Which WDW resort in December?

PhilliesFan · 08-28-2006

I'm look for suggestions as to which resort to stay at in December when the parks are decorated to the nines with Christmas decorations. I've never been to WDW that time of year, and the trip would not be until December 2007.
I love the Polynesian, but my mind is open to staying at a different resort next time (I say that now but I'm seriously addicted to the Polynesian). So I'm looking for opinions as to the best resort to stay at when WDW is dressed for Christmas.

Andrea · 08-28-2006

The Wilderness Lodge says "Christmas" to me. I haven't stayed there, but it's my dream resort for that time of year.

dznygrl · 08-28-2006

I don't have first-hand experience, but the 2 resorts that are always most heartily recommended at Christmas time seem to be the Grand Floridian and the Wilderness Lodge.

HOWEVER...the Polynesian always gets hearty recommendations too, and if you're seriously addicted...well...I know how that feels.

The Poly's just fabulous! And I'm sure it's equally beautiful at Christmas.

Cavey · 08-28-2006

I've not stayed at any of them, but I've toured all of the MK resorts at Christmas. I'd have to say GF or WL are the prettiest.

Oh, Boardwalk is beautiful as well.

gingles · 08-28-2006

Haven't got to stay there yet, but just based on theming, I think the Wilderness Lodge would be a neat cold weather resort (assuming it's cold this December in Orlando).

lovemysons · 08-29-2006

I have stayed at the WL at Christmas time, and I am biased, but it was absolutely breathtaking. I would do it again, if I had the chance.

bali · 08-29-2006

We were at the Boardwalk last year around Christmas time. It was beautiful, but didn't say "Christmas" to a northerner like me. This year we've booked the Wilderness Lodge for December. It doesn't get any cozier than that.

Nastory4 · 08-29-2006

We once stayed at the Floridian and thought it was beautifully set up. Big Tree! This time we will be at SSR. Hope it's just as nice, will inform later.

Cavey · 08-29-2006

The more I think about it, the more I would recommend the Boardwalk.

Erin · 08-29-2006

I'm thinking WL...but, Boardwalk would be a very, extremely close second...

Both are SO beautiful at Christmas.

diisneygeek · 08-29-2006

I went park hopping on my Christmas trip last year... The breathtaking hotels were the Boardwalk, the Poly (

), and the WL! There's probably a few more but my memory is kind of jammed right now.

BuzzLightyear · 08-29-2006

I would go with the Boardwalk also.

**MissDisney** · 08-29-2006

Grand Floridian is so incredibly beautiful, and at Christmas, it becomes even more incredible! Ther eis even a life-size gingerbread house constructed inside the lobby! The GF Christmas trees are incredible!
And I have neve rbeen to Wilderness Lodge at Christmas, but i can imagine how fanstastic is would be, as well!

**Dana** · 08-29-2006

For christmas? I would definately say WL with the rest of everyone else. To me, that is what christmas should look like. Just reminds me of an old fashioned christmas by the looks of the decorations...very warm and inviting.

PrincessPooh · 08-29-2006

WL is apparently very popular around the holidays. We're booked here for 12/8-12/16 and there have been no standard rooms left for a long time (my MIL decided she wanted to try and tag a long). Then when the Season of Dreams discount came out, there were no discounts for WL. I guess since it is so popular, they feel they don't need to discount it.

