SecondStarTilMorning
Well-Known Member
Sometimes these boards are very helpful. Sometimes they make it harder to decide where to stay! These aren't my opinions, but opinions I read about these resorts all the time.
Grand Floridian- Stuffy, rooms need refurbished, over-priced, construction
Polynesian- Old, falling apart, rooms need refurbished, uncomfortable beds, crowded
Contemporary- Sterile theme, not worth it without theme park view, too many conventions, poor customer service
Bay Lake Tower- studios on the small side, shares amenities with contemporary, theme is boring
Animal Kingdom Lodge- Very remote, dark, long bus rides, only worth it for savannah views
Kidani/Jambo- see AKL
Wilderness Lodge- Too woodsy, rooms a little small and need refurbished
Saratoga Springs- worst theme of all resorts, too far from everything,
Old Key West- A bit remote. Long walks to rooms. Ugly bedspreads. Lack of entertainment and dining options
Beach Club- Far from magic kingdom, bus shared with too many other resorts, rooms just ok
Yacht Club- Too many rooms with less than stellar views, bus issues, hard to watch your children at storm along bay
Boardwalk Inn- Lack of counter service options, long hallways, scary clown pool, noisy at night
All-Stars- Share bus, small rooms, loud children everywhere, motel style lay-out
Pop Century- long walks to rooms, rooms lacking, noisy
Art of Animation- Pricey for the suites, theme too cartoonish for adults, no hot tubs, mixed reviews on counter service, bus service issues, vegetation needs to mature
Coronado Springs- Too many conventions, not centrally located, rooms lack interesting "Disney" theme, very spread out, theme isn't as appealing as other resorts
Caribbean Beach- way too spread out, rooms sometimes not clean, huge cheerleading groups
Port Orleans Riverside- Very large resort. Theme and location a little "plain". Lacks Disney excitement. Rooms small for a families. Pools just ok
Port Orleans French Quarter- Creepy decorations all over the place. Long walk to amenities at the riverside.
Shades of Green- Lack of an interesting theme, military only
Fort Wilderness- Unless camping is exciting for you, this has little appeal, and is secluded and is not what most people want from a Disney vacation.
Off-site- It's not in disney and therefore could never be as magical, wonderful, or provide an escape from the real world like a Disney resort. No extra magic hours, magical express, package delivery, 180+10 ADRs, key to the world card for charging to room
Grand Floridian- Stuffy, rooms need refurbished, over-priced, construction
Polynesian- Old, falling apart, rooms need refurbished, uncomfortable beds, crowded
Contemporary- Sterile theme, not worth it without theme park view, too many conventions, poor customer service
Bay Lake Tower- studios on the small side, shares amenities with contemporary, theme is boring
Animal Kingdom Lodge- Very remote, dark, long bus rides, only worth it for savannah views
Kidani/Jambo- see AKL
Wilderness Lodge- Too woodsy, rooms a little small and need refurbished
Saratoga Springs- worst theme of all resorts, too far from everything,
Old Key West- A bit remote. Long walks to rooms. Ugly bedspreads. Lack of entertainment and dining options
Beach Club- Far from magic kingdom, bus shared with too many other resorts, rooms just ok
Yacht Club- Too many rooms with less than stellar views, bus issues, hard to watch your children at storm along bay
Boardwalk Inn- Lack of counter service options, long hallways, scary clown pool, noisy at night
All-Stars- Share bus, small rooms, loud children everywhere, motel style lay-out
Pop Century- long walks to rooms, rooms lacking, noisy
Art of Animation- Pricey for the suites, theme too cartoonish for adults, no hot tubs, mixed reviews on counter service, bus service issues, vegetation needs to mature
Coronado Springs- Too many conventions, not centrally located, rooms lack interesting "Disney" theme, very spread out, theme isn't as appealing as other resorts
Caribbean Beach- way too spread out, rooms sometimes not clean, huge cheerleading groups
Port Orleans Riverside- Very large resort. Theme and location a little "plain". Lacks Disney excitement. Rooms small for a families. Pools just ok
Port Orleans French Quarter- Creepy decorations all over the place. Long walk to amenities at the riverside.
Shades of Green- Lack of an interesting theme, military only
Fort Wilderness- Unless camping is exciting for you, this has little appeal, and is secluded and is not what most people want from a Disney vacation.
Off-site- It's not in disney and therefore could never be as magical, wonderful, or provide an escape from the real world like a Disney resort. No extra magic hours, magical express, package delivery, 180+10 ADRs, key to the world card for charging to room
Nothing wrong with staying on disney property and there are some perks to it. Once I finally ventured off the Disney property, though, I never felt the desire to go back. FWIW.
