Best Resort Lobby

[ScottEG]

Which WDW Resort Lobby has the best theme and really brings on the magic when you arrive?

My vote -- AKL

 

[speck76]

Both AKL and WL are "lobby hotels"

 

[Steamboat_Kevin]

Wilderness Lodge. Pretty much only because of that bridge over the tiny pond towards the back of the lobby.

It's one of my first WDW memories, crossing that bridge about 18 million times when I was little thinking about how cool it was.

 

[Shellybelle]

I haven't stayed there before - just visited - but my vote would go to WL.

 

[speck76]

Wilderness Lodge at Christmas is very nice
http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/n/U/05.jpg

AKL is not too bad either
http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/r/U/01.jpg

 

[hypercatmatt04]

Wilderness Lodge.
Then Animal Kingdom Lodge.
They are both fantastico.

 

[MissM]

Wilderness Lodge is amazing. You walk in and you tilt your head back and your jaw opens. :lol: You have to watch out for people doing the same but thankfully, it's a nice, open space so there's plenty of room. The beams, the fireplace, the bridge, the art, the chandelier - its just amazing. And the pool area, boardwalks and geyser...it's a beautiful resort.
-m

 

[Computer Magic]

Wilderness Lodge at Christmas is very nice
http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/n/U/05.jpg

AKL is not too bad either
http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/r/U/01.jpg

We visted the WL last Christmas...Loved it so much we will be staying there in Sept.

Love the AKL as well. I believe they are from the same designer.

 

[Kadee]

I agree with everyone else: WL and AKL. Just breathtaking!!

 

[mousermerf]

Yup, AKl and WL are my fave, though if they ever finish the Contemporary rooms and re-do the concourse there's gonna be competition.

At the mods, I love the look of the dome and hall in Coronado:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/wdwguide/4_Accommodations/CSR_photo_tour.htm

 

[olive10tails]

I'd have to say AKL is our absolute favorite resort and has the best lobby. What can beat that huge window overlooking the savannah?

 

[TOTGuy]

I have to say my vote goes to Contemporary. I mean can you really beat a monorail station in the lobby?

 

[PBarton]

I also think the Contemporary looks awesome. It must have looked so good when it opened in the 70's.

I love the Grand Floridian too, I was amazed the first time that I walked though the door.

 

[jmvd20]

Grand Floridian - IMO none of the others including the Ak lodge and Wl lobbies can even come close to the GF.

 

[philsfan2185]

i think the wilderness lodge is pretty BA.

 

[tomm4004]

Agree about WL, AKL and GF, but have to put a plug in for the Poly. Something about the fresh feeling of the air, the steady pulse of the waterfall, and the sight of the Hawaiian shirts that makes you feel like you're on vacation.

 

[VulliamyWDW]

I have to say AKL at night just look at this photo, breathtaking!
AKL Lobby:sohappy:

 

[IneedaWDWfix]

The atmosphere at the WL is great, but there always seems to be so much commotion going on in there. The Polynesian and Yacht & Beach Club lobbies just speak vacation is in the air to me.

 

[ctwhalerman]

All of the Deluxe resorts have amazing lobbies, but even places like Port Orleans and Dixie Landings have pretty nice lobbies.

But the Grand Floridian still has the most amazing lobby, especially at Christmas time.

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

Definately either the WL or AKL. They are two of my favorite hotels. During the Christmas holidays I would have to say WL hands down. They did have the same architect design them both.

Pam