Poly or Boardwalk?

JetsFan73 · 11-25-2004

I have been to Disney a number of times but have never stayed at either one of these resorts. So I turn to my friends here for some advice. Also, plan myself or use a travel agent?

disneyguy · 11-25-2004

I would go with the Poly, because it is right on the monorail which gives you instant access to MK, and almost instant access to Epcot. Also, a lot of the rooms at the Poly have undergone a rehab, so you get a nearly new room for your money.

As far as planning yourself v. a travel agent that is up to you. If you enjoy booking it yourself, it is very easy. If you don't want to go through all the trouble, then call Mouseketrips. They are great, and they also sponsor DC!! I have never heard a bad review about them. Mouseketrips is run by our very own Mickey. Visit www.mouseketrips.com and you can book through their website, or you can call them up on Monday.

7nqb00 · 11-25-2004

I would also recomend the Poly. Its location gives a lot more places to eat along the monorail. You can watch Wishes from the beach

coasterman2002 · 11-25-2004

I would go with the Boardwalk. It's central location is great, and it has numerous dining options which are amazing. The Boardwalk has such a great theme and is minutes away from Epcot and MGM.

Hailey · 11-25-2004

I say Boardwalk, Cuz that's where I willbe in a very short time. Location is everything so you have to dicide where you want to spend your time. I like being in the middle of things so BWI is my choice. Using a travel agent can go either way. I used one but could have done it myself.

Buzz & Woody · 11-25-2004

That's tough. I've never stayed at either, but have visited. I think alot is atmosphere. I like the atmosphere of both-soory I guess that I am not much help. I like Poly since you can just jump on the monorail.

GrumpyDad · 11-25-2004

Do you have small children? If so and you plan to spend a lot of time at the Magic Kingdom then the Poly is perfect. Adults and teens only, looking for lots of dining options and planning to spend a good deal of time at EPCOT or MGM, then the Boardwalk is the hot spot.

Well that's my opinion anyhow!
-harry

bumble · 11-25-2004

We loved the Poly when DH and I went alone. It was romantic and fun. Transportation was great as was the staff. We have never been to BW but I KNOW we will be back to the Poly someday

Soundgod · 11-25-2004

Both resorts are on my future stay list. Your choice comes down to location and what you plan to do. If you plan to do more on the monorail loop, then the Poly. If being between Epcot and MGM, plus the boardwalk area's closeness and density of dining/entertainment/shopping is what you want, then Boardwalk is the choice. I know, that doesn't help. My advice, flip a coin and stay at the other one next time.

**Dopey** · 11-25-2004

I haven't stayed at either but I sure felt like I was in an airport lounge at the Polynesian right outside of Ohana. It was not inviting at all. We stayed at the POR last week and it was as centrally located as we needed. No bus or boat ride was longer than 15 minutes to any of our destinations.
The Boardwalk looks soooo nice. I would go with that.

aubriee · 11-26-2004

Another vote for the Boardwalk! I plan to make a solo trip in mid May and would like to see if I could rent DVC points to stay at the Boardwalk villas. Since weekend points are almost twice as much as weekday, I would probably use an AP code to stay at a moderate on the weekend then stay at a Boardwalk villa Sun-Thurs. My understanding is that you can rent DVC points for about the same price as a moderate (for Sun-Thurs). That's my tentaive plan anyway. I love the central location of the Boardwalk and being able to either walk or take a boat to both Epcot and MGM. Having all those dining options within walking distance is great too.

craziebabie1 · 11-26-2004

I would stay at the Poly. I always have such a good time there. For some reason it seems so much more relaxing than some of the other resorts. Maybe the atmosphere. I do however love to enjoy the boardwalk's nightlife.

painted_lady1 · 11-26-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetsFan73

I have been to Disney a number of times but have never stayed at either one of these resorts. So I turn to my friends here for some advice. Also, plan myself or use a travel agent?

Having never stayed at the Poly, I would Opt for the Boardwalk. Walking distance to Epcot and MGM, also so much to do at the Boardwalk and you can walk around the Lake and check out the other resorts, too.

Take care

**cinderbella** · 11-26-2004

I would go with the Poly also...BUT i know there are people on DC who will never ever stay there again........but honestly..im DYING to stay there...

quartz7 · 11-26-2004

I vote for the Poly, we will be there in 4 days and I wouldn't stay at another resort. We have had a wonderful, magical experience at the Poly. Why change a good thing. But I really think either of these will give you the disney experience.

