Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Walt Disney World, located in Orlando, Florida, is renowned for its mild weather, expansive theme parks and grand hotels. Disney hotels feature a variety of themes and price points---ranging from deluxe resorts to value-priced options. All Disney hotels offer complimentary transportation to Disney parks, spacious accommodations, restaurants on the premises and outdoor recreation. This is just a sampling of the accommodations Disney has to offer.
Sleep near wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, flamingos, cattle, geese, vultures, pelicans and wildebeests---all of which can be viewed from glass windows in alcoves around Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The hotel is situated on a wildlife preserve in Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. The lodge's architecture and design elements are inspired by the landscape in Africa. Schedule a safari or check out the list of educational animal activities that are suitable for all members of the family. The lodge features a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service spa, swimming pool with a slide that is 67 feet long, wading pool for children, jogging trail, outdoor movies, in-room dining available from 6 a.m. until midnight daily, and a Pack n' Play in every room.
The hotel offers child services to provide time for parents to steal away for a night on the town. Simba's Cubhouse is open to children between the ages of 3 and 12 from 4:30 p.m. until midnight. Children are treated to games, movies, dinner and snacks while parents enjoy free time. The hotel also offers in-room babysitting. Rates as of 2010 start at $240 per night.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is situated close to Epcot, Disney's Boardwalk and Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. The hotel brings the tropics to central Florida. Relax along the shores of Barefoot Bay, rent a pontoon boat or bike along the landscaped paths around the resort. The swimming pool complex is designed to evoke a Spanish fortress with antique cannons, a water slide and towers. Children have their own water playground with water slides, a nature trail and arcade at Parrot Cay Island---accessible from a footbridge that crosses Barefoot Bay. Take a complimentary Disney's Magical Express bus from the airport and take advantage of the Disney bus system to provide transportation to and from the hotel and all Disney theme parks. Rates as of 2010 start at $149 per night.
Rock out at Disney's All Star Music Resort. The hotel is located near Disney's Animal Kingdom park and features a music theme encompassing styles from Broadway show tunes to rock 'n' roll. Rooms are located in five different buildings, each of which is designed according to its own theme. The main swimming pool, Calypso Pool, is shaped like a guitar, and the smaller swimming pool, the Piano Pool, is shaped like a grand piano. There is a playground and arcade for children, and the hotel offers babysitting services for parents who want to go out for the evening. Larger families can stay in one of the hotel's family suites, which can sleep up to six people. Rates as of 2010 start at $82 per night.