What's your favorite WDW hotel?
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The Polynesian!
I haven't been in almost 7 years (ouch), but everything I remember about the Poly is magic.
I've stayed at the Comtemporary, and it's nice, but too much hustle and bustle, and no magic.
I'm hoping the Poly is still magical as I've booked the Poly Concierge in September.
Second choice would be the Beach Club.
Third would be Old Key West.
Done tons of research!!!!!! And if I can please my homebody DH, my standoffish teen DD, and my very active and inquistive preschool DS all at the same time, I'll know my hundreds of hours of research has paid off :!)
I haven't been in almost 7 years (ouch), but everything I remember about the Poly is magic.
I've stayed at the Comtemporary, and it's nice, but too much hustle and bustle, and no magic.
I'm hoping the Poly is still magical as I've booked the Poly Concierge in September.
Second choice would be the Beach Club.
Third would be Old Key West.
Done tons of research!!!!!! And if I can please my homebody DH, my standoffish teen DD, and my very active and inquistive preschool DS all at the same time, I'll know my hundreds of hours of research has paid off :!)
princess angel
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my favorite resort is the Yacht Club!!!
I love everything about it! the theming, location, service, decor, and storm a long bay, which is the most amazing pool! especially the hidden hottubs in the rocks!!!
there is som much to do staying at the YC! the BW is right there, the S/D is a right there to with lots of restuarants and mini golf! you can rent a surrey bike at the BW, see jugglers, play games.... etc....
also being a quick walk to epcot and mgm can't be beat! the bus to Mk is only 10 - 15 minutes!
but, the reason I like the YC best is the outstanding service we get there! so personalized, its amazing!!!
I'd have to say 2nd would be the GF! not one negative thing about it, always had an excellent stay, just absolutely love the theming, but YC wins out on location and activity for me!!!
Laura
I love everything about it! the theming, location, service, decor, and storm a long bay, which is the most amazing pool! especially the hidden hottubs in the rocks!!!
there is som much to do staying at the YC! the BW is right there, the S/D is a right there to with lots of restuarants and mini golf! you can rent a surrey bike at the BW, see jugglers, play games.... etc....
also being a quick walk to epcot and mgm can't be beat! the bus to Mk is only 10 - 15 minutes!
but, the reason I like the YC best is the outstanding service we get there! so personalized, its amazing!!!
I'd have to say 2nd would be the GF! not one negative thing about it, always had an excellent stay, just absolutely love the theming, but YC wins out on location and activity for me!!!
Laura
shrpgrl
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Ok,I have stayed at FW trailers 3x, DI club suites and Treehouses, CSR, ASMo, BWV x4, OKW x3, AKL and WL.
My favorite would have to be WL and AKl just because of theming.
For space you can't beat OKW or BWV 2 bedrooms.
The trailers offered us a kitchen and lots of outdoor activities.
ASMo saved us money and the food court was good. Rooms were small but since there was only 2 of us it was ok.
CSR was ok but the walk to the front was long and the pool was closed several times for convention guests when we went to use it.
My favorite would have to be WL and AKl just because of theming.
For space you can't beat OKW or BWV 2 bedrooms.
The trailers offered us a kitchen and lots of outdoor activities.
ASMo saved us money and the food court was good. Rooms were small but since there was only 2 of us it was ok.
CSR was ok but the walk to the front was long and the pool was closed several times for convention guests when we went to use it.
sassafrass
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I would have to say the contemporary is my favorite resort.
Poohbear123
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I am sure no-one will agree with me, but I LOVE: All Star Sports!
I have also stayed at Coronado Springs and vote that my #2 resort!
I have also stayed at Coronado Springs and vote that my #2 resort!
J. Thornhill
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The Polynesian and AKL are pretty close for me, but I give the Polynesian the slightest edge for location, location, location!
AKL is themed to the max!
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AKL is themed to the max!
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DisneyVillans
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Yacht Club concierge ! Love the atmosphere, love the location - MGM is our favorite and it's only a boat ride away and the best restaurants are a short walk to Epcot, love STORM ALONG BAY!
