Pick your resort any resort

**Dana** · 10-04-2003

Here's a fun thing to think about. Let's pretend every hotel in WDW is the same price for a special offer. Which resort would you choose and why? While staying there for 5 days, you get one free meal per day, which retaurant or counter service would you choose and why? You also get to choose one park to have to yourself after hours, which one? Indulge me all, DD is away for the weekend and I'm off from work. You can only clean so much.... So let's have it.. Here are my choices.

I would choose to stay at the Grand Floridian with a water view of the lagoon because I love the location and the beauty of this resort. With my limited funds and catholic school tuition, I don't think I would ever be able to afford this resort and view so that is a major factor in my choice too. My restaurants of choice would be 1) Whispering Cannon in WL for dinner because I love it here 2) Hollywood and Vine (with characters) because its my DD's favorite 3) Chef Mickey's because no trip is complete without it 4)Cindy's for breakfast because it would be nice to get a PS without fighting for it 5) Room service....because its nice to do on your off day if you take one and its SO expensive. My park would be MGM because it we absolutely love this park and end up spending most of our time here.

trishb · 10-04-2003

Dana...what a great idea! I love playing this game! It will be interesting to see what everyone chooses:)

I would stay at the BoardWalk Inn, in one of the Garden Suites..maybe even Steeple Chase.

My park of choice would be Epcot after hours.

I would eat at Artists Point (love it!), California Grill (never been), Trails End (yummm!), Yachtsman Steakhouse (grilled lobster and Filet!), and Casey's (because a trip to the MK is not a trip without a Casey's hot dog)

DisneyAnne · 10-04-2003

Okay Dana... Fun thread... let's see....

Resort: Wilderness Lodge
Why: I couldn't decide between WL and AKL so I asked my hubby to be the tie breaker. I love both of these resorts, but the proximity to MK and the cozy home-y (is that right?) feel of it just makes it VERY appealing.
Restaurant:
Day 1: Artist Point... I have heard the food is wonderful and ambiance is very romantic
Day 2: Cindy's Breakfast... the boys would just have to tolerate in my honor ;)
Day 3: Chef Mickey's... Never been there but would want to try it
Day 4: Albert & Victoria's... once again I have heard it is very romantic
Day 5: Marrakesh... Just for something different... LOVE the whole idea of Morocco
Park: MK
Why:I would have to pick MK... Everyone loves something there. I love AK, but the rest of the family can take it or leave it.

So I'll take one for the fam...they are going to have to eat with the princesses on my behalf...;)

WEDINDISNEY · 10-05-2003

Ooh this is going to be fun: Lets see: this is tough

FAVORITE RESORT: 1)Polynesian with a lagoon view. I just love it there and it will always remind me of my wedding.
2) AKL with a savannah view room. I loved being able to walk out onto the balcony and see the animals just roaming around. (too kewl

)

RESTAURANT: 1)California Grille, a late dinner so that we can watch the fireworks from the MK
2) The German rest in epcot. (never tried it on our last trip and DH really did want to go)
3)Chef Mickey's (cant go disney without breakfast there)

FAV PARK. For me it's the MK (the most magical place in the world) have to see the country bears and winnie the pooh ride. For DH it would EPCOT. He loves World Showcase.

Oh boy I cant wait to go back again. Anyone have room in their suitcase for me. :D :)

JM0318 · 10-05-2003

Favorite Resort: (1) AKL because of the animals (2) Grand Floridian at Christmas because of the beautiful decorations

Favorite Park: EPCOT because of all the different countries.. and future world..

Favorite Resturant: German Pavillian.... We try to go there every time we make it to the park.
:) Judy

Fantasy · 10-05-2003

Grand Floridian.I have always wanted to stay there.
One restaurant a day?Lets see ...
Day1 Day of arrival so something simple like Trails End
Day 2 Chef Mickey's for breakfast
Day 3 'Ohanas
Day 4 Crystal Palace
Day 5 Clafornia Grill
I would have to say MK after hours.Just because that is my ultimate favorite park.It is so magical.My Family may disagree,but hey who's doing the posting here!lol:) :p

**llama** · 10-05-2003

Dana - what a great idea. I'm going to love reading all the responses.

Let's see....

Resort: The Grand Floridian - in the suite Oprah stayed in.
I'm sure it would have a spectacular view and I just love the elegance. And also the monorail to the MK.

