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What to expect: A lush, tropical ambience greets guests entering the lobby, which has a panoramic view of a cascading waterfall high above the outdoor pool. Set on 45 acres, this 1,338-suite resort and convention center in three 10-story towers is 6 miles from the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center and 1.5 miles from Disney. Guests include business and leisure travelers.

Amenity highlights: The resort has a freeform outdoor pool, children's pool, video-game room, two fitness centers, and business center. The resort's convention center offers 150,000 square feet of meeting space, including exhibit halls, two ballrooms, and a business center. Complimentary scheduled shuttles serve Disney or other area attractions (fee charged).

Insider tip: The crab cakes at the Tropicale Restaurant at Caribe Royale are treasured by Central Florida natives.

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What to expect: Celebration, a residential community created by Disney, includes pastel-colored downtown shops and restaurants. With its early 1900s Florida-coastal architecture, Celebration Hotel is a tranquil image along the town's lakefront: a three-story building with a brick courtyard in front and a veranda offering wicker-and-leather seating beneath woven, big-paddle ceiling fans. The lobby includes more fans, along with wood rocking chairs, plush divans, a piano, and rugs on hardwood floors.

Amenity highlights: A sunning-and-sitting deck overlooking Celebration's lily-pad lake runs along the rear of the hotel. A small pool anchors one end of the deck; an eight-person spa anchors the other. In between, street lamps illuminate night strolls, umbrella tables provide daytime shade, and a sculpture of Chief Osceola reminds guests they're in Seminole country. Between the hotel lobby and the deck is a cool, brick veranda furnished with wood rocking chairs and ceiling fans for relaxed contemplation of the water and of joggers/walkers using a path encircling the lake.

Insider tip: Except in July and August, horse-drawn carriage rides are available for a fee Friday and Saturday evenings on the lakefront about 50 yards from the hotel.

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What to expect: Equipped for business travelers' convenience, the hotel also attracts leisure travelers seeking walking-distance access to International Drive attractions without the bustle and traffic of a location on the Drive itself.
Amenity highlights: A good-sized swimming pool and five-person spa tub surrounded by a sundeck supply year-round pleasure. Coin-operated video games are available in a lobby-level room.
Insider tip: The I-Ride Trolley stops in front of the hotel. This low-cost transport operates from early morning to midnight along the six-mile International Drive corridor and its many shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions. The trolley also links to a public bus that connects directly to Disney's World's Transportation Center. Children under 12 ride the trolley free.

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What to expect: This unique resort is reminiscent of a wildlife-reserve lodge on the African savannah. Arriving guests are greeted in a three-story lobby with a crackling fireplace, hand-carved wood furniture, and authentic African artifacts. As the sun sets, two outdoor patios flanking the lobby provide close-up views of exotic animals, including giraffes, ostriches, impalas, and zebras.
Amenity highlights: Simba’s Cubhouse provides supervised children's activities and the resort has a children’s pool, playground, and game arcade. The Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center features Cybex exercise equipment and free weights, and offers spa and massage treatments for an additional fee. Guests can ease their way into the resort’s zero-entry outdoor pool, which has a 67-foot-long slide and two spa tubs.
Insider tip: Guests should plan to head to the public viewing areas in the early morning and just before the sun sets to catch sight of the animals of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge gathering to graze on the savannah. Guest services provides advice on the best times for wildlife viewing.

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What to expect: Evoking an Eastern Seaboard seaside resort from the early 20th century, Disney’s Beach Club Resort provides a casual beachside welcome to arriving leisure travelers. The lobby has tall ceilings, striped curtains, nautical touches, wood furnishings, and tile floors; an outdoor patio provides a view of the 25-acre Crescent Lake .
Amenity highlights: The centerpiece of the resort is the three-acre lakeside water park Stormalong Bay , with an outdoor pool, water slides, spa tubs, two quiet pools, and a white-sand beach. Kids gravitate toward the playground, game arcade, and Sandcastle Club , which offers supervised activities. Boat rentals are available at the resort marina. Disney’s Beach Club Resort shares some facilities with its adjacent companion property, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.
Insider tip: Each evening, guests in Disney resorts can tune in to channel 14 on their in-room TVs and hear a Disney bedtime story. Story options include The Little Mermaid , Tarzan , Toy Story 2 , and Monsters, Inc.

