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Best Disney World Resort for Kids

January 20, 2012 By Alison Leave a Comment

Which is the best Disney World Resort for kids? Walt Disney World is an amazing place for a family vacation and you want to make the best choice of resort so that the kids are happy.

There are so many excellent hotels and resorts to choose from it can get confusing. Here is my guide to the resorts which I consider give the very best value and fun for the younger members of the family. Each resort chosen is one that I think that kids 9 and under are going to love.

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Best Disney World Deluxe Resort for Kids

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This is perhaps the most difficult category to choose because there are so many great choices. So this one comes down to location, good sized rooms, and a great themed swimming pool. The best choice? Disney’s Polynesian Resort.

When anyone thinks of Disney World they think of Magic Kingdom. And of course Cinderella’s Castle. So what if you could wake up in the morning, hop on the monorail and be in Disney’s Magic Kingdom within minutes? Disney’s Polynesian Resort is an ideal choice for families with young children.

Location is really important when traveling with kids and choosing the Polynesian Hotel and resort means that you can get to and from the Magic Kingdom (and Epcot) really easily. Travel time is particularly important if you have younger children who may still need a nap in the day time. You can easily go out early in the morning and return back to the hotel in the afternoon, let the children rest or have some time in the pool, and then go back out to one of the parks in the evening.

The theme of the Polynesian is the South Seas. It is a relaxing and tranquil place for the adults, but a lot of fun for the kids too. Another advantage of this resort for families with young kids is that the rooms are amongst the largest of any of the standard rooms on Disney property. Standard rooms are around 410 square feet, with he 476 square feet rooms are located in the Tokelau, Rapa Nui and Tahita longhouse buildings. There is a lot of room for up to 5 family members to comfortably sleep.

There are 2 swimming pools at the Polynesian. The kids are sure to love the Nanea Volcano Pool. It is one of the best themed Disney World pools and has a water slide. There is also a good sized sandy beach where the kids can play and the adults can sit and relax.

Best Disney Moderate Resort For Kids

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Of all of the choices of Moderate Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Hotel offers the most for young children. The brightly colored buildings, decent sized rooms, fun themed pool and the option of a pirate themed room makes this a great choice for the 10 and under crowd.

The Pirate themed pool at the resort is a lot of fun for the kids and has a wading pool and a whirlpool. The children’s water play area includes squirt hoses, a large bucket that pours water from above and 3 waters slides. There is plenty to do here including renting water craft and bikes.

Kids love themed rooms and the Caribbean Beach was one of the first hotels to offer this (now the idea is being expanded throughout the Disney resorts as the Pirate Rooms have been such a big success here). The hotel has motel style rooms which sleep up to 4 guests.

As a moderate Disney resort it offers great value for families and of course has all of the advantages including free transport between all of the DIsney parks.

Best Disney Value Resort for Kids

The Disney Art of Animation Resort is a brand new hotel resort which opens in May 2012. This makes it the newest and the very best of the Disney Value Resorts. The Value Resorts have always been about good quality motel style accommodation for families who want all of the advantages of staying with Disney.

The Art of Animation Resort has four themes all based on very popular Disney movies – The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Finding Nemo or Disney Pixar Cars themed areas.

The concept art shows that the rooms are going to be beautifully themed.

When the resort is complete at the end of 2012 there will be 3 themed swimming pools. The Big Blue is the main swimming pool and has a Finding Nemo theme. The main pool is named The Big Blue and has a Finding Nemo theme. The Cozy Cones swimming pool is in the Cars themed section and the Flippin Fins Pool is in The Little Mermaid section. Kids are going to love the over the top theme where they can really feel as though they are part of the Disney World.

The Disney Art of Animation Resort also has a very big attraction for families – The Family Suite. These suites are going to be in The Nemo, Cars and Lion King areas of the resort and each will sleep up to 6 guests and have 520 square feet of space. These suites will be particularly popular with families who are looking for more space than most Disney hotel rooms provide, but which is also still at a reasonable price.

Which do you think is the best Disney World resort for kids? Leave me a comment below to let me know what you think.

Top 10 Disney World Hotel Resorts

January 7, 2012 By Alison 3 Comments

There are so many Disney World hotel resorts to choose from that it can get overwhelming when deciding where to stay for your vacation. Which Disney hotels are the very best? Of course it depends upon many things, which theme,location and of course budget suit you best. Here is my own Top 10 Disney World hotel selection.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

This has to win the top spot for unique hotels not just in Disney World but in the whole of North America. There really aren’t many places where you can step out on to your balcony and watch a giraffe or a zebra walk on by. This Deluxe Disney hotel is built around around a huge savannah where animals freely roam. As soon as you step into the lobby you feel as though you have stepped into a very different, and very relaxing world. It is a perfect haven away from the non stop activity of the theme parks.

Rooms in Animal Kingdom Lodge are not the largest at an average of 344 square feet, but if you get a savannah view this really makes up for the smaller space. The only downside is the location of the hotel as it is the most remote of all the Disney hotels. It is next to Animal Kingdom park but you have to take Disney transportation or rent a vehicle to drive there – there is no walking path.

If you are looking for something very different then Animal Kingdom Lodge should certainly be very close to the top of your list.

For a complete guide, lots of pictures and advice on how to pick the best rooms:

Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

If you are looking for a Disney hotel with a great location and sleek modern design then look no further than Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This is one of the original Disney World hotels and has recently undergone a complete refurbishment. You can’t get any closer to the Disney Magic Kingdom monorail – it actually runs through the hotel lobby! The rooms have contemporary design and are a generous size at an average of almost 400 square feet. Many of the rooms have great views of Bay Lake, Seven Seas Lagoon, or of course the most coveted of Magic Kingdom.

The downside for some is that it simply isn’t ‘Disney’ enough. The decor lacks those essential Disney touches for some.

To learn more go to:

Disney Contemporary Resort

Art of Animation Resort

This one doesn’t even open until May 2012 but this is already in this Top 10. The much awaited new Disney Value resort is themed around some of the most popular recent Disney movies: The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Disney Pixar Cars, and The Little Mermaid. The Value resorts are a great choice for guests on a budget. Here you will find great motel style accommodation at a reasonable price, with all the advantages of staying on a Disney resort.

The Art of Animation Resort is likely to be the most popular not only because of it’s beautifully themed rooms but also because it offers a new kind of accommodation. The relatively budget friendly family Suites which will sleep up to 6 guests.