Restaurants:

Victoria & Albert's - because I've never gone there
Bistro de Paris - because I love French food. A window table to watch Illuminations
Flying Fish Cafe - because I love seafood
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - because my kids love Japanese food and I love to meet new people
Olivia's Cafe - for sentimental reasons purely. OKW is home to us and the waiters & waitresses are like family

Park:

Animal Kingdom:

Because I love animals.

:heart :) :heart

tinkerbell · 10-05-2003

Resort would be hard but it would be between the Contemp, the poly or the AKL. the AKL would be the one my husband would want .. thats his favorite, the girls would want the Poly again. But I would choose the Contemp because we have never said there. We almost did one year then switched over to the Poly.
So going on my pick the room view could be either the Magic Kingdom or an inside room where you can walk out and look down at the Monorail going through :)

Of course 1] Chef Mickey's which is our favorite but if like Dana said they brought back Minnie and Goofy to 2]Hollywood and Vine then we would have to go there. 3] O'hana's for a breakfast and 4] Kona Cafe, 5] Sci-fi
my park pick would be Epcot !!! so I could ride Mission:Space over and over and over and over and over and over :)

tiggerlover1971 · 10-05-2003

here are my choices

Resort
WL love this resort its special to me since it is where we honeymooned and we would someday like to stay there again

Meals
Day one Cindy's Castle for breakfast never been and would love to do this
Day two Ohanas my favorite restaurant on property
Day three Chef Mickeys what can I say I love the characters
Day 4 Victoria and Alberts have never been and would love to go
Day 5 California grille when fireworks are going to be shown heard that was a great way to see them

Park

Would love to do Mgm at night would love to do Tower of terror and Rock and roll roller coster and see the shows at night and also a special viewing of fantasmic would be great

preidel24 · 10-05-2003

Resort: Polynesian Lagoonview concierge building

Dining:

Day One: Ohana's
Day Two: Cape May Cafe
Day Three: Crystal Palace (just cause I love tigger)
Day Four: Artist Point
Day Five: LeCellier

Fav Park: Epcot - we all love it - it's our favorite

Paula

**DisneyTeacher** · 10-05-2003

Resort: As much as I love WL and plan to stay there many more times I think I would have to pick the Grand Floridian if all resorts were the same price.

Restaurants:
Chef Mickey's
Yachtsman's Steakhouse
LeCellier
CRT for breakfast
'Ohana (it not a trip to WDW if I don't eat here)

After hours park--MK, of course!

sandanv1 · 10-05-2003

Resort: Grand Floridian - best suite in the house

Dining:

Day One: Boma
Day Two: OHanas
Day Three: Trails End
Day Four: Whispering Canyon
Day Five: Crystal Palace

Park: MK - what else

Sandi

mattomouseman · 10-05-2003

OK Here we go!!!!!!!!

Wilderness Lodge one of the top floors with a view of the MK so we could see the fireworks from our room. Also I love the fireplace in the lobby and rustic atmosphere!!!!!!!!!

Day one: Whispering Canyon
Day Two: California Grill
Day three Victoria and Alberts with my DW (Of course my sister would be there to watch my boys for one night)
Day Four:Ohanas
Day five:Cosmic Rays

The park is a tough one........I guess MK because that is the heart of WDW. Now if I was by myself I woul dhave to take an entire day for MGM! Love those movies!!!!!!!!!!

**mickey** · 10-05-2003

This is without kids, of course, just the two adults in the family.

Resort: Boardwalk Inn, garden suite. Simply beautiful. Nothing like having your own private English garden at WDW.

Day 1: Spoodles, just because we always go there the first night.
Day 2: Victoria and Alberts, Chef's Table
Day 3: Artist's Point
Day 4: Jiko
Day 5: Flying Fish

My park would be EPCOT. So many things to do, great rides, great restaurants and a wonderful fireworks show.

minnie · 10-05-2003

I figured since Mickey did the adults only version I would do the kid friendly trip.
(BTW it is scary how similar your taste becomes after 16 years of marriage) Good Job Mickey when are we going???

