Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment?

dznygrl · 01-17-2005

Thus far, you guys have been a big help planning our trip to WDW in May...it will be our 1st anniversary, and DH's first trip to WDW ever.

My most recent plans have been the first 4 nights of our trip (including our anniversary) spent at Wilderness Lodge, with the rest spent at Pop Century. But I am the epitomy of indecisive people. I love to change my mind way too much. I am 99.9% settled on the WL/PC plan, because I think it fits our personalities and budget very well. However, I just spent some time reading resort reviews on allearsnet.com (bad idea in my case...always starts to influence my decision.) DH and I really wanted to get married in WDW, but when time & budget didn't allow for it, we did a quick wedding near DLR and decided to renew our vows at WDW on our 10th anniversary instead.

I'm just wondering what other people's opinions are...since the 1st anniversary is so special, and we missed out on getting our WDW wedding, I'm wondering if I should splurge and get a room at the GF with a view of the castle for those firs 4 nights, instead of WL? I just can't even imagine how magical it would be, and would add something so special to our anniversary.

True, it's a big budget difference, but in all reality this trip is kind of riding on whether or not DH's real estate deals go through before May. If they do, budget becomes a lot less of an issue. If they don't...well, we may be spending a short week at Pop Century if we're lucky.

Assuming everything goes as planned, I could actually afford GF for the first time in my life, just in time for our anniversary!

It's kind of my goal NOT to change my mind a lot in planning this trip--I want to decide something and stick to it--but on the other hand DH doesn't know what "special resort" I'm planning for our anniversary, and he'll be thrilled with anything. He'll never know if I change my mind a lot, either. LOL. My inner Princess is leaning toward the royal treatment at the GF all of a sudden, but I just don't know!!! Everything at WDW is so magical, I'm sure we'll have a fantastic anniversary no matter where we are...but I figured I'd ask what you guys think anyway?

mickaholic4077 · 01-17-2005

If you are sure that you will be able to afford it,then go for GF!!!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-17-2005

I agree, if you can afford the GF, then stay there there if that is a dream of yours.

lisalovesmickey · 01-17-2005

If you can afford it do it. Now is the time b/c you never know what the future holds budget wise and your next trip might just have to be at PC for the entire week.

Lisa

PrincessJill · 01-17-2005

You are so right - it will be great no matter where you stay.
But if you can make GF work... DO IT!!! Let your inner princess be your guide!!

snow'sfriend · 01-17-2005

Definitly do GF. I stayed there once and loved it!-Very expensive though.

dznygrl · 01-17-2005

Thanks for the opinions guys. I was also toying with Yacht Club or Beach Club--anything that is a little more elegant than WL? I know DH would flip over Stormalong Bay & having a character breakfast right there at Cape May Cafe every morning...we'd probably go every morning. (What can I say, I married a kid at heart!

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Any opinions on YC/BC?

snow'sfriend · 01-17-2005

YC/BC is very nice and has a great pool!!-Also a plus not as expensive as GF!=)

PrincessJill · 01-17-2005

Ohhhh Stormalong Bay... now I'm torn. Either would be great - from what you've said, you'd have a lot of fun at either one. Me personally, I think I'd go with GF for the castle view... that's 100% fairy tale to me! But Y&BC would be awesome if you'll do a lot of swimming and stuff around the hotel.

BuzzLightyear · 01-17-2005

I'd pick the Boardwalk area - probally the Boardwalk Inn - If it were me.

**cinderbella** · 01-17-2005

i dont have an opinion...ive never stayed anywhere onsite other than PC and ASMo...but something about the grand floridian bothers me--im not quite sure why or what it is--but then again its not my anniversary so go with your gut!!! You'll only have ONE FIRST anniversary............................
i loooooooovvvvvvvveeeeeeeee your avatar did you see him last night at the Golden Globes...he was certainly yummy

mickaholic4077 · 01-17-2005

I think I would go to the BC over the GF because of the pool.

Cinderbella,half the time when I see a picture of Johnny Depp that isn't identified as such,I think it's a picture of kd lang,the Canadian country singer!!!

**cinderbella** · 01-17-2005

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Mickaholic..
you are crazy.........
crazy...crazy...crazy...

**Dana** · 01-17-2005

Kim -
Honestly, I would go to the Boardwalk or the YC/BC. The GF is gorgeous, but I feel like I shouldn't touch anyting while I am there. It's to fancy for me even though I'd love to stay there just to experience it.

Cinderbella -
I am with you...Johnny is hot. Oh and I think you guys are confused, because he loves me.

**BDavis932** · 01-17-2005

Kim, if it were me (and I know it's not!) I would stay at the Wilderness Lodge for the first TWO nights (anniversary night and one additional night) and then move over to All Stars Movies (more Disney themed than Pop) and use all my extra hard earned money on souvineers or nicer meals!!

