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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is an African lodge-style resort, located amidst a 43-acre wildlife preserve. This exciting resort offers incredible views thanks to its African village landscape design.
Standard rooms in the Animal Kingdom Lodge sleep 4 people, with views of the pool or surrounding savannah available. The deluxe Kilimanjaro Club provides guests with complimentary access to the resort’s Health Club as well as the Club Level Lounge, and the Kilimanjaro Club Level Suites can fit up to eight people comfortably.
There are many options for entertainment at this resort, including a children’s activities center and 24-hour high-tech arcade. The resort also boasts 2 pools, and a 24-hour playground.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, definitely consider the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Jambo House Villa
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Jambo House Villa is a resort modeled after an African lodge. The resort features spacious rooms, with views of either the pool, or of the surrounding wildlife savannah. Except for the studio rooms, each villa features a kitchen, and flat panel televisions with DVD players.
Studio rooms are available, as well as one, two, and three-bedroom villas. The studio rooms can fit 4 people, and the one-bedroom villas can fit up to 5. The two and three bedroom villas can sleep up to 9 and 12 guests, respectively. The Jambo House Villas provide guests with access to the Zahanati Massage and Fitness Center, which has a variety of spa treatments available. There’s also a supervised children’s activity center, as well as 3 different restaurants.
When you plan your next trip to Disney World, the Jambo House villas are an excellent choice to consider.
Disney’s Animal Kindom Villas
The Kidani Village is part of Disney’s Animal Kindom Villas, situated amidst a 21-acre wildlife preserve. The architecture of the Kidani Village is inspired by native African jewelry, featuring beautiful walkways surrounded by gardens.
There are studio rooms, one-bedroom suites, and two-bedroom suites available at the Kidani Village. Each room features a private balcony, as well as flat-panel televisions with DVD players. The studio rooms can accommodate 4 guests, and the two-bedroom suites can accommodate up to 9 guests. There are many recreational activities available for the whole family, including a high-tech arcade that’s open 24 hours a day, and basketball, tennis, and shuffleboard courts. There’s also a water-themed animal observation water playground, with activities for kids of all ages.
If your family is looking for a place to stay for your next Disney World vacation, the Kidani Village is a great choice.
Bay Lake Tower
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a new Disney Deluxe Villa resort. The tower was designed to complement the styling of the Contemporary Resort building. It balances modern and luxurious experiences with warm and innovative features.
By staying in a villa, you will be able to experience the convenience of home, with the luxury of a hotel. Spacious rooms are furnished with contemporary pieces, and many amenities await you in the lobby and outside.
This resort is located in the Magic Kingdom Area. Rates begin at $385 USD per night plus tax. This hotel received a TripAdvisor Traveler Rating of 4.5 stars out of 5, and it has become a very popular destination among Disney park goers.
As you plan your next trip to Disney World, consider staying in this luxurious and contemporary hotel.
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
If you want to go on a vacation, but you can’t imagine abandoning the comforts of home, you should consider staying in one of Disney’s Beach Club Villas. These spectacular villas will make you feel at ease, with their kitchen, living area and host of home-style amenities. You’ll be living in luxury, comfortably.
The Beach Club Villas are connected to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. They are situated within a community of studios and villas, which share the 25-acre Crescent Lake and Stormalong Bay. The Bay is a 3 acre water wonderland with a lazy circular river, waterslide, waterfalls and tanning deck.
If you want the privacy of a home-like room, with the convenience of a beach at your doorstep, consider Disney’s Beach Club Villas for your next vacation.
BoardWalk Villas
The BoardWalk Villas are charming, comfortable cottages that draw inspiration from old Atlantic City. If you want to enjoy the carnival sights and ragtime sounds of the BoardWalk, you’ll love staying in one of these villas or at the adjacent Boardwalk Inn.
The BoardWalk Villas are situated on the exciting and beautiful Crescent Lake. The Villas have a 200-foot-long Keister Coaster Water Slide in their circus-themed pool, and also spouting elephant trunks that will really make a splash! For more mature swimmers, there are also two quiet pools.