Resort
Three bedroom Grand Villa at the Boardwalk (remember we have 5 kids

Restaurants
Day 1 Spoodles (a family tradition)
Day 2 50's Prime Time (a big time favorite with the kids)
Day 3 Marrakesh (so fun to see an eleven year old boy belly dance)
Day 4 Beaches and Cream (to share the kitchen sink)
Day 5 O'hana (we have never been and I want to try it)

Park
This one is tough, We all love Epcot, but with just one choice I would have to go with MK.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,697	Pick your resort any resort Here's a fun thing to think about. Let's pretend every hotel in WDW is the same price for a special offer. Which resort would you choose and why? While staying there for 5 days, you get one free meal per day, which retaurant or counter service would you choose and why? You also get to choose one park to have to yourself after hours, which one? Indulge me all, DD is away for the weekend and I'm off from work. You can only clean so much.... So let's have it.. Here are my choices. I would choose to stay at the Grand Floridian with a water view of the lagoon because I love the location and the beauty of this resort. With my limited funds and catholic school tuition, I don't think I would ever be able to afford this resort and view so that is a major factor in my choice too. My restaurants of choice would be 1) Whispering Cannon in WL for dinner because I love it here 2) Hollywood and Vine (with characters) because its my DD's favorite 3) Chef Mickey's because no trip is complete without it 4)Cindy's for breakfast because it would be nice to get a PS without fighting for it 5) Room service....because its nice to do on your off day if you take one and its SO expensive. My park would be MGM because it we absolutely love this park and end up spending most of our time here. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 18 hours 3 minutes

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trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Dana...what a great idea! I love playing this game! It will be interesting to see what everyone chooses:) I would stay at the BoardWalk Inn, in one of the Garden Suites..maybe even Steeple Chase. My park of choice would be Epcot after hours. I would eat at Artists Point (love it!), California Grill (never been), Trails End (yummm!), Yachtsman Steakhouse (grilled lobster and Filet!), and Casey's (because a trip to the MK is not a trip without a Casey's hot dog) __________________ Trish

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	Okay Dana... Fun thread... let's see.... Resort: Wilderness Lodge Why: I couldn't decide between WL and AKL so I asked my hubby to be the tie breaker. I love both of these resorts, but the proximity to MK and the cozy home-y (is that right?) feel of it just makes it VERY appealing. Restaurant: Day 1: Artist Point... I have heard the food is wonderful and ambiance is very romantic Day 2: Cindy's Breakfast... the boys would just have to tolerate in my honor ;) Day 3: Chef Mickey's... Never been there but would want to try it Day 4: Albert & Victoria's... once again I have heard it is very romantic Day 5: Marrakesh... Just for something different... LOVE the whole idea of Morocco Park: MK Why:I would have to pick MK... Everyone loves something there. I love AK, but the rest of the family can take it or leave it. So I'll take one for the fam...they are going to have to eat with the princesses on my behalf...;) __________________

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,469	Ooh this is going to be fun: Lets see: this is tough FAVORITE RESORT: 1)Polynesian with a lagoon view. I just love it there and it will always remind me of my wedding. 2) AKL with a savannah view room. I loved being able to walk out onto the balcony and see the animals just roaming around. (too kewl ) RESTAURANT: 1)California Grille, a late dinner so that we can watch the fireworks from the MK 2) The German rest in epcot. (never tried it on our last trip and DH really did want to go) 3)Chef Mickey's (cant go disney without breakfast there) FAV PARK. For me it's the MK (the most magical place in the world) have to see the country bears and winnie the pooh ride. For DH it would EPCOT. He loves World Showcase. Oh boy I cant wait to go back again. Anyone have room in their suitcase for me. :D :) __________________ 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY http://www.myspace.com/wedindisney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back for more magic in: Yup We're Back!

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JM0318 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 780	Favorite Resort: (1) AKL because of the animals (2) Grand Floridian at Christmas because of the beautiful decorations Favorite Park: EPCOT because of all the different countries.. and future world.. Favorite Resturant: German Pavillian.... We try to go there every time we make it to the park. :) Judy __________________ ºoº Judy *Just a little Pixie Dust goes a long way*

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Fantasy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 326	Re: Pick your resort any resort Grand Floridian.I have always wanted to stay there. One restaurant a day?Lets see ... Day1 Day of arrival so something simple like Trails End Day 2 Chef Mickey's for breakfast Day 3 'Ohanas Day 4 Crystal Palace Day 5 Clafornia Grill I would have to say MK after hours.Just because that is my ultimate favorite park.It is so magical.My Family may disagree,but hey who's doing the posting here!lol:) :p __________________ Hopefully for a December M&G!!!