All of the Value resorts are very popular. They have a huge amount of rooms and are spread out over a big area. You can walk a long way to the pool, the bus stops and the counter service restaurant. But if you can live with all of these things you will get a Disney resort room at a budget price.

To find out more

Disney Art of Animation Resort Hotel

Disney Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

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The Grand Floridian is the most luxurious of the Disney hotels. Located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon it is ideally placed for access to the Magic Kingdom. Style and elegance are the influences here. Themed around the magnificent Victorian sea side resorts you will feel as if you belong whether you are wearing a dinner jacket or a Goofy Hat.

The rooms at the Grand Floridian are a very generous 440 square feet on average, and many have great views over the Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom. The resort has 2 beautiful swimming pools, tennis courts and of course the full service spa.

The Grand Floridian has some of the best restaurants in Disney World including Victoria and Alberts and Citricos. It is also home to one of the best character buffets at 1900 Park Fare.

Here is a guide to this deluxe Disney Hotel

Disney World Grand Floridian

Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Resort

The Wilderness Resort is another deluxe Disney hotel. This is perhaps the most architecturally stunning of all of the Disney resorts. It is modeled after the Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park and has a wonderful welcoming and relaxing atmosphere as soon as you arrive. It makes you feel as though you are in one of the great National Park lodges even though you are only minutes away from Magic Kingdom by bus or boat.

The rooms are beautifully furnished but at 340 square feet on average are the smallest of all the deluxe Disney resorts. The Wilderness Resort has all the features that you would expect from a luxury resort including 2 great swimming pools one of which has a water slide.

Artist Point is an excellent restaurant which has a great setting at Wilderness Lodge. There are other casual dining choices too although these are not as extensive as at other deluxe resorts.

Whilst it is a beautiful setting and close to Magic Kingdom, the Wilderness Lodge is the most isolated of all of the Magic Kingdom resorts. The access to the theme parks is by boat (to Magic Kingdom) or bus. If you are looking for the most convenient in terms of transportation then consider one of the Disney monorail resorts.

For a complete guide with full details of rooms and facilities click here:

Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Resort

Disney Coronado Springs Resort

The Coronado Springs resort is a great option for those guests looking for a Disney moderate hotel. With almost 2,000 rooms in three themed beautifully landscaped areas the resort is set around a 15 acre lake Lago Dorado. Originally designed to attract conference business this resort does have a slightly different feel to it than other Disney moderate resorts.

The rooms at 314 square feet are a good size (not much smaller than standard rooms at the deluxe Wilderness Lodge). All of the rooms are located in motel style buildings. All rooms were renovated in 2009.

The Coronado Springs main pool has a wonderful Mayan pyramid theme and features a 123 foot long Jaguar Water Slide. There are also 3 other quieter pools.

All of the Disney theme parks and attractions are within a short drive, with Blizzard Beach and Animal Kingdom being the closest. The eating choices are rather limited though. The Maya Grill is probably one of the most disappointing of all of the Disney resort restaurants. The Pepper Market offers counter service dining.

Disney Coronado Springs Resort

Disney Beach Club Hotel and Resort

The Beach Club is themed around a turn of the century New England style resort. It is ideally located within walking distance to Epcot, a short boat ride to Disney Hollywood Studios and a bus ride to all other Disney World attractions. At 381 square feet the rooms are not the largest of the deluxe resorts but they are a good size.

One of the major attractions of Disney’s Beach Club is Stormalong Bay which it shares with it’s neighbor The Yacht Club. Stormalong Bay is regarded by most as the very best swimming pool of all of the Disney hotels and resorts. The pool, with it’s lazy river and water slide, became so well known that Disney had to impose extra security measures so non guests couldn’t use it! Now Stormalong Bay has a fence around it and you need your room key to access the area.

Disney’s Beach Club resort has it’s own restaurants including the very lively Cape May buffet restaurant. You are within very easy walking distance of many of Disney World’s best restaurants including all of the Epcot World Showcase dining choices and The Board Walk restaurants.

Here is a complete guide with pictures and more details

Disney Beach Club

Disney Caribbean Beach Hotel

The Disney Caribbean Beach hotel is another great choice if you are looking for a moderate hotel. It is well located close to Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios and Downtown Disney. This Caribbean themed hotel has a very up beat feel about it – it is an idea family orientated Disney hotel which has great motel style accommodation.

Like the Coronado Springs it is a very large resort with 2112 rooms on a 200 acre site. And just like Coronado Springs all the buildings are located around a 45 acre lake. This is perhaps a better choice for families for a moderate resort as it is rather more lively and colorfully themed than Coronado Springs. The disadvantage over the Coronado is that most of the Caribbean Beach rooms have 2 Full beds and not 2 Queens like the Coronado.

A major attraction of the Caribbean Beach resort is the Pirate themed rooms. These are in one of the buildings only and are of course priced at a premium.

Kids will love the Pirate themed central pool, and the adults may appreciate the quieter pools scattered around the resort.

For a complete guide go to:

Disney Caribbean Beach

Disney Polynesian Hotel Resort

Yes this is yet another of the deluxe Disney monorail resort hotels. They just can’t be beaten on location because of the easy access to Magic Kingdom and Epcot via the monorail. The Polynesian is located next to the Grand Floridian on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon. The theme of the lushly landscaped Polynesian is the South Seas and so you will find lots of tropical landscape, a sandy beach, and exotic waterfalls.

The Polynesian Resort has the largest rooms of all the Disney hotels at 410 to 476 square feet. A disadvantage though is that not all of the rooms have balconies. The Polynesian rooms also have great views. Some over the tropical pool, but others have great views over the Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom.

The pool is small but very nicely themed and landscaped. The Nanea Volcano Pool is one of the nicest of any of the Disney World resort hotel pools with a waterfall, a slide and even a volcano.

There are some good restaurant choices both within the resort and of course within easy access by taking the monorail to the parks or the other resorts close by. The Polynesian is also home to the very popular dinner show The Polynesian Luau.

For a complete guide which includes how to find the very best rooms see

Polynesian Resort Disney World Florida

Disney Boardwalk Villas

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No Top 10 of Disney World Hotels would be complete without at least one of the Disney Villa Resorts included on the list. The Disney villas are a great choice if you have a larger party or are just looking for more space.

