We are booked for a late September trip at the Polynesian. It is our first Disney trip, and we are so excited! It will be my husband, myself, 10 yr old, 6 yr old, and a 2 yr old. We picked the Polynesian because most of the YouTube vlogs that we have watched made it seem like it was the best resort on property. (I agree that it looks absolutely stunning.) Our trip is basically paid for. I was going to make our final payment this Friday, but I am having second thoughts about our resort choice. We have the dining plan, and plan to do 2 resort/non-park days.
The part that is making me second guess is really just the cost of the Polynesian. We have money set aside for tips and a few souvenirs, but that is it. We don't have any 'extras' planned. I'm not sure if it would be better to switch resorts and save all of the extra money for more experiences? Maybe a dessert party or two? I started looking at resorts again and saw how much we could save by switching to the Wilderness Lodge. I called and spoke with someone and they said that I could switch if I wanted to do so, but I couldn't decide!
I'm just not sure what to do, and I suppose it is really apples and oranges to compare the two resorts. We are from Illinois, and have never traveled outside the midwest, so all we know is a world of corn fields (yikes). Is Wilderness Lodge a good pick? Would we be happy there? Is it good for kids? Or is the ambiance and tropical vibe worth the hefty price tag at the Polynesian? We have a dining reservation for Ohana. I am looking forward to that! It looks so pretty and fun!
Suprisingly enough, we don't have any family, friends, or coworkers that have been to Disney, so I don't have anyone go ask personally or bounce thoughts off of. I must rely on the advice of strangers!!!
The part that is making me second guess is really just the cost of the Polynesian. We have money set aside for tips and a few souvenirs, but that is it. We don't have any 'extras' planned. I'm not sure if it would be better to switch resorts and save all of the extra money for more experiences? Maybe a dessert party or two? I started looking at resorts again and saw how much we could save by switching to the Wilderness Lodge. I called and spoke with someone and they said that I could switch if I wanted to do so, but I couldn't decide!
I'm just not sure what to do, and I suppose it is really apples and oranges to compare the two resorts. We are from Illinois, and have never traveled outside the midwest, so all we know is a world of corn fields (yikes). Is Wilderness Lodge a good pick? Would we be happy there? Is it good for kids? Or is the ambiance and tropical vibe worth the hefty price tag at the Polynesian? We have a dining reservation for Ohana. I am looking forward to that! It looks so pretty and fun!
Suprisingly enough, we don't have any family, friends, or coworkers that have been to Disney, so I don't have anyone go ask personally or bounce thoughts off of. I must rely on the advice of strangers!!!