Why is WL rated 3-star and AKL rated 4-star?

[disney-super-mom]

I'm thinking about switching resorts for our December trip, so I went to tripadvisor.com to do a little research and read some recent reviews. Anyway, while doing my research, I noticed that the WL is rated as a 3-star hotel/resort, whereas AKL is rated as a 4-star hotel/resort. To me, both resorts are very similar in everything (amenities & services), so I'm curious about why AKL has a higher rating?

 

[shellybaxter]

Maybe AKL is considered 4 star because of the uniqueness of having the savannahs with exotic animals?

 

[RussellDisney]

Who assigned the stars? You need to look at the criteria used to determine the number of stars assigned to a resort. AAA, at least I think, may rate similar hotels differently based in part on age. I know AKL is newer than WL, so maybe that has something to do with it.

 

[Knavey]

Softer TP?

 

[Knavey]

I think at WL you have to use old magazines.

 

[DisneyNDecember]

If you notice on TripAdvisor's website, it also states this about WL and AKL--
1. AKL is ranked # 26 of 292 Hotels in Orlando
and DID NOT receive any awards by TripAdvisor.
2. WL is ranked #15 of 292 Hotels in Orlando & received the 2008 Travelers Choice Award on their site.

I have no experience at either resort, but this influenced my decision in regards to which resort to try first this year-- 11/30- 12/07/08. Yippee !!


I hope this helps you a bit.