Disney’s Boardwalk Villas have an excellent location within easy walking distance of Epcot and a short boat ride to Disney Hollywood Studios. You can reach all of the Disney World theme parks, water parks and Downtown Disney by bus.

There are 383 Boardwalk Villas including studios, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom Grand Villas. They are part of the Disney Vacation Club but they can also be booked by non DVC members.

The Luna Park Pool has a 200 foot water slide, there is a health and fitness facility and clay tennis courts available for use of Boardwalk Villa guests. There are lots of great Disney World restaurants within very easy reach on The Boardwalk, at Epcot World Showcase and in the other neighboring Disney resorts.

Whichever Disney World Hotel Resort you choose you can be sure of excellent themes, attention to detail and that very special Disney service.

Art of Animation Resort Rooms

August 30, 2011 By Alison Leave a Comment

Disney has just released photos of the much anticipated Art of Animation Resort Rooms. The latest Disney Value Resort will have almost 2,000 rooms. It will offer both standard rooms which sleep 4 and Family Suites which will accommodate up to 6 guests. Opening in 2012 the Art of Animation Resort is now taking bookings.

Disney’s Art of Animation has four themes which are all taken from popular Disney and Pixar movies.

All of the standard rooms will be in The Little Mermaid section of the Art of Animation Resort.

If you are looking for a family suite to sleep up to 6 guests then you can choose either Disney Pixar Cars, Finding Nemo or The Lion King themed rooms.

Disney Art of Animation Cars Themed Rooms

The Art of Animation suites are a good size at 520 square feet. Each has a master bedroom with a double bed. There is a separate living room with a double sofa bed and single couch bed.

Art of Animation Finding Nemo Themed Rooms

The Finding Nemo family suites in the resort may prove to be the most sought after. Not just because of the cute theme but also because the Finding Nemo buildings are closest to the largest swimming pool on the resort and also closest to the main building which houses the lobby and the quick service dining restaurant.

The family suites at Art of Animation also have 2 bathrooms and a small kitchenette. Perfect for a larger family or group who want value accommodation on Disney World property.

Disney Art of Animation Lion King Family Suites

The Lion King section will no doubt prove to be popular. One of the most successful Disney movies of all time has just been released in 3D so a whole new generation of younger movie fans will be introduced to the story.

Art of Animation The Little Mermaid Rooms

The Little Mermaid section of the resort has 260 square feet of space and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. The rooms are not particularly large at 260 square feet but as you can see they are of course wonderfully themed. Rates for the Art of Animation Little Mermaid standard rooms start at $94 per night for a Regular Season weekday night rising up to $179 per night.

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan 2012

June 14, 2011 By Alison 1 Comment

Want to know more about the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan? The Disney dining plans are available to all resort guests who book a vacation package which includes a reservation at one of the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and a park ticket for at least 1 days admission.

There are some changes for the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan in 2012.

The Quick Service dining option will now cost $34.99 per night per adult and $11.99 per night for children (ages 3-9).

The plan includes two quick service meal per guest per day. This includes entrée or complete combo meal and non-alcoholic beverage at breakfast; entrée or complete combo meal, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage at lunch & dinner.

The changes also mean that the number of snacks included on the plan is reduced to one per day (down from 2 previously). You will also get a Resort refillable mug – one for each guest on the dining plan. You can only refill this at your home resort hotel.

I have said before that I am not a huge fan of the Quick Service dining plan. If you are eating in the Disney parks then it is certainly going to cost you more to supplement what you need to eat as it only provides 2 meals in a day. The value of the Disney dining plans really seems to come from the discounts you will get on the full service restaurant meals so for me the Quick Service plan.

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Walt Disney World Free Dining Summer 2011

May 10, 2011 By Alison Leave a Comment

There is a new offer for a Walt Disney World free dining plan for summer 2011. If you book the new Memories Vacation Package between May 2nd and August 27th 2011 you will receive free Disney dining.

Travel must be between August 28th and September 24th 2011

The Memories Vacation Package must be booked for at least 5 nights and 6 days at select Walt Disney World Moderate, Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort. The booking window is from now until August 27th.

The package includes Walt Disney World Resort hotel accomodation, a Magic Your Way Base Ticket and a 20 page Disney PhotoPass Photo Book.

Although this Disney World Free Dining offer is rather more limited than some of the specials we sometimes see, it is nevertheless a great way to save money on a Disney World Vacation Package if you can travel between those late summer dates.

Here is a guide to the Walt Disney World Hotels to help you make your selection!

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Walt Disney World Hotels

April 14, 2011 By Alison 6 Comments

Are you wondering which of the Walt Disney World Hotels you should choose? There are many reasons to stay in a Disney World resort but actually finding which one is the best for your family vacation can be a difficult process. So here is a guide and quick overview to help you choose between the resorts and hotels which Walt Disney World offers.

Walt Disney World Deluxe Hotels

If you are looking for the best locations and the largest, most luxurious rooms then the place to start is the Disney World Deluxe hotels. There are 8 different resorts to choose from, and each has their own very distinctive theme and character.

Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge

This has to be one of the most unique hotels in North America. How many hotels give you the chance to see a giraffe from your balcony? This deluxe Disney hotel is set in a 40 acre savannah where over 200 species of animals and birds roam freely. There are 1,293 guest rooms most of which are 344 square feet in size.

The savannah view rooms are of course the ones which are the most sought after.

The one downside of this amazing hotel is it’s location. It is located right next to Disney’s Animal Kingdom so is on the edge of Disney property and therefore the least convenient for the other parks and attractions. However it is an amazing hotel with excellent facilities and of course those very unique views.

Click here for a comprehensive guide to Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

This is an excellent choice if you want to be within walking distance of Disney’s Epcot theme park and The Boardwalk restaurants and entertainment. It is also well placed for boat and bus access to the other Disney parks.

This friendly upscale resort is designed to be reminiscent of a turn of the century New England style resort. The standard rooms are a generous 380 square feet and sleep up to 5 guests. Disney’s Beach Club Resort also has one of the very best swimming pools on Disney property, Stormalong Bay.

Here is a guide to the Disney Beach Club hotel.

Disney Boardwalk Inn

The Disney Boardwalk Inn is very conveniently located within walking distance of Epcot and just a boat ride away from Disney Hollywood Studios. The setting for the Boardwalk Inn is alongside the beautiful Crescent Lake. The theme for this 378 room hotel is the elegant 1940s Atlantic City era.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The theme of Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a modern future and the exterior design is certainly very different – a monorail runs through this futuristic A Frame design.

