At the heart of Central Florida lies one of the most beloved family vacation spots, Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World is not only a theme park with legendary rides and characters, but it is a family vacation experience from the wonderful restaurants and exhausting, yet exciting theme parks to the breathtaking scenery and fabulous lodging. Walt Disney World operates over twenty hotels, ranging from low cost and budget oriented to luxury. Also, the surrounding area of Lake Buena Vista offers plenty of choice hotels to accommodate you and yours.
If you are wanting to stay close to the theme parks during your stay at Walt Disney World, you have many Disney Resort hotels to choose from. These resorts can be broken up into three basic categories; luxury, moderate and value/discount hotels.
Resort/Luxury Lodging
Walt Disney World offers some of the best lodging you will come across in your lifetime. Disney World lodging is, not only, characterized by its desire to meet your needs and accommodate you in any way possible, but you will find a unique theme, exquisite landscaping and friendly, down home Orlando hospitality. A couple of the most popular and renowned resorts are Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Contemporary Resort. Both are priced from $199.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge features an African theme set on thirty-three acres of lush, tropical grounds. You will come across wildlife in its natural habitat amidst a backdrop of African artwork and music. Some features of this luxury resort include: Room Service, Guest Services, Health Club/Spa, Babysitting and Child Services, Pak-N-Play Cribs, Convenient Self-Parking, Valet Parking, Amenities for Guests with Disabilities and Laundry Facilities. Also, there are four resort restaurants to choose from with a wide range of cuisine. Standard guest rooms will accommodate up to four guests or family members and are decorated with an African theme. Prices are as follows:
? Savannah View from $275
? Water/Pool View from $260
? Standard View from $199
Deluxe guest rooms and Suites are available, also. The lodge's deluxe guest rooms accommodate up to five guests, while the suites accommodate six to eight guests. Prices are as follows:
? Deluxe Guest Room ? Savannah View from $350
? Deluxe Guest Room ? Water/Pool View from $340
? Suite ? One Bedroom from $635
? Suite ? Two Bedroom from $1,135
? Suite ? Vice Presidential from $1,690
? Suite ? Presidential from $1, 945
Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort offers the ultimate convenience if you are wanting to stay as close to the theme parks as possible. The Walt Disney World monorail runs right through this luxury hotel, leaving you only minutes away from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. You can enjoy an exciting day at either park and know that the comfort of your hotel is right around the corner. Some features of this luxury hotel include: Room Service, Guest Services, Health Club, Babysitting and Child Services, Pak-N-Play Cribs, Convenient Self-Parking, Valet Parking, Amenities for Guests with Disabilities, Barbershop and Beauty Salon and Wireless Internet Access. Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort features four dining choices including Chef Mickey's, a buffet featuring table side visits by Disney characters, California Grill, which features American flavor, Concourse Steakhouse, which sits in a 90-foot high atrium and the Food and Fun Center, which offers cold sandwiches, salads and desserts by counter service. Standard guest rooms will accommodate up to five guests. The rooms are decorated with bright colors and bold patterns. Prices are as follows:
? Standard Guest Room ? Garden/Lake View from $275
? Standard Guest Room ? Standard View from $239
Tower guest rooms will accommodate up to five guests, while suites will accommodate three to eight guests. Prices are as follows:
? Tower Guest Room ? With Concierge from $395
? Tower Guest Room ? Without Concierge from $335
? Suite ? One Bedroom from $1,025
? Suite ? Two Bedroom from $1, 510
? Suite ? Vice Presidential from $1, 670
? Suite ? Presidential from $1, 750
Resort/Moderate Lodging
No matter what type of budget you have for your stay in Central Florida, the Walt Disney World resort has a hotel to accommodate your needs. If you are looking for a hotel that still offers the luxury living at a price that better suits your needs, perhaps you would be interested in Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort or Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort offers room starting at $133. The resort has a very tropical atmosphere and transforms even the most weary traveler into a relaxed beach bum, taking strolls along the sand. Some features of this moderate resort include: Limited Room Service, Guest Services, Babysitting and Child Services, Pak-N-Play Cribs, Amenities for Guest with Disabilities, Laundry Facilities and Convenient Self Parking. For dining, choose between Shutter's at Old Port Royale, which features chicken wings, smoked prime rib and oven-roasted chicken. Standard guest rooms are available with a variety of views to choose from. Room rates are as follows:
? Standard Guest Room ? Preferred Locations (Non-Smoking Only) from $148
? Standard Guest Room ? Water View from $148
? Standard Guest Room ? Standard View from $133
Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort features cobblestone paths, beautiful architecture and engaging landscaping that is reminiscent of downtown New Orleans. The features of this moderate, yet captivating, resort include: Limited Room Service, Guest Services, Babysitting and Child Services, Pak-N-Play Cribs, Amenities for Guests with Disabilities, Laundry Facilities and Convenient Self-Parking. You can choose between home-style dining or a convenient food court for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Rooms are standard guest rooms with a variety of views. Room rates are as follows:
? Standard Guest Room ? Water View from $148
? Standard Guest Room ? Standard View from $133
Resort/Value Lodging
Walt Disney World offers some of the best lodging you will ever come across, whether you stay at a finer, luxury resort or at a discounted, value resort. The reason is the service, cleanliness and hospitality you receive no matter where you go. Disney offers three "All Star" resorts, featuring movies, music and sports.
