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DISNEY WORLD RESORT
Disney World Lodging Options in Orlando Florida and
Nearby Cities
By Art Mccarty
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