Poly (staying there in October) but between the BC & GF or Poly I'd go GF or Poly in a heartbeat. The convenience of the monorail is wonderful & with kids, I doubt you'd spend that much time at Epcot...Mk will be so convenient on the monorail

As for rooms: the GF rooms are large (403 sf...Poly's are 407 sf) but the bathroom layout seems better to me than the Poly (sinks separate from the toilet/tub).

Just thought I'd post what I could for you both. Good luck with your decisions.