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View Poll Results: Contemporary VS. Poly
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Poly vs Contemporary
The Dw and I are in the midst of planning our trip for 2011. We have decided to step up to a deluxe resort this time We have narrowed the choices down to two. Now we need the help of our fellow intercotees to help make the final call. So, what say you? If you had your choice would it be the Poly or the Contemporary and why? We are looking foward to your hearing what you have to say.
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2000 Off site
2002 All Star Music
2004 Riverside
2006 Riverside
2006 Coronado Springs
2006/07 Offsite (New Years Eve)
2007 - 2011 Riverside
2011 off site
2011 - Pop Century
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I'd go for the Poly. The transportation can't be beat, since you can walk to the TTC. The smaller buildings are a plus for me, as is the lush landscaping (and watching Wishes from the beach).
Either way, you can't go wrong - enjoy!
Heather aka ibelieveindisneymagic
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Engaged at the castle!
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No contest at all! Poly!!!
10/85 Off Site
2/88 Disney Vil
10/90 Disney Vil
10/93 CB & GF
5/94 WL
12/95 Cont
10/98 WL & CS
12/00 DixLand & Poly
12/04 Cabins & YC
10/05 POFQ
5/07 Cont & BCV
10/07 Pop
12/08 POR!
5/09 Poly!
5/10 WL
10/10 POFQ
5/11 CS
10/11 PORS & BW
5/12 Pop
6/12 gave in & just moved
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I just think that the Poly is a beautiful resort! It would be my first Deluxe Resort choice
Romans 11:33-36
1983, 1989 - Off Site
2003 - April ASMo
2004 - June POR
2005 - April POFQ
2010 - May POP and Dec CSR
2013 - March F&G POP
Weekend Trip Summer 2013 - Off Site
2015 - Sept- AKL/CBR
DEC - BC/WL
2017 - July - Disneyland & D23 Expo!
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I'd go with the Poly. I've never stayed there myself but it's so beautiful.
WDW:
Aug 2007- Off-site
Aug 2008- Dolphin
Aug 2009- Dolphin
May 2010- Dolphin
July 2010- Dolphin
Feb 2011- Dolphin
July 2011- Dolphin
November 2011- Coronado Springs
August 2012- Coronado Springs
December 2012- Coronado Springs
April 2013- Pop
August 2013- Dolphin<3
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I just returned from my first stay at the Contemporary (and first Deluxe stay) and I would not vote for the Contemporary. The only transportation edge the CR has is the walk back home from MK at night. The Monorail wasn't as convenient as I thought it was going to be.
The CR has way too much of a business atmosphere (given it has the convention center) so the Poly is the only Monorail resort maybe left on my bucket list. I heard people on the bus talking about how they didn't like the people in suits and ties at the CR, and I agree. I felt silly standing in the elevator with a wet bathing suit while someone with their rolling briefcase and Blue-tooth in their ear was standing beside me talking about the 4pm conference on consolidation efficiencies.
Personal, I don't think either are worth the extra money, but between the two, I would pick Poly (even though I have only seen it from the bus stop since both resorts share buses, never actually stayed there.)
Disney Dream May 2019, WDW Dec 2019
18 Oct ASMv
16 (APs) Jan POR, Feb CSR, April ASMv, June BC, Oct Pop & Cabins, Dec ASMv & AKL & Pop, Jan '17 POFQ (10k!)
15 May Pop&CBR pirates
13 Oct ASMu&AoA
10 (APs) June CR, Oct AKL&Pop, Dec Pop
07 March ASMv
04 June POR
94 June Onsite
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The POLY everytime!
The people are so much nicer.....the atmosphere is so much nicer....
Just a WONDERFUL place!
Did not like the Contemporary at all!
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I voted Poly but I honestly had a hard time deciding. The Poly is definitely more relaxing and the ambiance would be more romantic. The Contemporary, on the other hand, puts you right in the magic with Chef Mickey's and the monorail running through. It will be wonderful whichever you choose!
'09~Pop
'08~Pop,CR
'07~Pop,POR
'06~WL,Pop
'05~CSR, Pop, CBR
'04~ASSp, ASMu, Pop
'03~ASMo,POR,Poly
'02~WL
'01~ASMo
'00~Off Site :0(
'95~ASSp
Sept 1991~Honeymoon~Off Site
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Simply put the decor of the CR does not appeal to me at all.
