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Looking to take my first trip to WDW next year 😃! What resort is great for a first timer?
Candace, you seem familiar!!! You are a WDW virgin? - Rob512
755.1 #134 1:08PM
My family loves the Value resorts. - purplelooney
10.5 #192 1:13PM
Pop Century is super fun - mcarthy6
426.5 #298 1:51PM
Casa de Uppity. - ManBearPig
417.0 #309 3:42PM
We could only ever stay in value resorts. But we love them!!! Pop century is our favorite! But art of anamation is opening soon and I look forward to staying there - Schramke
314.4 #14 1:24PM
On a budget? Pop Century. Moderate, caribbean beach. - Jalex239
379.8 #7 1:26PM
I've stayed at value and moderate, but I think the value resorts are more fun!! I'm a kid at heart and they're very kid friendly :) And budget friendly too! - jallysajones
7.5 #241 1:31PM
Candace! When are you going??? - LBChica
1500.3 #52 1:47PM
Welcome! I would first decide what your budget for a room is then start researching the Disney website. The Value resorts (where I usually stay) are really nice but on the smaller side. That's ok for me because I'm only in the room to shower & sleep. The moderate resorts have bigger rooms and more amenities. The deluxe resorts are full-throttle. Lol! Check Disney.com & order the planning DVD. That's a huge help in planning. I also check out Allears.net and laughing place.com. Also, you can call the Disney reservation line & talk to a planner to help you out. Hope this helps! - Tinkerbell1265
372.1 #8 2:30PM
Another great website I love is wdwinfo.com. Or if you have an iPhone they have a free app wdwmagic. - Schramke
314.4 #14 2:33PM
When are you going? We go during a value time and stay in a moderate. Value resorts don't heat the pools and that's a huge part of our visit so if you go when it's cool out the pool won't be much fun. Also, how many meals will you eat at your resort? Values, Moderates and Deluxe all offer different types of dining. - DizneyGirl
354.5 #9 2:51PM
This first timer (back in 09) stayed at Port Orleans Riverside and loved it and stayed again a few weeks ago. Here is a good site about the place http://www.portorleans.org/ - veronica619
517.1 #226 2:53PM
I usually stay at Port Orleans Riverside and it's very relaxing and quiet. I've stayed at the All Stars and it's much more noisy and kid friendly, I think. But the rooms are smaller. Really, you can't go wrong at any of the Disney Hotels. You might look at the new Animation Resort that should be open then. - ally
440.5 #4 3:39PM
We love POR! - Ariel42
198.0 #25 4:16PM
My family loves the Carribean beach resort it is really fun and beautiful! - sweetiepie
22.0 #123 4:43PM
Thanks everybody for your input. It's just the hubby and I going in either March or April. I've already looked into several resorts I just wanted input from MWers, especially ones who've been to WDW multiple times. 😊😘 - Candace
1737.8 #44 4:44PM
Animal kingdom lodge or beach club if u are a DVC member or the price doesn't matter to you. If you have a tight budget stay at a value resort I've never stayed at one but they look ok. The animal kingdom lodge has animals outside you balcony if u get a savannah view. The beach club is really close to epcot and has a nice pool. I also like the boardwalk and the bay lake tower or contemporary look cool - nodell111
153.3 #38 4:51PM
The free DDP deal runs thru march, with blackouts. Check disneyworld.disney.go.com for availability. We usually stay in values, an Pop Century is my fav of those. But you have to pay to upgrade to regular DDP. For just a little more, we like to splurge on a moderate with regular DDP included. I've stayed at Coronado Springs, which has a very fun pool. I'm staying at Caribbean beach on Thursday.
For deluxes, I would love to stay at animal kingdom lodge, which has a free night vision thing at night, watching the savanna with nightvision goggles.
I love Polynesian, with its fun decor, and it's right on the monorail.
~my two cents :) - C-Ticket
37.2 #84 4:56PM
A value resort may be a good resort to start it would save u some money my favorite value resort is pop century very nice and fun but if u go on the Disney website u can c all the hotels and things it's almost like ur there hope j have a great first trip - Disneylover5678
15.4 #146 9:15PM
I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Disney resorts. When I hear people complain about a particular resort, it's usually for very superficial stuff. My all time favorite is the Polynesian and the Wilderness Lodge runs a close second. If either of those are in the running, I'd be happy to expand upon why I like them so much! - bellatoris
28.0 #106 10:20PM
I honestly wouldn't care where if I could go back! 😁 okay, maybe a little. 😷😜 - bluefairy
627.2 #174 4:01AM
We love the Wilderness Lodge also. We are DVC members and have stayed at a few of the hotels and lodges. - Sandy
245.2 #1054 4:20AM
We all love Pop Century! - PixieDust76
73.7 #60 3:34PM
The boardwalk is amazing - jcg158
6.1 #299 7:20PM
The boardwalk is amazing - jcg158
6.1 #299 7:20PM
I would say Poly or BLT!!! With a Castle view =) *+.*+.*+. - CinderellaPrincess85
168.8 #31 8:05PM
Hi Candace! Every time I plan a trip, it's Polynesian. And then I have to cancel. Argh. - Butterlina
1307.8 #62 10:45PM
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