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Totally Disney – Totally Fun!

August 31st, 2011

This is the year– the year you take the kids to Disney World for an Orlando vacation. Why not make it more exciting–and easier on you, the vacation planner–by staying at a Disney hotel in Orlando? Disney World goes all out to please its guests, including offering a three-tiered lodging system designed to fit any family’s budget.

Deluxe Villas and Resorts

The highest tier is the “deluxe.” Deluxe villas and resort hotels feature larger rooms (some with kitchens or kitchenettes), full service restaurants with 24-hour room service, spas and salons,

themed pools, playgrounds and game rooms. Paid valet parking is available. For a fee (and with advanced registration) you can take advantage of supervised programs for children 3-12, which allow mom and dad to enjoy a date night, or just some quiet time. Each hotel is organized around a theme. Choose from Animal Kingdom, Boardwalk, the Wilderness Lodge, the Polynesian Resort, and others.

Moderate Hotels

Moderate hotels differ from the deluxe in several areas. You don’t have a spa, salon, or valet parking, and the rooms tend to be smaller. Depending on the hotel you choose, you may have access to childcare programs or a full-service restaurant, so choose accordingly. Moderate hotels are also theme based. You can stay in a cabin at Fort Wilderness, enjoy the beach at Coronado Springs, or immerse yourself in Creole culture in Port Orleans–among other options.

Value Resorts

These are the least expensive of the Disney hotels, and eminently affordable. Each features a food court, pools and game rooms, while the All-Star Music Resort provides suites which can accommodate up to six people–a plus when families with more than two children don’t want to pay for two rooms. There are five large value hotels: the All-Star Music, All-Star Movie, All-Star Sports, Art of Animation and Pop Century resorts.

Why Go Disney?

No matter which Disney hotel in Orlando you choose, you’ll receive the same great service. You’ll enjoy complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport and the parks. Souvenir purchases can be conveniently delivered to your room, your dining plan takes the guesswork out of meals and, with your resort id, and you’re entitled to extended hours at selected parks. Disney staff is renowned for their friendly, helpful, expert customer service; you’ll feel pampered and cared for throughout your stay. Make your Orlando vacation a dream come true and go Disney all the way!

Looking For Stomething Different? TryCamping At Disney World

March 9th, 2010

Camping at Disney World might sound like just another way Disney is trying to make money off its guests. After all, the Fort Wilderness Resort doesn’t offer a fully authentic camping experience. All campsites include electricity and water, and for an extra fee you can even get high-speed Internet access. Buildings are air-conditioned and you can easily access Disney World itself.

Now there is another option: a safe, modern camping environment at Disney World. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort offers campsites just ten miles from the Magic Kingdom, complete with water canals, ducks, deer, and rabbits, and forest trails. Unlike traditional campsites, Disney also offers cable television, air conditioning, and even high speed Internet. Pets are allowed in some parts of the campgrounds.

Disney Fort Wilderness offers plenty for the entire family to do during the camping  experience. You can go hiking on a forest trail or fish and swim in one of the many water  canals on the campgrounds. You can also take your kids on a horse and wagon ride or to the  archery range. In addition, every evening, you can watch a Disney movie under the stars in  an outdoor arena.  There are hook-ups for tents and RV’s, and log-cabin style buildings dot the premises.

Finally, the outdoor atmosphere at Disney is beautiful. The campsites are situated in a forest full of pine and cypress trees and there are log cabins or other rustic-looking buildings on site. Best of all, camping at Disney World is not expensive; you can rent your campsite for as little as $43 per night plus tax.  Of course, take warning to avoid shock: Florida will soak you on the taxes.

If your children are camping purists, they might object to the Disney campsites because you have modern conveniences such as electricity and water. However, there is so much to do on the campgrounds that they will probably completely forget about this issue.

Disney Fort Wilderness offers horse and wagon rides, bike rentals, swimming, fishing, archery, and even an outdoor movie every night.

If you have a dog, you can bring him or her to selected areas of the campsite. Your dog will enjoy walking through the campgrounds and will have an air-conditioned place to sleep. Cats are presumably also welcome on the campsite, although most cats are not leash trained so this may not be a good idea.

In short, if you are looking for a camping experience to complement your vacation, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort may be the place for you and your family. You can experience camping with modern conveniences, explore Disney World, and find plenty to do on your vacation.  There are private bathroom and shower facilities on site, as well as laundry facilities. Some campsites are being renovated this year; check with Disney for availability.

Florida has so much to offer anyone interested in camping.  Consider visiting other Florida campgrounds during your visit to the state.

Radisson Worldgate and Convention Center

January 27th, 2010

Orlando Hotel

If you are looking for a great hotel in Kissimmee, Florida then you need to check out the Radisson Worldgate and Convention Center. This Orlando hotel is located less than 45 seconds to the main entrance to Disney World and it is proud of its Disney Good Neighbor status. What is a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel? This status is bestowed upon the nicest Orlando hotels near Disney World that are not owned and operated by the Walt Disney World Resort. These hotels offer nice accommodations, which meet up to Disney’s very high standards, and their employees are trained and knowledgeable about anything Disney.

The Radisson Worldgate Resort Orlando is one of 3 resorts in the Orlando area that offers free shuttle service to all three major theme parks (Disney, SeaWorld and Universal). The resort was completely renovated in 2004 to the tune of million and most of the rooms are outfitted with the renowned Sleep Number beds. If you have children joining you on the vacation, then this is the resort hotel for you. The entire resort is built around a grand pool area, and at night (weather permitting) they show a Disney movie. This provieds the adults a time to rest and and take a break in the lounge chairs while the kids eat hot popcorn and take in the movie.

The Radisson Worldgate Orlando offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and the property is so close to Disney World that you can even see the nightly EPCOT fireworks display. In addition to this property being so nice, the rates are even more attractive with night rates ranging from a night during low season all the way up to a during high season. Don’t let the low rates fool you… most Kissimmee hotels offer low nightly rates this is their main way they compete with the Disney owned hotels.