According to Family Travel Forum's 2009 reports, there is a rising trend of forward-thinking hotels catering to the needs of young travelers. More and more family hotels and resorts are investing in kid-friendly amenities, such as children's programs, cartoon-themed suites, kid's menus and even child spas. A hotel's ability to reach out to a younger audience keeps youngsters entertained and removes the burden from strained parents.
Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, Florida is a kid-friendly vacation resort that offers children a chance to play and explore with a list of Nickelodeon characters in a brightly-colored and spacious hotel. There are free live shows and entertainment at the hotels, including Studio Nick, which is accompanied by a cast of improv performers. Interactive shows include karaoke, family improv and Spongebob's Krabby Patty celebration. Families can dine in Nickelodeon Cafe, where they are entertained by an improv group. Families can view 4-D movies in a 77-seat, state-of-the-art slime-filled theater. Kids can get pampered at the Kid's Spa, visit the resort's two water parks, or explore Orlando with a complementary shuttle service.
Disney World Hotels, conveniently located close to Disney World amusement park, offers over two dozen children-themed hotels with many benefits. Children enjoy additional time in the Disney Theme Parks through complementary extended park hours. Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas offers an animal observation site-themed water playgrounds for children of all ages. Its Community Hall provides kids with arts and crafts, basketball, shuffleboard, and ping-pong equipment. Children can explore South American ruins at the Mayan pyramid-themed Dig Site that features a sprawling pool and 123 feet long water slide. Many hotels contain video game arcades and climbing areas, as well.
Universal Orlando Hotel Suites provide parents and children with a recreation of activities for kids. Loews Portofino Bay Luxury Suites' Dr. Seuss Kids Suites are depictions of Dr. Seuss' stories. The two-room suites contain a kids room, filled with toys and a lat panel television. Jurassic Park Kids' Suites at the Royal Pacific Resort has a separate room for children, also. Children can hang out at a supervised Kids Camp, or lounge in a character-themed pool area. Families can dine with Universal Orlando's favorite characters, or try a kids' only dining area, complete with games, activities, and televisions. The "Loews Loves Kids" program features children's only menus, welcome gifts for children and a lending library.
