Which Deluxe MK Resorts?

Pocahontas

Pocahontas

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I am sadly not planning a trip, but, I was looking at Disney resorts I would like to stay at. I have never stayed at a MK resort. It would be so nice to be on the monorail route.

So, which is the best - Contemporary, Grand Floridian, or Polynesian?

Since I am not actually planning a trip, the price doesn't matter at this point.

Thank you :)
 
Tinkerbell397

Tinkerbell397

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Well....since this is a fantasy trip, plan to stay at all of them. I would visit the WDW for 12 days and spend 4 nights at each monorail resort beginning with the Poly, then the Contemporary and ending with the Grand Floridian. The Contemporary (my favorite) has Chef Mickey, The Wave and The California Grill. It is a romantic boat ride to the Wilderness Lodge to eat at Artist Point. The Poly has The Kona Cafe....my favorite for breakfast and wonderful water sports. End your trip with 4 nights at The Grand Floridian and eat at Citrico's, Narcossee's and The Grand Floridian Cafe. But if I had to choose one, it would be The Contemporary for it's convenience and grand concourse with the monorail running though it....of course you would stay in the tower with a MK view. The Grand Floridian is quite large and spread out and I think that the Poly needs some sprucing up. Enjoy your fantasy!:cat:
 
Voxel

Voxel

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I spent most of my life growing up in the walls of the Contemporary North and South Garden Wings. I grew found of it and have a lot of cherished memories from there. I would say Contemporary every day.
 
luv

luv

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"Best" really depends on what you like.

I do not like the Contemporary/BLT and actively avoid staying there.

The Poly is fine, though I haven't seen the new rooms.

I like GF the best of those three. It's a little easier...a little more calm. :)
 
orky8

orky8

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morg215 said:
Some people love the Contemp, but some don't... Why is that?
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Many people say they don't like the contemporary because it lacks "themeing" and therefore doesn't feel Disney. To each their own, but I find that argument very bizzare -- the Contemporary is iconic Disney. It is a unique A-frame building with a monorail running through it. The theming is not overt, but innate. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
 
Pocahontas

Pocahontas

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orky8 said:
Many people say they don't like the contemporary because it lacks "themeing" and therefore doesn't feel Disney. To each their own, but I find that argument very bizzare -- the Contemporary is iconic Disney. It is a unique A-frame building with a monorail running through it. The theming is not overt, but innate. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
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Right, I understand. They might feel like it's a little too modern hotel-ish. Wasn't it the first resort in Disney?
 
rt06

rt06

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morg215 said:
Some people love the Contemp, but some don't... Why is that?
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I've only been inside for Chef Mickey's. The facade looks like refurbished Eastern Bloc architecture, as though they took the Communist Party's headquarters and turned it into a hotel after the coup. The inside feels like an airport. It's wide and expansive with a rather antiseptic feel. Other resorts just urge you to explore.
 
psukardi

psukardi

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GF all the way.

Maybe it's because that's where I popped the question - but I just love the GF. Monorail to the MK in the morning (first stop) and then the boat back (first stop). It's nice and quiet and peaceful.
 
luv

luv

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morg215 said:
Some people love the Contemp, but some don't... Why is that?
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Some love the AKL, some don't. Different people, with varied taste and opinions.

IMO, it's just old, drab and boring. The rooms look much better after the re-do, but not charming or especially nice in any way. Just functional and everyday blah. Doesn't entice me in any way, so I don't want to stay there. Others may like it very much and see it differently.
 
FitzherbertFreak

FitzherbertFreak

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Out of the three MK Delux Hotels, I prefer Polynesian first (followed by Contemporary and then Grand Floridian). The atmosphere of the Polynesian is so lovely, and who wouldn't love staying at WDW's first hotel?! Plus, the pool is amazing, the restaurants are great, and there are dole whips!

As for the Contemporary, I prefer Bay Lake Towers (DVC Suites). Even if you don't have a vacation club, you can find websites to buy the suites. Yes, it's more expensive, but Bay Lake is worth it. However, they get booked fast. So in your circumstance, and in my opinion, I recommend Polynesian.
 
Voxel

Voxel

President of Progress City
luv said:
Some love the AKL, some don't. Different people, with varied taste and opinions.

IMO, it's just old, drab and boring. The rooms look much better after the re-do, but not charming or especially nice in any way. Just functional and everyday blah. Doesn't entice me in any way, so I don't want to stay there. Others may like it very much and see it differently.
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Exactly. I can't stand the Poly (Its beautiful), there is moisture and dampness in there and every time I enter the lobby I get instantly sick.
 
acishere

acishere

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Between the 3 monorail resorts, which is best depends on which experience is more to your liking. Do you like old world luxury style? Then stay at GF. Do you have a love for island vacations, then head for the Poly. Do you like modern styled hotels? Then the CR is what you are looking for.

Personally I am more interested in the Poly and CR, though WL has the theming that wins me over the most when it comes to the deluxe resorts.
 
Tim Lohr

Tim Lohr

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The Contemporary "used to be" my favorite resort, it "used to have" great themeing of a 1970's discotheque from outer space, and wall paper and carpet patterns that would give an epileptic person seizures. But this is back when Disney still cared about crating an experience that was truly "contemporary". I don't know why that can't stay faithful to the original Imagineers intentions for this resort, but I still hope... that some day... before I die... they restore the Contemporary's former glory which you can see in this photo from The Top of the World restaurant back in "the good old days"
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