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,356	Which WDW resort in December? I'm look for suggestions as to which resort to stay at in December when the parks are decorated to the nines with Christmas decorations. I've never been to WDW that time of year, and the trip would not be until December 2007. I love the Polynesian, but my mind is open to staying at a different resort next time (I say that now but I'm seriously addicted to the Polynesian). So I'm looking for opinions as to the best resort to stay at when WDW is dressed for Christmas. __________________ 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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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Which WDW resort in December? The Wilderness Lodge says "Christmas" to me. I haven't stayed there, but it's my dream resort for that time of year. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Which WDW resort in December? I don't have first-hand experience, but the 2 resorts that are always most heartily recommended at Christmas time seem to be the Grand Floridian and the Wilderness Lodge. HOWEVER...the Polynesian always gets hearty recommendations too, and if you're seriously addicted...well...I know how that feels. The Poly's just fabulous! And I'm sure it's equally beautiful at Christmas. __________________ 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! 39 days 8 hours 7 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Which WDW resort in December? I've not stayed at any of them, but I've toured all of the MK resorts at Christmas. I'd have to say GF or WL are the prettiest. Oh, Boardwalk is beautiful as well. __________________ . . 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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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge...where Tigers bite Posts: 2,249	Re: Which WDW resort in December? Haven't got to stay there yet, but just based on theming, I think the Wilderness Lodge would be a neat cold weather resort (assuming it's cold this December in Orlando). __________________ Can You Twitter? Facebook DD#1 is Southern Belle and DD#2 is LSUTigerLily! GEAUX LSU FOOTBALL TIGERS!!! FLORIDA MAY BE THE PRESEASON NO. 1 BUT WAIT 'TIL YOU COME TO OUR HOUSE... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to WDW for Free Dining Toto, is this Kansas?

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,715	Re: Which WDW resort in December? I have stayed at the WL at Christmas time, and I am biased, but it was absolutely breathtaking. I would do it again, if I had the chance. __________________ 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 15 hours 37 minutes

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Which WDW resort in December? We were at the Boardwalk last year around Christmas time. It was beautiful, but didn't say "Christmas" to a northerner like me. This year we've booked the Wilderness Lodge for December. It doesn't get any cozier than that. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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Nastory4 Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ringwood, NJ Posts: 737	Re: Which WDW resort in December? We once stayed at the Floridian and thought it was beautifully set up. Big Tree! This time we will be at SSR. Hope it's just as nice, will inform later. __________________ '09: Beach Club Villas; Aug. '08: Saratoga Springs - Disney Magic Oct./Nov. '08: Beach Club Villas ; Aug. '07: Old Key West ; Nov. '07: Beach Club Villas ; Aug. '07: Old Key West ; Feb. '06: Saratoga Springs '05: Caribbean Beach '96 : Disneyland (off property) '93 : Honeymoon-Grand Floridian - Disney Cruise '88: Disneyland (off property) '74: Disney World (off property) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Savannah at Aninal Kingdom 272 days 3 hours 7 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Which WDW resort in December? The more I think about it, the more I would recommend the Boardwalk. __________________ . . 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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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Which WDW resort in December? I'm thinking WL...but, Boardwalk would be a very, extremely close second... Both are SO beautiful at Christmas. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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diisneygeek Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern California - near The Happiest Place On Earth! Posts: 856	Re: Which WDW resort in December? I went park hopping on my Christmas trip last year... The breathtaking hotels were the Boardwalk, the Poly (), and the WL! There's probably a few more but my memory is kind of jammed right now. __________________ Katrina Aspiring Disney Animator Next Trips: June 2007 - Grad Trip with C/O 2007 @ Disneyland!! August 6-15, 2007 - Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria! October 31, 2007 - Halloween at Disneyland! Yeah, I'm such a Disneyland snob.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Which WDW resort in December? I would go with the Boardwalk also. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 107 days 14 hours 7 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Which WDW resort in December? Grand Floridian is so incredibly beautiful, and at Christmas, it becomes even more incredible! Ther eis even a life-size gingerbread house constructed inside the lobby! The GF Christmas trees are incredible! And I have neve rbeen to Wilderness Lodge at Christmas, but i can imagine how fanstastic is would be, as well! __________________ 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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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Which WDW resort in December? For christmas? I would definately say WL with the rest of everyone else. To me, that is what christmas should look like. Just reminds me of an old fashioned christmas by the looks of the decorations...very warm and inviting. __________________ ~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. 270 days 4 hours 7 minutes

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Which WDW resort in December? WL is apparently very popular around the holidays. We're booked here for 12/8-12/16 and there have been no standard rooms left for a long time (my MIL decided she wanted to try and tag a long). Then when the Season of Dreams discount came out, there were no discounts for WL. I guess since it is so popular, they feel they don't need to discount it. __________________ ~~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!