Are you unsure of where to
stay on your next Disney vacation? Here’s a quick fire round on Disney resorts!
What’s the best…
Value resort?
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source: zannaland |
I’ve yet to stay at a Walt
Disney World value resort but when the chance comes up I’d be picking the Art of Animation resort! As the newest
resort on property everything is super shiny and new! I love the themed rooms
(especially the Lion King rooms!), Nemo pool (with under water sound effects!)
and that lobby? Wowza! All that art work and the check in ‘pods’? It’s ticking
all my boxes!
My moderate heart belongs to Port Orleans Riverside! It was the
first Walt Disney World resort that I ever stayed at over 10 years ago on that
first magical trip and I would stay there again in a heartbeat! The mansions
along the Sassogula River are so exquisite, surrounded by lush greenery ad some
of the most beautiful agriculture! This resort screams ‘relaxation’ and after a
long day at the parks you couldn’t want anything more! I really enjoyed the
quiet pools amongst the mansions and the boat ride to Downtown Disney! The food
court is massive with a wide variety on offer including a great pizza window
and some really yummy deserts! The gift shop is massive too, with a great selection of park merchandise and snacks.
It also carries quite a lot of apparel.
Deluxe resort?
If you’ve read enough of my
blog post then you’ll know my answer to this one! Animal Kingdom Lodge really is my home away from home! No other resort
does as good a job when it comes to really transporting you to another place
entirely. From the minute you step onto the grounds you’re no longer in Orlando , in fact you’d be forgiven for even forgetting you’re
at Disney all together! The atmosphere, the décor, the sheer grandeur of Jambo
house and the expanse of the savannahs, it is simply, breathtaking!
To avoid sounding like a
broken record I will offer an alternative answer…Saratoga
Springs Resort and Spa. The buildings overlooking the golf course have spectacular views and
the food court offers some nice alternatives to chicken strips and cheeseburgers.
It also offers a boat ride to Downtown Disney which is so relaxing and you get
a really great view of the West
Side marketplace from the
water front.
Best with children?
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source: Loren Javier |
It’s a safe bet that any of
the All Stars resorts will be a huge
hit with the kids! Their favorite characters on a giant scale adorn the resorts. They have some fantastic pools and
the kids get a real buzz off the whole atmosphere that surrounds the resorts. There’s
a resort to suit every child, from the sports enthusiast t the music lover.
Family of four or fewer?
As a family of four ourselves
we loved the extra floor space in Port
Orleans Riverside but do not feel uncomfortable in the slightly smaller
standard rooms at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
We prefer the Lodge as it offers rooms with bunk beds, the only other resort
that offers bunk beds is Wilderness
Lodge. Many offer trundles and couch beds but I don’t find them anywhere
near as comfortable!
Family of six?
Go for a villa! I’d love to
try the ones over at Wilderness Lodge.
I love hotels that are all one self contained unit and the views from the rooms
pool side are spectacular! The ones higher up offer a great view of the Electro
Water Pageant on the Seven Seas Lagoon!
If you want some real space
though then Fort Wilderness Camp Ground
is going to be for you! Great if you have an RV or your own transport and
prefer a more self-sufficient accommodation! The grounds are massive, home to
the Tri Circle D horse ranch; offering nightly carriage rides through the
resort as well as marshmallow toasting, story telling and open-air films over a
traditional fire.
Best for a couple?
The Polynesian is very romantic, with a lovely beach, Magic Kingdom views and that tropical get away vibe. It’s a
monorail resort too so you’ll have the option of taking the monorail to both
Epcot and Magic Kingdom . It offers great views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, hammocks
amidst palm trees and a variety of water activities and sports.
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source: Samantha Decker |
Two friends/family members traveling together?
The Boardwalk is a great choice for friends traveling together,
offering some great restaurants and nightlife a well as my favorite boat ride
to and from Downtown Disney! This is definatly the place to be if you’re
looking for a little more life in your night!
What are your quick fire
suggestions?
Until next time,
Sarah
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