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,749	Dana - what a great idea. I'm going to love reading all the responses. Let's see.... Resort: The Grand Floridian - in the suite Oprah stayed in. I'm sure it would have a spectacular view and I just love the elegance. And also the monorail to the MK. Restaurants: Victoria & Albert's - because I've never gone there Bistro de Paris - because I love French food. A window table to watch Illuminations Flying Fish Cafe - because I love seafood Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - because my kids love Japanese food and I love to meet new people Olivia's Cafe - for sentimental reasons purely. OKW is home to us and the waiters & waitresses are like family Park: Animal Kingdom: Because I love animals. :heart :) :heart __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two weeks of Florida sun! 56 days 4 hours 3 minutes

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,601	Resort would be hard but it would be between the Contemp, the poly or the AKL. the AKL would be the one my husband would want .. thats his favorite, the girls would want the Poly again. But I would choose the Contemp because we have never said there. We almost did one year then switched over to the Poly. So going on my pick the room view could be either the Magic Kingdom or an inside room where you can walk out and look down at the Monorail going through :) Of course 1] Chef Mickey's which is our favorite but if like Dana said they brought back Minnie and Goofy to 2]Hollywood and Vine then we would have to go there. 3] O'hana's for a breakfast and 4] Kona Cafe, 5] Sci-fi my park pick would be Epcot !!! so I could ride Mission:Space over and over and over and over and over and over :) __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,080	here are my choices Resort WL love this resort its special to me since it is where we honeymooned and we would someday like to stay there again Meals Day one Cindy's Castle for breakfast never been and would love to do this Day two Ohanas my favorite restaurant on property Day three Chef Mickeys what can I say I love the characters Day 4 Victoria and Alberts have never been and would love to go Day 5 California grille when fireworks are going to be shown heard that was a great way to see them Park Would love to do Mgm at night would love to do Tower of terror and Rock and roll roller coster and see the shows at night and also a special viewing of fantasmic would be great __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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preidel24 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 903	Resort: Polynesian Lagoonview concierge building Dining: Day One: Ohana's Day Two: Cape May Cafe Day Three: Crystal Palace (just cause I love tigger) Day Four: Artist Point Day Five: LeCellier Fav Park: Epcot - we all love it - it's our favorite Paula __________________ ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ Discover the Magic - and you'll be hooked for life!!!

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	Resort: As much as I love WL and plan to stay there many more times I think I would have to pick the Grand Floridian if all resorts were the same price. Restaurants: Chef Mickey's Yachtsman's Steakhouse LeCellier CRT for breakfast 'Ohana (it not a trip to WDW if I don't eat here) After hours park--MK, of course! __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 176 days 18 hours 3 minutes

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Resort: Grand Floridian - best suite in the house Dining: Day One: Boma Day Two: OHanas Day Three: Trails End Day Four: Whispering Canyon Day Five: Crystal Palace Park: MK - what else Sandi __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	OK Here we go!!!!!!!! Wilderness Lodge one of the top floors with a view of the MK so we could see the fireworks from our room. Also I love the fireplace in the lobby and rustic atmosphere!!!!!!!!! Day one: Whispering Canyon Day Two: California Grill Day three Victoria and Alberts with my DW (Of course my sister would be there to watch my boys for one night) Day Four:Ohanas Day five:Cosmic Rays The park is a tough one........I guess MK because that is the heart of WDW. Now if I was by myself I woul dhave to take an entire day for MGM! Love those movies!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	This is without kids, of course, just the two adults in the family. Resort: Boardwalk Inn, garden suite. Simply beautiful. Nothing like having your own private English garden at WDW. Day 1: Spoodles, just because we always go there the first night. Day 2: Victoria and Alberts, Chef's Table Day 3: Artist's Point Day 4: Jiko Day 5: Flying Fish My park would be EPCOT. So many things to do, great rides, great restaurants and a wonderful fireworks show. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

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minnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 54	now for with the kids I figured since Mickey did the adults only version I would do the kid friendly trip. (BTW it is scary how similar your taste becomes after 16 years of marriage) Good Job Mickey when are we going??? Resort Three bedroom Grand Villa at the Boardwalk (remember we have 5 kids Restaurants Day 1 Spoodles (a family tradition) Day 2 50's Prime Time (a big time favorite with the kids) Day 3 Marrakesh (so fun to see an eleven year old boy belly dance) Day 4 Beaches and Cream (to share the kitchen sink) Day 5 O'hana (we have never been and I want to try it) Park This one is tough, We all love Epcot, but with just one choice I would have to go with MK.