"All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
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i would say the poly. we have never stayed at either, but have done meals and the pirates and pal fireworks voyage from the CR and meals at the poly. We went a little early to the CR to look around, and didnt really like it at all. It seemed cold...and not very attractive. The poly is nicely themed and beautiful....we go early there too, just to look around and sit in the lobby!
POR April/May 2007
POR April/May 2008
POP April/May 2009
POR April/May 2010!!!!!!
POR Feb/March 2011!
POP May 2011!!!!!!!!
POP DEC 2012
OFF Property May 2013
POP NOV 2013
CSR JAN-FEB 2014 (they upgraded us from POP)
POP MAY 14
I love my Pens!
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Contemporary!!!!!!!!!
LOVE it there!
*bRiTTaNy*
35 trips to WDW already...
May 2012 - Daughters first trip - one bedroom Villa at Wilderness Lodge
Sept 2012 - Pirate room at CBR
Dec 2014 - SSR -second daughters first trip and my older daughters 5th Birthday!!
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Stayed at both resorts many times. Spent my honeymoon at the Contemporary.....but only because the Poly was full! LOL Can't really go wrong with either but the Polynesian is without a doubt my favorite resort at WDW!
My first home is in Coastal Georgia, 30 feet from the saltwater marsh, and 3.5 hours from WDW!My second home is the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort!CR,Poly,GF,BC,BW,WL,AKL,Dolphin,Swan,DL,CSR,POFQ,C BR,POP,AS,Vero.
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While the CR is special to me because I stayed there the most growing up, I really prefer the Poly. I just love the smell of the lobby, as well as the lush, tropical feel of the lobby and the resort as a whole. Watching Wishes and the EWP from the beach is great too. Then there's the Volcano pool, which kids love. And the restaurants are also great. I really like Captain Cook's, which is the counter service restaurant. You can get Tonga Toast for breakfast and stir fry for dinner. Plus, the transportation is key. It's nice to have two monorail lines within a short walk. We never waited long a for a bus to DHS or AK.
Amanda
Mom of Jay and Sam
'Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor
mantengase alejado de las puertas'
CR - Jun 76, 85 & 89
BLT - Nov 11 & 13
Poly - Jun 80 & Jan/Feb 07
WL - Jun 97, Sep 05 & Dec 08
Next - Jersey Week 2015 Baby!
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I think Poly will be the resort of choice, in general, but they both have a lot going for them and you won't make a wrong choice with either of them. So much depends on your own preferences. I've stayed in both and I prefer the Polynesian for the lush, exotic, relaxed feel. The Contemporary always feels a little sterile, cavernous, and business-like to me. But great rooms, spacious and neat, and the views are amazing on both sides.
Sherri
Next: Aulani Celebration 10/2018 (50th)
Past Stays: Contemporary, GF, Poly, BC, POP, POR, Dolphin, AKL Kidani, BLT
1990 August Honeymoon- GF
Delighted Disney Return Guest since 1981, DVC (BLT) since 2014
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I am a confirmed [B]Poly[B] fan. I choose the Poly due to the overall feel of the resort, it is a 'get away' just in itself. Many positives, landscaping, large rooms, views of the Magic Kingdom, fireworks, and Polynesian music playing in the background.
I have to agree with SBETigg; I found the Contemporary to be sterile and business like also.
The Poly represents relaxation to me, almost a destination in itself.
Eric
Resorts:
POLYNESIAN (Favorite), Grand Floridian, Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs. Beach Club, Saratoga Springs, AoA, All Star Sports and POP Century
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We have stayed in both--and loved both. However, I prefer the Contemporary. I think the rooms are brighter, more updated, and basically, more my taste. I also love the feel/excitement of the 4th floor--shops,restaurant, etc.
Angela
Next Trip--40th Birthday at Contemporary--September
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I know ppl on Intercot LOVE Poly, but my heart belong to CR.....love the feeling of being in 1 bldg....not to mention Chef Mickey going on all the time AND the view of MK just takes my breath away, but this is just me.....either way, you will have awesome time. Enjoy
Mary
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