Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I know that not everyone wants to stay on property and a lot of us can't afford all the options, but which one is your favorite, and why? I've only ever stayed at Port Orleans and I loved it. We loved being on the river, and taking the boat to DtD. We liked the architecture and the food in the cafe. We even got to enjoy the hot tub alone (keep your thoughts clean people). I'm hoping to see more of the Deluxes (at least the lobbies) this trip. I'm staying solo at Pop.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Favorite Deluxe: Boardwalk Favorite Moderate: Port Orleans Riverside Favorite Value: All Star Music Favorite Hard to Categorize: Fort Wilderness Cabins
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I have stayed at many Disney hotels and resorts. I like the variety. And it is a lot of fun staying at different ones.
Originally Posted By virk4 If we have all the kids.....Yacht & Beech For a special anniversary or self-indulgence...Grand Floridian Location, pools, price.....hard to beat the Swan [or Dolphin]
Originally Posted By danyoung Favorite deluxe - Contemporary tower (love that view!) Favorite moderate - by far the Coronado Springs Resort Favorite value - Pop Century
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I think Port Orleans Riverside offers the very best value. For decor, I love Wilderness Lodge. Best location is Boardwalk.
Originally Posted By tashajilek My two favorite deluxes i have visited were #1 the Poly because the grounds are gorgeous and the hotel smells great. I also loved the fun theme of the Boardwalk and how you can just walk outside to all the wonderful shops. Least favorite Deluxes were the Contemporary because it's pretty dated and the Grand Floridian because it seems a tad uptight for my liking.
Originally Posted By DisneybyMark Favorite northern Deluxe = Grand Floridian Favorite southern Deluxe = Boardwalk Favorite Value = Pop Century Favorite non-disney = Swan
Originally Posted By MrDisney72 For my high school graduation present, I got to stay at the Contemporary Resort in a Magic Kingdom view room. We ended up on the 12th floor I think, 2nd room from the end closest to the Magic Kingdom. Holy Mess. We'd leave the Magic Kingdom early or get back to the hotel a bit before 10 if we didn't have anything else that we wanted to do, and would watch the fireworks from our balcony. Hands-down, that's the best way I know to wind down a day at Disney World. Our family really likes Port Orleans Riverside a lot too, mainly because of the shade and the food court. Coronado's main pool is hard to beat though.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Sorry MrDisney but I am not quite sure what you mean. In Australia, a "Holy mess" would mean it was a bad mistake, or as we would say, a balls up - like, "What a holy mess that was!!!" Not quite sure I follow.
Originally Posted By pbjshakelover Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House Heaven on Earth!! Great cast members, beautiful resort!
Originally Posted By MrDisney72 @Bob Paris 1 In Alabama, holy mess is like saying 'whoa.' Not 'I'm scared' whoa, but the 'this is so awesome' whoa.
Originally Posted By leobloom Must be a euphemism for "holy s!@#." But I was confused by it, too, at first, Bob.
Originally Posted By danyoung Are you sure that's an Alabama thing, or a MrDisney72 thing? I'm from Texas, have been in the south for almost 30 years, and have never heard holy mess used like that.
Originally Posted By MrDisney72 @Leobloom A euphemism would be a good way to describe it. @Danyoung Imagine Paula Deen letting the phrase 'Holy Mess that's going to be deeeeelicious' as she puts yet another stick of butter into a batter recipe. I suppose that's the right way to approach how it's said. Lots of people where I live use it in that manner.
Originally Posted By Labuda Favorite deluxe is location , location, location: the Boardwalk Favorite moderate is POFQ = the boat to DtD and small size of the resort helps (and the fact that at Dixie Landings/POR, I had a horrible experience) Favorite value: Pop Century Honorable mentions: Old Key West & Saratoga Springs for the DVC amenities, and AKL for the awesomeness of the safari out back
