Poly Vs. Grand Floridian

[Nikki906]

So let me start this by saying I love love Polynesian I stay there every time I go to Disney. With that being said I have reservations at Grand Floridian in about 10 days. Would you switch over to the DVC Poly? Ive never stayed in those rooms. I am one adult with 4 kids. Will we be cramped? TIA

 

[pinkxray]

I haven’t stayed in the DVC Poly rooms, only regular.
I wouldn’t switch. I love GF. We are a family of 5 and had no issues with space in Poly or GF.
I love both, but GF is my favorite. Plus even though the decorations aren’t as much as usual, the GF has more of a holiday vibe to me.

You can’t really go wrong with either choice though.

 

[nkereina]

Have you ever stayed at the Grand Floridian? If not, why not give it a try? We love trying different resorts at Disney. You know you won't be staying at a dump, so the worst that can happen is you decide GF is not your speed and choose not to stay there again.

I presume you're asking about a Poly studio and not a Poly bungalow, correct? The studio is about 447 square feet compared to a standard room at GF which is about 440 square feet (unless you're staying DVC at GF?), so the difference in room size is negligible. Assuming you're staying in a standard room at GF and not DVC, then you would not have the kitchenette that you'd have in a Poly studio. However, a Poly studio would only have one real bed with a pull out sofa and a pull down bed. That may make the room feel crowded. At GF, you'd at least have two real beds plus the daybed, which I think would be more comfortable.

If it were me, I'd give GF a try. As PP said, you can't really go wrong with either.

 

[Nikki906]

Thank You for your input.....I will probably stay at the grand I just hate not being at the Poly LOL

 

[mickeynut1]

The Poly is my absolute favorite, but I also love the GF. Since you've never stayed at the GF, I'd give it a try. I agree with the pp's that you can't go wrong with either one as they are both great resorts. Have a great trip .

 

[neurosx1983]

Poly is under construction right now, right? I wouldn’t stay there if you’re going soon. We always stay at GF and love the vibe.

 

[RanDIZ]

I’d stay GF. I switched out of POLY due to construction, no monorail, and OHana. Plus if you’ve never stayed there it‘d be new a experience.

 

[Starport Seven-Five]

With Poly under construction it seems like the perfect time to try something different. I'd stick with the GF reservation.

 

[Jaydee51]

Poly is under construction and transportation is limited. can't go wrong with GF.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you are booking a GF hotel room, you'll probably be more comfortable in the hotel room than the Polynesian studio. GF hotel room will give you two queen beds and a day bed. Polynesian studio will give you on queen bed, one queen sleeper sofa and a bunk sized murphy bed. The bathroom space in the studio will be more, but you'll still only get one toilet. So the room space will be smaller in the studio.