The Contemporary Resort is one of the Disney Monorail Hotels so very conveniently placed for access to Magic Kingdom. You can even walk to Magic Kingdom from the hotel.

The Contemporary has recently been renovated so all of the 394 square feet rooms are newly decorated in a modern style. Each room will sleep up to 5 guests and also accommodate a child under 3 in a crib. Some guests feel that the resort is not quite ‘Disney’ enough as the furnishings are contemporary with few hints of the Mouse. But if you are looking for a great location with good facilities then this is an excellent choice.

For more information you can check out this Disney Contemporary Resort guide.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

This is Disney’s flagship premier resort hotel so if you are looking for the most luxurious (and yes the most expensive) Disney resort then the Grand Floridian is the one for you.

Themed for a Victorian grand sea side resort hotel the Grand Floridian is located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon. Many of the rooms have views of the Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle.

The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has 867 rooms including 25 suites. The average standard room size is 440 square feet so a very generous size.

It is another Disney monorail hotel so access to Magic Kingdom is quick and easy. You can also travel by monorail to Epcot, or take a bus to Disney Hollywood Studios and Disney Animal Kingdom.

Even though it is a luxury resort it is very much a family hotel and everyone will feel welcome.

Here is a guide to Disney World Grand Floridian

Disney Polynesian Resort

The Polynesian Resort is also located on the monorail loop at the side of Seven Seas Lagoon so it offers very easy access to Magic Kingdom.

This luxury Disney hotel not only has a great location but also offers some of the largest hotel rooms in Disney World. The theme is a relaxed South Seas location with a welcoming tropical atmosphere. The Polynesian offers excellent restaurants and also hosts the very popular Polynesian Luau Dinner Show.

If you want to know more then see our guide to the Polynesian Resort Disney World Florida

Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Resort

If you want to feel as though you have escaped completely to a luxurious National Park Lodge then the Wilderness Resort is the place for you. It has an excellent location just a boat ride away from Magic Kingdom but once you step through it’s doors you feel as though you have entered a land a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the Disney parks.

The Wilderness Lodge has 728 rooms which at 340 square feet in size are some of the smallest of the Walt Disney World hotels deluxe resorts. But they are beautifully furnished. Disney Wilderness Lodge has a wonderfully themed swimming pool and a good choice of restaurants including the very popular Artist’s Point.

For more details on this excellent deluxe resort here is a guide to Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Resort.

Disney Yacht Club Resort

The Disney Yacht Club is the sister hotel to the Disney Beach Club Hotel and they share the very popular Stormalong Bay resort pool. The Yacht Club is very conveniently located within walking distance of Epcot. You can also take the boat to Disney Hollywood Studios or the bus to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.

The theme is of course a nautical one with a relaxed East Coast sea side theme running through the resort. The Yacht Club has 630 rooms and the standard rooms are around 380 square feet, so a good size. Each room sleeps up to 5 guests.

The attraction of the Disney Yacht Club Resort is of course the location, the luxurious rooms, and Stormalong Bay swimming pool. You are within very easy reach of lots of restaurants including of course the Epcot World Showcase offerings.

Walt Disney World Moderate Hotels

If you are on a more moderate budget then the Walt Disney World Moderate hotels can be an excellent choice. Rooms are smaller than the deluxe resorts, and their locations, whilst still convenient, are not as amazingly ideal as the luxury hotels. It can be a great choice for a family to experience all the advantages of a good Disney World hotel.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Colorful and fun are two words which best describe Disney’s Caribbean Beach Hotel. It is a large resort with 2112 rooms on a 200 acre site. The rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach are 314 square feet. Most rooms have 2 full size beds although some have a King. The resort is very large so be aware that you may have to walk a long way from your room to the central Old Port Royale where the restaurants and lobby is located.

All rooms are motel style with outdoor corridors. The swimming pools are a lot of fun and there are plenty to choose from as each of the buildings has it’s own pool. The Caribbean Beach Hotel does have it’s own full service restaurant and a food court.

For more details check out our Disney Caribbean Beach guide.

Disney Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is the newest of the moderate resorts and it’s basic design was based on the Caribbean Beach. The Coronado Springs has 1,921 rooms located in three themed beautifully landscaped areas set around a 15 acre lake Lago Dorado. The theme is Spanish Colonial Mexico. Lots of bright colors, and even a Mayan ruin themed pool.

Just like Caribbean Beach the resort is very large and you may be located a long way from El Centro with the restaurants and shops. There are 1917 rooms at the Disney Coronado Springs. All were renovated in 2009 and most are 314 square feet and have 2 Queen beds.

The location is good but perhaps not quite as good as Caribbean Beach as it is more towards the edge of Disney property closer to Disney Animal Kingdom. Really though there is not much difference and you should pick the theme which you prefer.

Here is a comprehensive guide to Disney Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter

This moderate Disney resort takes it’s inspiration and theme from New Orleans French Quarter. The location of Port Orleans is close to Downtown Disney, so convenient for all the parks and attractions. The resort has just over 1000 rooms which are 314 square feet. The resort has motel style rooms with outdoor corridors.

Port Orleans is very nicely landscaped and has a great choice of swimming pools. The one downside is that there are no full service restaurants, only a food court.

Disney Port Orleans Riverside Hotel

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This is the sister hotel to Port Orleans French Quarter. It is a larger resort with just over 2000 rooms. The theme is the Mississippi Old South. Again the rooms are motel style and most have 2 double beds.

The Disney Port Orleans Riverside does have a full service restaurant so for some this gives it the edge of convenience over the French Quarter.

Walt Disney World Value Hotels

If you are looking for a very reasonably priced way to stay on Disney property then the value resorts are a great way to go. Expect a good standard motel type room with over the top Disney theming and you won’t be disappointed!

At the moment there are 4 Disney Value Resorts with a 5th planned for 2012 (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort).

The basic idea of all the value resorts is the same, but of course the theme of each is very different.

Disney Pop Century Resort

The theme is pop culture from the 50s to the 90s so here you will find giant Lady and the Tramp characters, a giant Rubik Cube and a huge Mickey Mouse telephone. At 260 square feet the rooms are comfortable but can be a tight fit for a larger family.

There is a food court area for a quick snack, but you will need to travel for full service dining. The swimming pools are a lot of fun but can of course get very crowded and as this a resort which attracts families with young children, rather loud!