We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge and absolutely loved it! I highly recommend it- a great value. We went in the beginning of December which is a great time to go. Christmas decor without the crowds of later Dec. I think that Dixie Landings is also nice- the amenities are better there but I prefer to be in a hotel and not walk all over the place. It rains often in Orlando and we had to run through some horrible lightning storms to eat!
This past May , we stayed at the Contemporary, which I didn't like. Was not worth the mega bucks we paid. I didn't like the decor although my kids did. Pool area was sorry. Wish I had been at the Polynesian. Even more , I wish that I had stayed at Wilderness Lodge but we have too many children (4) for one room. I am disappointed that with all that we paid, the deluxe resorts don't have better pool areas. Having the monorail is nice but I don't know that it made a difference. In fact, it was faster sometimes to walk to Magic Kingdom! And for $300 per night, they can't provide coffee and a coffee pot.
As a teen in the 80's, we stayed at the Contemporary and we liked it. We also stayed in the Villas on the golf course. My favorite in those times were the TReehouse Villas! It had this cool tub. I remember my grandmother making me turn off the water, but I could've filled it up to my neck! I remember going every summer and would like my kids to have that too, but Disney must have been a lot cheaper back then!!!
I love, love to stay on site but with Disney no longer having Early Entry, we are going to maybe stay offsite the next time we go for a long time. But before that we are going for a short trip and staying at Fort Wilderness. Newbee
This past May , we stayed at the Contemporary, which I didn't like. Was not worth the mega bucks we paid. I didn't like the decor although my kids did. Pool area was sorry. Wish I had been at the Polynesian. Even more , I wish that I had stayed at Wilderness Lodge but we have too many children (4) for one room. I am disappointed that with all that we paid, the deluxe resorts don't have better pool areas. Having the monorail is nice but I don't know that it made a difference. In fact, it was faster sometimes to walk to Magic Kingdom! And for $300 per night, they can't provide coffee and a coffee pot.
As a teen in the 80's, we stayed at the Contemporary and we liked it. We also stayed in the Villas on the golf course. My favorite in those times were the TReehouse Villas! It had this cool tub. I remember my grandmother making me turn off the water, but I could've filled it up to my neck! I remember going every summer and would like my kids to have that too, but Disney must have been a lot cheaper back then!!!
I love, love to stay on site but with Disney no longer having Early Entry, we are going to maybe stay offsite the next time we go for a long time. But before that we are going for a short trip and staying at Fort Wilderness. Newbee
Of the ones at which we've stayed (man, what lengths I'll go to in order to avoide ending the sentence with a preposition), each had their own reasons/benefits:
Contemporary - Was very close to MK, which was all that was there back then. Shouldn't count for this list.
POFQ - Loved the theming and the smaller cozy feeling of the resort.
AKL - Great theming again. However, I think that after three days, my money is better spent elsewhere. We're spending only two of seven nights there next month.
BWV - Not great rooms (we had a studio) but great transportation. We love Epcot and walking there was phenomenal. Also, the nightlife is pretty amazing.
Coronado - Stayed only one night at the end of a trip. Neat pool, but too spread out for my tastes.
Wyndham Palace - Incredible room, great view of DD. Used the DD transportation to get to most places (except for first thing in the morning) and just walked across the street to our hotel. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
POR - Will let you know in a month. In 2000, I picked POFQ over POR due to many things I'd read about the size in the guidebooks. Many posts on this and other sites have led me to believe that this isn't a problem.
Contemporary - Was very close to MK, which was all that was there back then. Shouldn't count for this list.
POFQ - Loved the theming and the smaller cozy feeling of the resort.
AKL - Great theming again. However, I think that after three days, my money is better spent elsewhere. We're spending only two of seven nights there next month.
BWV - Not great rooms (we had a studio) but great transportation. We love Epcot and walking there was phenomenal. Also, the nightlife is pretty amazing.
Coronado - Stayed only one night at the end of a trip. Neat pool, but too spread out for my tastes.
Wyndham Palace - Incredible room, great view of DD. Used the DD transportation to get to most places (except for first thing in the morning) and just walked across the street to our hotel. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
POR - Will let you know in a month. In 2000, I picked POFQ over POR due to many things I'd read about the size in the guidebooks. Many posts on this and other sites have led me to believe that this isn't a problem.
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