Disney World, in Orlando, Florida, is filled with attractions for the entire family. There are the parks, filled with rides and Disney characters, then there is shopping and entertainment, bars and clubs. No matter your age, Disney World has something for you. When looking for a place to stay, check out Disney World's own hotels located right around the perimeter of the parks either walking distance or a free shuttle ride to the front gates.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge is seven stories tall with a lobby built from 85 loads of Lodgehole Pine. The 727 guest rooms have themes of wildlife, nature and Native American decor. The hotel features two pools, a private white sand beach, a barbecue restaurant on-site and the Fire Rock Geyser, fashioned after Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful. For kids there is a pool area complete with water slide, a 24 hour playground and a babysitting service to help relieve parents. Rooms here come with DVD players, cable television, refrigerators and high speed Internet access.
The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
901 Timberline Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-3200
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This landmark building is a beautiful, Victorian-styled hotel; large and white with red, gingerbread towered tops. Located right near Magic Kingdom amusement park, this resort comes complete with a spa, state of the art health club, salon, restaurants and even childcare services. In the rooms are satellite television, DVD players, coffee makers, refrigerators, whirlpool tubs, comfortable robes and newspaper delivery every morning. Guests here can enjoy the white, sandy beaches that sprawl in front of the Seven Seas Lagoon, two pools and Victoria & Albert's, an award-winning restaurant.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-3000
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For all fans of modernism decor, Disney's Contemporary Resort is the place for you. Although this hotel was one of the very first hotels ever built at Disney World, it has come a long way in terms of renovations. The interior is now spacious and the grounds sprawling, with contemporary minimalist furniture and neutral coloring. The hotel boasts views of Cinderella's Castle and Space Mountain off in the distance and it also has an award-winning restaurant on-site. In the rooms at the Contemporary Resort guests can enjoy satellite television, refrigerators, hair dryers and a daily newspaper delivery service.
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 N. World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-1000
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