Janelle

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JetsFan73 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 13	Poly or Boardwalk? I have been to Disney a number of times but have never stayed at either one of these resorts. So I turn to my friends here for some advice. Also, plan myself or use a travel agent?

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I would go with the Poly, because it is right on the monorail which gives you instant access to MK, and almost instant access to Epcot. Also, a lot of the rooms at the Poly have undergone a rehab, so you get a nearly new room for your money. As far as planning yourself v. a travel agent that is up to you. If you enjoy booking it yourself, it is very easy. If you don't want to go through all the trouble, then call Mouseketrips. They are great, and they also sponsor DC!! I have never heard a bad review about them. Mouseketrips is run by our very own Mickey. Visit www.mouseketrips.com and you can book through their website, or you can call them up on Monday. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I would also recomend the Poly. Its location gives a lot more places to eat along the monorail. You can watch Wishes from the beach __________________

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 607	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I would go with the Boardwalk. It's central location is great, and it has numerous dining options which are amazing. The Boardwalk has such a great theme and is minutes away from Epcot and MGM. __________________ It all started with a mouse

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Hailey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: MD Posts: 151	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I say Boardwalk, Cuz that's where I willbe in a very short time. Location is everything so you have to dicide where you want to spend your time. I like being in the middle of things so BWI is my choice. Using a travel agent can go either way. I used one but could have done it myself. __________________

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Buzz & Woody Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 201	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? That's tough. I've never stayed at either, but have visited. I think alot is atmosphere. I like the atmosphere of both-soory I guess that I am not much help. I like Poly since you can just jump on the monorail. __________________ Buzz & Woody, AKA Buzzy!

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? Do you have small children? If so and you plan to spend a lot of time at the Magic Kingdom then the Poly is perfect. Adults and teens only, looking for lots of dining options and planning to spend a good deal of time at EPCOT or MGM, then the Boardwalk is the hot spot. Well that's my opinion anyhow! -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? We loved the Poly when DH and I went alone. It was romantic and fun. Transportation was great as was the staff. We have never been to BW but I KNOW we will be back to the Poly someday __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,807	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? Both resorts are on my future stay list. Your choice comes down to location and what you plan to do. If you plan to do more on the monorail loop, then the Poly. If being between Epcot and MGM, plus the boardwalk area's closeness and density of dining/entertainment/shopping is what you want, then Boardwalk is the choice. I know, that doesn't help. My advice, flip a coin and stay at the other one next time. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 4 days 19 hours 13 minutes

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,481	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I haven't stayed at either but I sure felt like I was in an airport lounge at the Polynesian right outside of Ohana. It was not inviting at all. We stayed at the POR last week and it was as centrally located as we needed. No bus or boat ride was longer than 15 minutes to any of our destinations. The Boardwalk looks soooo nice. I would go with that. __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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aubriee Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 66	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? Another vote for the Boardwalk! I plan to make a solo trip in mid May and would like to see if I could rent DVC points to stay at the Boardwalk villas. Since weekend points are almost twice as much as weekday, I would probably use an AP code to stay at a moderate on the weekend then stay at a Boardwalk villa Sun-Thurs. My understanding is that you can rent DVC points for about the same price as a moderate (for Sun-Thurs). That's my tentaive plan anyway. I love the central location of the Boardwalk and being able to either walk or take a boat to both Epcot and MGM. Having all those dining options within walking distance is great too.

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craziebabie1 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lost in The desert, Phx, AZ Posts: 481	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I would stay at the Poly. I always have such a good time there. For some reason it seems so much more relaxing than some of the other resorts. Maybe the atmosphere. I do however love to enjoy the boardwalk's nightlife. __________________ xxChelexx Wishing Everyone a Merry Mickey Christmas and a Happy Pooh Year!!! They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.-Briar Rose The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.-Emporer(Mulan)

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I would go with the Poly also...BUT i know there are people on DC who will never ever stay there again........but honestly..im DYING to stay there... __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Re: Poly or Boardwalk? I vote for the Poly, we will be there in 4 days and I wouldn't stay at another resort. We have had a wonderful, magical experience at the Poly. Why change a good thing. But I really think either of these will give you the disney experience. Janelle __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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