Stranded at WDW for a Day

[AstroBlasters]

Our outbound flight got changed from 8am to 8pm and we decided to book a studio for 2 nights instead to have a place to hang out during the day. We’ll probably do some park time and some resort time.

We made our choice, but I’m interested to get others thoughts.

 

[emchen]

OKW cuz lowest points studio. Have some farewell fried chicken from Olivias and libations from The Gurgling Suitcase. Nuff said.

 

[karen4546]

Since you say park time… beach club. I don’t care for SAB and the DVC pools are fine.
You can walk to Epcot and Skyline to HS or boat.

Skyline over to Riviera for quick service.

Monorail resorts are ok and I like making the loop and visiting the gift shops and getting a drink or snack.

I did not cast a vote but those are my choices.

I would also choose Boardwalk for the same reason as BC.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I would go wherever is nearest to the park I was going to

 

[GADisneyDad14]

The right answer is always Poly.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Since you say park time… beach club. I don’t care for SAB and the DVC pools are fine…

But is the pool going to be fine when hit with the influx of other guests since SAB will be closed and it’s an alternative?

 

[SeanW]

You can't stay at your home resort and your points don't matter than I think it is going to be CC or BWV. They are a nice quiet resort (compared to Poly) and the lobby is magnificent. I really enjoy Geyser Point and Territory Lounge as well as hearing the whistles from the Ferry.

Although an extremely close 2nd or maybe tied would be the Boardwalk. Abracadabar is a nice place although it can get crowded, Trattoria al Forno is agreat option for food and I don't mind the pizza window so that's another stellar option. It's quiet during the day and wakes up at night, but it can get a little tough to watch the movies under the stars there with some of the noise and activity on the Boardwalk.

 

[Sandisw]

Im always choosing RIV…lol

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

I picked CCV - while BWV is usually my #1, we ended our last trip with a few nights at CCV and it was so relaxing. Close enough to MK to hop over if/when we wanted, but definitely not necessary. It was a good way to unwind before bouncing back into non-vaca reality.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Im always choosing RIV…lol

We don’t have enough direct points for there, but I can understand why you would like it.

 

[teamsamant]

VGF
CCV
BWV
in that order
(BCV replaces BWV if SAB was open)

 

[intamin]

I picked Poly just for the large studios, abundance of things to do on monorail loop during a non park day and also easy access to MK/Epcot. If SAB were open during the time you were going I'd probably pick Beach Club but neither are bad options.

 

[Ruttangel]

Glad to see AKV doing well in the poll
By far the most immersive hotel with lots to do and see

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

I picked AKV (looooove watching the Savannah and the dining is good too) but I think the Ft (where, confession, I’ve never been!) would have been my top choice in many seasons— there are lots of fun activities there. We just never stay at WDW long enough to have a “resort” day.

 

[zavandor]

If you are going to go to a park, then pick the cheapest room near that park.
Otherwise, SSR without a doubt, you have 2 feature pools and 2 quiet pools and the whole DS for shopping and dining.

 

[Disfamwa]

We love VGF! You can pop into magic kingdom, use the two pools, have a leisurely meal at one of the restaurants, play some lawn games, take the monorail somewhere! We love the theming—the music and vibes are Main Street Disneyland!

 

[davidhr]

SSR because I’d like to be able to walk to Disney Springs for lunch and dinner. I’d be happy anywhere, but I really like quietness and easy access to dining when not focused on parks.

 

[Bucketfoot]

Went with Boardwalk. Easy access to both EPCOT (for park and food options) and HS, plus just being able to enjoy the boardwalk.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I mean, I've still only stayed at one of these choices....so I just picked that one. BRV/CCV.

Please tell us what you chose! I want to know.

 

[wabbott]

Stranded? Are you sure that's the proper term?

Poly for me.