Grand Floridian, Boca Chica or Conch Key?

[21stamps]

Which one should I request?

Conch Key looks to have the better views, but Boca Chica looks more convenient to everything, especially if we do end up swimming one day..don't want to have a freezing hike back to the room!

Does anyone have theme park view photos from Boca Chica?

I am having trouble finding them via Google

 

[21stamps]

@Andrew C @bethymouse ? Your names came up in the search..lol @Courtney6682 any words of wisdom?

 

[Andrew C]

@Andrew C @bethymouse ? Your names came up in the search..lol @Courtney6682 any words of wisdom?

I stayed in boca chica back in 2012 for my honeymoon. It's on the backside of the resort at least compared to the lobby but near the pool. You can still get a view of the park from it which is what we had. and the water parade passes right by. It seemed quiet over there which was nice. DW and I both loved it.

I don't have any other information about the other building because I haven't stayed anywhere else.

 

[Tuvalu]

View from Boca Chica

View from Sago Cay

Sago has the best unobstructed TPV of Cinderella Castle. We had a perfect view of the fireworks and could hear the wolf howl from Haunted Mansion while seated on our balcony. It was fun watching the monorail glide by. Sago is also super close to the bus stop and Gasparillas. Though Boca Chica is centrally located, we found ourselves walking more since it wasn't super close to anything except the main pool.

Conch Key has some trees in front of the TPV rooms. We requested Conch, but the CM at check in recommended Sago for the better views and he was right!

 

[21stamps]

View from Boca Chica
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View from Sago Cay
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Sago has the best unobstructed TPV of Cinderella Castle. We had a perfect view of the fireworks and could hear the wolf howl from Haunted Mansion while seated on our balcony. It was fun watching the monorail glide by. Sago is also super close to the bus stop and Gasparillas. Though Boca Chica is centrally located, we found ourselves walking more since it wasn't super close to anything except the main pool.

Conch Key has some trees in front of the TPV rooms. We requested Conch, but the CM at check in recommended Sago for the better views and he was right!

I think the views from Sago would be great! My concern is that I would like to be close to either the pool or the the boat launch.

Comparitively, Tuvalu is my favorite building at Poly. I absolutely love the views, the only downside was last year, when I took my son for the first time, the walk around the marina to the room..he fell asleep every time on the boat..and it was a combo of carry,push, and drag to get him back to the room. Ditto on the walk to captain cooks. Neither are a long walk, and on a normal day would be fine, just not very fun with a half sleeping child.

It looks like I may be in that same position if requested Sago Key. Especially a not so great cold walk back from the beach pool if it's semi warm enough to swim.

However, basically you are telling me that the 2 buildings I am debating on Would pretty much result in paying an extra $100 per night for an obstructed view?lol

 

[rob0519]

View from Boca Chica
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View from Sago Cay
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Sago has the best unobstructed TPV of Cinderella Castle. We had a perfect view of the fireworks and could hear the wolf howl from Haunted Mansion while seated on our balcony. It was fun watching the monorail glide by. Sago is also super close to the bus stop and Gasparillas. Though Boca Chica is centrally located, we found ourselves walking more since it wasn't super close to anything except the main pool.

Conch Key has some trees in front of the TPV rooms. We requested Conch, but the CM at check in recommended Sago for the better views and he was right!

We were on the side of Sago Cay and all we could see was the monorail, which was cool. So not every room has a view of the park.

 

[Tuvalu]

We were on the side of Sago Cay and all we could see was the monorail, which was cool. So not every room has a view of the park.View attachment 166234

True. But @21stamps has paid for a theme park view so she would receive a dead-on view of MK if placed in Sago Cay.

 

[Tuvalu]

@21stamps ~
Obviously Tuvalu is also my favorite building at the Poly for TPV. And I prefer the expansive view of Seven Seas Lagoon, watching the EWP and Wishes from Tuvalu than either Sago or Boca Chica. But Poly is my sentimental favorite and will always score higher than GF on my list.

However, there are many plusses of GF (most comfortable beds, less crowded pools, turn down service) and I'm arriving for a stay there this afternoon.

The walk to the boat dock from Sago was equivalent to the walk from Boca Chica. Each time you come/go from Boca you have to walk around the main pool; there is no shortcut. That's what made the walks seem long even though it is centrally located.

The Beach pool is a longer walk from Sago but as I said earlier it is close to bus and monorail transport and restaurants.

My advice is not to overthink this. Though you have booked TPV, you may not receive your requested building. Big Pine Key also has TPV rooms (on the end facing the lagoon.) Ultimately, wherever your room is, you will have no more than a 5 minute walk anywhere on the grounds since the resort really isn't that big.

 

[rob0519]

True. But @21stamps has paid for a theme park view so she would receive a dead-on view of MK if placed in Sago Cay.

That is true. We chose not to pay for the park view on that trip. If we're not at the CR, the park view isn't worth the upcharge in our opinion.

 

[Tuvalu]

That is true. We chose not to pay for the park view on that trip. If we're not at the CR, the park view isn't worth the upcharge in our opinion.

Here's our "garden view" in Sago Cay now:

 

[21stamps]

That is true. We chose not to pay for the park view on that trip. If we're not at the CR, the park view isn't worth the upcharge in our opinion.

I changed from CR to GF. We will stay there on another trip for sure!

Here's our "garden view" in Sago Cay now:

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Nice!

 

[rob0519]

Here's our "garden view" in Sago Cay now:

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That is outstanding. Much better than our "garden view". Enjoy your stay.

 

[Tuvalu]

That is outstanding. Much better than our "garden view". Enjoy your stay.

Thank you!

 

[Tuvalu]

@21stamps ~

Here is the front of Conch Key which faces MK. Notice the tree obstruction for some of the rooms.

In contrast, here is the front of Sago Cay. First floor rooms are suites.

This is the front of Boca Chica. (TPV rooms would be on the other side.) Note the circular walkway around the main pool.

 

[21stamps]

@21stamps ~

Here is the front of Conch Key which faces MK. Notice the tree obstruction for some of the rooms.

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In contrast, here is the front of Sago Cay. First floor rooms are suites.

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This is the front of Boca Chica. (TPV rooms would be on the other side.) Note the circular walkway around the main pool.
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Thank you Sooo much for this!!!!

I think my biggest concern is that we do not get a 4th floor room...ill try to request 3rd

 

[Courtney6682]

@Andrew C @bethymouse ? Your names came up in the search..lol @Courtney6682 any words of wisdom?

I've only stayed in Sugar Loaf pal...sorry...