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CarolA · 04-04-2009, 09:54 AM

AKL. It's truly unique and the only one I can possibly justify Disney pricing on.

PrincessMomto2 · 04-04-2009, 11:26 AM

My fave is the Poly! It is just so relaxing, is close to my favorite park and a monorail ride from my second favorite park (Epcot). Love the dining options and all the stress from my "real" life just melts away once I enter that lobby.

2manypets · 04-04-2009, 11:34 AM

Polynesian!

Goofyz3girls · 04-04-2009, 12:15 PM

Beach Club hands down.......

Tink561 · 04-04-2009, 12:32 PM

We haven't stayed at all of them. We have stayed at the Contemporary, Poly (2x), GF and Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Of those I prefer the Poly. For some reason staying near Epcot doesn't appeal to me. Even though for years we traveled with older kids and then teens I still prefer to see the MK if I'm going to stay Deluxe. Of course now that we have a little one again I am really looking forward to share staying at a monorail resort with her. That isn't happening this year but maybe next.

my2princessgirls · 04-04-2009, 12:34 PM

I voted for the Polynesian! It's just wonderful, and the transportation can't be beat!!

We are staying AKL in 2 weeks, and I am so interested to see how it compares! I know that the location won't be as great, but we'll have a car! I'm hoping that we like it just as much or more than the Polynesian since it isn't as expensive!! I know that the girls are going to love seeing the animals from the balcony as well as the bunk beds, so it will probably very quickly become their favorite!!

Stitch_Is_King · 04-04-2009, 12:55 PM

Hands down the Poly. It is my favorite resort on the property. Transportation can not be beat and love Ohana and Kona Cafe.

gtrist4life · 04-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Have toured them all, but have only stayed at Boardwalk, Saratoga, Animal Kingdom and Wilderness Lodges.

I voted for Animal Kingdom Lodge, but it was a tough choice.

madbrad76 · 04-04-2009, 07:28 PM

We stayed at the WL last Sept. and fell in love with it. I tried to get DW to let me book the AKL for our return trip this Sept. She said "No way, we're coming back to the WL!" Maybe if we get to come back in 2010 I can change her mind then.

It seems that those of you that prefer Poly or CR do so for the monorail. We loved only being a short BOAT ride away from the MK!

thesupersmartguy · 04-04-2009, 08:11 PM

I vote for the GF.

SusanDK · 04-05-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frisco

. . . the best resort on Disney property.

Here's the deluxe poll.

You are missing Swan and Dolphin from this poll. While they are not Disney-owned, they are deluxe resorts "on Disney property" and would have had my vote because I love the Epcot resort area and think they are the best deluxe resorts on Disney property (best value as well).

Susan

simonkodousek · 04-05-2009, 01:15 AM

We've only stayed at two resorts; the Polynesian, and the Wilderness Lodge. The WL was my favorite of the two.

trac96 · 04-05-2009, 06:53 AM

voted for the animal kingdom as it is just an amazing place. we are staying at the boardwalk villas in 15 days so i'm hoping that it's just as great.

ClareH37 · 04-05-2009, 07:33 AM

I love the Epcot resorts, Epcot is my favourite park, next is HS, so being able to walk (or get the boat) to both of them is great, I also love the feel of the area and don't feel 'stuck' in my resort at night.

My absolute favourite is the Boardwalk Inn, I love it's small and quirky feel, hearing that music when I walk into the lobby I always feel I'm home

frisco · 04-05-2009, 01:14 PM

Bump.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite Deluxe Resort
Animal Kingdom Lodge	68	15.18%
Beach Club	63	14.06%
Boardwalk	23	5.13%
Contemporary	29	6.47%
Grand Floridian	38	8.48%
Old Key West	8	1.79%
Polynesian	118	26.34%
Saratoga Springs	10	2.23%
Wilderness Lodge	68	15.18%
Yacht Club	23	5.13%
Voters: 448. You may not vote on this poll

04-04-2009, 09:54 AM	#31
CarolA Hasn't been overlooked by the Tag Fairy Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Atlanta (Formerly Nashville) Posts: 23,585	AKL. It's truly unique and the only one I can possibly justify Disney pricing on. __________________ CarolA

04-04-2009, 11:26 AM	#32
PrincessMomto2 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 393	My fave is the Poly! It is just so relaxing, is close to my favorite park and a monorail ride from my second favorite park (Epcot). Love the dining options and all the stress from my "real" life just melts away once I enter that lobby. __________________ Princess 1 15 yo Princess 2 7 yo Poor Dad is out numbered! Even our dog is a female! Read my trip report for my Aug 2007 Trip June 2009 Polynesian (without daddy but with Aunt Andrea) Aug. 2007 - Polynesian (dd2's first trip.) Feb. 2002 - Polynesian (dd's 5th bday)Nov. 1999 - Polynesian (dd's 1st time) prev trips - Dixie Landings & Contemporary Next Trip - in the planning stages and too far away! :sigh:

