Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007

CaraMia · 08-22-2006

I am leaning towards either:

Contemorary
Poly.
WL

I know if we stay at WL we will have more extra $ to maybe do the Hoop de Doo or luau. But I would love to stay at Poly or Contemp too..lol We will see.

I think the Grand is beautiful but I think DS would enjoy a less formal atmosphere. Next step is to narrow down the date and then get prices. I was thinking early or mid May. After Spring Break and before summer.

Cosmicwaves · 08-22-2006

I would go with WL to save cash for other things. In the end...it's the activitities like Hoop Dee Doo that DS will remember the most...not the hotel.

lovemysons · 08-22-2006

I think the Grand Floridian is very formal. I don't know if I would feel comfortable there, let alone my kids! I'd still like to try it though.

The WL is just beautiful. Maybe you could even stay longer if you pick the WL over the others.

PrincessPooh · 08-22-2006

If I had a choice and I could afford it, I would stay at the Poly. It doesn't seem like a huge price increase from WL, but one that is worth it. The restuarants and views from the Poly are wonderful, or so I've heard!

ssn · 08-22-2006

I love the GF, but DH finds it too pretentious. I fthink it's soooo beautiful it actually takes my breath away when I walk into the lobby. Last year we were at WL and liked it alot too. The boats were a bit slow, but if you're not in a hurry then it's a fun way to get to the MK. We've also stayed at the Poly and have loved it. DD had so much fun in the Volcano pool. Watching the MK fireworks from the beach is awesome!!! We're actually trying out the Contemp for 3 nights in April (b/f heading to the Beach Club) so I can't help you there, yet.

PhilliesFan · 08-22-2006

I love the Polynesian, but the other two are pretty nice too!

KarenT · 08-22-2006

We have stayed at all three and if money was no issue I would pick the Poly.
Why... View of the MK and other resorts. Being able to sit on the beach and watch the fireworks over the MK. Also being on the monorail line gives you great dinning choices. The volcano pool is too cool!
WL is a great resort also the theme/decorations are great. The pool is very nice too.
But my 1st choice would be the Poly

iluvwdw · 08-22-2006

I have only stayed at the Poly and LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!!!!!!! I would LOVE to stay there again! But then again, I'd love to experience the Grand Floridian and WL, too!

dznygrl · 08-22-2006

Go for WL!

I know I recommended the Contemp before, but I would hate forking over that much extra money just for that resort. (I dunno, it doesn't excite me a lot?

) WL is going to be really convenient too....and then you can use all the extra money for fun stuff!!!

chris24 · 08-22-2006

my favorite is the contemporary....i have always loved it there.....

Soundgod · 08-22-2006

We've stayed at all three as well. One stay at each. Next month we're returning to the Contemporary. I just really like the MK side of the tower. Poly's really nice as well, but if you want a balcony, you'll have to ask for third floor. Second only has windows and the first floor are patios where everyone can just walk up to you. I'm pretty sure we'll stay at the Grand Floridian next year.From what I've seen here and also at the resort, kids seem to do ok there too. We'll return to the Wilderness in the future as well.

iluvwdw · 08-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Poly's really nice as well, but if you want a balcony, you'll have to ask for third floor. Second only has windows and the first floor are patios where everyone can just walk up to you.

We had a balcony at the Poly when we went...with an AWESOME Castle View. It was WONDERFUL!!!

skeeternmunka · 08-25-2006

my parents just came back from Disney and stayed at Poly. They said it was the best resort, my dad is picky so that is saying a lot .

Cavey · 08-29-2006

Hey, we just tent camp at FW, but if I could afford a deluxe, it would be WL, followed by BW, Poly & GF. The Contemporary is too odd for me. I love to visit there, but I wouldn't want to stay at it.

BuzzLightyear · 08-29-2006

Early to mid May is a great time to go.

It's really hard to pick, but you can't go wrong with any of the resorts in the MK area.

