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The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread
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StarWarsGirl
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Have not been there since I was five. We don't like it as much for the same reason that we don't like AKL: too far removed from everything. We prefer staying at Boardwalk, Beach Club, and BLT (our three home resorts) because they feel closer to one or more parks. Especially Boardwalk. You can see TofT while you're swimming and walk to Epcot within five minutes. My last day of my last trip I walked into Epcot, got breakfast at France, exchanged a shirt that I bought in the wrong size, and was back within an hour.
A lot of people like OKW, though. I can't really give you a recommendation. If you were to book there and something opened up at AKL, would you be able to back out? As DVC members, we can easily change our plans if something else opens up. Not sure how easy it is when you're renting points.
StarWarsGirl
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StarWarsGirl
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I know you weren't.
And I agree; she can definitely sing. She has a very nice alto voice.I actually like her rendition of "Last Midnight" in Into the Woods better than Bernadette Peters, who originated the role of the witch. Not that Bernadette Peters is bad, because she's obviously not, but I think the lower key and lower singing voice work better for the role.
seahawk7
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I've never been there but check youtube because you can get a good idea from there. If I'm not mistaken, people use golf carts there to get around similarly to Fort Wilderness.
seahawk7
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Is it just me or has Bernadette Peters not aged?I know you weren't.
I actually like her rendition of "Last Midnight" in Into the Woods better than Bernadette Peters, who originated the role of the witch. Not that Bernadette Peters is bad, because she's obviously not, but I think the lower key and lower singing voice work better for the role.
StarWarsGirl
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Cesar R M
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nope, as far I know, the contract is unchangeable and uncancellable.
Also the boardwalk is way too expensive.
500 USD more than AKL or Old key west.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
We recently stayed at Coronado Springs, as you know.
We were situated as far as physically possible from El Centro, but by cutting through the main pool area and over the bridge, we were closer than we EVER were all the times we stayed at POP.
We only took the bus once, but I think I recall that the bus stop at the main building was in fact the last stop.
Doing the full circle loop did not take that long.
We are 100% planning on staying at CS again.
Cesar R M
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I was at coronado springs in February too, I was in the casitas area, right next to the convention center.
I still didn't liked the walk as it was around 1 mile and half to reach the bus stop #1.
But was very close to the restaurant and bar.
Also, coronado seems more.. dunno.. cheap looking than even POR.
Old West seems more high end golfing club style.
Ill see what I can do, Id rather stay at AKL.. I really enjoyed that hotel (I'm a sucker for hotels with lots of green and trees)
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Also the rooms (aka the internal parts) of AKL were EONS ahead of what you see in POR or CS.
The layout is the most revealing part..
where in AKL you get a nice balcony looking out.
in all Moderates.. people walk right by your window and the walkway roads are pretty simple.
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seahawk7
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DinoInstitute
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That was my most recent stay. I really liked it (sure, its not as nice as the others, but how bad can a Disney resort be?
). One of the big things though is whether or not you get a room close to the lobby or not. It's not your conventional hotel, as the rooms are in "houses" spread out all along the property. If you get a room far away, you need to take a bus to get to the lobby (or a long walk). I was lucky enough to get one just minutes away, so I didn't have to worry about that.
The whole lobby area and decor though is great. It captures the magic of Disney along with what you'd expect from the average, high-end Floridian hotel.
The pool is ok, but not bad. The food was quite enjoyable.
Also, there's a nice boat to DTD. I really liked that.
I would recommend this resort, as its a lot cheaper than the others, but is still quite good.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Having never been to Mexico or the Southwest, we loved it. Didn't seem like a cheap imitation to us.
I agree. We have a Mexican restaurant that looks just like Coronado Springs.
The resort is beautiful, the grounds are gorgeous, and the reflection of the lights bouncing off the lake at night was breathtaking.
Plus, our last six or seven stays have all been at POP. No comparison!
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seahawk7
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They have a nice food court. Don't get me wrong I love all the tile but for someone who lives in the desert, I need the green trees and foliage @Cesar R M was talking about.
seahawk7
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Port Orleans French Quarter is on my list of resorts to stay at. That is a cute couple of people you went with!
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Yeah, right.
Could not live another 2-3 months like this:
Seriously, when you have ugly Angelina Jolie hands, you need all the help you can get.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
6' 8" hubby and 4' 10" BFF/SIL.
