Resort you thought you wouldn't like but did?

[caryrae]

Is there a Resort you thought you wouldn't like but decided to try and ended up liking it, or is there one you are going try in the future but are unsure of?

Reason I ask is because on a different site I was looking at some personal pictures of SSR and it looked awesome. I never felt like staying there before because we are not into Horse racing and thought the Theme would not be something we would like but after seeing all the pictures and how beautiful it looked it would be a place I would try in the future.

[faline]

I can think of a few that fall into that category: Coronado Springs; Port Orleans French Quarter; POP; and Grand Floridian.

[Seasonscraps]

I didn't think I'd like the WL as much as I do. I went to the AK for dinner one night and wasn't wowed. I felt like it was very dark and thought the WL would feel the same way. I was so wrong. There's a peaceful beauty to the resort that I really enjoy.

[Mickey'sGirl]

We never had any great desire to stay at Old Key West, but did last summer due to some circumstances out of our control. We loved it ... especially our youngest son. We are staying there again in a few weeks.

On the other side, we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge a few years ago, and were so disappointed in it that we don't ever plan on staying there again. It works both ways.

I say try it out... you might just be surprised!

[Julie_Mouse]

I stayed at ASMu in '08 because we wanted the family suite for our group. I was a little disappointed when we booked the accommodations because, having only stayed at Pop Century, I pictured the All Stars as the most run-down of the value resorts.

I was pleasantly surprised! The rooms were very nice and well-kept, and I felt just as immersed in the Disney magic at ASMu as I did at Pop!

[Ms. Mode]

We are booked at POFQ for our next trip. My DH and DD wanted to stay at a resort we haven't tried so FQ won. I've looked at pictures that really didn't impress me; however, everyone here at Intercot seem to really like it so I'm willing to give it a try.

[Fastpasssteve]

Two friends and I were booked this last end of Feb-into-March at Coronado Springs. It is a lovely resort and we were very excited.

However, mother nature was not kind this last winter, and a large storm threatened our flight to Florida and the entire trip. We were unwilling to accept that fate, so we left an entire day early to avoid this catastrophe. Disney reservations would have to change our resort if we wanted to stay the entire length of our stay in one place (no moving). We were offered the Carribean Beach Resort.

Now, I had looked at pictures and was not impressed. The photos showed buildings of garish colors. Not my taste. How wrong I was! When we got there, it was lush, tropical, and all the colors made sense...in person. We got a water-view by one of the quiet pools and loved the grounds and entire atmosphere.

I am thankful for this last trip and the wonderful surprises it brought...not to mention that extra 9th day in WDW!

[Kenny1113]

AKL, I thought because of the location I would not like it that much. But we loved it! Loved the design and theme!

[Tinker Fan]

We stayed at POR only because we had 5 people and needed the trundle bed for a child (Family suites at ASMu werent available yet) and we really ended up liking it there, this year we are trying POFQ.

[c&d]

Coronado Springs surprised me by how much I liked it. ASMo I was also pleasantly surprised by.

[buzznwoodysmom]

I didn't think I'd like Cornoado Springs as much as we did. We were excited about staying there and I was sure it was going to be a very nice resort, but I didn't expect to like it as much as we did. I also never wanted to stay at either of the Port Orleans resorts. I'm from Louisiana and figured when I go on vacation I want something different, if I want New Orleans I can just visit the real thing anytime I want. We took the boat from DTD to POFQ to catch a bus to AK, and I loved everything I saw. So even though I said we never would, I'm sure one day we'll stay at POFQ.

Now one resort I thought I'd fall in love with that I didn't was Beach Club. Its a wonderful resort, and we really did enjoy our stay, but I didn't love, love, love it.

[Auroring Good Time]

OKW - absolutely loved it. It is probably one of the prettiest and most private resorts.
Saratoga Springs was great too.

[crltkcagle]

Exactly my thoughts. We love POR and we will be there in 16 days!!!!

We stayed at POR only because we had 5 people and needed the trundle bed for a child (Family suites at ASMu werent available yet) and we really ended up liking it there, this year we are trying POFQ.

[Mousemates]

All Star Music and Movies....if not for the little beds...they could be return destinations...love the over the top theming and watching the wide-eyed children get hyped over the giant icons and decorations.

[EpcotChic23]

Growing up I always stayed at either CR or Poly. For work I was sent to WDW and for our budget I could only stay at a value resort. I stayed at the Pop and I loved it. I recommend it to everyone. I thought it would bother me not being on the monorail but not one bit.

[goofy-4-disney]

Having previously stayed at only moderates or deluxes, I was surprised how much I enjoyed POP Century. Although it always seemed to be crowded, never had any problems as far as dining or busses.

[WelshieLover]

For us it was OKW. Our friends are DVC owners and asked us to come with them on a trip. They got us a 1 bedroom there. I can't tell you how much we loved it. From my signature you can see we like to stay over at EPCOT (BC/YC/BW) we still do but, OKW is beautiful and the room sizes are incredible. We really loved both our stays there.

[LVT]

We strayed from Port Orleans Riverside over to POP. I laugh whenever I arrive and don't repine over Riverside at all.

[DVC2004]

POR. We never stayed in a mod before so I didn't expect much. However, it was good! We all really liked it.

[faline]

POR. We never stayed in a mod before so I didn't expect much. However, it was good! We all really liked it.

Actually, POP is a value resort; not a moderate.