Resort with the best Theme.

[real mad hatter]

Good Morning Folks.Now for the first timer planning their first WDW vacation & wondering which onsite resort to stay must lead to all sorts of arguments.But which resort do you consider has the best theming.? Having only stayed at three,I do love the mansions at PORS,it reminds me of "Gone with the Wind". I have visited others while being there ( nosey ) and loved AKL and WL but what resort gets your vote.

 

[stlbobby]

I will preface the following statement by saying I have never stayed at a value resort but to me they always look like themed army barracks more than a resort hotel.

I have stayed at every resort except AoA and GF, and I think the Values have the best themeing hands downs. They lack amenities, but are unique in their vibrancy. While all of the mods and deluxes are wonderful they just cannot compete with a four story Buzz and Woody, a football field courtyard, or a grand piano pool. These are the kinds of exuberant over the top Disneyesque things you can only get at the Value resorts. I'm staying at ASMusic in a couple of weeks and I can't wait.

 

[Tinkerfan4ever]

Values have the best themeing hands downs. They lack amenities, but are unique in their vibrancy. While all of the mods and deluxes are wonderful they just cannot compete with a four story Buzz and Woody, a football field courtyard, or a grand piano pool. These are the kinds of exuberant over the top Disneyesque things you can only get at the Value resorts.

Agree 100%. Values have the best themeing. We are now DVC members and are staying in deluxe resorts. While I LOVE the DVC resorts for all the amenities they offer, I still find myself missiing the Buzz and Woody, the giant yo yo's, the huge piano, etc. I can not wait to go back and take a look at AoA becuase that themeing there looks unbelievable!

 

[OldYeller]

Another vote for the Poly here.

 

[Plowboy]

Except for the Contemporary I think all resorts have superb theming. (Sorry, Contemporary just doesn't do a thing for me.)

Over the years, we've stayed at Beach Club, Caribbean Beach, PORS, POFQ, OKW, WL Villas, Beach Club Villas, AS Sports and Pop Century. Each resort has it's own distinct feel, but I think our favorites are WL and OKW.

Note: As I'm proofing my post I can't believe we've stayed at that many different resorts. Just doesn't seem possible.

 

[disney magic 06]

Wilderness Lodge for me, with AKL a close second - well, they are very similar! I do love all the Disney hotels I've visited with the exception of the Contemporary. I think that what was Contemporary over 40 years ago now looks bland and dated. Shame because it is in a great position.

Next year we are staying at OKW, which I have never even visited so that will be interesting - will it be another one to my "good" list or my "not so good" list?