Which Resort do you prefer?

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Your Resort Choice

Grand Floridian
7
6%
Polynesian
17
14%
Wilderness Lodge
17
14%
Animal Kingdom Lodge
10
8%
Beach Club
7
6%
Yacht Club
1
1%
Boardwalk
9
7%
Contemporary
6
5%
Swan/Dolphin
3
2%
Port Orleans French Quarter
8
6%
Port Orleans Riverside
15
12%
Coronado Springs
1
1%
Caribbean Beach
5
4%
Pop Century
9
7%
AllStars (Movie, Music or Sports)
5
4%
Villas
4
3%
 
Total votes: 124

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Post by rodders » Apr Tue 15, 2008 3:35 am

I have only ever stayed at POP and All Stars so It's not really fair for me to judge but I voted Grand Floridian anyway :wink: The place is simply stunning.
Out of the 2 that I have stayed at then the award goes to POP. We loved the place :mickey:
1980, 2000, 2005 and 2008 all had plenty of magic. Hoping for a bit more in 2010.

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Post by boilerbabe » Apr Tue 15, 2008 1:08 pm

The Poly is the best hands down, it's one of the originals! I wouldn't stay anywhere else! The theming is the best, the grounds are beautiful, the views are fantastic and I have such fond childhood memories there. I stayed there when I was 3, I remember being there with my parent's/grandparents (that's when my love for Disney started). And my husband and I stayed there for our honeymoon in '06. It doesn't get any better than the Poly. And the smells............................wonderful! I think the Poly is worth the money!
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Post by luv2cthemouse » Apr Tue 15, 2008 5:13 pm

I am glad to see that so many love the Wilderness Lodge; that is where I am staying next year.

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Post by sallyporsche » Apr Wed 16, 2008 9:53 am

I really love Port Orleans Riverside. We stayed there last September and truly enjoyed it. The landscaping and atmosphere were wonderful. Our family gives it a four thumbs up!!

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Post by WVParkfan » Apr Wed 16, 2008 2:11 pm

I'm with Rodders. It's hard to vote if you haven't been to all of the resorts. We've been to ASsports, ASmovies, POP, Caribbean Beach, and Coronado Springs. We loved CSR, so that's what I voted for. HOWEVER, if I could choose any resort (and have someone else pay for it), it would either be AK Lodge, Yacht & Beach Club, or Polynesian.
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Post by GhostHost » Apr Fri 18, 2008 9:21 am

I have not even come close to staying at all of these. My stays have been at POP, Allstar Movies, Allstar Music and Caribbean Beach Resort. My most recent stay was CBR so I voted for that. Had a great time and could not have asked for more really. Like WVParkfan said, if the sky were the limit then I would like to try the Poly and probably the Contemporary.
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Post by parkhopper26 » Apr Fri 18, 2008 8:16 pm

wilderness lodge is our personal favorite, outside at night with the ambient music in the background makes you feel like you are a million miles away.

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Post by nagelsn1978 » Apr Tue 22, 2008 12:03 am

I would have to say Port Orleans French Quarter, but thats because my wife and I did our honeymoon there, so I'm a little partial. But the privacy there was awesome, and the pool was well designed.
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Post by Joe90 » Apr Fri 25, 2008 12:42 pm

All Stars.
I love the outrageous theming and the random chaos.
The other resorts (possibly not POPC) are much more subtle and immersive in there theming.

All stars is just in your face larger than life FUN :D
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Post by spodie » Apr Sat 26, 2008 8:24 pm

The Boardwalk is where we always stay because it is so close to Epcot (my favorite park) and because the atmosphere is so cool - I love the turn of the century feel and I really like the music associated from that time period. Also, after you come back from the parks at night and you're not too tired :D , you can always hang out on the Boardwalk and soak up all it has to offer without being far away from your hotel room.
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Post by yodiwan1 » Apr Sat 26, 2008 8:59 pm

I have only stayed at teh al-star resorts for the past decade since they are the cheapest and, well, i'm still in college so no big bucks yet. Next weekend I will be staying at the AS sports for the first time and I can't wait!
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Post by pirateatheart » Apr Sun 27, 2008 8:02 am

Next time we go down my wife and I want to stay at the Wilderness Lodge!!!! that place is amazing!!!!

We have stayed at Coronado Springs once and Port Orleans French Quarter once! both are great and would love to stay there again

Stayed at Caribbean Beach 9 time with my parents ( pretty sure that was there fav when my sister and I were growing up)

If I had to pick from all the ones I have stayed at I would pick Caribbean Beach!!

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Post by DDDoherty » May Thu 01, 2008 12:01 pm

The Wilderness Lodge makes me feel relaxed. I was born and raised in the midwest. I often wonder if I like the Wilderness Lodge so much becaus eof the pine trees and the architectural design. I would be interested in knowing of the Wilderness Lodge does attract more guests from Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio etc. I have noticed that The Boardwalk attracts guests from the east coast. It is funny nthat we go on a vacation to get away then we choose places that are like home and are familiar. I guess the familiar is also relaxing.
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Post by sgrfunk » May Sat 03, 2008 12:03 am

I've only been to the Caribbean Beach, but one day I'd love to stay at the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian.

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Post by natatomic » May Sat 03, 2008 11:07 am

I really LOVE the Boardwalk. It's got some cute shops and restaurants, plus you can walk around that whole loop to get some exercise, sit on the beach at the Beach Club, and walk to the back entrance at Epcot. And who could deny the beautiful view you get at night (assuming you're on the water side of course).
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