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What to expect: The casual elegance of early 20th-century, mid-Atlantic seaside homes was the inspiration for the nautical charm and character of this Cape May–style villa resort. The lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Resort, where arriving guests check in, provides a seafarer welcome with its striped curtains, nautical-themed furnishings, and panoramic lake view. Disney’s Beach Club Villas are adjacent to Disney’s Beach Club Resort.
Amenity highlights: At the center of the fun is a three-acre water park called Stormalong Bay , with water slides, spa tubs, a children’s pool, three quiet pools, and a sandy white beach. Boat rentals are available at the marina, and the Sandcastle Club offers daily supervised children’s activities. Ship Shape Health Club provides fitness equipment, and offers massages and facials. The Villas also enjoy private reading rooms.
Insider tip: Spending the day in the theme parks is a lot of fun, but it can get hot and a bit exhausting. A great midday cool-down trick is to head back to the hotel for a splash in the pool, and then return to the theme parks later in the day for nighttime festivities. Guests should be sure to have their hands stamped for complimentary re-entry!

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What to expect: This lakefront resort is modeled after bed-and-breakfast inns found along the mid-Atlantic coast of the 1940s. Shingled rooftops, striped awnings, private courtyards, and landscaped gardens provide a seaside welcome to arriving travelers. Located on Crescent Lake and adjacent to Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district, the Inn has a lobby with a fireplace, rocking chairs, and outdoor patio overlooking the busy boardwalk below.
Amenity highlights: The centerpiece of the resort is the 200-foot-long Keister Coaster water slide, reminiscent of the seaside roller coasters of the early 1940s. Child-friendly amenities include a children’s pool, play area, and game arcade. There are also two quiet outdoor pools, a marina with boat rentals, a fitness center, and two tennis courts. Complimentary scheduled transportation is provided to all Disney theme parks, water parks, and the Downtown Disney ® Area.
Insider tip: Guests can walk downstairs and outside to the boardwalk, where they'll find shopping, dining, and entertainment including the ESPN Club , Jellyrolls (minimum age 21), and music and dancing at the Atlantic Dance Hall (minimum age 21). A great way to explore the boardwalk is on a bicycle built for two, available for rent right outside the Inn.

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What to expect: A homage to Atlantic City circa 1940, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas shares the shore of Crescent Lake with other Disney Resorts, and attracts families seeking home-style comforts, including cooking facilities, and hotel-style conveniences. During busy seasons, the boardwalk and main pool are lively; a second pool and other areas of the resort offer peace and quiet.
Amenity highlights: The resort’s pool complex is composed of a huge pool featuring a serpentine 200-foot-long water slide, with a toddlers’ pool and a multi-person spa tub. A quiet courtyard contains another heated pool. The Community Hall offers supervised kids' activities and games. And the Atlantic City–style lakeside boardwalk that fronts the resort provides restaurants, shops, fast-food vendors, an ESPN sports bar/arcade, carnival games, a sing-along bar, and a dance hall.
Insider tip: Guests can walk less than a mile along the BoardWalk for entrance to Epcot ® through World Showcase .

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What to expect: Featuring a 10-story A-frame hotel, Disney’s Contemporary Resort delivers sophistication with its signature monorails buzzing through the mezzanine level of the hotel, providing easy access to other Disney Resort Hotels, Magic Kingdom ® Park, and Epcot ®. A neon-lit lobby and futuristic décor welcome arriving leisure travelers, families, and convention guests.

Amenity highlights: Located on Bay Lake, the Resort has its own marina, where guests can rent sailboats and pontoon boats, or enjoy fishing excursions, parasailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing. There are also two outdoor pools on site—including one in the shape of Mickey’s ears—as well as spa tubs, a playground, and an arcade.

Insider tip: Guests at Disney’s Contemporary Resort can take advantage of the Extra Magic Hour for an extra hour of “magic” each day: Each day one of Disney’s four major theme parks opens an hour early, exclusively for resort guests. Guests should check with guest services to learn which park is offering the Extra Magic Hour on any given day. Those who wish to take advantage must present valid theme-park tickets and resort ID.