Tour the other resorts, eat at a few, and day dream about which hotel to stay at next time.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT Avatar....too bad he loves me more!! lol!!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? Thus far, you guys have been a big help planning our trip to WDW in May...it will be our 1st anniversary, and DH's first trip to WDW ever. My most recent plans have been the first 4 nights of our trip (including our anniversary) spent at Wilderness Lodge, with the rest spent at Pop Century. But I am the epitomy of indecisive people. I love to change my mind way too much. I am 99.9% settled on the WL/PC plan, because I think it fits our personalities and budget very well. However, I just spent some time reading resort reviews on allearsnet.com (bad idea in my case...always starts to influence my decision.) DH and I really wanted to get married in WDW, but when time & budget didn't allow for it, we did a quick wedding near DLR and decided to renew our vows at WDW on our 10th anniversary instead. I'm just wondering what other people's opinions are...since the 1st anniversary is so special, and we missed out on getting our WDW wedding, I'm wondering if I should splurge and get a room at the GF with a view of the castle for those firs 4 nights, instead of WL? I just can't even imagine how magical it would be, and would add something so special to our anniversary. True, it's a big budget difference, but in all reality this trip is kind of riding on whether or not DH's real estate deals go through before May. If they do, budget becomes a lot less of an issue. If they don't...well, we may be spending a short week at Pop Century if we're lucky. Assuming everything goes as planned, I could actually afford GF for the first time in my life, just in time for our anniversary! It's kind of my goal NOT to change my mind a lot in planning this trip--I want to decide something and stick to it--but on the other hand DH doesn't know what "special resort" I'm planning for our anniversary, and he'll be thrilled with anything. He'll never know if I change my mind a lot, either. LOL. My inner Princess is leaning toward the royal treatment at the GF all of a sudden, but I just don't know!!! Everything at WDW is so magical, I'm sure we'll have a fantastic anniversary no matter where we are...but I figured I'd ask what you guys think anyway? __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Pass the Tab and Deltaco Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? If you are sure that you will be able to afford it,then go for GF!!!!

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,124	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? I agree, if you can afford the GF, then stay there there if that is a dream of yours. __________________ ~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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We don't know yet either BCV or HHI 232 days 7 hours 55 minutes

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,642	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? If you can afford it do it. Now is the time b/c you never know what the future holds budget wise and your next trip might just have to be at PC for the entire week. Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 - Wilderness Lodge Possible May 2010 POFQ!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We will be makin' new magical memories in 585 days 16 hours 55 minutes

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PrincessJill Princess In Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fla! Posts: 1,842	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? You are so right - it will be great no matter where you stay. But if you can make GF work... DO IT!!! Let your inner princess be your guide!! __________________ ~~ "Because I'm a lady, that's why!" ~~ PJ & Baloo'S WDW Trips :) *~~ 2003 Oct ~ MNSSHP (CBR) ~~* 2004 April ~ Grad Nite *~~ 2005 Oct ~ MNSSHP ~~* *~~ 2005 Nov ~ Baloo's bday ~~* 2006 March ~ Spring Break (POR) *~~ 2006 May ~ my bday! (ASMusic) ~~*

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snow'sfriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 371	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? Definitly do GF. I stayed there once and loved it!-Very expensive though.

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? Thanks for the opinions guys. I was also toying with Yacht Club or Beach Club--anything that is a little more elegant than WL? I know DH would flip over Stormalong Bay & having a character breakfast right there at Cape May Cafe every morning...we'd probably go every morning. (What can I say, I married a kid at heart! ) Any opinions on YC/BC? __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Pass the Tab and Deltaco Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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snow'sfriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 371	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? YC/BC is very nice and has a great pool!!-Also a plus not as expensive as GF!=)

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PrincessJill Princess In Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fla! Posts: 1,842	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? Ohhhh Stormalong Bay... now I'm torn. Either would be great - from what you've said, you'd have a lot of fun at either one. Me personally, I think I'd go with GF for the castle view... that's 100% fairy tale to me! But Y&BC would be awesome if you'll do a lot of swimming and stuff around the hotel. __________________ ~~ "Because I'm a lady, that's why!" ~~ PJ & Baloo'S WDW Trips :) *~~ 2003 Oct ~ MNSSHP (CBR) ~~* 2004 April ~ Grad Nite *~~ 2005 Oct ~ MNSSHP ~~* *~~ 2005 Nov ~ Baloo's bday ~~* 2006 March ~ Spring Break (POR) *~~ 2006 May ~ my bday! (ASMusic) ~~*

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,908	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? I'd pick the Boardwalk area - probally the Boardwalk Inn - If it were me. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,147	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? i dont have an opinion...ive never stayed anywhere onsite other than PC and ASMo...but something about the grand floridian bothers me--im not quite sure why or what it is--but then again its not my anniversary so go with your gut!!! You'll only have ONE FIRST anniversary............................ i loooooooovvvvvvvveeeeeeeee your avatar did you see him last night at the Golden Globes...he was certainly yummy __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I am done with Grad School in... 212 days 20 hours 55 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? I think I would go to the BC over the GF because of the pool. Cinderbella,half the time when I see a picture of Johnny Depp that isn't identified as such,I think it's a picture of kd lang,the Canadian country singer!!!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,147	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Mickaholic.. you are crazy......... crazy...crazy...crazy... __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I am done with Grad School in... 212 days 20 hours 55 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,470	Re: Should 1st anniversary be worth fairy tale treatment? Kim - Honestly, I would go to the Boardwalk or the YC/BC. The GF is gorgeous, but I feel like I shouldn't touch anyting while I am there. It's to fancy for me even though I'd love to stay there just to experience it. Cinderbella - I am with you...Johnny is hot. Oh and I think you guys are confused, because he loves me. __________________ 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~ 09 Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip coming soon 313 days 7 hours 55 minutes

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