Walt Disney World is made up of four theme parks, two water parks, a sports complex, a shopping and entertainment district, five golf courses, two mini-golf courses and an entire range of resort hotels. Whether you prefer to stay at a Disney-owned resort, within Disney World itself, or one of the nearby off-site hotels, you can enjoy being close to all that Disney has to offer, as well as a short drive from other attractions in Orlando.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of more than 20 Disney-owned resorts that are located right on Disney property, just minutes from the theme parks. The resort offers the rare opportunity to view African wildlife right from your room such as zebras and giraffes as they roam the resort's private savannas. Like all Disney resorts, your stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge includes perks like extra hours in the parks and complimentary bus transportation to and from the airport and Disney theme parks. Daily activities at the resort include talks with cultural representatives, a tour of the African art in the lobby, tours of the resort's restaurant kitchens, a feeding at the flamingo pond and nightly storytelling around the fire pit. Rooms are decorated in an African theme, with hand-carved furniture and luxury safari lodge inspired design. Each room has a ceiling fan, small refrigerator, iron and ironing board, a table with chairs, in-room safe and a coffeemaker, and all rooms that are not ground-level have a balcony.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
2901 Osceola Pkwy.
Bay Lake, FL 32830
407-934-7639
disneyworld.com
The Regal Sun Resort is located just across the street from Downtown Disney, and offers complimentary-scheduled transportation to the Disney theme parks and water parks. Each room and suite has pillow-top beds, in-room coffee, a clock radio, a refrigerator and wireless Internet; some upper floor rooms offer views of the nightly Disney park fireworks. You will also find an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, breakfast with Disney characters on select days, two bars and meeting facilities.
Regal Sun Resort
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-828-4444
regalsunresort.com
Marriott World Center is located about two miles outside of the Disney gates, right off of Interstate 4, the main interstate that runs through Orlando. The hotel offers an on-site golf course, an indoor and outdoor pool with a water slide, a full-service spa, meeting facilities, an on-site car rental desk and a 24-hour fitness center. You will find 2,000 guest rooms and suites, each featuring an alarm clock with mp3 player, coffee and tea, a mini bar, an in-room safe, toiletries from Bath & Body Works, a hairdryer and a work desk.
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
800-380-7931
marriottworldcenter.com
