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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Thumper1 » Aug Mon 06, 2012 6:07 pm

I have not gone enough to wdw to really make my opinion count but I like to stay at Pop Century.I don't need my room to be fancy,I just use it to crash in at night! we enjoy Pop because everything is centrally located and easy to get to in the resort.I also like the bus schedule and the fact that you don't share a bus usually with other resorts.However,my husband pointed out to me that as close as Art of animation is to pop,that might change,they might share with them. Does anyone know if that might now be the case?

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Amy » Aug Mon 06, 2012 6:17 pm

I don't know for sure, but I would think they would retain their own separate bus systems, at least at the beginning and end of the day. They might combine the routes during the day when there is less demand, but I don't see them combining them all the time.

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Thumper1 » Aug Mon 06, 2012 6:32 pm

Amy wrote:I don't know for sure, but I would think they would retain their own separate bus systems, at least at the beginning and end of the day. They might combine the routes during the day when there is less demand, but I don't see them combining them all the time.
You need to work at wdw Amy!! You need to be the go to person when someone needs an answer!! I will be bombarding you in 2013 with questions before our next trip!! lol!!

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Amy » Aug Mon 06, 2012 6:50 pm

brerrabbit1 wrote:
Amy wrote:I don't know for sure, but I would think they would retain their own separate bus systems, at least at the beginning and end of the day. They might combine the routes during the day when there is less demand, but I don't see them combining them all the time.
You need to work at wdw Amy!! You need to be the go to person when someone needs an answer!! I will be bombarding you in 2013 with questions before our next trip!! lol!!
Well, please note that I said I didn't know for sure! But thank you anyhow :D
Len is the one who knows a TON about the bus system. You might want to PM him and see if he has any insider info when it comes to the buses for the resorts...

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by cy1229 » Aug Tue 07, 2012 12:50 pm

Amy wrote:
brerrabbit1 wrote:
Amy wrote:I don't know for sure, but I would think they would retain their own separate bus systems, at least at the beginning and end of the day. They might combine the routes during the day when there is less demand, but I don't see them combining them all the time.
You need to work at wdw Amy!! You need to be the go to person when someone needs an answer!! I will be bombarding you in 2013 with questions before our next trip!! lol!!
Well, please note that I said I didn't know for sure! But thank you anyhow :D
Len is the one who knows a TON about the bus system. You might want to PM him and see if he has any insider info when it comes to the buses for the resorts...
Oh blah blah blah Amy, you're like a walking WDW encyclopedia. :) Seriously, you should apply to be a member of the Moms panel.
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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Amy » Aug Tue 07, 2012 3:15 pm

cy1229 wrote:Oh blah blah blah Amy, you're like a walking WDW encyclopedia. :) Seriously, you should apply to be a member of the Moms panel.
:lol: I did! I wasn't selected :( But someone from a town very close to ours was...sigh....

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by cy1229 » Aug Wed 08, 2012 9:18 am

Amy wrote:
cy1229 wrote:Oh blah blah blah Amy, you're like a walking WDW encyclopedia. :) Seriously, you should apply to be a member of the Moms panel.
:lol: I did! I wasn't selected :( But someone from a town very close to ours was...sigh....
It's an outrage!!! :x :x We need to hire a hit-man. :lol:
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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Amy » Aug Wed 08, 2012 10:47 am

cy1229 wrote:
Amy wrote:
cy1229 wrote:Oh blah blah blah Amy, you're like a walking WDW encyclopedia. :) Seriously, you should apply to be a member of the Moms panel.
:lol: I did! I wasn't selected :( But someone from a town very close to ours was...sigh....
It's an outrage!!! :x :x We need to hire a hit-man. :lol:
I wonder if Wizz is available :roll: ;) :lol:

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Sharonofwindham » Aug Sat 18, 2012 6:52 pm

gocubs89 wrote:My absolute favorite has to be Port Orleans - French Quarter, It is a very intimate resort, close access to Downtown Disney and Typhoon Lagoon, its quieter than some of the other resorts! It's easy to fall in love with this resort.
Never been there, but I have watched videos on Youtube, and it REALLY looks nice :mickey3:

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by JonathanCC » Oct Mon 15, 2012 10:00 am

By far the greatest is Polynesian Resort. One of the best ambience resorts, great food, classic soundtrack and brings back many great memories of my childhood.

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Sharonofwindham » Oct Tue 30, 2012 8:00 pm

JonathanCC wrote:By far the greatest is Polynesian Resort. One of the best ambience resorts, great food, classic soundtrack and brings back many great memories of my childhood.
I think the Polynesian has gotten the most comments on this thread, not sure as I didn't count. And I have to say that the Poly sparks some nostalgia in me even though I have never stayed there, never mind as a child, and I so envy anyone who has. I just love everything about it and would love to stay there one day. My dream come true would be to buy back into the DVC when they add the Poly, if that rumor is true :mickey2:

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by NaCler » Nov Sat 03, 2012 3:17 pm

brerrabbit1 wrote:I have not gone enough to wdw to really make my opinion count but I like to stay at Pop Century.I don't need my room to be fancy,I just use it to crash in at night! we enjoy Pop because everything is centrally located and easy to get to in the resort.I also like the bus schedule and the fact that you don't share a bus usually with other resorts.However,my husband pointed out to me that as close as Art of animation is to pop,that might change,they might share with them. Does anyone know if that might now be the case?
I would not be surprised if they started running together, at least during the off seasons. We usually stay at Pop, so I will let you know if it starts. As of last week they were still separate.

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by Thumper1 » Nov Wed 07, 2012 9:34 am

NaCler wrote:
brerrabbit1 wrote:I have not gone enough to wdw to really make my opinion count but I like to stay at Pop Century.I don't need my room to be fancy,I just use it to crash in at night! we enjoy Pop because everything is centrally located and easy to get to in the resort.I also like the bus schedule and the fact that you don't share a bus usually with other resorts.However,my husband pointed out to me that as close as Art of animation is to pop,that might change,they might share with them. Does anyone know if that might now be the case?
I would not be surprised if they started running together, at least during the off seasons. We usually stay at Pop, so I will let you know if it starts. As of last week they were still separate.
thanks NaCler!! that would be great!! :D

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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by TikiTikiRoom » Nov Thu 08, 2012 5:45 pm

Staying at the Beach Club for a couple days in March, so hopefully I'll have a new favorite on my list! And seeing as how you can walk to Epcot or to the Boardwalk, I think it'll be a total blast. Anyone got some insider info on that resort? Definitely has a different vibe than what I'm used to (AKL/OKW)
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Re: Your Absolute Favorite WDW Resort

Post by theBIGyowski » Nov Thu 08, 2012 7:20 pm

I can't remember if Len and his folks stay at Beach Club or Yacht Club...but I know he knows the lay of the land. Maybe if mother nature will allow he can be of some help.
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