04-04-2009, 11:34 AM	#33
2manypets DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,973	Polynesian! __________________

04-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#35
Tink561 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: south Florida Posts: 1,682	We haven't stayed at all of them. We have stayed at the Contemporary, Poly (2x), GF and Animal Kingdom Lodge. Of those I prefer the Poly. For some reason staying near Epcot doesn't appeal to me. Even though for years we traveled with older kids and then teens I still prefer to see the MK if I'm going to stay Deluxe. Of course now that we have a little one again I am really looking forward to share staying at a monorail resort with her. That isn't happening this year but maybe next. __________________ Tink mom to 3 lost boys and and one Chinese princess

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04-04-2009, 12:15 PM	#34
Goofyz3girls Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Westchester County,NY Posts: 263	Beach Club hands down.......

04-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#36
my2princessgirls DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 712	I voted for the Polynesian! It's just wonderful, and the transportation can't be beat!! We are staying AKL in 2 weeks, and I am so interested to see how it compares! I know that the location won't be as great, but we'll have a car! I'm hoping that we like it just as much or more than the Polynesian since it isn't as expensive!! I know that the girls are going to love seeing the animals from the balcony as well as the bunk beds, so it will probably very quickly become their favorite!! __________________ Danielle Me DH DD(10) DD(8)

04-04-2009, 12:55 PM	#37
Stitch_Is_King Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 164	Hands down the Poly. It is my favorite resort on the property. Transportation can not be beat and love Ohana and Kona Cafe. __________________ Don

04-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#38
gtrist4life May the good fairy be kind enough to grant my wish, I shall be most grateful and play my guitar in honor. Shower, shave, do the pop tart slam. Self proclaimed Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Super Planner Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Close to the Pop. center of USA Posts: 754	Have toured them all, but have only stayed at Boardwalk, Saratoga, Animal Kingdom and Wilderness Lodges. I voted for Animal Kingdom Lodge, but it was a tough choice. __________________ "Choose Wisely" & "Remember who you really are" 1972-74 Couple of trips offsite -- 1986 Offsite Honeymoon -- 1996 and 2001 AS Music -- 2002 POFQ -- 2003 Swan DVC tour-purchase -- 2003 CSR -- 2004 HHI -- 2005 BWV -- 2005 DLH -- 2007 VB, BWV, & SSR -- 2008 VWL, DTD & BWV -- 2009 VB & AKV -- 2010 - CSR (for a conference), and OKW - 2011 AKV & VB

04-04-2009, 07:28 PM	#39
madbrad76 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FLORENCE, AL ... too far from the Magical World of Disney. Posts: 734	We stayed at the WL last Sept. and fell in love with it. I tried to get DW to let me book the AKL for our return trip this Sept. She said "No way, we're coming back to the WL!" Maybe if we get to come back in 2010 I can change her mind then. It seems that those of you that prefer Poly or CR do so for the monorail. We loved only being a short BOAT ride away from the MK! __________________ Brad DW Heather DD12 Baylee DS7 Evan 2006 - Offsite Sept. 8 - 15, 2007 - POP, MNSSHP, & Free Dining Sept. 20 - 27, 2008 - WL, MNSSHP, & Free Dining Sept. 19 - 26, 2009 - POP, MNSSHP x 2, & Free Dining Sept. 18 - 25, 2010 - AKL, MNSSHP, & ??Free Dining??

04-04-2009, 08:11 PM	#40
thesupersmartguy DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 2,985	I vote for the GF. __________________ Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas. Happily living in Celebration, FL Recent Trips To Disney: 8/08 YC Club Level Turret Suite and CBR Check Out My Trip Report UPDATED 1/28 with Turret Suite Pics!: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1922686 12/08 DTD Hilton CL and GF RPC Details Here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2029616

04-05-2009, 01:15 AM	#42
simonkodousek 438 Miles From My Happy Place Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,251	We've only stayed at two resorts; the Polynesian, and the Wilderness Lodge. The WL was my favorite of the two. __________________

04-05-2009, 06:53 AM	#43
trac96 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: leechburg. Pa Posts: 607	voted for the animal kingdom as it is just an amazing place. we are staying at the boardwalk villas in 15 days so i'm hoping that it's just as great.

04-05-2009, 07:33 AM	#44
ClareH37 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: in my own little world Posts: 1,688	I love the Epcot resorts, Epcot is my favourite park, next is HS, so being able to walk (or get the boat) to both of them is great, I also love the feel of the area and don't feel 'stuck' in my resort at night. My absolute favourite is the Boardwalk Inn, I love it's small and quirky feel, hearing that music when I walk into the lobby I always feel I'm home __________________ 1992/1994/1995/1997/1999/2001 - Offsite/POFQ * December 2004 - CSR, YC * December 2006 - YC LVC * May 2007 - BWI * December 2007 - GF RPC, BWI CL * May 2009 - BWI CL * May 2010 - BWI CL Trip Report November 2011 - BWI CL

04-05-2009, 01:14 PM	#45
frisco DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,072	Bump.

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