What is your favorite Magic Kingdom resort?

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What is your favorite Magic Kingdom resort?

Contemorary Resort
11
13%
Polynesian
32
37%
Grand Floridian
12
14%
Wilderness Lodge
28
33%
Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds
3
3%
 
Total votes: 86

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Post by figmentaholic » Jan Tue 13, 2009 8:11 pm

My vote would be for the Wilderness Cabins. I wouldn't suggest staying there if you don't have a car, but I love how it is out in woods, you don't have to worry about think hotel walls, you can see little critters outside your window, and the whole setup it just really pretty.
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Post by figment » Jan Thu 15, 2009 1:20 pm

The Poly all the way.
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Post by theBIGyowski » Jan Thu 15, 2009 2:08 pm

I have never stayed at a MK resort...but I have watched Wishes at both Ohana and the California Grill. I will have to say that for fireworks nothing can touch the Contemporary. You are right there next to the MK. The only downside was that the fireworks did not appear to be over the castle because of our angle...but it was still breathtaking.
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Post by jiminycricket » Feb Wed 04, 2009 2:54 pm

THE WILDERNESS LODGE IS THE BEST!!!!!!

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Post by emnbensdad » Feb Fri 06, 2009 1:30 pm

Of the choices available I can only pick the CR. I hope to add to my list as the years go by.

I'm guessing a DVC membership is waiting for me somewhere down the road. :?:

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Post by LadyLallie » Feb Sat 14, 2009 9:32 pm

I adore the Wilderness Lodge. It was like it was a world away from the busy parks. It was so nice to be able to go back there and relax.
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Post by jenjolt » Feb Sat 14, 2009 11:44 pm

I was able to see three of these resorts on my last trip and I have to say I just loved the feel and the really pretty look of the Grand Floridian...will I ever be able to afford to stay there...no so I'll just have to settle for my short stints there to eat LOL
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Post by sandi » Feb Sun 15, 2009 6:28 pm

Love, love , love the Boardwalk!!!!!

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Post by horizons1 » Feb Mon 16, 2009 3:25 pm

sandi wrote:Love, love , love the Boardwalk!!!!!
Silly Sandi, we're just talking about the MK resorts, not all of WDW.

I have onlty stayed at Contemp, but after touring all the others I think my vote has to be for Poly. The theming plus the view - how can you beat that?
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Post by Mark86 » Feb Tue 17, 2009 5:21 pm

Although I never stayed there, my favorite MK resort is the Polynesian. I love the lobby and all of the restaurants.
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Post by SplashMoun10 » Feb Wed 25, 2009 10:30 am

Gotta choose The Grand Floridian. Tough choice though. I also really love the Polynesian and Wilderness Lodge.
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Post by bigboodah71 » Feb Wed 25, 2009 7:54 pm

Polynesian with the Contemporary taking a 2 length behind second. Grand Floridian, haven't stayed there since 1995, but it was a bit stuffy for me then.

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Post by invader07 » Mar Mon 02, 2009 4:13 pm

The Grand Floridian is beautiful.

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Post by theBIGyowski » Mar Mon 02, 2009 4:33 pm

I have never stayed at a Magic Kingdom resort...but I have dined at Ohana and California Grill...both during Wishes. I will have to give the nod to the Contemporary for providing an amazing view of Wishes and the Electrical Water Pageant later that evening.
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Post by Peerless83 » Mar Tue 03, 2009 10:09 am

The wilderness lodge is not only my favorite magic kingdom resort, it is my favorite Disney resort overall. Im sure most of you would agree that the lobby is obviously the centerpiece of the resort. But its just not the lobby but the overall theming. I love the music loops that are played throughout the resort. And let me tell you one of the most relaxing things you can do is go over to the villas pool and lay in the chair listening the the music that is played in the speakers. Its obviously not the better of the two pools, but it is by more peaceful!

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