Monorail Resorts

sdjhallett · 08-31-2006

We are taking a day to resort hop since we will be there when things are decorated for Christmas. Which hotels are on the monorail loop? I thought it would be easiest to start with them, we are staying at Caribbean Beach.

Thanks!

Cosmicwaves · 08-31-2006

Poly, Contemporary, and Grand Floridian.

LuvDisney24 · 08-31-2006

Poly and GF are beautiful during Christmas time. Make sure to WL on your stops because that one is really breathtaking!!! Enjoy!!

dznygrl · 08-31-2006

Yep, what Cosmicwaves said.

Those are the 3 on the monorail, and will be the easiest to get to. Other resorts will not be as easy (though Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge can both be explored by taking a boat from the MK.)

It may easiest to take the monorail to Epcot, and get to the Epcot resorts from there? I'm not positive if that's sound advice though.

All the other resorts are kind of on their own, you'll have to take a bus to each one individually. Allow a lot of time! Resort hopping is a blast!

slist · 08-31-2006

after the monorail route, take the boat from the contemporary to the WL
then take the Epcot Monorail to the Epcot resorts.

**Dana** · 08-31-2006

Take the bus to the MK. Head to the resort monorail and go to the Contemporary, then the Polynesian and finally the Grand Floridian. Perhaps make an ADR at WL for whispering canyon. Take the boat launch from the mk after your "tour" and check out their decore and have dinner. End hte ngiht with watching the water pagent on WL's beach...sounds like a perfect WDW day to me.

iluvwdw · 08-31-2006

If you can, also try to check out the Epcot resorts, as well. EVERY resort is decorated for the holidays and each has its own charm!!!

HAVE FUN RESORT HOPPING...YOU'LL HAVE A BLAST!

pkc123 · 08-31-2006

I love resort hopping especially around the holidays.GF is beautiful.

MerlinMatt · 09-01-2006

Here are my summary observations:
- Grand Floridian has the BEST decorations of all the WDW resorts. Worth a trip on it's own.
- Polynesian is a close second in that it's really unique to see a mixed motif of warm Pacific tropics with Santa and the North Pole. Again, worth a visit.
- The AKL does a great job with decorations, but being on the outskirts of WDW property, it's really only worth a visit if you can do something else, like sit down for a drink or have dinner at Boma's. You could also consider call the AKL lobby to see what entertainment might be planned.
- The Epcot Resorts would be great for a visit if you're in the mood for a good walking tour. YC/BC, Swan, Dolphin and the BW Villas are all charmingly decorated. If you start at the International gateway and walk around the BW area starting with the YC/BC, then to the Swan and Dolphin, then ending at the Villas, you could finish your tour with a nice lunch or dinner on the BoardWalk.

I've heard wonderful things about the Wilderness Lodge as well. I suspect it's worth it's own trip.

The Contemporary is nice, but somewhat sedate and, IMO, not worth its own visit. I'd also suspect that the Moderates would fall in the same category. But, again, that's just me.

Have FUN!

mickaholic4077 · 09-01-2006

The one time we stopped at the Contemporary to view decorations,we didn't see a single one!!

timkelmom · 09-01-2006

I'll be there from 118 - 11/22. Will the decorations be up then? Which hotel has the giant gingerbread house?

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sdjhallett Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	Monorail Resorts We are taking a day to resort hop since we will be there when things are decorated for Christmas. Which hotels are on the monorail loop? I thought it would be easiest to start with them, we are staying at Caribbean Beach. Thanks!

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	Re: Monorail Resorts Poly, Contemporary, and Grand Floridian. __________________ 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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LuvDisney24 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the nice "Miami Heat" Posts: 393	Re: Monorail Resorts Poly and GF are beautiful during Christmas time. Make sure to WL on your stops because that one is really breathtaking!!! Enjoy!! __________________ When You Wish Upon a Star My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A trip with my sister and my kiddos...leaving the Honey at home!! Visiting the House of the Mouse!!!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Monorail Resorts Yep, what Cosmicwaves said. Those are the 3 on the monorail, and will be the easiest to get to. Other resorts will not be as easy (though Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge can both be explored by taking a boat from the MK.) It may easiest to take the monorail to Epcot, and get to the Epcot resorts from there? I'm not positive if that's sound advice though. All the other resorts are kind of on their own, you'll have to take a bus to each one individually. Allow a lot of time! Resort hopping is a blast! __________________ 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! 37 days 14 hours 33 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Monorail Resorts Take the bus to the MK. Head to the resort monorail and go to the Contemporary, then the Polynesian and finally the Grand Floridian. Perhaps make an ADR at WL for whispering canyon. Take the boat launch from the mk after your "tour" and check out their decore and have dinner. End hte ngiht with watching the water pagent on WL's beach...sounds like a perfect WDW day to 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 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 10 hours 33 minutes

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,500	Re: Monorail Resorts Here are my summary observations: - Grand Floridian has the BEST decorations of all the WDW resorts. Worth a trip on it's own. - Polynesian is a close second in that it's really unique to see a mixed motif of warm Pacific tropics with Santa and the North Pole. Again, worth a visit. - The AKL does a great job with decorations, but being on the outskirts of WDW property, it's really only worth a visit if you can do something else, like sit down for a drink or have dinner at Boma's. You could also consider call the AKL lobby to see what entertainment might be planned. - The Epcot Resorts would be great for a visit if you're in the mood for a good walking tour. YC/BC, Swan, Dolphin and the BW Villas are all charmingly decorated. If you start at the International gateway and walk around the BW area starting with the YC/BC, then to the Swan and Dolphin, then ending at the Villas, you could finish your tour with a nice lunch or dinner on the BoardWalk. I've heard wonderful things about the Wilderness Lodge as well. I suspect it's worth it's own trip. The Contemporary is nice, but somewhat sedate and, IMO, not worth its own visit. I'd also suspect that the Moderates would fall in the same category. But, again, that's just me. Have FUN! __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Monorail Resorts The one time we stopped at the Contemporary to view decorations,we didn't see a single one!!

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: Monorail Resorts I'll be there from 118 - 11/22. Will the decorations be up then? Which hotel has the giant gingerbread house? __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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