Disney's All Star Movie Resort, Disney's All Star Music Resort and Disney's All Star Sports Resort all feature the following amenities: In Room Pizza Delivery, Guest Services, Babysitting and Child Service, Pak-N-Play Cribs, Amenities for Guests with Disabilities, Laundry Facilities and Convenient Self-Parking. Room rates are as follows:
? Standard Guest Room ? Preferred Location from $87
? Standard Guest Room ? Standard View from $77
Area Lodging
The Lake Buena Vista and Kissimmee areas offer a wide variety of lodging options ranging from luxury to discount resorts and time shares. These choices offer you the convenience of being within walking distance of area shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Luxury choices include the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa, an upscale resort on the waterfront, Sheraton's Vistana Resort, which caters to families by providing a wide array of daily activities, the Hilton in the Walt Disney World resort, which provides exclusive early access to Disney theme parks and the Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa, which features a huge glass atrium and beautiful architecture.
Some of the more discount resorts in the Lake Buena Vista area include the Comfort Inn, with rates starting at only $56 per night, the Days Inn at Lake Buena Vista, which is only two miles from the Walt Disney World resort and four miles from SeaWorld and Discovery Cove and the Hampton Inn, which boasts rates starting at only $52 per night. Please visit http://www.expedia.com for more information on these area resorts.
Best Lodging
It is no secret that Orlando, Florida and its surrounding areas offer guests the best variety in lodging and lodging specials. Whether you are visiting for business or for pleasure, you will surely find a resort to suit your needs. All Walt Disney World lodging caters to you and your family and offers complete guest service. No need to worry if you are making last minute travel arrangements! Visit http://www.expedia.com or http://disneyworld.disney.go.com for more information on accommodations and reservations. Booking your lodging will be fast and easy.
Art McCarty
Orlando Florida Lodging Expert
http://www.islandhideaway.net
If you're planning a visit to Australia, then you'll be... Read More
Margarita Island is one of the lesser known Caribbean islands.... Read More
The DeLaunay House, located 185 N. Pioneer in Ashland is... Read More
What are your chances of getting the vacation of a... Read More
Five Affordable World Travel Destinations Locations That Offer... Read More
Punta Cana is an affordable destination in a magnificent tropical... Read More
"I'm coming home. I've been away too long. Been away... Read More
With India being a major world tourist in the world,... Read More
Summer vacations - what better topic could there be for... Read More
The bed and breakfast experience is unique. You get the... Read More
Cairns Rainforest Retreat is ideally located for your unique rainforest... Read More
Cambodia is a land on the mend. From 1977 through... Read More
Aquitaine with its 5 departments; Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, Pyr?n?es-Atlantiques.Weather:... Read More
Cabin rental in Pigeon Forge are one of the city's... Read More
The county of Dorset on England's south coast is a... Read More
Welcome to Washington, DC - The nation's capital is a... Read More
Most of us take vacations for the express purpose of... Read More
Many vacationers on Hilton Head Island have discovered a simple... Read More
Everybody knows someone who has been on one and an... Read More
The main difference between North and South Lake Tahoe is... Read More
What makes certain styles of pants so popular? One reason... Read More
Hilton Head Island's mild climate, slow pace, and beautifully forested... Read More
Have you ever wanted to travel to far away places... Read More
You have your tickets, your hotel or vacation rental reservations,... Read More
At the heart of Central Florida lies one of the... Read More
Antigo wedding limo ..Surrounded by the romantic and beautiful Smoky Mountains, a Gatlinburg... Read More
Five Affordable World Travel Destinations Locations That Offer... Read More
You have your tickets, your hotel or vacation rental reservations,... Read More
Whether you've saved up for years for a fun family... Read More
What are your chances of getting the vacation of a... Read More
The largest barrier island on the Atlantic coast between New... Read More
The Algarve, and particularly the areas around Carvoeiro, Albufeira, Praia... Read More
The demand for a stay in an ice hotel has... Read More
I am in my yearly snit. Now my wife would... Read More
That time of the year is finally here. You know... Read More
The secret treasure of Davenport's and Kissimmee's townhouses.Though usually Orlando... Read More
Bahamas vacation villas are the way to go if you... Read More
Thailand is a popular golf paradise and home to many... Read More
Destinations such as Aruba, Cancun, St. Thomas, and Bahamas have... Read More
For many decades Gatlinburg has been a favorite resort getaway... Read More
In November, 2004, my wife Terry and I visited Paris... Read More
Choosing a condo in Maui is definitely a great investment.... Read More
Turning your dream to Reality?Buying in the CaribbeanBuying a home... Read More
The southern English county of Hampshire is only two hours... Read More
It is a common assumption for most Americans that they... Read More
Have you ever wanted to travel to far away places... Read More
No visit to Thailand is complete without visiting the city... Read More
At the heart of Central Florida lies one of the... Read More
Vancouver will receive a lot of attention as the 2010... Read More
If your vacation time is coming up and you are... Read More
Vacation Rental |