Disney’s All Star Movies Resort

Larger than life and a whole lot of fun is the best way to describe Disney All Star Movie Resort. With a 35 foot tall Buzz Lightyear and a 40 foot tall Dalmation, this hotel is definitely designed to be fun!

The rooms are the smallest of the Disney World hotel value resorts at just 260 square feet so don’t expect a whole lot of space. The almost 2000 rooms are in one of 5 areas: 101 Dalmations, Fantasia, Toy Story, Herbie:The Love Bug and The Mighty Ducks.

As with all the Disney Value Resorts there is no full service dining, just a food court.

Here is a complete guide to Disney All Star Movies Resort

Disney’s All Star Music Resort

Not surprisingly the theme for this Disney hotel is music. The design is basically the same as All Star Movies but the buildings are themed on Calypso, Jazz Inn, Rock Inn, Country Fair, and the Broadway Hotel.

A great feature of Disney’s All Star Music Resort is that it has some family suites available. These are a great option for larger budget conscious families as they offer 520 square feet of space including a kitchenette which will sleep up to 6 guests.

Disney’s All Star Sports Resort

The theme is of course sports so you will find giant tennis racquets, footballs and surf board and the like at this motel style Disney resort. There are almost 2000 rooms each sleeping up to 4 in a 260 square foot room.

Again you will not find full service dining, just a food court. As with all of the value resorts if you expect a good motel style room, located very conveniently for all the parks with the advantages of the special Disney Magic then you will not be disappointed. Luxury it is not, but they are most definitely good value.

Disney Cabins and Campgrounds

This is sometimes an option which is overlooked but you can stay on a camp site in a tent or recreational vehicle, or even rent your own log cabin on the Walt Disney World resort.

Offering 748 camp sites, RV hook ups and 409 log cabins Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is spread over 740 acres of mainly pine forest, within easy reach of all the magic of Disney World.

Here is a complete guide to Disney World Fort Wilderness Cabins

As you will see there is a lot of choice of Walt Disney World Hotels. There are also a number of Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts if you are looking for larger accommodation. Each Disney World Hotel has it’s own character, and of course price level. Have fun choosing!

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Disney Monorail Hotels

January 16, 2011 By Alison 3 Comments

The Disney Monorail hotels are some of the most sought after on the Walt Disney World resort. If you are looking for the perfect hotel resort location for your Walt Disney World vacation then you should take a look at the monorail hotels.

The Disney monorail hotels are all deluxe resorts which are located on the loop around the Seven Seas Lagoon between the Magic Kingdom and the Transport and Ticket Center. This makes them the ideal location. Not only can you walk out of your hotel room and step on the monorail to be transported to Disney’s Magic Kingdom but you also have very easy access to the other parks and resorts via the Transport and Ticket Center. You can also easily travel to Epcot on the monorail if you change lines at the TTC.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Resort are all monorail hotels. Each has a very different character so take a closer look at each before you decide which one is best for you. These hotels were all part of Walt Disney’s original vision for his new theme park.

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Hotel and Spa

The Disney World Grand Floridian is Disney’s premier hotel. This is the obvious choice for those looking for absolute luxury and elegance. On the surface it would seem to be a very ‘grown up’ hotel but this is Disney after all and families are made very welcome. You will feel just as at home in Mouse Mouse Ears and a Goofy shirt as you would in evening dress.

The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has 867 rooms including 25 suites. The views from the rooms include Magic Kingdom views. The rooms are a generous 440 square feet and most have a balcony. The price that you pay will depend upon the room type and of course the view.

Disney’s Grand Floridian has two excellent swimming pools, a beautiful sandy beach, a Wedding Pavillion, numerous restaurant choices, and of course all the convenience of being steps away from the monorail. Your journey to Magic Kingdom is quick and easy.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

There can’t be many hotels in the world which have a monorail running right through the lobby but Disney Contemporary Resort does! The Contemporary was one of the original Walt Disney World resort hotels and has been extensively refurbished to offer modern, very comfortable rooms. The modern design is not to everyone’s taste and some may think it just not Disney enough – but if you are looking for a high standard, exceptionally located Disney hotel then you may want to give the Contemporary a closer look.

The Contemporary Resort has 2 distinct sections. The main building with the monorial running through it, the main lobby and the restaurants. This is the Tower building. The second, separate building is The Garden Wing. There are various view choices including the most popular – a Magic Kingdom View.

The standard rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are 394 square feet. Each room will sleep up to 5 guests and also accommodate a child under 3 in a crib. The resort also offers suites and concierge level rooms.

There is plenty to keep you occupied in the resort. Disney’s Contemporary is home to a number of restaurants including the ever popular character buffer Chef Mickey’s and the fine dining favorite California Grill.

There are two swimming pools at the Contemporary but they are probably the least themed and most disappointing of all the resorts at Disney. If this is an important aspect of your stay then you would probably do best to consider the Grand Floridian and Disney’s Polynesian which both have excellent pools.

Disney Polynesian Resort Hotel

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The Polynesian Resort Disney World Florida is ideally located on the monorail system just minutes away from Magic Kingdom. Step into the lobby and you will be transported to a different world. This South Seas themed Disney resort has a lot to offer and is a great choice of Disney monorail hotel.

The rooms are large by Disney deluxe hotel standards. At between 410 to 476 square feet some of them are larger than Disney’s Grand Floridan hotel. All of the rooms were refurbished in 2006. Prices vary according to room type and of course the view. Magic Kingdom and Lagoon views are the most popular and highest priced.

There are 2 swimming pools at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. The most popular pool is the Nanea Volcano Pool complete with water falls and a slide. This is not a particularly large pool for the size of the resort and it does tend to get crowded at peak times. Guests can use the fitness facility at The Grand Floridian if they wish.

Walt Disney World Polynesian Hotel also offers a good choice of restaurants – well worth a look even if you are not a guest of the hotel. It is home to the very popular dinner show Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau .

All of the Disney Monorail hotels are excellent choices for a stay at the resort. The ease of traveling to Magic Kingdom really does make a huge difference as you can so quickly get to and from the park from your hotel. This is particularly important if you are traveling with young children and want to center your stay around visits to the Magic Kingdom.

Each Disney monorail hotel has it’s own theme and it really is a question of personal choice as to which one would be the perfect destination for your Walt Disney World vacation.

