Animal Kingdom Lodge or Wilderness Lodge

[captainkidd]

Hi all. Just curious to hear some opinions.

We stayed at WL last year for the 1st time and loved, loved, LOVED IT!!! From the 1st time I visited there, I had a feeling I would, and wasn't disappointed.

We do like to try different resorts. We stayed at the Poly this past July, and my feelings were right - We weren't crazy about it. Though we had always wanted to stay there, I just didn't care much for the longhouses and the rooms.

Anyways, we booked AKL for next August. In talking last night, we think that we'd be better off staying at a resort closer to the Magic Kingdom, since we spend most of our time there. We have 3 kids ages 2, 2 and 8. Not sure if we want to spend the money on a monorail resort, so we're thinking about going back to WL.

Here's my question about AKL - I've resd so many great things about it. However, when we visited there, I wasn't blown away by it. I didn't get this WOW feeling like I do at WL. I'm worried that we won't enjoy it as much as WL. Has anyone not been wowed when visiting, but been blown away when staying there?

 

[SchultzFamily]

Blasphemy! :lol:

Don't get me wrong--it is a beautifully done resort...I'm just not the rustic/outdoor type and it doesn't do anything for me (and then neither does the GF--never had a desire to stay there either). And I thought WCC was one of the most overrated restaurants we ate at--and DH got sick on the skillet. :hurl:

 

[TALON819]

The Wilderness Lodge is a wonderful place to stay. I think it is the best themed resort in Disney World. That being said, I never cared for the safari or much at the the AK. I guess its just what you like, but the WL is much closer to all the action. The boat ride to MK is always a nice way to travel.