Cinderella's castle
Walt Disney World is one of the most popular and recognizable destinations in the world, welcoming 25 million visitors every year. Part of Disney World's success may lie in the ability to capture the imagination and fit the budget of all kinds of people. On site hotel choices ranging from elegant opulence to family budget make it easy to take advantage of a Disney World vacation. Your Key to the World Card grants you access not only to your hotel room and its amenities, but transportation to and from all Disney parks, as well as access to the parks themselves.
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Reminiscent of a Victorian era mansion, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is located on the white sand shore of Seven Seas Lagoon overlooking the Magic Kingdom theme park. Victorian opulence dominates the room decor with plush bedding, 19th century style woodwork, period fixtures and printed pastel wall coverings in creamy pastel colors. Nearly every room has a private balcony overlooking the lush landscaping or the lagoon. Prices for luxury accommodations at the Grand Floridian range from $410 to $1990.
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
407-939-7429
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Animal Kingdom Lodge
The Animal Kingdom Lodge is located inside Disney's Animal Kingdom on a 43-acre wildlife preserve. African-inspired architecture and landscape design, thatched roofs, real African artifacts and hand-carved furnishings create an authentic African experience. Private balconies available in most rooms afford the opportunity to watch exotic birds, antelope, giraffes and other African animals living just a few feet away.
Prices range from $240 per night for a standard room with no view to a pricey $2255 for the Royal Asante Presidential Suite and a panoramic view of the Animal Kingdom's Arusha savanna.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
2901 Osceola Parkway
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
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Port Orleans Resort
The Port Orleans Resort, on the banks of the Sassagoula River, offers a New Orleans French Quarter experience in food, music, architecture and atmosphere. Smooth jazz and the sweet smell of magnolias fill the air of the lushly landscaped grounds. Guest room decor is inspired by the spirit of Mardi Gras, featuring French-inspired paintings, period-style furnishings and a rich color scheme. Prices in this mid-range hotel range from $149 to $179.
Port Orleans Resort
2201 Orleans Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
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Caribbean Beach Resort
Caribbean Beach Resort is a tropical getaway on the shores of Barefoot Bay near Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Swashbuckling pirate-themed rooms complete with pirate ship beds make this hotel experience one of a kind. Prices range from $149 - $204.
Caribbean Beach Resort
900 Cayman Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
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All Star Resort Hotels
Disney's All Star Resort Hotels are budget and family friendly. They are located near Disney's Animal Kingdom and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, making them convenient for teams and their families attending one of the many competitions held there each year, as well as convenient to Disney attractions. Standard room rates at all three All Star Resorts range from $82 to $97 per night, with the larger All Star Music Resort family suites priced at $190 per night.
Rooms at the All Star Sports Resort are designed to delight any sports fan, featuring football, basketball, baseball, surfing and tennis. Recreation areas continue the sports theme with the SurfBoard Bay and baseball-themed Grand Slam pools.
The All Star Movie Resort is all about Disney Movies. Buildings are arranged in 5 pairs, with giant movie icons decorating each themed section. The Toy Story section features giant icons of Buzz Lightyear, Woody and a bucket of army men. Other sections feature decor from The Love Bug, The Mighty Ducks, Fantasia and One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
The All Star Music Resort celebrates music, with decoration and decor centering around calypso, country, jazz, rock n' roll and Broadway show tunes. The All Star Music Resort is the only budget-priced Disney resort to offer family sized suites that sleep up to 6 people.
All Star Sports Resort
1701 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
All Star Movie Resort
1901 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
All Star Music Resort
1801 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7429
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