After spending a long day in Disney’s amusement park, you can take a stroll down the Coney Island styled BoardWalk. Performance artists, musicians and incredible restaurants dot this boardwalk, which is an active place for nightlife.
You will have a spectacular time staying in Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, so book your villa today!
The Old Key West Resort
The Old Key West Resort from Disney is an expansive resort that draws inspiration from the romantic and timeless old Florida Keys. With swaying palm trees and shimmering waterways, this hotel is also right nearby the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.
Choose from studio, one-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Villas to find the suite that accommodates your family best. There are plenty of activities for everyone in the family, including tennis, volleyball, golf, boating and basketball.
The Villas of the Old Key West Resort feature convenient home amenities such as kitchens, living rooms, and in-room laundry facilities. This comfortable and creative resort has also been recognized by the Florida Green Lodging Program for its environmentally responsible practices and outlook.
Located near the Epcot theme park, BoardWalk Area and Downtown Disney Area, this hotel has a great location and wonderful amenities. Book your stay at the Old Key West Resort!!
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is an equestrian-themed, Victorian-style resort. Inspired by the New York town of Saratoga Springs, this hotel is charming and luxurious. It is one of the Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and it is located on the shores of Lake Buena Vista.
This hotel is excellent for large groups or family reunions, since it includes the Treehouse Villas. These villas allow up to 9 guests, and the 3-bedroom grand Villas are large enough to sleep 12 people! The Treehouse villas are nestled away into the natural glens alongside the Sassagoula River.
If you love nature, you’ll enjoy their bicycle rentals and outdoor activities. This hotel also has an outstanding spa, which offers a wide array of treatments.
For your Disney World vacation, book a few nights in the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa.
Wilderness Lodge
Disney World is pretty far away from the wilderness, but you won’t believe it when you’re staying at the Wilderness Lodge. The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge sparkle with American craftsmanship. Their Lodgepole Pine construction and stunning 7-story lobby will leave you in awe. You’ll enjoy the rustic styling and nods to American National Parks.
The resort features a bubbling spring that flows over a waterfall and empties into the swimming pool. Here, you may see Fire Rock Geyser erupting (created in the spirit of Yellowstone’s Old Faithful geyser). This resort has access to a beautiful white sand beach, as well as two pools.
The Villas were recognized by the Florida Green Lodging Program for their environmentally friendly practices. Nature lovers will enjoy winding down from the business of the amusement park in this serene, quiet and beautiful resort. Book your stay in the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge today!
. The Beach Club Resort
If you appreciate New England style, and the sunny sun of Florida, you should visit Disney’s Beach Club resort. This resort couples the styling of nautical New England with the gorgeous amenities that you have come to expect from Disney.
576 Guest rooms offer panoramic views of the Resort grounds, gardens, lagoons and lake. The Beach Club Resort is located in the Epcot area, situated just off the shores of the 25-acre Crescent Lake. The resort also houses Stormalong Bay – which is a water wonderland that features waterfalls, a water slide and a lazy circular river.
This is a Disney Deluxe resort, which costs upwards of $340 per night, plus tax. Additional services include laundry, wheelchair access, in-room refrigerator, room service and much, much more.
The BoardWalk Inn
The BoardWalk Inn is a Disney Deluxe resort that is located right on the BoardWalk. Inspired by the charm of old Atlantic City and Coney Island, this whimsical and charming resort is a very popular Disney Destination. Your family will love to stroll the nearby BoardWalk and dine in restaurants, partake in games or simply watch the activity flustering around you.
If your kids love the carnival, they will delight in the amenities at the BoardWalk Inn. In addition to an arcade and 24-hour playground, there is the Luna Park Pool, which features a 200 foot long Keister Coaster waterslide and two spouting and splashing elephant trunks.
Rates start at $340 USD per night plus tax. This resort is located in the Epcot Area of the Disney park. Book your stay in the BoardWalk inn today!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a Disney Deluxe resort that features ultra modern amenities. If you love contemporary styles, you’ll like the clean edges and architecturally impressive styles of this hotel. This lakeside resort is the only Disney hotel that has the Walt Disney Monorail System pass through its main lobby.
