Back home from Disney vacation #4

Well, we are back. We left sunny beautiful 78 degree Orlando to return to sunny, cold, brown 10 degree Bloomington, IL. Bummer.
This year we stayed at the Caribbean resort. I really liked it. Yes, it is a moderate resort, so the room is not like the deluxe resorts we have stayed at-the Polynesian and Animal Kingdom, however, the grounds were gorgeous and the food court was above and beyond anything at the other two resorts. I loved seeing the animals in the morning at the Animal Kingdom but the food at the Mara was horrendous. The distance to the parks and extremely crowded buses became a problem for us at Animal Kingdom. That being said, the beauty of the hotel is breathtaking. The Polynesian is also a beautiful hotel and the ease of transport with the monorail and the boats are a big plus. It has two pools, one more for kids and one for adults. Ohana is a great restaurant at the Polynesian. We had an amazing meal there and I was so glad I made reservations 6 months ago. We had the best seat in the house with a beautiful view of Cinderella's castle. Captain Cooks at the Polynesian is OK for quick service options, but the variety and quality of food at the Caribbean is really impressive. I loved that the Caribbean had so many beaches, pools and hot tubs. The transportation system was very good at the Caribbean. I would definitely stay there again, I would just bring more extras next time, like more of my own shampoo, conditioner, lotion. The rooms aren't stocked as well as the other resorts and the beds aren't as nice, but the room is minor compared to the other benefits. I am already planning our next trip (that is if we don't try out Universal). If we don't return to the Caribbean, I am thinking of trying the Yacht Club. We had dinner there too at the Yachtsman and it really is a beautiful place. I may go Magic Your Way tickets next year instead of Park Hopper. Much to consider. I am comforting myself by planning my 2011 Christmas Vacation, God willing.