which would you choose?

[Pan's Dad]

if they were the same price, which would you choose with kids ages 11 + 12, going to be onsite for 3 nites beg of sept (4 prior nites will be at offsite location) -

thanks.

 

[gilld]

Although I love the idea of AKL Savannah, for me the convenience of CR being on the monorail wins.

Have fun whatever you choose.

 

[PamNC]

And the reason is because you can't beat the convenience of the monorail. AKL is beautiful - but so far removed. I would only choose AKL if I had already been to Disney for a longer trip and I was planning a short weekend trip. Then I might choose AKL.

PamNC

 

[Bstanley]

Wow, when I voted I had no idea that the voting would be as lop-sided as it was...no I won't tell...you have to go look

Personally I chose AKL - Savannah.

It's funny - the monorail got a nod for adding convenience, but in reality because the Resort line runs clockwise it actually takes longer to ride the monorail to get to the MK than it does to just walk to the MK from the Contemporary. Travel time to Epcot and The Studios is about the same from either resort, but it is kewler to arrive at Epcot on a monorail. Travel time to AK from the Cont is long, travel time from AKL to the MK is practically the same (long).

Contemporary : A 5 minute stroll to the MK, larger rooms (unless you will be getting an AKL 'Deluxe' room), electric water parade, larger beds (ditto), Monorail to Epcot (OK you do have to change beams at the TTC), Water Mice, Chef Mickey's

AKL : Exotic Critters right out your window, staggeringly excellent theming, great pool, The Boma, story-telling/special stuff, bunk beds for the kids

 

[Blondie]

AKL-Savannah, hands down!

 

[k&a&c'smom]

Gotta vote for my fave, AKL!! It's such a fantastic resort!

 

[Mickey76]

I'd stay at the AKL. I've never been to either resort and I would love to stay at the CR, but I think it would be really cool to see the animals outside of my room in the morning. Not to mention, the rest of the resort is pretty cool from what I've seen.


Mickey76

 

[HopperFan]

Yes, it would be nice to walk to the MK, but no matter how long I look at pictures and listen to posters who love it, there is nothing in me that wants to stay in the Contemporary. I think it is so outdated and cold. The grounds are blah. I don't care if rooms are bigger, because I'm out enjoying the world and want to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Of course, this is just my opinion !!

AKL is beautiful all around, full of activities and the buses are great. It was about a 10 minute ride to MK and less to MGM - not bad.