With impressive amenities and great views of Space Mountain, the resort is the closest hotel to the Magic Kingdom theme park. You can easily catch the monorail on the fourth floor and head straight over to Magic Kingdom or Epcot. Its close proximity and wheelchair accessible layout make this hotel an ideal choice for travelers with disabilities or difficulty walking.
Rates start at just $285 USD per night plus tax at the Contemporary Resort. Book your stay in this futuristic hotel and enjoy everything that Disney World has to offer.
The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is Walt Disney World’s flagship hotel. This resort is an architectural marvel, with its intricate gingerbread trim, stained glass domes and sparkling white exterior. This magnificent hotel is located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, which boasts white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
There are many activities for the entire family at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Kids enjoy the 24 hour game room, watercraft rentals, two beautiful pools and other special children activities. Those seeking to unwind can treat themselves to a massage or wrap in the Grand Floridian’s world-class, full-service Spa. Golfers will delight at their premier access to the 5 Disney championship courses, and businesses can utilize their 40,000 sq. foot convention center for meetings and functions.
The Grand Floridian is a gem among Disney hotels, so book your trip today!
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
If you’re looking for an exotic and relaxing tropical paradise, you’ve found it at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Featuring thatched roofs, koi ponds and white-sand beaches, this resort will whisk you away into a Polynesian fantasy.
Celebrate the spirit of the South Pacific in this 847 room resort, which is furnished in traditional bamboo and rattan. Rich tropical colors and lush vegetation decorate the rooms and lobbies of this hotel. There are plenty of recreational activities to partake in, including the Nanea Volcano Pool, which features a 40-foot high volcano.
This luxurious tropical hotel is located in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area. Its prime location, stellar amenities and warm ambiance start at just $365 USD per night, plus tax. Start booking your trip to Disney’s Polynesian Resort today!
The Wilderness Lodge
The Wilderness Lodge is a rustic and natural feeling lodge that offers all of the magic that Disney is famous for. It is a Disney Deluxe resort that honors American craftsmanship, and celebrates Native American cultures as well as the pioneering spirit of early American travelers. Authentic décor and artifacts decorate the walls of lobbies and rooms, and its Lodgepole Pine lobby is 7 stories high!
On the resort’s grounds, you can watch Fire Rock Geyser erupt. This man-made geyser is fashioned after the naturally occurring Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. You can relax on the white sand beach, or in one of their two pools (one has a water slide!).
You and your family will have an amazing time at the Wilderness lodge. It is within close proximity to the park, located in the Magic Kingdom area. Rates start at just $240 USD per night, plus tax – so book your vacation soon!
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
If you want to live the life of a New England yacht club member, you should consider staying in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. This lakeside Disney Deluxe resort was designed by architect Robert A.M. stern, who incorporated an East Coach beach feel into the hotel. This resort shares many amenities with the Beach Club Resort, which is located right next door.
Crescent Lake and Stormalong Bay are right behind the Yacht Club Resort. Stormalong Bay offers 3 acres of incredible water features, such as a life-size replica of a wrecked ship, a lazy river and a sand-bottom pool. Your kids can enjoy water slides and tube rides while you lounge peacefully on the white, sandy shores.
The Yacht Club Resort is an excellent Disney accommodation, with rates starting at $340 USD per night, plus tax. Book your stay in this Deluxe Disney resort and enjoy an incredible, unforgettable stay.
Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Situated upon the picturesque Sassagoula River is the casual and comfortable Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. This lovely hotel was inspired by rural Louisiana, and embodies the traditions of mint juleps, steamboat travel and many other southern comforts.
Choose between the Magnolia Bend “mansions” or the quaint “cottages” of Alligator Bayou. These lovely guest rooms are great places to relax after your long day at the park.
The 3.5 acre Ol’ Man Island is right inside a bend in the Sassagoula River. With an extensive pool complex, old-fashioned fishing hole and wooded playground, this timeless and classic play area is fun for kids as well as adults.
The Port Orleans Resort is an affordable Disney hotel, with rates beginning at $149 USD per night, plus tax. It is located in the Downtown Disney Area, and is near Epcot and the BoardWalk.
The Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
The Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is an exciting and alluring southern-inspired hotel. With delicious Cajun food, parades and jazz music, this resort appeals to the southern belle in all of us.
The Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is located in the Downtown Disney Area. It features comfortable guest rooms, some of which overlook the Sassagoula River. Walk home from the park down a lushly landscaped walking path, where you can unwind and recollect your thoughts.
This hotel was designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program as an environmentally responsible destination. If you are passionate about the environment, you will be pleased to know that French Quarter is, too.
Nightly rates begin at $149 USD per night, plus tax. Plan your trip to the Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and enjoy a world of magic.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
If you love the charm and atmosphere of Spanish-colonial Mexico, you should book a trip to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This resort evokes all of the romance and enchantment of early Mexico, with terra-cotta decorations and allusions to the explorer Don Francisco de Coronado.
This is a moderate level Disney hotel, which includes many children’s activities. A Mayan-ruin themed Dig Site pool allows your children to dig for hidden treasures while they swim, and a jaguar-inspired 123 foot long water slide. This hotel has a 22 person hot tub for its guests, and a full service spa inside.
You will be living in luxury at the Coronado Springs Resort. It is located in the Animal Kingdom Area of Disey World, and rates start at just $154 USD per night, plus tax. Book your vacation to the Coronado Springs Resort!
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a tropically themed, lakeside resort beside the 45-acre Barefoot Bay. The hotel features hammocks, swaying palm trees, exotic birds and lively markets that embody the spirit of the Caribbean.
If your little ones love pirates, they’ll go nuts for the pirate themed rooms in this hotel. Pirate ship beds, buccaneer accessories and swashbuckling décor make the entire room feel authentic.
Located beside a Marina, the hotel offers several opportunities for watercraft rentals. There are many activities for children, including the nearby Parrot Cay Island (complete with exotic birds and a playground). Rates start at just $149 USD per night, plus tax. This hotel is located in Disney’s Epcot area. Your family will have a blast in this tropical fantasy land, so start booking your vacation today!
Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
If you’re searching for a more private corner of Disney World, but you want a location that is close to Magic Kingdom, you should have a look at the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. These cabins are nestled away on 750 wooded acres of forested land. They provide the comforts of home (such as a kitchen and laundry facilities), with a rustic, American Frontiersman theme.
Take a break from your everyday life, and escape to this serene wooded paradise. Children enjoy the Meadow Swimmin’ Hole, which is a pool area that features a new slide and whirlpool spa. There are several outdoor activity areas, as well as 2 arcades for older kids. Onside babysitting is available at this hotel,which is a Moderate Resort hotel.
Rates for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness begin at just $270 USD per night, plus tax. Book your stay in the Cabins soon!
The Dolphin Resort
The Dolphin Resort was designed by award-winning architect Michael Graves. Sister to the Swan Resort, the Dolphin Resort is an incredibly luxurious destination with many features to behold. You’ll be impressed by their elaborate fountains and complicated architectural details. Atop the hotel sits a pair of 56 foot dolphin statues. This luxurious and grandiose hotel is the cream of the crop.
The Dolphin Resort is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Area. It is considered a Select Deluxe Hotel, and it features 17 restaurants and lounges within its walls. There are 5 swimming pools, a full service Balinese-themed Mandara Spa, as well as whirlpools and saunas.
The resort offers several activities for children, including a beachside playground, game rooms, spraying fountains and much more. Start planning your stay at Walt Disney’s Dolphin Resort.
The Swan Resort
The Swan Resort is a sister hotel to the Dolphin Resort. Both hotels were designed by the award winning architect, Michael Graves. This hotel has a pair of 47 foot swan statues on top of its arched rooftop, and features many other exciting architectural details as well.
Each room in the Swan Hotel has a 32 inch flat-panel television, wireless high speed internet and an MP3 connection. There are 17 different restaurants and lounges within the hotel, which is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Area. This hotels location and amenities make it a force to be reckoned with. It is considered one of Disney’s Select Deluxe Hotels.
Take a swim in one of the 5 swimming pools at the Swan Resort, or relax at their Mandara Spa. This resort will provide the backdrop for a memorable family vacation, so book your stay today.
Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort opened in 1971, and has been one of the original accommodations at Walt Disney World. The Campsites at Fort Wilderness are a fun, economical and exciting alternative to some resorts. If you and your family enjoy the outdoors, you should consider going camping at Fort Wilderness.
There are four different campsites to choose from, including the new Premium Campsites. These sites can accommodate tents of any size, and even 45-foot or longer vehicles. Bring your RV to Disney World and save some cash! Each campsite is equipped with water, cable TV and electrical hookups, picnic table and charcoal grill and most feature sewer hookups as well.
The campsites share many amenities with Fort Wildernes, including the Meadow Swimmin’ Hole. This is the only camping and RV accommodation at Disney World, and it is located near the Magic Kingdom theme park.
All-Star Movies Resort
Is someone in your family a big movie fan? The Disney All-Star Movies Resort is a Disney Value Hotel that is an exciting and economical choice for your family. This hotel is inspired by classic Disney films, including Toy Story, Fantasia, The Mighty Ducks and One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
There are two swimming pools at the All-Star Movies Resort. The Fantasia Pool and the smaller Duck Pond Pool are very popular with kids. The resort has a playground, as well as an arcade for older children.
This resort is located near Animal Kingdom and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Rates start at just $82 USD per night, plus tax. You and your family will have an awesome time reveling in the shadows of these great films. Book your stay at the All Star Movies Resort and prepare yourself for an excellent vacation.
All Star Music Resort
The All Star Music Resort is another affordable option at Disney. This Value Resort Hotel features enormous statues and icons that allude to classic music genres. This hotel is a great place for guests who are passionate about music.
Guest rooms fall into themed music genres that are decorated with musical instruments. Some of the themes include Calypso, country, jazz, Rock n Roll and Broadway Show tunes. Two musically themed swimming pools provide ample entertainment in the day time, and an arcade is also available to keep your kids busy.
This resort is a good choice for large family excursions, as it is the only Disney Value Resort to offer family suites (which sleep up to six guests).
The All Star Music resort is located near Disney’s Animal Kingdom Area. Rates start at just $82 USD per night, plus tax.
All-Star Sports Resort
The Disney All-Star Sports Resort is a very affordable hotel. This hotel has larger-than-life icons that celebrate the excitement and enchanting nature of sports. Basketball, baseball, tennis, football and surfing are among the celebrated sports at this hotel. Treat your family to a sports-filled getaway that will keep them smiling.
There are two swimming pools at the All-Star Sports Resort hotel. The Surfboard Bay pool is beach-themed and expansive, while the Grand Slam Pool is a smaller, baseball diamond shaped pool.
The All-Star Sports Resort is located near the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, so you can jaunt out there during the day. It is also very close to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, where animals and rides await you.
Rates begin at $82 USD per night, plus tax at this Value resort. Start planning your sports-filled getaway to this exciting hotel today.
Pop Century Resort
If you’ve ever felt nostalgic for another era, you’ll feel right at home in Disney’s Pop Century Resort. This Disney Value Resort hotel pays homage to the pop culture crazes that graced the 20th century. With a huge set of bowling pins, and a couple swing dancing out front, this hotel can truly transport you and your family to another time.
The guest rooms in this resort are brightly colored and decorated elaborately. Differrent sections of the hotel represent the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.
There are three swimming pools at this resort, including the flower-shaped Hippy Dippy Pool. The hotel is located near Epcot theme park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Rates begin at $82 USD per night, plus tax.
Book your stay in this affordable and exciting Disney hotel today!
Vero Beach Resort
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is not located on or near the Disney World amusement park. It is about two hours away from Walt Disney World, but offers many of the magical elements that the park radiates. If you are seeking a more relaxing vacation, you will enjoy the tranquil, peaceful nature of this resort.
Nestled in Florida’s picturesque Atlantic Treasure Coast, this hotel features old world architecture that is reminiscent of beach cottages. The hotel makes for a great stop-over on your way to Disney World, or a perfect place to vacation on its own.
Cast members are at hand in this resort, and many activities are available. Kids will love the sing-along campfire, while you may enjoy taking some wine classes. Massages, miniature golf, pools and other activities are all at hand at this outstanding Disney resort.
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