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"Mirror, Mirror..." Which Resort Is Fairest Of All?
It's a resort beauty contest! Which one do you think is the prettiest?
Not just which has the most attractive rooms although you may certainly include "inner beauty" if you like. But, which resort is the most gorgeous to look at overall? The one that would have the Wicked Queen envious as anything.
Please answer the four-year-old's favorite question--Why? Why? WHY?--in your reply and have FUN deciding.
As for my choice, noooooo, it's not the one you'd think, those who know my personal favorite resort. Not sayin' just yet...
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I was going to say The Polynesian, but other than the beautiful grounds and beach, the actual buildings themselves aren't that great to look at. So I'm going to go with my favorite moderate, Coronado Springs. Not only do you have beautiful grounds, but you also have the Casitas with the fountains that are particularly beautiful at night. Love all the colors and landscaping of the different buildings too. The bridge over the lake and the little beach area all add up to a beautiful resort.
I haven't actually seen all of them inside and out, but based on my current knowledge, I would choose Boardwalk. I just love the atmosphere of that entire area. The color scheme, inside and out, is quite appealing to me. I love the lake that surrounds that area. It's quiet, with the boats circling around from the resorts to the parks. I also love the location of the Boardwalk. Yep, that's my pick.
What a question to ask - and it's one I don't have an answer for. I've been to all of the resorts - some of them very briefly for pennies - but don't know which one I would choose for best looking. It's almost like comparing apples and oranges IMO. If all the resorts had similar themes, then I could probably pick one as being better but there are so many different themes and the look fits that theme so I can't compare the Polynesian with say the AKL. I like the look of each one for what the theme is, KWIM?
Oh, tough question...I'm sorry though, I have to say it is a tie for me between GF (especially at Christmas, that tree is amazing!) and AKL. I love the cozy warmth of AKL and the animals being right there and the GF is just so grand and bright, I love the overall look and having the water right there.
We love POR - the buildings and landscaping are beautiful.
However, we recently visited AKL and I think it is beautiful as well, and I've only been once a long time ago but I remember WL being great as well.
I agree with the comments above that some are hard to compare because the various themes are so different. I think each resort is great in its own right!
Kinda hard question.............What is Beautiful? People find beauty in many different ways, forms what have you........I think the lobby of GF is quite beautiful, I think the grounds at the Poly are beautiful, I think the Magnolia Bend buildings at POR are beautiful, the awe of walking into AKL........again quite beautiful. I don't think I could ever pick out one resort as the MOST beautiful. If I had to pick just one...........well I will have to wait until I have seen them ALL
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My choice is POFQ for its hints of Mardi Gras fun and excess. I love the bright Mardi Gras colors contrasted with the French elegance of the buildings' wrought iron railings and surrounded by the lush landscaping.
While I certainly agree the GF is light, bright and lovely, I think Disney did a good job suggesting various elements of New Orleans architecture and atmosphere at POFQ.
That said, I think the room decor doesn't quite make it. Nor do I like my room to open directly outside--two major reasons I don't care to stay there.
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I like this question! It IS a difficult choice because there are so many different themes and things to consider...the Beach Club is fun and has an almost "refreshing" atmosphere, I agree that Coronado Springs is especially beautiful at night (with the lights reflecting off the water!), Wilderness Lodge almost reminds me of my childhood home in the North Woods of Wisconsin...I've been to many of the resorts, even if only for a meal or a drink, and I'd have to say I love them all for many reasons, but I think the most beautiful of all for me will always be the Grand Floridian. The ambiance, the beautiful architecture, and to me, the most relaxing atmosphere of them all. To be able to sit and enjoy my meal looking out over the water at the castle, to relax in the lobby listening to jazz or a local choir singing Christmas carols, to stroll the grounds hand-in-hand with my DH (which we don't typically do anywhere else!) just makes this the most beautiful resort anywhere on earth!
I vote for AKL. The lobby is just stunning, Jiko's sunset on the savannah decor is beautiful. Even the pool area has lots of pretty trees. Plus, there's the animals.
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if you like. But, which resort is the most gorgeous to look at overall? The one that would have the Wicked Queen envious as anything. 
Not sayin' just yet...
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