Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

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Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Rich07726 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:57 pm

I'm looking to plan a Disney trip sometime this year and I want to stay at a Disney Resort for the first time in 25 years. What is everyone's top 3 resort choices?
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Pixiedustmama » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:02 pm

Oh my...they are all so wonderful in their own way. The least expensive resort is All Star Sports (unless you look at the camp ground.) I've personally never stayed there, but have friends who love it. My favorites are: Value - Movies, Moderate: Port Orleans French Quarter or Coronado, Deluxe: Beach Club. I tell friends to pick their level of resort, then look for the theme that best suits them. They really are all amazing.
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby MikeWMando » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:03 pm

Great question!

For me it is:

Port Orleans Riverside
Wilderness Lodge
Contemporary

Happy planning! Riverside is a moderate and just feels so homey. WL is big and gorgeous.
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Peter Pano » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:05 pm

I love these resorts, you can‘t go wrong with them:
Polynesian Village
Animal Kingdom Lodge/Kidani
Wilderness Lodge
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Rich07726 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:11 pm

On my Honeymoon I was able to stay at the Grand Floridian for 2 weeks. Back then in the 90s it was still affordable. Also stayed at the Caribbean Beach and was not happy with it.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone is giving!!
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby ChrisBragalone » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:15 pm

Grand Floridian, Caribbean Beach ⛱ and maybe the Port Orleans
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby seekingmagic83 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:18 pm

I think the top three resorts are Caribbean Beach, Polynesian, or Grand Floridian!!! Honestly there are so many more good ones though too!
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby tman twelveful » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:26 pm

My favorites are:

Contemporary Resort - can’t beat location to MK

Wilderness Lodge - great theming but still just a boat ride away to MK

Beach Club - closest to EP, can still walk to HS and Stormalong Bay pool
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Princess Momma » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:26 pm

They are all great in their own ways and totally up to your preferences what you are going to like.

My top 3:

Beach Club
Port Orleans Riverside
Grand Floridian
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby FlowerTikii » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:28 pm

1) Poly
2) WL
3) AKL
CBR - 1989 (first trip)
CBR - 1995
Wilderness Lodge - 1998, 2001, 2005
Wilderness Lodge Old Faithful Club - 2007, 2010, 2013
Polynesian - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Retlaw » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:32 pm

We try and stay at a different resorts each time we go.

1.) Polynesian (Daughters first trip and loved the Ohana buffet.)
2.) Animal Kingdom Lodge (Son's first trip and loved watch the animals walk out to the savannah from our room.)
3.) Port Orleans Riverside (As an older vistors nice quiet and resort and love the Boatwright Prime Rib)
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Jessie3566 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:37 pm

My top three resorts are

1. Contemporary
2. Pop century
3. Art of animation
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Jack Peterson » Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:57 pm

Contemporary
Yacht & Beach Club
Polynesian Village
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Rich07726 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:01 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions!
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby Disneygolfer » Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:36 pm

The best is Port Orleans so romantic!! It’s great but currently closed. We are going in April staying at Coronado Springs Tower will give a review when I know more!!! Good lunch have a fantastic time!!! There are no bad resorts!!!
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby jm1670 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:36 pm

It's going to depend on your situation. For me I go with the Pop Century. Price wise it's the best value of all the resorts. Even though there are no signature restaurants, you don't notice their absence. It's just as easy to get to Disney springs anyway. Also it's the best resort for transportation. It's easy to get to almost any location. There are so many people staying there that the bus schedule is very generous. You also have the skyliner. And if you want it's a short walk to Art of Animation and you can easily use their buses if needed. I also like that the buses all come to the same location rather than be scattered throughout the resort like at Caribbean Beach. It's also located right in the middle in case you need to drive. Everything you do is just easier from there.
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby DLandChris » Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:40 pm

French Quarter is my favorite.
For value my favorite is Pop
For a deluxe I’ve been liking Old Key West recently.
But honorable mention to Riviera for location and great room.
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Re: Top 3 Disney Resort Hotels

Postby jubal1265 » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:24 pm

1 Poly-great location.

2 Animal Kingdom Lodge-the animals and atmosphere is amazing.

3 Old Key West-very relaxing property and the rooms are larger than standard studio.

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