What is your favorite Magic Kingdom resort?

jkm8113 · Post by **jkm8113** » May Wed 11, 2005 7:47 am

rcpratt3 wrote:I Have stayed at Poly & WL before....loved Poly...hated WL. On my next trip I am think about Contemporary. I have seen them all because we always resort hop on our trips.

I don't hate the WL, I actually love walking into the resort lobby, I think it has a tremendous WOW factor. But, the actual rooms are too dark for my taste. We are more tropical people.

hunter88 · Post by **hunter88** » Oct Thu 30, 2008 11:37 pm

Polynesisan by a long shot because you watch the fireworks from the beach

MetalRage · Post by **MetalRage** » Oct Fri 31, 2008 12:56 am

Polynesian i guess. Kinda hard for me to choose but i guess its Polynesian for me

Akyriel · Post by **Akyriel** » Oct Fri 31, 2008 7:26 am

I've only stayed at Grand Floridian and the Polynesian and both are awesome. When I stayed at GF I had a balcony overlooking Seven Seas and a view of Main Street and the Castle... unforgettable! Um I just recently went to WDW with my parents and we stayed at Polynesian and that was fun as well - gotta love the tropical feel and the Kona Coffee and Tonga Toast

I'd like to stay at the Contemporary but for some reason it looks boring - even though I love California Grill for Fireworks dinner.

I dunno if I had to choose it would be Grand Floridian.

Post by **js3901** » Oct Fri 31, 2008 1:47 pm

Akyriel wrote:I've only stayed at Grand Floridian and the Polynesian and both are awesome. When I stayed at GF I had a balcony overlooking Seven Seas and a view right down Main Street to the Castle...

isn't the GF off to the side of the MK? It'd be kinda impossible to see right down Main St to the castle from that angle. Now, if it was the Poly, I could see that, as a couple of the buildings are in line with the Entrance/Main St...

Akyriel · Post by **Akyriel** » Oct Fri 31, 2008 1:50 pm

it is too the side, in the interest of accuracy for those who want to quibble every little detail, my view was of the lights of Main Street shops and the Castle. Most of Poly's view of Main Street is obscured by the islands... I have edited my post to reflect this most egregious error...

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Oct Fri 31, 2008 10:32 pm

Poly gets my vote hands down! I've posted in other threads my love for the Poly. It started when I was a child and stays with me now. My DH and I stay there every chance we get! The lush grounds, the beautiful lobby, the views, I could keep going and going.....

Post by **Len90** » Nov Sat 01, 2008 12:20 am

I have stayed at the Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge. I personally like the Wilderness Lodge better than the Contemporary. I enjoyed the quietness that it offers since it is set away from everything. I know it lacks the monorail, but that turns into a slight plus if you want to have quietness.

Akyriel · Post by **Akyriel** » Nov Sat 01, 2008 12:34 am

I've never stayed at Wilderness Lodge but I do love the hotel and Villas as well... I like to eat at Whispering Canyon on occasion too

castmember04 · Post by **castmember04** » Nov Sat 01, 2008 2:22 pm

Polynesian by FAR. Best atmosphere.

secondstar · Post by **secondstar** » Nov Fri 07, 2008 4:00 pm

Wilderness Lodge at Christmastime. Can't be beat!

castmember04 · Post by **castmember04** » Nov Tue 11, 2008 7:29 am

Just the atmosphere of the Wilderness Lodge clearly makes it the best. The place has that cozy feeling and its a boat ride away from the MK. We honeymooned here.

99Soulz · Post by **99Soulz** » Nov Tue 11, 2008 9:28 am

This is just as tough as the other thread that asks if POTC or HM is better - impossible for me to judge. They all have their own uniqueness.

Poly - my favorite since it was my first experience down in the World. Nothing will come close to staying there for me.

Wilderness Lodge - a great resort that makes you feel miles away.

Contemporary - might be boring, or motel-like but an original that is indeed a trademark for WDW.

Grand Floridian - who would have thought that this resort would rank 3rd back when it was built. Maybe because it's too pricey? Does anyone know how this ranks in terms of selling out? Curious to see if it's the last one to sell out and may warrant lower rates but I am guessing that will never happen.

Future Guy · Post by **Future Guy** » Nov Tue 11, 2008 10:05 am

I'm torn between the Polynesian and the Contemporary, but since I can't afford to stay at either right now, mine wouldn't be much of an informed opinion.

Mr.ToadWildRider · Post by **Mr.ToadWildRider** » Nov Wed 12, 2008 11:26 am

Poly

The way it smells instantly tells me I'm in WDW.