Walt Disney World Swan

December 19, 2010 By Alison 1 Comment

Are you thinking of staying in the Walt Disney World Swan hotel? The Swan has an excellent location within walking distance of Disney’s Epcot. Whilst it is not owned by Disney itself (the resort is a Westin hotel) it does most of the benefits of a stay at a Disney resort hotel.

The Walt Disney World Swan has a sister hotel, the Dolphin. Very similar in design but of course with the dolphin as a theme, guests of each hotel can use the facilities in either hotel.

The big draw of course is location. It is a short walk or boat ride to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Staying onsite at Disney World is a great idea and it may be more within your budget than you imagine. The Walt Disney World Swan hotel is a luxury hotel but often has prices much lower than the other Disney deluxe hotels. So it is always worth checking out the prices when considering which Disney World hotel to choose.

The hotel itself is larger than life. The design is anything but subtle on the inside, but you may be glad to know that the inside is rather more what you would expect from a good Westin hotel. The Walt Disney World Swan hotel is not difficult to locate – you can see the 46 feet tall swans on the top of the building for quite a distance! The Michael Graves design is not to everyone’s taste but it is certainly innovative and very distinctive.

Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Rooms

There are 758 rooms at the Swan with a choice of views. The Standard views are the least expensive but in general the views are not great (often of either the roof or the parking lot). If you can upgrade to one of the Lake or Resort views. The very best views are of Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios. Some of the Epcot view rooms also have balconies.

The rooms are beautifully furnished to a high standard. The decor is contemporary with crisp white lined and muted tones. Each standard room has either a King or 2 Queen beds. As the Swan is a Westin hotel it features the excellent Heavenly Bed. I often stay in Westin hotels and always find that this is one of the most comfortable hotel beds available.

The standard rooms have everything you would expect from a high quality hotel. They have a 32″ flat screen TV, mini bar,safe and high speed internet access. The bathroom is standard and fairly small. The rooms are nicely furnished, but don’t expect any Disney touches.

The daily resort package is $10 per day and includes 60 minutes of local calls, 20 minutes of domestic calls, access to the Swan and Dolphin Health Clubs, internet access and two bottles of water.

The Disney Swan has a innovative environmental initiative which offers a $5 food and beverage voucher or 500 SPG Starpoints if you decline housekeeping.

One annoying charge is the parking fee. None of the Disney owned hotels charges a parking fee but this Westin owned hotel is $9 per day for self parking, $12 for valet and $16 for overnight. I know that hotels often still charge for parking in many areas but it really does just in my opinion annoy guests right for the very start. Why not charge a realistic room rate instead of adding resort and parking charges?

Members of the Westin SPG program should always check rates and benefits through this membership program. There may be discounts available.

Walt Disney World Swan Restaurants

The Swan and Dolphin have a good choice of Signature Dining restaurants. The Swan has Il Mulino New York Trattoria This restaurant features traditional Italian cuisine. The prices are very reasonable and the standard of the food is good. The menu offers traditional favorites pizza, risotto, pasta and steak. There are also Family Style options which are served for parties of 4 or more with choices such as Tortellini Alla Panna, Gnocchi Bolognese and Pappardelle with Tomato and Basil Sauce. No Italian meal would be complete without dessert. Choose from a good selection including Tiramisu, Cheesecake Italiano and Zabaglione.

If Japanese cuisine is more to your taste then be sure to visit Kimonos which offers a good selection of sushi.

In the Dolphin you will find Shula’s Steak House and Todd English’s bluezoo.

If you dine in a Signature Restaurant in either the Swan or Dolphin you can have 2 complimentary hours for the children in Camp Dolphin.

Within very easy walking distance of the Walt Disney World Swan are the restaurants of Disney’s Boardwalk and the Epcot resort hotels. And of course you are also very close to the fabulous restaurant choices in Epcot’s World Showcase.

The Swan also has casual dining choices including Garden Grove character dining restaurant. Dine with Rafiki and Timon on Monday and Friday, or Goofy and Pluto all other evenings. You can breakfast with Goofy and Pluto on Saturday and Sunday. This is one of the quieter Disney character buffets and you may find you can get reservations here simply because it is the least known of all.

One of my favorite Disney buffet restaurants is Fresh Mediterranean Market in The Dolphin hotel. This buffet offers lots of healthy options and a particularly good juice selection for breakfast and lunch.

If you just want a quick snack then head to the Java Bar in the Swan. It offers coffee and pastries. The Splash Grill is open seasonally and features pizza, snacks, coffee and ice cream.

There are more choices in the Dolphin including the Picabu which is a quick service dining venue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, cafeteria style. The Splash Terrace is a pool side snack bar which is also open seasonally.

Walt Disney World Swan Recreation

The Swan has one of the best pools in any of the Disney World resort hotels. The 3 acre Grotto is a beautiful pool with tropical landscape, waterfalls, a slide and hot tubs. It is a fabulous place for the family to have fun or simply to relax around the pool. Both the Swan and the Dolphin also have a lap pool.

There is a huge sandy beach at the side of the lake. You can rent watercraft or just sit on the beach on one of the sun loungers.

If you want to be a little more active there is a health club at both the Swan and the Dolphin. Or you can play tennis on one of the 4 tennis courts. Fantasia Gardens which offers two 18 hole golf challenges is just across the road from the Swan.

Camp Dolphin offers supervised activities for children aged 4-12 from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. It is $10 per child per hour. Space is limited and reservations are required. If you need to cancel then do so at least 2 hours prior or you will be charged in full.

Walt Disney World Swan Transportation

It is easy to walk to both Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios. The walk to Epcot is around 10 minutes and to Hollywood Studios around 20 minutes. If you want to save your energy for the theme parks (and you probably will) then the easiest way is to take one of the boats for Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Access to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Downtown Disney are by bus service.

If you are staying at the Swan then think carefully whether you really do need a car. Remember that parking charge and also keep in mind which parks you will be visiting. It really is a breeze to get to Epcot and Holllywood Studios.

Overall the Walt Disney World Swan offers a great choice for those on a Disney vacation. The location is excellent, the rooms are of a good standard, although nothing particularly special, but the price is often very tempting. So always have a look at the rates and of course if you want us to help you then just Contact Us for completely free advice and help.

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Disney Beach Club

September 27, 2010 By Alison 3 Comments

The Disney Beach Club Resort is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a deluxe hotel in an excellent location within walking distance of Epcot and Disney’s Boardwalk. The Beach Club swimming pool Stormalong Bay is also thought of as they very best of any of the Disney World resort pool’s.

