Originally Posted By -em Wilderness Lodge- Reason... They have the best gift shop Havent ever stayed there (nor anywhere else on property for that matter so really can't comment) But I have to be a little biased- -em
Originally Posted By MmmOranges The Polynessian. But, the Contemporary will always hold a special place in my heart, since I did spend a semster working there for the college program. *Kristen*
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m I simply love everything about Fort Wilderness. We've always loved woodsy areas. We built a home in the woods. I love everything about FW. The movies under the stars. The campfire singalong. Driving around in a golf cart......amazing!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I would love to stay at Fort Wilderness at least once, but my family isn't into the whole "woodsy" thing.
Originally Posted By MmmOranges Oh yeah! Fort Wilderness cabins are always nice. And the golf carts are a blast! *Kristen*
Originally Posted By beamerdog Yacht Club. None of those pesky tourists hanging around the lobby like at AKL ;-)
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I've only stayed at ASMovies, GF, and Dixie Landings on our honeymoon. Of those DL was great!! I'd love to try Wilderness Lodge and AKL. Hopefully with our new APs we'll be able to get to them, even if it is only for a couple nights out of out trips.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 We love the GF. The next time we are going to stay at the Yacht Club. Can't wait.
Originally Posted By Chelledun The Poly has always been my favorite for theming and atmosphere, but I've never stayed there. I will in four weeks! Of the places I have stayed, I like Beach Club the best.
Originally Posted By jodiefra I have to put in my vote for POFQ. It's small enough to feel comfortable and easy to get around, great pool, fun food court, and the boat to DTD is fun.
Originally Posted By CMM1 I can only speak for the one's I've stayed at or visited: Grand Floridian - definitely a very nice hotel with some great perks (close to MK, water launches, marina) and great restaurants (but pricey); seemed like a long bus ride from Studios and AK parks though. Contemporary Resort - always seemed busy with conferences, monorails running through, etc.; nice view of MK from tower, but actually liked Bay Lake view side better for its relative tranquility; nice pool and marina; nice proximity to MK and to Epcot via monorail Wilderness Lodge - pool and marina areas are unique and nice; rooms more like moderate resorts (two doubles either too small for couple or not suited for family of 4); bus service seemed spotty since it was sharing same busses with Contemporary Yacht Club - great pool area, great proximity to Epcot restaurants via "backdoor"; huge building with lots of walking to get around; good but pricey dining Carribean Resort - decent but not great value; much nicer experience if close to dining area; bus service somewhat slower with all the stops (although stops generally closer to rooms than some resorts); small pools in each complex nice perk over single larger pool areas for resorts; dining pretty average All-Star Music/Sports: bus service very good (lots of busses with little waiting required); food court fare marginal (eat breakfast and snacks there by dine in parks); premium room upgrade (based strictly on location) well worth extra money to avoid long walks to pools/food court; still find these resorts better than alternative of staying offsite and driving in to WDW each day, especially now that Magic Express provides free transportation to and from airport negating need for a rental car
Originally Posted By dsnygrl4evr Of the places I have stayed, AKL is my favorite. If for nothing more than theming, this is the resort for me. Of course my experience is limited, being that I have only stayed at AKL, ASMu, ASMo, POP, WL and POR. However, in 3 weeks I will be staying a weekend at the Contemporary and I have a feeling my favorite might change!!
Originally Posted By TiggerRulz I have stayed in the 4 moderates, the 2 lodges, the Contemp. and OKW. OKW is my favorite - of course staying in the 3 bedroom villas can't really be compared to a normal hotel room. Of the remaining I like WL the best. My least favorites were the Contemp (Stayed in the garden wing earlier this year. Unrenovated room, very dated. Long walk to the tower) and Caribbean Beach (was unimpressed with the resort)
