Its just not the same

[SaraMc]

DH and I went to a wedding yesterday and stayed in a comfort inn that was close to the wedding site. We have been spoiled by Disney. While it was a relativly ok room, DH husband and I just kept saying its not the same. Anyone else feel like that when they stay at other hotels?

 

[matt&jakesmom]

We feel the same way. There is no "magic". I think too I miss the theming that each resort has. When you go to other hotels there is no"theme". We are spoiled as well.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I have found many other hotels that have a "theme" and that are often superior to Disney hotels - esp considering I paid much less for it! I do enjoy Disney, but also enjoy incredible hotel stays outside of Disney. We have been disappointed by WDW hotels before due to comparing them to others, actually.

You're right in that a Comfort Inn doesn't have much personality =)

 

[Rootskate]

Totally agree. We haven't stayed anywhere else since staying at a Disney Resort! The resort is half the fun of the trip for us!!

 

[Rowlf]

I agree. Other hotels just aren't the same!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

I almost posted a similar thread just last week! DH, DD and I attended a family reunion in Daytona Beach. We stayed at a Best Western, and had an oceanfront room. If you look at the hotel's website, you would think we were in for a lovely time!

WRONG!

The place was , well, skeevy. No one working there seemed happy. The whole time, DH and I would just chuckle and say to each other "This sure ain't Disney!" It was such a disappointment, and made us realize how much we appreciate WDW. I find WDW to be pretty darm consistent and I have yet to have a bad stay there.

 

[Purrrrfecta]

The only other hotels I love are the Caribe Hilton in San Juan Puerto Rico, The El San Juan in Puerto Rico, the London Hilton, and the Paris Hilton, I'd stay there and feel content

 

[Acklander]

No - other hotels aren't Disney and I don't expect or want them to be like Disney. That's what I go to Disney for. When I go to New Orleans I love my hotel to have the feel of the French Quarter; when I go to Vegas I enjoy what vegas has to offer - so on and so forth. While I enjoy disney quite a bit I think I would get bored with it if it was like that when ever I traveled.

 

[gonga]

I don't know what your talking about....there's some beautiful hotels out there! Better than Disney? Yes. Just returned a month ago from LaPlaya in Naples, FL, absolutely wonderful. Also the Portofino Bay Hotel, wonderful. The Bellagio, LV...beautiful (going again in 2 days). Maroma Resort, Mexico....breathtking....I could go on. I am comparing to the Gf and the Poly. Don't get me wrong we love WDW and go every year, but I wold not say they are "the best".

I am spoiled by cold herbal scented towels and having your body misted while on a caribbean beach. Coffee and muffins on your verandah while watching the sunrise, flower petals in a heart shape on your bed, knowing your name when you arrive, a butler to un pack and pack your bags. That's spoiled!

 

[cleophus12]

My husband attended a conference in Orlando in April at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes, undoubtedly one of the nicest hotels around. My daughter and I tagged along and visited the parks while he was in meetings all day. I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but although we were properly impressed with the hotel (and it was beautiful, don't get me wrong), it was just a hotel--no magic. We all agreed we'd rather stay at the least expensive value resort and be on the property than at a luxury resort off of the property. That driving into Disney every day gets old fast--especially going to the MK. We're suckers for the magic. . .