As soon as you approach the Beach Club you will be struck by just how imposing and impressive it is, but as with all the Disney resorts, it is not imposing. This friendly upscale resort is designed to be reminiscent of a turn of the century New England style resort. It is joined with, but very different from, the Disney Yacht Club next door – they share the Stormalong Bay pool.

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Disney Beach Club Rooms

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What are the rooms at Disney’s Beach Club like. There are 576 guest rooms at the Beach Club. In addition there are 282 Beach Club Villas which are part of Disney Vacation Club.

Rooms are either 2 Queen’s, 2 Doubles or a King. Some rooms also have a daybed. Most of the rooms sleep up to 5 guests and are 381 square feet in size. If there are more than 2 adults in a room then there is an additional charge of $25 per extra adult.

The rooms at the Disney Beach Club have a either a Standard or a Water View. The Standard view can be over the parking lot, the roof or gardens. The Water View can be of Stormalong Bay, The Quiet Pool or Crescent Lake. Most of the rooms have balconies and most of the ground floor rooms have a patio. Be aware that the top floor rooms have enclosed balconies which are rather small and with limited visibility. Concierge rooms and suites are also available.

Rack rates for a standard room at Disney Beach Club range from $340 to $550 per room per night plus tax. A Water View room is from $420 to $615. A one bedroom suite starts at $600 to $860 per night.

Every room has a free, small refrigerator. Rooms are also wired for internet access but there is an additional fee for this.

Disney World Beach Club Transportation

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One of the big advantages of staying at Disney’s Beach Club is the location. You are literally steps away from The Boardwalk and of course Epcot. If you do not want to take the short walk to the International Gateway Entrance to Epcot then you can always take the boat. Access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also by boat – a short and very pleasant ride which also makes stops at The Boardwalk and The Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Or if you want to you can even walk to Disney Hollywood Studios from The Beach Club. The walk takes around 15 to 20 minutes.

To access Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom there is a bus service. An alternative route to Magic Kingdom is to access the monorail via Epcot but the bus route is a lot quicker. There are also buses from the resort to Downtown Disney, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Some of the buses may make additional stops so the journey times can be a little longer than you might expect.

Disney Beach Club Resort Recreation

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One of the biggest reasons to stay at the Disney Beach Club is the Stormalong Bay swimming pool which it shares with the Yacht Club next door. Each of the hotels has a separate section to the pool but guests from each can use both sides. The pool became so well known that Disney had to build a fence around it to stop non guests using it! Now it is fenced off and you need your room key to access the area.

Stormalong Bay has an excellent water slide. Of course at busy times the line can get rather long unfortunately, but it is worth the wait. Another fun feature is the river part of the pool which has jets of water which push you around the pool – you can rent tubes and noodles to help you along it you want. Some guests do complain that you actually have to pay for the tubes. In a luxury hotel at a premium price this is a charge too far for some.

There are also hot tub’s, a sandy beach area and a wading pool. Something to keep all members of the family entertained.

If you are looking for a less busy area then try the Quiet Pool which is open 24 hours a day. The Beach Club has other recreation options including a health club. The Ship Shape Health Club is free for guests of The Beach and Yacht Club hotels. There is also a volleyball court and a jogging trail.

Disney Beach Club Restaurants

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Perhaps you want to sample The Kitchen Sink (pictured above)? Head to Beaches and Cream for this $23.99 delight which includes 8 scoops of ice cream. Best to get someone to share! Beaches and Cream serves sandwiches, burgers and of course a wide variety of ice cream creations.

Cape May is a buffet restaurant offering dining for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is a character meal. Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast is priced at $18.99 for adults and $10.99 for children aged 3 to 9 for an all you can eat breakfast offering the usual favorites of Mickey waffles, eggs, bacon, pastries and fruit. There is a good selection although the buffet tables can get a little crowded so there can be a long wait. To while away the time the kids (and you of course) can draw on the paper table cloth. The Clam Bake Dinner Buffet is $26.99 for adults and $12.99 for kids aged 3 to 9 for an all you can eat buffet. If you like seafood then you will love this buffet which has clams, snow crab, mussels and shrimp. Meat lovers are also taken care of with steak or prime rib and pork. The selection of salads is good and of course the desserts are very tempting!

The Beach Club Marketplace offers a limited selection of made to order sandwiches. Some guests to comment that the lunch options at the Beach Club are rather limited.

You are of course within easy walking distance of the restaurants of The Boardwalk, The Yacht Club and The Swan and Dolphin hotels. You are also just a short stroll from the Epcot World Showcase Restaurants. So whilst the dining choices at Disney’s Beach Club are limited, you are surrounded by other options.

Is The Beach Club the one for you? Location is obviously a very big plus point. As is the high quality of the rooms and the overall deluxe experience. Stormalong Bay is a big attraction particularly for families with children. The downside? A lack of dining choices within the resort itself (but there are many a short stroll away), and the bus service only to Magic Kingdom.

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Disney Coronado Springs Resort

September 14, 2010 By Alison 5 Comments

Are you considering staying at Disney Coronado Springs Resort but want to know more about it before you make a choice? The Coronado Springs is one of Walt Disney World’s moderate resorts. You will have all the advantages of staying at a Disney World resort and with room rates starting at around $154 a night it can be a great option. But is it the right place to stay for you and your family?

The first thing that you will notice about Disney’s Coronado Springs is how large and spread out the resort it. Coronado Springs has 1,921 rooms located in three themed beautifully landscaped areas set around a 15 acre lake Lago Dorado.

As with all Disney hotels the theme is wonderfully carried throughout the resort. You will find all of those Disney touches that you expect. But this hotel was built with convention business in mind so the Disney theme is perhaps not as prominent as some vacation guests would like.

There is a large main building El Centro which houses the lobby,restaurants,shops and convention center. The hotel does have a lot of convention center business so theme park guests will rub shoulders with business convention guests. This seems to work well so neither feels out of place.

The hotel rooms are housed in one of three distinct area which surround the huge Lago Dorado Lagoon. These areas are the Casitas, the Ranchos and the Cabanas. The Casitas and Cabanas are located closest to the main building with the Ranchos being a large walk from lobby, but closer to the main pool.

