Polynesian or Floridian

Thanks to everyones advice re my last post on the best diney pool. We have narrowed down or hotel choices to these two. We really want to be on the monorail. Also think we are going to go in March instead of February. Which hotel would you pick?

Thanks!

Polynesian or Floridian

I have stayed at The GF and only visited the Poly.

I think if you have never stayed at either, go for the GF. The lobby of the main building is very nice.

There is a map of the grounds. You may want to look at it to request the building you may like.

Partypa is pretty good at this.

Do visit the Poly if you go with the GF.

Polynesian or Floridian

www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/grandflomap.htm

Hi Cab,

Both hotels are fabulous.You really can%26#39;t go wrong. I have stayed at Poly,and have eaten and visited GF. If you%26#39;re bringing children,I would probably vote for Poly. My reasons would be 1. A bit less money

2. Feeling like you%26#39;re practically in the MK.

3. The theme of the Poly is a little more ';laid back,and kid friendly'; (IMO).Breakfast w/ character is a blast.food is great.

You%26#39;ll have a great time at either..Hope your trip is WICKED GOOD! :+))

Yes, think I would have to vote for the Poly of these two as well.

The volcano pool is awesome there, and the beach is a wonderful place to watch both the Wishes fireworks as well as the Electric Water Pageant on the lagoon at night.

IMHO,the Grand Floridian is the better choice. The Polynesian pool is very nice but pretty cramped while both pools at the GF are pretty great. GF is a prettier hotel and the rooms are nicer. It%26#39;s as deluxe as Disney gets;for the money,we would pick the Floridian anytime we choose a monorail hotel.(though the AKL is our favorite resort)

Are you the one with the 5 year old?

This is my opinion...if you have a girl, stay at the GF. If you have a boy, stay at the Poly.

We LOVED the Polynesian. It had a very relaxed and vacationy feel and the kids loved Kona. A big plus for us was the transportation. At the Polynesian we could walk to the TTC to catch the monorail to Epcot. I have to admit, though, that I%26#39;m not a big fan of gingerbread architecture and have never stayed at the Grand Floridian.

Jennifer

I would pick the Poly, only because the GF is the best Disney has to offer and you will probably spoil yourself right off if you go there first. I can promise you that being on the monorail will spoil you to not wanting to stay anywhere off the monorail and as nice as Poly %26amp; Contemp are, the GF will probably spoil you to never ';stepping down'; to these resorts. Of course, if you think you will always be content going back to the GF and budget will allow for it, then go straight to the top, but there is alot to be said for working your way up thru the many Disney resorts, they all have something special to offer, but just like with cars, it%26#39;s hard to trade down to a Chevy after driving a Mercedes.

Here%26#39;s another vote for the Polynesian - it is just a fun resort! Here is some good information:

Resort Photos - including the pool: buildabettermousetrip.com/images/鈥ndex.htm

More Polynesian information: http://tikiman2001.homestead.com/index.html

The Grnad Floridian, no question. Better pools, better food and Disney%26#39;s flagship resort. You can%26#39;t go wrong.

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