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What to expect: Palm-shaded courtyards and Spanish-style haciendas set the tone at this resort. The resort reflects the cultural influence of the Mexican and American Southwest areas, and the overall atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Lago Dorado, a 15-acre lake, acts as a centerpiece and includes a full marina. Registration and guest-services desks are set in an Aztec-styled lobby overlooking the lake.
Amenity highlights: The resort’s main pool includes a five-story Mayan temple with slides and cascading waterfalls, and three other pools offer quieter environments. The La Vida Health Club provides massage therapy as well as Cybex aerobic and exercise machines. And guests can rent bikes and kayaks at the on-site marina. Kid-friendly amenities include a children’s pool, arcades, and a large playground. All guests receive complimentary bus transportation throughout Walt Disney World ® Resort.
Insider tip: With the hot Florida weather and lots of activities, working up a thirst is easy at the resort. A great tip for all vacationers, particularly those with children, is to purchase a resort mug for $7.95 (price is subject to change). Guests enjoy complimentary refills of their mugs during their entire stay. It’s a great way for travelers to quench their thirst and stretch their budgets.

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What to expect: Understated opulence starts with bell-service attendants in pastels, white shoes, and knickers. The beautiful lobby reaches five stories to a Victorian ceiling adorned with three illuminated stained-glass domes, ornate chandeliers, and metal scrolls. Rooms are in the main building and in four- and five-story white-frame buildings around the swimming pool. Amenity highlights: The monorail is a luxury for travel to Epcot® and the Magic Kingdom® Park. The resort’s spa is adjacent and includes a fitness center. Two of Disney’s finest restaurants—Cítricos and Victoria & Albert’s—are adjacent on the hotel’s second floor. A pristine beach stretches along the waterfront with old-fashioned beach umbrellas decorating the white sand. Insider tip: To get up close and personal with Disney characters, join Cinderella at 1900 Park Fair buffet restaurant, where she appears along with other storybook characters every night. Breakfast is with Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, and the Mad Hatter. All characters make their rounds in the dining room, happy to pose for pictures.

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What to expect: A comfortable, intimate lobby with bookshelves and seating areas greets families and other vacationers at this resort. Modeled after a small, turn-of-the-20th-century Key West town, the resort is nestled among tropical plants, palm trees, and waterways. The atmosphere is one of relaxed island living.
Amenity highlights: The resort has four outdoor pools with adjacent playgrounds, a separate children’s pool, and a fitness center with free weights, cardiovascular-exercise equipment, and massage therapy. The on-site marina offers rentals of hydrobikes and pontoon, canopy, and pedal-boats. Additional sports options include volleyball, basketball, tennis, and shuffleboard.
Insider tip: Guests staying in Walt Disney World ® Resort Hotels enjoy the Extra Magic Hour —an extra hour of “magic” in the theme parks on selected days. Guests should check with guest services to learn which park is offering the Extra Magic Hour on any given day. Guests also receive complimentary transportation to theme parks, hotels, and attractions throughout Walt Disney World ® Resort and Downtown Disney ® Area.

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What to expect: One of the original Walt Disney World® Resort hotels, Disney's Polynesian Resort has aged beautifully, with its South Seas architecture and dense landscaping—gardenias, banana trees, hibiscus, and orchids abound. The Poly, as it’s affectionately known, lives up to high standards from the moment guests step into the Great Ceremonial House, until they see their wicker-and-bamboo rooms in the two- and three-story longhouses. Amenity highlights: Many guests prefer Disney's Polynesian Resort for convenience—guests can step outside the lobby onto the monorail platform, which provides direct access to Magic Kingdom® Park. The pool is a big hit, with its waterfalls, caves, and slides. The Neverland Club is a child-care facility for children aged 4–12 years, themed after the classic Peter Pan. Insider tip: One of the best spots for viewing the Magic Kingdom® Park fireworks 1 mile away is on the swings and hammocks at the Disney's Polynesian Resort white-sand beach along the Seven Seas Lagoon.