I know I keep saying this but The Coronado Springs resort is large. Very large! This can involve a lot of walking around the resort to get from your room to the parking lot and El Centro. But in many ways this is a big advantage. The resort just never seems to feel crowded which of course is a huge plus.

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Disney Coronado Springs Resort Rooms

There are 1917 rooms at the Disney Coronado Springs. All were renovated in 2009. Most of the rooms are 314 square feet and have 2 Queen beds, and work area with table and chairs. All of the rooms have a flat screen television. Internet access is available but there is a fee.

The single vanity sink is located outside the bathroom – making the space much more usable for families. Most of the rooms have 2 Queen beds. There are 224 rooms with a King bed, so as you can see not a high number. Make sure if you want a King room to request this at the time of your reservation. There are also 99 accessible rooms.

Each standard room sleeps up to 4 people plus one child in a crib.

There are suites available at the Coronado Springs which will sleep up to 6 guests and a child in a crib.
The resort also has Concierge Club guest rooms. These are a very new addition but are located in Cabana 9B which is one of the closest blocks to the El Centro building. They offer extra in room amenities such as DVD player,robes and coffee maker. They also have a dedicated Front Desk service, continental breakfast and snacks.

Where are the best rooms in Disney’s Coronado Springs? You have to take into account the location of the room because of the size of the resort. The Rancheros buildings are the furthest away from the El Centro lobby building with it’s restaurants and shops but is is closest to the main pool area. Disney has recently started to tackle this by providing internal transportation around the Coronado in golf carts! If you like a quieter spot then you may want to choose the Rancheros – but you are going to be limited on views. There are limited water views available from rooms 6103,6203,6303,6225,6226,6326,6245,6246 and 6600 to 6604.

The Cabanas do offer some nice lake views. The advantage of Cabanas 9A and 9B are they are closer to El Centro and some also offer good views. The disadvantage may be that they are noisy.

The Casitas are located to the left of the El Centro lobby. The closest is Building 1 and the furthest is Building 5. Some of these rooms offer great views of Lake Dorado – try 4230 to 4266.

The address of the Coronado Springs Resort is 1000 West Buena Vista Drive; Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830. The direct phone number for the Coronado Resort is 407 939 1000.

Rates at Disney Coronado Springs

The Coronado Springs Resort is a moderate Disney hotel. It is quite a big step up in quality and amenities from a Disney Value Resort and can be a great option. Rack rates start at $154 per room per night plus tax in Value Season for a Standard View. Rates rise to $269 per night in Holiday Season.

Water View rooms at the Coronado Springs have higher rates. They start at $179 in Value Season rising to $269 for a King or Queen room in Holiday Season.

The maximum occupancy of a standard Queen room at the Coronado Springs is 4. If there are more than 2 adults in the room there is an additional charge of $15 per additional adult per night. For King rooms the maximum capacity is for 2 guests.

The Club Level rooms start at $210 for Value Season rising to $310 for Holiday Season.

There are some Junior Suites with a maximum occupancy of 6 guests which start priced at $350 and rise to $575 per room per night.

The One Bedroom Suites Value Season rate is $655 for Value Season rising to $885 for Holiday Season. The One Bedroom Suites accommodate up to 6 guests.

All of the rates are for 2010 and do not include taxes. To get the very best rates you can always contact EverythingMouse Travel and we will take care of all the details for you – our service is always free of charge.

Recreation at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

The Coronado hotel pool is located at The Dig Site. This wonderful Mayan pyramid themed pool also features a 123 foot long Jaguar Water Slide. The Coronado pool Dig Site also has a very large hot tub which will fit up to 22 people, an excellent playground,children’s pool a sand volleyball court and that essential ingredient – a great pool bar called Siesta’s.

There are also 3 more pools located around the resort. The main pool can get pretty crowded so sometimes it is a great option to go to one of the smaller, but generally quieter pools.

The La Vida Health Club is the only fitness facility at a moderate Walt Disney World hotel. This excellent 3,000 square foot facility is free for resort guests. If you are staying at a different Disney reosrt then you can purchase a day pass for $12 per day. The spa is a 200 square space which offers a sauna, pedicure, manicures, massage and personal training. Use of this facility is of course at additional charge.

The recreation at Coronado Springs is right outside your room – just walk around the beautiful resort trail, walk on one of the sandy areas around the lagoon or relax in a hammock. You can rent bikes, Surrey Bikes, kayaks and pedal boats too.

Disney’s Coronado Resort Transortation

The bus transportation system at Disney Coronado is an efficient way to get around. There are 4 bus stops around the resort and buses will take you to Disney Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Magic Kingdom and Blizzard Beach. Journey times are from 5 minutes to Blizzard Beach, to around 20 minutes to Magic Kingdom. Other resort and Downtown Disney are accessed via the Transport and Ticket Center.

Restaurants at Disney’s Coronado Resort

There are a number of dining choices in Disney’s Coronado resort.

The Maya Grill is Disney’s Coronado resort’s only full service dining restaurant. Breakfast favorites include omelets, pancakes and a Kobe Brunch Burger. The service is good. Ask for a table by the window so that you get a nice view of the resort.

The Maya Grill also serves dinner from 5pm onwards. The entrees average around the high $20 mark and include Chipotle Chicken Breast, Salmon al la Plancha and Steak and Portobello Skewer.

For counter service food the Pepper Market is the choice at the Coronado.for breakfast lunch and dinner. I am not a big fan of this venue – mainly because it can get very very crowded. When you enter the Pepper Market you are shown to a table and given a ticket. You then walk around the various stations and select what you want to eat. It is then brought to your table and you pay when you exit. The cuisine will suit most tastes with a selection of pizza, pasta,salads,sandwiches and Mexican food. Entree pricing ranges around the $10 to $15 mark.

Other dining choices at the Coronado Resort are room service available 11am to 11pm, the Siesta Pool Dining and Grill located next to the Dig Site. The Ritz Lounge is in the El Centro building and is open from 5pm to 2am with a full service bar and appetizer menu.

For me the restaurant and eating choices are rather limited as the Maya Grill is one of my least favorite Disney restaurants. But Coronado Springs is still my favorite moderate resort – you can always eat somewhere else!

Overall Disney Coronado Springs Resort is a great choice for families and couples on a Disney vacation. It has a good location, good pricing and is a beautiful relaxing resort. But for those looking for none stop Disney they may be a little disappointed with the theming – but perhaps you will get more than enough of that in the parks!

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