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You must stay "on property" when you visit -- so many options to add to your experience, and with nearly 30,000 rooms, you can find something in a price range you're looking for. Here are some of the ones Da Guy has been to. Be sure to check out Da Guy's descriptions of many of these places here and some of his favorite places to eat at the resorts here.
Disney's All-Star Sports ResortIf you're on a budget or are one of those folks that just use your room to lay down that head of yours, here's a great place on-property. Motel-like in accommodations, but certainly a Disney themed location with lots of free parking, big pools, a food court, and all the other extras you get because of staying "on-property". Get a "premium" room for a location closest to Stadium Hall (check-in, food court, and transportation center), or be prepared for a trek to some of the rooms.
The All-Star Music and All-Star Movies resort are similar in accommodation with different theme, and just a little further along the bus route than the All-Star Sports, so give them a try as well.
Wow, if you're into animals, this is THE place to be. All types of rooms are available in this mammoth resort, but if you're going to stay here, you really want one with a savannah view, and the best ones are in the back overlooking the areas where the zebra, giraffe, and others roam. If you thought the Wilderness Lodge was an awesome piece of architecture, this latest resort has it beat. There is a huge pool, but it's shallow to be a lot more family-friendly. It's one short 5-minute bus hop to the Animal Kingdom, and everything else is also via bus so that's your tradeoff staying here. Seeing animals out your window when you get up in the morning, or come back for a mid-day break, is hard to beat -- it's certainly Disney style! ...and Da Guy's #1 restaurant pick, Jiko, is here as well. Sitting around the fire pit in the evening is great. How can you go wrong?
Guests stay at the Inn. Family members (like Da Guy) of the Disney Vacation Club are welcomed home to the Villas. Both are within a quick walk to Epcot via the International Gateway (between UK and France), or take a Friendship to the Disney-MGM Studios. What a location.
The first massive resort with more moderate-priced rooms. It's close, but not within walking distance, to Epcot and Disney MGM-Studios. A great place where Da Guy likes to stay for those quick weekend jaunts. Rooms are spread out in communities around a huge lake where it can take 15 minutes or more for the bus to enter, hit the main bus stops and exit. Once you stay at this place, get a feel for where you'd like to stay again, and request that location the next time close to shopping, bus stops, entrance, or the peaceful environs on the other end.
One of the original hotels on property. Yes, this is the one the Monorail goes through if you stay in a Tower room. Be sure to specify the view you prefer when you make your reservation, and if you can flip the bucks, go for a Seven Seas Lagoon View room in the tower. Awesome. ...and the only hotel that allows you to walk to the Magic Kingdom. Of course, it's just a quick Monorail trip away if you like as well.
4-star luxury. The lobby is to die for, and be sure to catch the band late most afternoons. If you make advance reservations, afternoon tea at the Garden View lounge is a great respite. One hop of the monorail to the Magic Kingdom.
The other original resort from when the Magic Kingdom opened. Until Da Guy made his move to Paradise many moons ago, this was a favorite. Now, for him, it's like "going home", but for others, this is definitely a bit of Paradise while you're in the World, complete with the "Aloha" greetings. Two short hops on the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom, or walk to the TTC to get to Epcot or take a boat. So many options!
Simply stunning architecture with a running river from the lobby out to Bay Lake. Catch the geyser that blows throughout the day. Terrific place for families. A boat ride to the Magic Kingdom or catch the bus to anywhere else.
Stay at either place -- they are connected via the most awesome pool known as Stormalong Bay. The difference is in the room decor. A quick walk to Epcot via the International Gateway, a boat ride to Disney-MGM Studios, or take a quick bus to anywhere else. Hard to beat this location, that's for sure! "Beaches and Cream" has awesome sundaes in this old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Da Guy, his friends and family have stayed at these resorts many times -- it's hard to beat.
Jiko -- The Cooking Place $$$ -- It's Da Guy's #1 at Walt Disney World. A "must go at least twice" place while he's there for his annual trek. The best service. The best food. The best wine list -- and all from South Africa.  |
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