Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts

tinydiz · 12-12-2005

Me and my family have decided that we are going again in August 06!!

!! BUT, we need your expert advice of course!
We know almost everything except the most important thing, THE RESORT.
We know that we for sure are going to split stay at an Epcot resort and a monorail resort.
What I need from you is your favorite resort at each location and tell why you love it.

!!Thanks For All The Help!!

Cavey · 12-12-2005

First, I have to ask if you remember the old commercial for the "All Fruit" spread. In the commerical, a good ol' boy asks this uptight sociality, "Can you please pass the jelly?" and she faints.

I pictured that same scene when you refered to the RESORTS as HOTELS. I must be turning into a Disney snob! ROFL!

I'm too broke to have stayed at any of the resorts you're asking about, but I have visited them. My vote for the Epcot area is the Boardwalk. At night time that place is just magical. You've got a lot of great restaurants on-site (Spoodles, being my favorite). There are street performers along the walk. You can take the boat to both Epcot and the Studios.

As far as a monorail resort goes, I couldn't begin to pick one over the other.

**Dana** · 12-12-2005

Honestly, resort splits are a hassle. I would pick one on the monorail and stay there for the entire trip. You have access to both MK and Epcot that way...best of both worlds without the hassle of packing up and moving to another resort. If I had to choose, I would say the Polynesian, but if you are looking to save a bit on the cost, go with a garden room at the contrmporary.

tinydiz · 12-12-2005

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Originally Posted by Cavey

First, I have to ask if you remember the old commercial for the "All Fruit" spread. In the commerical, a good ol' boy asks this uptight sociality, "Can you please pass the jelly?" and she faints.

I pictured that same scene when you refered to the RESORTS as HOTELS. I must be turning into a Disney snob! ROFL!

I'm too broke to have stayed at any of the resorts you're asking about, but I have visited them. My vote for the Epcot area is the Boardwalk. At night time that place is just magical. You've got a lot of great restaurants on-site (Spoodles, being my favorite). There are street performers along the walk. You can take the boat to both Epcot and the Studios.

As far as a monorail resort goes, I couldn't begin to pick one over the other.

Thanks for catching that!!!! My mom would kill me if she saw that!!!!
I just edited that and will never make that mistake again!!

BTW, thanks for your resort advice,much appreciated!!!

**roxie** · 12-12-2005

We stayed at the Poly last year.....It was so convienient! You can take to monorail to both MK and Epcot. Loved it!

Cavey · 12-12-2005

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Originally Posted by tinydiz

Thanks for catching that!!!! My mom would kill me if she saw that!!!!

No dessert for you young lady!

GrumpyDad · 12-12-2005

We are trying our first monorail resort this year, the Poly, so I cannot comment on those yet. But we have stayed at all the EPCOT resorts and by far like the Yacht and Beach Clubs the best. Why you ask, one big reason, THE POOL. Stormalong Bay is a recreation destination all of it's own. You can still walk over to the Boardwalk at night, as well as the Swan and Dolphin for some dining diversity. But only Yacht and Beach Club guests are allowed to use the pool.

Enjoy ! ! !

Ready2Go · 12-12-2005

After staying at the Contemporary a few times I would hate to have to not stay on the Monorail.......the walk to MK is the best.

And Welcome to DC

Prezcatz · 12-13-2005

I would vote for the Floridian. I haven't stayed there, but we did the character meal there, and just loved everything we saw. Looked like a great view of the MK, especially for the fireworks.
Prezcatz Paul

BuzzLightyear · 12-13-2005

My choice for the Epcot area would be the Beach Club. The main reason would be the pool, since the other Epcot resorts share the same benefits as far as being close to Epcot, The Studios and the Boardwalk.

We have only stayed at the Contemporary on the monorail, but the Poly and of course Grand Floridan look amazing.

EmpressJenny · 12-13-2005

Wow Cavey and they call ME resort snob?

Best Epcot Resort is Boardwalk Inn. Beautiful theming, great location, pretty grounds, and less crowded than Beach Club as a general rule.

Best monorail resort? Grand Floridian, of course!

boo's_parents · 12-13-2005

EPCOT - Beach Club - pool, DVC, 5 minute walk to EPCOT, 20 minute walk or boat to MGM Studio's
Monorail - Contemporary - 5 minute walk to MK.