08-22-2006	#1 (permalink)
CaraMia Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 935	Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 I am leaning towards either: Contemorary Poly. WL I know if we stay at WL we will have more extra $ to maybe do the Hoop de Doo or luau. But I would love to stay at Poly or Contemp too..lol We will see. I think the Grand is beautiful but I think DS would enjoy a less formal atmosphere. Next step is to narrow down the date and then get prices. I was thinking early or mid May. After Spring Break and before summer.

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 I would go with WL to save cash for other things. In the end...it's the activitities like Hoop Dee Doo that DS will remember the most...not the hotel. __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 I think the Grand Floridian is very formal. I don't know if I would feel comfortable there, let alone my kids! I'd still like to try it though. The WL is just beautiful. Maybe you could even stay longer if you pick the WL over the others. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 7 days 0 hours 0 minutes

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 If I had a choice and I could afford it, I would stay at the Poly. It doesn't seem like a huge price increase from WL, but one that is worth it. The restuarants and views from the Poly are wonderful, or so I've heard! __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,224	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 I love the GF, but DH finds it too pretentious. I fthink it's soooo beautiful it actually takes my breath away when I walk into the lobby. Last year we were at WL and liked it alot too. The boats were a bit slow, but if you're not in a hurry then it's a fun way to get to the MK. We've also stayed at the Poly and have loved it. DD had so much fun in the Volcano pool. Watching the MK fireworks from the beach is awesome!!! We're actually trying out the Contemp for 3 nights in April (b/f heading to the Beach Club) so I can't help you there, yet. __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 135 days 15 hours 31 minutes

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,356	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 I love the Polynesian, but the other two are pretty nice too! __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 We have stayed at all three and if money was no issue I would pick the Poly. Why... View of the MK and other resorts. Being able to sit on the beach and watch the fireworks over the MK. Also being on the monorail line gives you great dinning choices. The volcano pool is too cool! WL is a great resort also the theme/decorations are great. The pool is very nice too. But my 1st choice would be the Poly Last edited by KarenT; 08-22-2006 at 04:53 PM.

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 I have only stayed at the Poly and LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!!!!!!! I would LOVE to stay there again! But then again, I'd love to experience the Grand Floridian and WL, too! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 79 days 12 hours 0 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 Go for WL! I know I recommended the Contemp before, but I would hate forking over that much extra money just for that resort. (I dunno, it doesn't excite me a lot? ) WL is going to be really convenient too....and then you can use all the extra money for fun stuff!!! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 38 days 16 hours 30 minutes

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chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,698	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 my favorite is the contemporary....i have always loved it there..... __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmastime in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! 9 days 20 hours 0 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,805	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 We've stayed at all three as well. One stay at each. Next month we're returning to the Contemporary. I just really like the MK side of the tower. Poly's really nice as well, but if you want a balcony, you'll have to ask for third floor. Second only has windows and the first floor are patios where everyone can just walk up to you. I'm pretty sure we'll stay at the Grand Floridian next year.From what I've seen here and also at the resort, kids seem to do ok there too. We'll return to the Wilderness in the future as well. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 0 hours 30 minutes

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skeeternmunka Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 166	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 my parents just came back from Disney and stayed at Poly. They said it was the best resort, my dad is picky so that is saying a lot . __________________ POP ....2005 CBR.....2006 Disney Cruise for my honeymoon ... 2008 Disney Wonder 4 day 1/03 -1/7 for DH birthday ! I LOVE DISNEY

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 Hey, we just tent camp at FW, but if I could afford a deluxe, it would be WL, followed by BW, Poly & GF. The Contemporary is too odd for me. I love to visit there, but I wouldn't want to stay at it. __________________ . . 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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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Narrowed down Resort choice from 2007 Early to mid May is a great time to go. It's really hard to pick, but you can't go wrong with any of the resorts in the MK area. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 22 hours 30 minutes

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