Best Resort

[Disney Maniac]

What do you think is the best Deluxe Resort (excluding the non-Disney-operated Swan & Dolphin Resort) in Walt Disney World and why?
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Personally, I've been to all but two, Yacht & Beach Club and the new Animal Kingdom Lodge, so I am pretty confident that my judgments are essentially non-biased.

My favorite is Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas. Here's why:
1.) Great Location-a five minute walk from Epcot, and about a 15-20 minute walk to Disney-MGM Studios. Also, it's near Animal Kingdom, Fantasia Gardens, and Blizzard Beach. And to get to the MK, bus transportation is regular, or if you are willing to hike it, the monorail station in Epcot takes you to the TTC and then from TTC to MK.
2.) Great shops, night-life, and restaurants. During the day, the surreys are great. Fireworks cruises are among the best throughout the World. At night, the street vendors and roving entertainers are classic Disney.
3.) The layout of the hotel makes it a good bet of getting a decent view from most rooms.
4.) Crescent Lake. A nice Lake for the Water Mice (rented at Yacht & Beach), you can go all the way to MGM and back. Lots of fun avoiding the Friendships...
5.) The overall feel of the resort. Disney outdid itself on this one. The lobby is superb, the pool and 200-ft. "Keister Coaster" is a blast, service is usually prompt, and the rooms are spacious.

There's so much more I'd like to say about this resort, but I'll stop there.

 

[dopey]

i ain't never stayed there, but i know the grand floridian is the most valuable hotel in the entire orlando area.

if by best you mean most luxurious, the gf is it. i personally choose the less expensive resorts because you spend most of your time in the parks and a pool is a pool.

if cost wasn't a factor, though, i'd stay at the gf with a view of the magic kingdom.

 

[thedisneyfan]

I have stayed at most resorts and I agree that the Boardwalk is my most favorite!

 

[Tramp]

I love the Grand Floridian. I love the unique Victorian Style architecture and how the maids are dressed to fit.
The hotel lobby is so majestic and exquisite. The piano player and the small bands that perform are a superb touch to the overall ambiance.

The Grand Floridian wreaks with elegance and you feel just a little 'important' when you stay there. That's a good feeling!

Unfortunately, I won't be staying there this year.

 

[DisneyPhD]

I'd have to say Yacht Club because it's got most everything Boardwalk has (or good access to it) without all the nighttime noise. I know some folks like that kind of activity but I need my Beauty Sleep (unlike markymark err Brad Pitt). It's got a great view of the Boardwalk and each room has a balcony that more than one person can be on at once (some Beach Club rooms have really tiny balconies). Let's not forget that awsome pool that just goes on forever. Then you've got the best burgers and shakes at BeachesNCream soda shop. mmmmmmmm chocolate shake! Has anyone tried the Kitchen Sink?

 

[The Mom]

favorite deluxe resort

My favorite used to be the Disney Inn, renamed Shades Of Green and closed to the general public now. It was a short walk to the monorail and connections to the transportation center, and was very quiet & uncrowded. Also, the rooms were huge!

Now my favorites are:
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Boardwalk if you are on upper floors; the ground & lower floor rooms were awful.
Polynesian
Contemporary

I haven't stayed at the GF, Wilderness Lodge, or Beach&Yacht Club yet.Maybe the trip after next.

 

[JBloom1029]

I love all the hotels in Disney with GF being my favorite because how good a job they did in making it a replica of the Hotel Del Coronado out in San Diego. My favorite hotel in Orlando is Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Universal.

 

[JBloom1029]

o yeah what is the keister coaster?

 

[Brett]

The Contemporary rules!! I love it because it's so close to the Magic Kingdom and you can see the park when you wake up in the morning. Plus I can't live without the monorail.

 

[WDW-Imagineer]

I'll have to agree with Brett on this one, its got to be the Contemporary. I just love the futuristic atmosphere with the monorail gracefully sliding through the concourse. Its just awesome.

 

[jay_london]

My vote is for The GF have stayed at or dined at the other delux hotels but the GF has the best atmosphere, it feels and looks very classy without being stuffy and snooty. I'ts difficult to single out service because in my experience the service is excellent in all the hotels.

 

[Mr Lightbeer]

We liked Dixie Landings the boat ride to Downtown Disney is worth the trip money on it's own.After we did this on our first night I turned to the rest of the family and said "O.K. that's it we can go home now"

We are very excited about staying at the Contemporary in Aug,and we'd like to try the Boardwalk and Wilderness Lodge in the future.

 

[mickeyears]

My favorite is Beach Club, then Boardwalk. I love being that close to Epcot. I still love the Contemporary because of the monorail system and convience, plus the bigger room. I really don't think you can wrong at any of the Disney Resorts. I have stayed at many and from moderate and deluxe rooms, you do get what you pay for (as far as conviences) but they are all nice rooms.

 

[Disneynut]

May favorite resort is Wilderness Lodge. The theming is just about as perfect as you can get. I will be checking at Animal Kingdom Lodge at the end of the September. So who knows, I may have a new favorite.

 

[Kontra]

In terms of theme (because basically all the resorts bow in terms of room sizes) my favorites go as followed:

1.) Wilderness Lodge
2.) Boardwalk Inn
3.) Grand Floridian
4.) Polynesian
5.) Yacht and Beach Club

 

[xCinderellax]

I have stayed at the All Star Movies (very gloomy) and the Contemporary..the Contemporary has such a light and airy atmosphere. I love it! I would love to stay at all of them eventually. I'm only 16 so I guess I have plenty of time!

 

[WDWManic]

Originally posted by xCinderellax
I have stayed at the All Star Movies (very gloomy) and the Contemporary..the Contemporary has such a light and airy atmosphere. I love it! I would love to stay at all of them eventually. I'm only 16 so I guess I have plenty of time!

Yea Idefinatly agree with you, but also I like the B&YC and the AKL.

 

[Florida Man]

Hey!! ok I was reading that the Swan And Dolphan hotel is not owned and operated by Disney. Then who operates it?? And the boardwalk, I havn't even seen what that looks like and I have been to Disney many times. Does anybody have any pics of this hotel thx
DisneyRules!!!

 

[ToTBellHop]

Animal Kingdom Lodge is, by far, my favorite!

 

[tiggerlover1971]

i will say wilderness lodge but i am partial to it because that is where i had my honeymoon and those are great memories for me but i usally stay at por