My choices are transportation based, mostly. I don't like waiting for busses and boats, ESPECIALLY at the end of the night when they are packed (usually, my 5 and 7 year olds fall asleep on the bus ride back to the resort...not much fun if you don't have a seat. We bring our own stroller to the "walkable" resorts.

**MissDisney** · 12-13-2005

TINYDIZ -- I agree with Dana -- it is tough to move to a new resort in the middle of a vacation -- so much valuable time!

I have some questions! What are your children? How old are they? Unless your kids are small, I would choose an Epcot resort instead and here's why: you can walk into the International Gateway of Epcot (especially nice at night after fireworks), plus you have boat service to MGM. And the bus stop at MK is just as close to the gates as the monorail station, making bus service just as attractive. If you like night life, Boardwalk area is really nice.

The pool at Beach Club/Yacht Club is fabulous, but the Keister Coaster (the slide at Boardwalk) is phenomenal too.

If you choose a monorail hotel, I think Poly is so beautiful! And it has a really neat pool. I have never stayed there, but the tropical theming is so vacaion-y, and the torches at night look so great!

ARIEL · 12-13-2005

to be honest given half the chance and if funds were not an issue I woud do my whole stay at the Poly. It is the most beautiful resort and having the monorail on your 'front door' so to speak is just the best for comfort and ease. Having said that, If you have definately decided that the 'split' is really what you guys want to do then I would go for the Poly and POR.

tinydiz · 12-13-2005

I want to thank you all for giving me your replies!!
So many places so little time, if only you could go to all of them!

BTW, I am a teenager with a twin sister and an older sixteen year old sister. We also allow our parents to come with us (just kidding, they're the best!!)

!!All WDW lovers!!

Tinydiz

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tinydiz Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 52	Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts Me and my family have decided that we are going again in August 06!! !! BUT, we need your expert advice of course! We know almost everything except the most important thing, THE RESORT. We know that we for sure are going to split stay at an Epcot resort and a monorail resort. What I need from you is your favorite resort at each location and tell why you love it. !!Thanks For All The Help!! __________________ ¤·.¸ .·°T·.¸.·°I·. ¸.·°N* ·.¸. ·°Y·.¸ .·°D·.¸ .·¤I ·.¸ .·¤Z·.¸ .·¤ Last edited by tinydiz; 12-12-2005 at 04:34 PM.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts First, I have to ask if you remember the old commercial for the "All Fruit" spread. In the commerical, a good ol' boy asks this uptight sociality, "Can you please pass the jelly?" and she faints. I pictured that same scene when you refered to the RESORTS as HOTELS. I must be turning into a Disney snob! ROFL! I'm too broke to have stayed at any of the resorts you're asking about, but I have visited them. My vote for the Epcot area is the Boardwalk. At night time that place is just magical. You've got a lot of great restaurants on-site (Spoodles, being my favorite). There are street performers along the walk. You can take the boat to both Epcot and the Studios. As far as a monorail resort goes, I couldn't begin to pick one over the other. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts Honestly, resort splits are a hassle. I would pick one on the monorail and stay there for the entire trip. You have access to both MK and Epcot that way...best of both worlds without the hassle of packing up and moving to another resort. If I had to choose, I would say the Polynesian, but if you are looking to save a bit on the cost, go with a garden room at the contrmporary. __________________ ~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 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 15 hours 19 minutes

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts We stayed at the Poly last year.....It was so convienient! You can take to monorail to both MK and Epcot. Loved it!

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts We are trying our first monorail resort this year, the Poly, so I cannot comment on those yet. But we have stayed at all the EPCOT resorts and by far like the Yacht and Beach Clubs the best. Why you ask, one big reason, THE POOL. Stormalong Bay is a recreation destination all of it's own. You can still walk over to the Boardwalk at night, as well as the Swan and Dolphin for some dining diversity. But only Yacht and Beach Club guests are allowed to use the pool. Enjoy ! ! ! __________________ . 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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Ready2Go Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Posts: 5,435	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts After staying at the Contemporary a few times I would hate to have to not stay on the Monorail.......the walk to MK is the best. And Welcome to DC __________________ MB member "Crush" is my 11yo DS. MB member "The Big Goof" is my 16yo DS. MB member "Peppertink" is my DW. A LOT of Disney Links for Videos, Audio, Sat Views, Info and Maps Click Here!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to see the Mouse on the West Coast! We are in Disneyland!!!!

