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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.
WALT DISNEY WORLD 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
DISNEY WORLD RESORT MODERATE LODGINGNo 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
DISNEY WORLD 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