What resort have you stayed at and would NOT stay at again?

[magicofdisney]

I stayed at the GF once and would return. Every other time I've stayed value. Any problems I've encountered at a value, I have encountered at other hotels during my travels over the years. I will gladly return to a value if it means I can go to Disney as much as I prefer which is usually once a month. I do like to avoid POP because of its size and the crowded buses.

I would pick a value any day over a moderate that doesn't offer an elevator. Having no elevator is completely unacceptable.

[KAT1811]

All that being said --- If I had to pitch a tent in the parking lot of the TTC to go to Disney, I surely would.

I think the majority of us would be right with you!!! Lol!

I'd have to say our least favorite was the Beach Club . . . Like I've said,everything is relative though.If they offered the BC for a value price I'd go back in a heartbeat but overall it just didn't do it for us for the price we spent.

I agree. I was disappointed with the BC as well. I too felt my money could have been better spent. The walk to Epcot was the only perk I saw. The pool was nice but if you have small children that want to play in different areas then it make a relaxing day at the pool a nightmare . At the other resorts you can lounge by the pool and watch the kids swim and slide instead of running around like a nut watching them (I'm one that likes my children in sight all the time, even my teenager, too many crazy people out there)

I wouldn't stay at the Contemporary unless it was the last monorail resort left...not because of bad service or location, but we just feel it's an eye sore and lacks greatly in the theme dept....

...and when you spend that much on a vacation...you want it to be worth it..........

This just goes to show that everyone has different experiences at the same resort. I have stayed at Coronado Springs numerous times and have never had any issues with cleanliness or service. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

I was thinking the same thing! Coronado Springs is our favorite moderate resort. The staff has always been wonderful and we've never had any issues. Plus Mike's sangria is the best I've had, it sure did make doing the laundry much more enjoyable!!! LOL!

The only resorts I would not go back to are Pop and CBR, not a fan of either. I like the values (movies and music) but not the POP. As far as CBR stands I really do not like that the front desk and the food options are in two searate buildings no where near each other. I found the resort huge and cold, just a bit univiting for us.

The BC I would only go back to if it were in a DVC unit. Other than that I didn't find it worth the money.

[Rekenna]

We have always stayed at Values (love them!) out of Sports, Movies and POP we would veto staying at POP again. For us, it's too big, we loved Movies and Sports and would pick them or Music over POP. Also, we like the themeing of the All Stars vs. POP.

[WDW84]

I just got back from a short stay at the Dolphin and would not stay there again. Not sure if that counts for this discussion since it is a Sheraton hotel now. Staff,lobby, and grounds were nice but was not impressed with the room. It may have been the location - I was on the second floor which was actually downstairs from the lobby. Lots of dark narrow hallways - I felt like i was in the basement! My room was not very clean, very thin walls, and furniture/fixtures were old and showing wear. Not horrible but I would not want to be there for an extended stay.

[Jenemmy]

I just got back from a short stay at the Dolphin and would not stay there again. Not sure if that counts for this discussion since it is a Sheraton hotel now. Staff,lobby, and grounds were nice but was not impressed with the room. It may have been the location - I was on the second floor which was actually downstairs from the lobby. Lots of dark narrow hallways - I felt like i was in the basement! My room was not very clean, very thin walls, and furniture/fixtures were old and showing wear. Not horrible but I would not want to be there for an extended stay.

YIKES -- I didn't even know there were rooms below the lobby! That's a shame. We stayed there last spring and liked it so much we are going back this spring. I don't think I would have liked to have been where you were put either, though......

[forever a child]

We did have an issue once when checking in to All Star Movies...we got there late (10-11pm ish) and we couldn't get into the room. We had to go back to the front desk twice, and also called once before we finally got someone to come an open the door for us. The card reader had reset and didn't know which room it was, so our room keys wouldn't open the door. They had to reprogram the thing. We had three small kids waiting (two fell asleep on their coats on the concrete outside the door), and it wound up being midnight before we could get in the room and put them to bed. But every other time we've stayed at AS Sports, it's been great.

Had this issue twice in one stay at POFQ!

[Scar]

I just got back from a short stay at the Dolphin and would not stay there again. Not sure if that counts for this discussion since it is a Sheraton hotel now. Staff,lobby, and grounds were nice but was not impressed with the room. It may have been the location - I was on the second floor which was actually downstairs from the lobby. Lots of dark narrow hallways - I felt like i was in the basement! My room was not very clean, very thin walls, and furniture/fixtures were old and showing wear. Not horrible but I would not want to be there for an extended stay.

Wow! I stayed there just a few months ago and everything was perfect. I'll have to remember to request a room not on the second floor next time.

[jmj18]

I would not stay at the Contemporary again because of the staff. We had a club level room and with the exception of Mousekeeping, I thought the staff was rude and not very helpful. One day I stood a good 15 minutes waiting for the 1 person working at the desk to end a call that clearly was not work related. Another night I asked how to get to the laundry facility and they couldn't tell me. I also felt that it was a very "cold" resort.

I have had a much nicer time with very helpful people at the Poly.

So for me the Contemporary would be a NEVER again.