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Prezcatz Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 776	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts I would vote for the Floridian. I haven't stayed there, but we did the character meal there, and just loved everything we saw. Looked like a great view of the MK, especially for the fireworks. Prezcatz Paul __________________ PREZCATZ PAUL ~ THE THREAD-KILLER!! 2000 - DISNEYLAND in October * 2005 - WDW ALL STAR MUSIC in April 2006 - WDW SHADES OF GREEN, MVMCP, and MOUSEFEST in December * 2008 - WDW CARRIBEAN BEACH in August 2008 - WDW OLD KEY WEST and MNSSHP in October 2009 - WDW BOARDWALK VILLAS/SARATOGA SPRINGS TREEHOUSE VILLAS in June DVC Member since 04/08

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts My choice for the Epcot area would be the Beach Club. The main reason would be the pool, since the other Epcot resorts share the same benefits as far as being close to Epcot, The Studios and the Boardwalk. We have only stayed at the Contemporary on the monorail, but the Poly and of course Grand Floridan look amazing. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 107 days 1 hours 19 minutes

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts Wow Cavey and they call ME resort snob? Best Epcot Resort is Boardwalk Inn. Beautiful theming, great location, pretty grounds, and less crowded than Beach Club as a general rule. Best monorail resort? Grand Floridian, of course! __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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boo's_parents Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wethersfield, CT Posts: 304	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts EPCOT - Beach Club - pool, DVC, 5 minute walk to EPCOT, 20 minute walk or boat to MGM Studio's Monorail - Contemporary - 5 minute walk to MK. My choices are transportation based, mostly. I don't like waiting for busses and boats, ESPECIALLY at the end of the night when they are packed (usually, my 5 and 7 year olds fall asleep on the bus ride back to the resort...not much fun if you don't have a seat. We bring our own stroller to the "walkable" resorts. __________________ 2008 - Cheatin' on the Mouse - Portofino Bay 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 - BCV 2003 - Contemporary (1st Disney Vacation with the kids!) 1997 - Caribbean Beach Resort (1st Disney Vacation together!) 1977 - boo's Dad's first Disney trip (thanks always, Mom and Dad)

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts TINYDIZ -- I agree with Dana -- it is tough to move to a new resort in the middle of a vacation -- so much valuable time! I have some questions! What are your children? How old are they? Unless your kids are small, I would choose an Epcot resort instead and here's why: you can walk into the International Gateway of Epcot (especially nice at night after fireworks), plus you have boat service to MGM. And the bus stop at MK is just as close to the gates as the monorail station, making bus service just as attractive. If you like night life, Boardwalk area is really nice. The pool at Beach Club/Yacht Club is fabulous, but the Keister Coaster (the slide at Boardwalk) is phenomenal too. If you choose a monorail hotel, I think Poly is so beautiful! And it has a really neat pool. I have never stayed there, but the tropical theming is so vacaion-y, and the torches at night look so great! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,931	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts to be honest given half the chance and if funds were not an issue I woud do my whole stay at the Poly. It is the most beautiful resort and having the monorail on your 'front door' so to speak is just the best for comfort and ease. Having said that, If you have definately decided that the 'split' is really what you guys want to do then I would go for the Poly and POR. __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 118 days 14 hours 19 minutes

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tinydiz Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 52	Re: Favorite Epcot & Monorail Resorts I want to thank you all for giving me your replies!! So many places so little time, if only you could go to all of them! BTW, I am a teenager with a twin sister and an older sixteen year old sister. We also allow our parents to come with us (just kidding, they're the best!!) !!All WDW lovers!! Tinydiz __________________ ¤·.¸ .·°T·.¸.·°I·. ¸.·°N* ·.¸. ·°Y·.¸ .·°D·.¸ .·¤I ·.¸ .·¤Z·.¸ .·¤

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