For large families traveling and vacationing together at Walt Disney World, staying in hotel rooms can be a bit crowded. Typical Disney resort rooms are not large, and getting groups together at restaurants for three meals a day can be a timing nightmare. Disney has offered a solution to these problems by providing resort suites at some sites. These family suites have extra living space plus kitchen areas where you can prepare your own food, avoiding the cost and logistics problems of restaurant meals.
For families on a budget, this resort offers the comfort of a suite at a discount rate. Each family suite has a bedroom with a queen bed, a living room with a sleeper sofa, plus a convertible chair and convertible ottoman. There are two bathrooms to accommodate larger groups of people and a mini kitchen for meal preparation. The suites are set up for six guests, and the rack rate is $190 per night in 2010.
Disney's All-Star Musical Resort
1801 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-WDW-MAGIC
disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/all-star-music-resort/
For the high-end traveler who expects only the best, these hotels have eight presidential suites. These stylish apartments offer understated elegance with original artwork, over-sized bedrooms, flat screen televisions, full kitchens with wet bars, full Wi-Fi and baby grand pianos. The Swan offers two-bedroom units on the top floor of the building with balconies overlooking Crescent Lake. The Dolphin has suites ranging from one to three bedrooms, including two that are two-story apartments. Each suite includes a conference table and working area as well as a parlor with a full entertainment center.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
P.O. Box 22653
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-4000
swandolphin.com
Wilderness Lodge is styled after a northern woods retreat, with log furniture and pine trees surrounding the buildings. The Villas have that same ambiance but a more refined look. Choose among studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Each one has a kitchen or kitchenette, a private balcony or patio, and room for four or eight guests. The furniture is over-size and comfortable. Villas cost between $330 and $660 per night in 2010.
The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
901 Timberline Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
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