polynesian or WL

allienonomom · 11-13-2006

We are going in Feb with our 2 and 3 year old? Which hotel do you recommed? Is it worth xtra $ for the monorail? Which is nicer? Are the boats easy to use from WL? We want to be able to take a break fro naps withour busses.
Thanks

inluvwithdisney · 11-13-2006

Both are great resorts! I loved the Poly and the Monorail! Especially with little kids! Now that my kids are older, we do not feel the extra $$ is worth it!

I think it depends on your finances! I would love to stay at the Poly again someday!

Also, the boats are great from the WL, but they take a long time to get around!

floridaorange19 · 11-13-2006

go to the poly..... u just can't beat the convenience of the monorail. especially if you want to take naps or freshen up at your hotel during the day. and w/ a child even if the monorail is crowded, it moves quickly. the buses sometimes can be iffy.

**DisneyTeacher** · 11-13-2006

WL is my favorite resort so I would pick it every time.

KarenT · 11-13-2006

I have stayed at both with young children. I would pick the poly. The convience of the monorail is well worth the cost. The boat is nice, but it does not beat the monorail!

softychik · 11-13-2006

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Originally Posted by allienonomom

We are going in Feb with our 2 and 3 year old? Which hotel do you recommed? Is it worth xtra $ for the monorail? Which is nicer? Are the boats easy to use from WL? We want to be able to take a break fro naps withour busses.
Thanks

Welcome to Mousebuzz!!! about a month ago I had the same question. I chose the Polynesian!!!!!!

allienonomom · 11-13-2006

Which one has better rooms? I'm afraid my husband and I will be sitting quietly a lot while our kids sleep?

softychik · 11-13-2006

They are both good rooms, but the Polynesian has a daybed where the WL dosen't.

Wing Rider · 11-13-2006

We have stayed at both and highly recommend the Polynesian. The conveyance of the monorail can't be beat. When we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge it was either the bus or the slow boat to the Magic Kingdom. On the way back to the Wilderness Lodge after a day at MK the boat was crowded and not a pleasant ride back. Polynesian!!!!

FireAngel · 11-13-2006

I would def pick the poly..just for that convinience and if I could afford it..

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I still love WL

**Dana** · 11-13-2006

Either is perfect. You are close to the MK at either place. The Polynesian is the easiest to get back to, but a lot more money. I think the WL will be just fine. The boat is tons of fun and may just be one more attraction for your little ones to enjoy.

GrumpyDad · 11-13-2006

In Feb it should not be too crowded so the boats shouldn't be too bad. I have not stayed at the WL yet, but it is on our list to try, we always stop there just to soak up a bit of the ambiance. We did stay at the Poly last year in one of the new rooms and it was just about as nice as it gets. HOWEVER, it is a lot more money. I think I might be tempted to do the WL and save the Poly for a special treat when the kids get a bit older.

But that's just me!

ENJOY!

rlcarmichael · 11-14-2006

The Poly is my fav. WL has the boat back and forth. Poly has the boat to GF & Poly, monorail and even the ferry back to TTC which is right next to Poly.

Jen · 11-14-2006

I've never stayed at WL but the Poly is my favorite!! The location is perfect for the MK!

ARIEL · 11-14-2006

ooooooo

that is a HARD question! Both are beautiful resorts and I would probably sell my own grandmother to stay in one of them again! ( only kidding

)
I think if money is no object then go for the Poly just due to the monorail convenience really, but if it's just a question of which one would be best I would prob go with WL. It is a little cheaper than the POLY and you could put the difference in $$ towards others things on your trip like meals, gift etc etc. Both are stunning though and I do not think you would be upset with either choice.

.......now where is my grannie?..............

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allienonomom Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 58	polynesian or WL We are going in Feb with our 2 and 3 year old? Which hotel do you recommed? Is it worth xtra $ for the monorail? Which is nicer? Are the boats easy to use from WL? We want to be able to take a break fro naps withour busses. Thanks

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inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Re: polynesian or WL Both are great resorts! I loved the Poly and the Monorail! Especially with little kids! Now that my kids are older, we do not feel the extra $$ is worth it! I think it depends on your finances! I would love to stay at the Poly again someday! Also, the boats are great from the WL, but they take a long time to get around! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!!

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floridaorange19 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 606	Re: polynesian or WL go to the poly..... u just can't beat the convenience of the monorail. especially if you want to take naps or freshen up at your hotel during the day. and w/ a child even if the monorail is crowded, it moves quickly. the buses sometimes can be iffy. __________________ STEP AWAY FROM THE CATNIP AND NOBODY GETS HURT My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Here I Come!!!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: polynesian or WL WL is my favorite resort so I would pick it every time. __________________ ~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~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 237 days 10 hours 17 minutes

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: polynesian or WL I have stayed at both with young children. I would pick the poly. The convience of the monorail is well worth the cost. The boat is nice, but it does not beat the monorail!

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allienonomom Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 58	Re: polynesian or WL Which one has better rooms? I'm afraid my husband and I will be sitting quietly a lot while our kids sleep?

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softychik Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,076	Re: polynesian or WL They are both good rooms, but the Polynesian has a daybed where the WL dosen't. __________________ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is to Invent It -Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Birthday celebration trip 321 days 10 hours 17 minutes

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Wing Rider Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, Ohio Posts: 130	Re: polynesian or WL We have stayed at both and highly recommend the Polynesian. The conveyance of the monorail can't be beat. When we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge it was either the bus or the slow boat to the Magic Kingdom. On the way back to the Wilderness Lodge after a day at MK the boat was crowded and not a pleasant ride back. Polynesian!!!! __________________

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: polynesian or WL I would def pick the poly..just for that convinience and if I could afford it.. : I still love WL __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: polynesian or WL Either is perfect. You are close to the MK at either place. The Polynesian is the easiest to get back to, but a lot more money. I think the WL will be just fine. The boat is tons of fun and may just be one more attraction for your little ones to enjoy. __________________ ~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 5 hours 17 minutes

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Re: polynesian or WL In Feb it should not be too crowded so the boats shouldn't be too bad. I have not stayed at the WL yet, but it is on our list to try, we always stop there just to soak up a bit of the ambiance. We did stay at the Poly last year in one of the new rooms and it was just about as nice as it gets. HOWEVER, it is a lot more money. I think I might be tempted to do the WL and save the Poly for a special treat when the kids get a bit older. But that's just me! 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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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,998	Re: polynesian or WL The Poly is my fav. WL has the boat back and forth. Poly has the boat to GF & Poly, monorail and even the ferry back to TTC which is right next to Poly. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 14 days 0 hours 2 minutes

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,932	Re: polynesian or WL ooooooo that is a HARD question! Both are beautiful resorts and I would probably sell my own grandmother to stay in one of them again! ( only kidding ) I think if money is no object then go for the Poly just due to the monorail convenience really, but if it's just a question of which one would be best I would prob go with WL. It is a little cheaper than the POLY and you could put the difference in $$ towards others things on your trip like meals, gift etc etc. Both are stunning though and I do not think you would be upset with either choice. .......now where is my grannie?.............. __________________ 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! 117 days 4 hours 17 minutes

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