[badkitty]

I can't think of a Disney resort I wouldn't stay at (although I am far from staying at all of them) but one thing comes to mind:

- Any resort where the cheerleaders are staying. I have never met a ruder bunch of girls and the adults were not much better. I understand they want to have fun but running up and down the halls pounding on doors at 2 in the morning is not cool.

The lock issue happened to me at Pop. It was midnight after a long day at MK and it took two walks back to the front desk (the CM was a bit harsh as if it was my fault that I didn't know how to use the card key) until I got smart and used the house phone next to the elevator. It took another half hour until someone showed up to fix the lock. It had to be reprogrammed.

[mom2morgan]

Yes, I can see why poor service would be a major issue, when you are paying so much money!

I would not stay at the Contemporary again because of the staff. We had a club level room and with the exception of Mousekeeping, I thought the staff was rude and not very helpful. One day I stood a good 15 minutes waiting for the 1 person working at the desk to end a call that clearly was not work related. Another night I asked how to get to the laundry facility and they couldn't tell me. I also felt that it was a very "cold" resort.

I have had a much nicer time with very helpful people at the Poly.

So for me the Contemporary would be a NEVER again.

[mom2morgan]

I can't think of a Disney resort I wouldn't stay at (although I am far from staying at all of them) but one thing comes to mind:

- Any resort where the cheerleaders are staying. I have never met a ruder bunch of girls and the adults were not much better. I understand they want to have fun but running up and down the halls pounding on doors at 2 in the morning is not cool.
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Yes - good point! They were at POR last time we stayed there - the "cheer practice" in the food court, the running up and down the paths shoving my youngest daughter out of the way.... Put a major damper on our stay. I'm sure individually they are very nice girls, but as a group they turn into something else!

[WVParkfan]

We don't hate any of the Disney Resorts. But Pop was our least favorite. Given that there are many other choices, we will never choose to stay at Pop Century again (just too loud).

[bkfree]

So far we would gladly go back to any of the resorts.
Our last trip was AKL and we loved it and felt it was the most unique resort we have ever stayed at. I guess I don't really get the "not Disney enough" remarks. For us because it is at WDW, that alone makes it uniquely Disney. No , MM is not running around the lobby or It's a Small World playing over the music system,that kind of Disney is what the parks give us.
We also loved YC, that location is truly a Disney lovers dream spot. We also loved Beach Club.
We are going to try out Coronada Springs in Sept. I am glad to see the reasons why some did not like it, not enough to change my mind.
On another site that rates them based on reviews of thousands of guests, Coronada got an 8.42 out of 10 rating.
Good Enough for us.
I am not surprised at all in regard to the Value remarks, the very reason we have not ventured there.

[tdk316]

Coronado Springs, never again. Also wasn't thrilled with WL because of the transportation options, but love the building and grounds so it could be in the running again someday.

[Tygger7]

Ditto for me as well...just not impressed with the resort.

[rsulli61]

We had horrible customer service and felt that the rooms were out of date. The restaurants were OK (at best). But, the check-in staff could not have been ruder to us. We tried to talk to the manager, but she did not seem to care either. Very frustrating...

[Ian]

We had horrible customer service and felt that the rooms were out of date. The restaurants were OK (at best). But, the check-in staff could not have been ruder to us. We tried to talk to the manager, but she did not seem to care either. Very frustrating...

Had a very similar experience staying at the Poly a few years ago (club level, no less!) and haven't been back since.

Probably never will either.

[xo0ally]

POR

Both times we stayed there the rooms were just gross (we were tied into the second stay and couldn't switch resorts). Guest service at the main desk and in the gift shop were also abysmal.

But, lesson learned. We just don't go back.

i disagree i think this hotel is amazing. It could use a few updates but pleases me everytime i stay there. POFQ wouldd not go back there ever. Run down and dirty.

[garthbarth1]

We stayed at the Boardwalk last year, and never again! Mainly a couple of reasons, the main being dining options. If you are on the QS plan, which we were, there is ONE option to eat, without having to go to the Yacht Club. This was the bakery. How many times can you eat a cold sandwich or salad? There was a pizza stand there-does not take the dining plan. A hot dog stand...no dining plan accepted. What was left was Big River Grille (I think thats the name) and was a TS only, so we were so hungry we ended up paying out of pocket and the food was horrible and expensive! One night we went to the stand that sells popcorn...over an hour before they closed...the were out of popcorn...and refused to make us more. So frustrating. We ended up paying tons of money at the ESPN club (I think that may be another restaurant that doesn't take any form of the dining plan?) Besides the hallways were FREEZING and our room was at the end of the earth. And the nightlife left little to be desired. We were there in Sept, so maybe things were just slower. But looking at the resort online it seemed like there were all kinds of fun things to do on the boardwalk....there was one basketball throwing stand, and a street performer for about a half hour, and then the two nightclubs. (we are not nightclub people, so we were not interested in those). Overall we were very, very disappointed. Oh, and we did have to call security on the people who were in the room next to us and their kids were slamming into the walls at 1 am. The hotel was great and sent someone to their door quickly. The room was clean and charming as well. Overall, we were very disappointed in the resort and will never go back. We really like the Contemporary and would love to stay there next time!