How about your favorite Deluxe resort?

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » Apr Sat 30, 2005 7:14 am

Got a fav? Maybe you can tell my choice by my user name. 8)

Disneynut · Post by **Disneynut** » Apr Sat 30, 2005 1:38 pm

Our favorite deluxe resort is the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Its so peaceful to wake up at sunrise and watch all the African animals wander through the savanna. Just like most of the other deluxe resorts they have activities for everyone. We enjoy dining at Jiko, the food is excellent!

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » Apr Sat 30, 2005 2:52 pm

Animal Kingdom Lodge!! I love the atmosphere at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Well, the atmosphere at Disney is great of course, but I like the theme of the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and what's going on around you. Having the animals graze just outside of your window in the savanna while the sun rises is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. It is so great sitting on the balcony watching it. Disneynut is right, Jiko is an amazing restaurant, the food is definitely worth it.

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Tue 03, 2005 11:32 am

It looks like the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Wilderness Lodge are running away with this one. That's understandable... the theming at those two resorts is absolutely incredible. By the way, an interesting side-note: The same architecture firm designed both resorts. They did a great job!

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » May Tue 03, 2005 11:34 am

Neck and neck! WL is my wife's favorite and mine is AKL. Has anyone ever done a split stay between resorts on a WDW trip?

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Tue 03, 2005 1:26 pm

Even though both the WL and AKL have totally different theming, I'm not surprised that they were designed by the same architecture firm. In a way, they are similar. It's hard to describe, I'm not sure exactly what to say. Well, whatever architecture firm it is did an incredible job, which I'm sure we can all agree on. kgmadorin, do you know the name of the architecture firm that did them?

And AKLRULZ, I have never done a split stay between resorts, but I think that would be an awesome idea. Splitting up your time at Disney between AKL and WL would be so much fun.

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Tue 03, 2005 1:31 pm

Siriuslydead wrote: Even though both the WL and AKL have totally different theming, I'm not surprised that they were designed by the same architecture firm. In a way, they are similar. It's hard to describe, I'm not sure exactly what to say. Well, whatever architecture firm it is did an incredible job, which I'm sure we can all agree on. kgmadorin, do you know the name of the architecture firm that did them?

Actually, I do! The firm is named 4240 Architecture. Here is their website: http://www.4240arch.com/

The main architect on both projects was Peter Dominick.

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Tue 03, 2005 1:35 pm

Thank you very much! I'll call them up for when I have a lot of money and want to make an AKL mansion for myself. Everyone's invited for the House-warming party!

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » May Tue 03, 2005 1:39 pm

This firm also did the Grand Californian!

(Edited for my poor spelling!)

Siriuslydead · Post by **Siriuslydead** » May Tue 03, 2005 2:23 pm

Wow, Disney must really like them. I don't blame Disney though, what's not to like? They do a tremendous job. Imagine being asked to create two Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World. That must be a hell of a job, but also a fun one.

Barb D · Post by **Barb D** » May Fri 06, 2005 8:33 am

Ive been to Contemporary, Beach Club twice and Shades of Green. I likes Beach CLub best!! It has the best location for us and they gave us a free upgrade to Consierge last time we was there. I love the pool (Especially the sinking sand part) and I love the whole Boardwalk circle.

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » May Fri 06, 2005 10:02 am

That's great to hear about BC! What did you think of SoG? We stayed there last October. Nice, but definitely not Disney.

bartman454 · Post by **bartman454** » May Fri 06, 2005 11:54 am

While I give big props to the WL, my fav is the Contemporary, something about getting to hang out in that Tower with that great view just gets me every time I go to WDW.

Jack

jkm8113 · Post by **jkm8113** » May Fri 06, 2005 12:34 pm

Our favorite deluxe is the Grand Floridian. It is like stepping back in time, and you are really treated right there. We always visit there when the Christmas decorations are up, even if we aren't staying there. The Grand is always gorgeous.

rcpratt3 · Post by **rcpratt3** » May Sun 08, 2005 8:11 am

My fav is Poly! WL & AKL are considered deluxe, but their rooms are smaller, that is why they are cheaper.

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