Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help?

staceyheis · 10-17-2008

I am taking my DD5 Nov. 30-Dec.7. We are currently booked at POR (Alligator Bayou requested room). I could switch to WL, courtyard view. We are planning 1 day at AK, 1 day at HS, 1.5 days at Epcot and remainder at MK. Most of our dining is in parks or on monorail. I don't expect us to spend much time at the hotel or using the pool unless we get lucky with some warm weather. Would you switch?

Thanks for all your thoughts!!

nitaworm · 10-17-2008

I liked the Wilderness lodge better. Also, try Fort Wilderness, we loved having a cabin, with an outdoor grill, full kitchen and VERY comfortable beds.

**ddoll** · 10-17-2008

WL is a deluxe and POR is a moderate. If you can switch up to a deluxe for the same price then go for it. You will be connected to the MK by boat.

**MissDisney** · 10-17-2008

There is NO place on the planet where "you get what you pay for" is more true than at WDW. If you can get into a Deluxe, you will definitely have a more luxurious vacation.

Soundgod · 10-17-2008

You'll kick yourself if you don't switch to WL. It's fully decorated for Christmas during the time you'll be there. That and there is no comparison between POR and WL.
That's all I have to say for now. Time to leave for WDW and a week at WL.

ARIEL · 10-17-2008

I adore POR and always will. We always stay there due to funds and will do for the forseeable future too. However I also love WL and if I had the opportunity to stay there over POR I would grab it with both arms and my legs and cuddle it to death!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do it!

alilmagical32 · 10-17-2008

I say if you can afford it, go for it! It its going to make your budget very tight I might save the extra money to spend on photos or other trip momentos.

timsha · 10-17-2008

If they are going to give you WL for the same price as POR, you would be nuts not to do it. WL is just so beautiful, and at the holidays, it is just awesome!

tinkerbelle24 · 10-17-2008

To be honest I have stayed at POR before and didnt like it. I would switch but I have never stayed at WL either. Perhaps read the reviews on all ears.

**Dopey** · 10-17-2008

Switch

staceyheis · 10-17-2008

It will cost more but when I booked, WL was not available and it was my first choice. Now it is available, hence the dilemma.

Diane Nolan · 10-19-2008

We are at the POR from 12/6 to 12/9 then we are moving to the WL for 5 days. We have stayed at the WL before and love it, especially at Christmas. I look forward to staying at the POR since I have heard many good things about the resort. QUESTION: Why do you prefer Alligator Bayou over Magnolia Bend? I was goint to request Magnolia Bend/Oak Manor and was just curious why you selected the Bayou.

Erin · 10-19-2008

WL is probably one of the prettiest resorts, ever.

There is NO comparing walking into THAT resort with ANY OTHER resort. It's breathtaking.

If I could do EITHER ONE, I'd pick WL.

You're going to have a magical experience at either place, but you're definitely going to experience MORE magic at WL.

jwakja · 10-19-2008

Wl is an adventure in itself!

grandmael · 10-19-2008

Stayed at both resorts. Now POR is well themed, but if I had a shot at WL court yard view, I would go for it. Even though you don't plan to be much at the resort; It is still all part of the experience. So go for the gusto. Wish it were me

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staceyheis Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 191	Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? I am taking my DD5 Nov. 30-Dec.7. We are currently booked at POR (Alligator Bayou requested room). I could switch to WL, courtyard view. We are planning 1 day at AK, 1 day at HS, 1.5 days at Epcot and remainder at MK. Most of our dining is in parks or on monorail. I don't expect us to spend much time at the hotel or using the pool unless we get lucky with some warm weather. Would you switch? Thanks for all your thoughts!!

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nitaworm Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 404	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? I liked the Wilderness lodge better. Also, try Fort Wilderness, we loved having a cabin, with an outdoor grill, full kitchen and VERY comfortable beds.

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? WL is a deluxe and POR is a moderate. If you can switch up to a deluxe for the same price then go for it. You will be connected to the MK by boat. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 13 days 18 hours 3 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? There is NO place on the planet where "you get what you pay for" is more true than at WDW. If you can get into a Deluxe, you will definitely have a more luxurious vacation. __________________ 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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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,809	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? You'll kick yourself if you don't switch to WL. It's fully decorated for Christmas during the time you'll be there. That and there is no comparison between POR and WL. That's all I have to say for now. Time to leave for WDW and a week at WL. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 3 days 23 hours 3 minutes

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,932	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? I adore POR and always will. We always stay there due to funds and will do for the forseeable future too. However I also love WL and if I had the opportunity to stay there over POR I would grab it with both arms and my legs and cuddle it to death!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do it! __________________ 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 10 hours 3 minutes

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alilmagical32 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2006 Location: Celebration Posts: 998	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? I say if you can afford it, go for it! It its going to make your budget very tight I might save the extra money to spend on photos or other trip momentos. __________________ MB'ers I've Met: Tink74 http://thebestthingscomeintwos.wordpress.com/ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: On our way to One! 14 days 11 hours 33 minutes

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? If they are going to give you WL for the same price as POR, you would be nuts not to do it. WL is just so beautiful, and at the holidays, it is just awesome! __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? To be honest I have stayed at POR before and didnt like it. I would switch but I have never stayed at WL either. Perhaps read the reviews on all ears. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,489	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? Switch __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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staceyheis Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 191	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? It will cost more but when I booked, WL was not available and it was my first choice. Now it is available, hence the dilemma.

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Diane Nolan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New England Posts: 102	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? We are at the POR from 12/6 to 12/9 then we are moving to the WL for 5 days. We have stayed at the WL before and love it, especially at Christmas. I look forward to staying at the POR since I have heard many good things about the resort. QUESTION: Why do you prefer Alligator Bayou over Magnolia Bend? I was goint to request Magnolia Bend/Oak Manor and was just curious why you selected the Bayou. __________________ Dec 6 to Dec. 18, 2008 - POR, WL, CR Dec. 2007 - YC & BCV Dec. 2006 - WL Dec. 2005 AKL & YC March 2005 - Poly Dec. 2004 - WL June 2004- DLH Anaheim March 2004 - AKL Oct. 2003 - OKW My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays at WDW

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? WL is probably one of the prettiest resorts, ever. There is NO comparing walking into THAT resort with ANY OTHER resort. It's breathtaking. If I could do EITHER ONE, I'd pick WL. You're going to have a magical experience at either place, but you're definitely going to experience MORE magic at WL. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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jwakja Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 146	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? Wl is an adventure in itself!

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grandmael Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Wilderness Lodge vs. POR - Help? Stayed at both resorts. Now POR is well themed, but if I had a shot at WL court yard view, I would go for it. Even though you don't plan to be much at the resort; It is still all part of the experience. So go for the gusto. Wish it were me