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What to expect: A New Orleans–style train station welcomes arriving guests to this distinct resort reminiscent of the historic French Quarter. Beautiful gardens and lush greenery capture the spirit and romance of the area, surrounding seven attractive, pastel-colored buildings with intricate balcony railings that dot the resort.
Amenity highlights: A colorful Jester sets the tone for Doubloon Lagoon , a water playground with alligator fountains and a huge, Mardi Gras–inspired, dragon waterslide. Additional recreational options include a children’s pool, playground, bike rentals, a game arcade, and watercraft rentals.
Insider tip: Guests at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort–French Quarter share amenities with the neighboring Disney’s Port Orleans Resort–Riverside, a Louisiana-style resort inspired by Mark Twain and the golden days of riverboats. A must-visit for the whole family is Ol’ Man Island, a three-and-a-half-acre, old-fashioned water hole with slides.

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What to expect: Located on the Sassagoula River , this resort evokes the days of Mark Twain and riverboats on the Mississippi, complete with a huge paddlewheel outside Boatwright’s Dining Hall . Distinct styles of architecture include the rustic charm of the Alligator Bayou area and the stately grace of Magnolia Bend, which encompasses an antebellum mansion.
Amenity highlights: An old-time water hole, complete with slide, is located on Ol’ Man Island , along with a spa, children’s pool, and playground. Five other pools are tucked around the grounds. Guests can rent bikes and boats at the Riverside Levee or fish with cane poles in the fully stocked Fishin’ Hole. Horse-drawn carriages carry guests throughout the hotel grounds at night.
Insider tip: Guests staying in Walt Disney World ® Resort Hotels enjoy one extra hour of “magic” with Extra Magic Hour , which allows them to get into the theme parks early on selected days. Travelers should check with guest services to learn which park is offering the Extra Magic Hour on any given day. Guests also receive complimentary motorcoach transportation to theme parks, hotels, and attractions throughout Walt Disney World ® Resort and Downtown Disney ® Area.

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What to expect: Guests at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa step back in time to the country estates of upstate New York in the 1800s, with their strong tradition of horse racing. Classic pictures of horses line the walls, evoking an era gone by. Guests check in at the Carriage House, with its whimsical carousel-horse centerpiece, and kids enjoy their own quiet corner, where they can watch TV in pint-sized chairs.
Amenity highlights: In addition to being across the lake from the Downtown Disney ® Area, the resort offers High Rock Spring , a zero-entry, grotto-style pool with waterfalls and two spa tubs. Additional activities include tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, and bicycle rentals. The on-site spa includes a fitness center and provides massage, facials, and body treatments. Complimentary children’s activities include ping-pong, foosball, video and board games, and Disney movies.
Insider tip: Guests looking to stretch vacation dollars while satisfying an all-day thirst: A great tip for Disney guests, particularly those with children, is to purchase a resort mug for $7.95 (price is subject to change). Guests enjoy complimentary refills of their mugs during their entire stay at the Walt Disney World ® Resort. It’s a great way for travelers to quench their thirst and stretch their budgets.

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What to expect: A long, winding road marks the way to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, which is nestled among towering pine trees. Leisure travelers and families enter the resort through its soaring eight-story lobby complete with totem poles and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook rock formations and winding streams. Native American carvings and decor add to the authentic feel of the lakeside lodge.
Amenity highlights: In addition to the 12-story geyser that shoots into the air on an hourly basis, the lodge has an outdoor pool with a waterfall and slide, hot and cold spa tubs, a fitness center, and a marina with boat rentals and fishing excursions. On select evenings, guests meet at the lobby fireplace for a round of storytelling. There’s also a nightly campfire and sing-along followed by a classic Disney movie.
Insider tip: Resort guests can shop at any store, outlet, or boutique at the Magic Kingdom ® Theme Park, Epcot ®, Disney-MGM Studios , Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park, and Downtown Disney ® Area, and their packages will be delivered to their resort. The delivery service is complimentary.

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What to expect: Inspired by vintage New England yacht clubs, this lakeside resort has a lighthouse that welcomes arriving leisure travelers and families. Beamed-wood ceilings, wood floors, comfortable seating areas, nautical accents, and miniature ships on display grace the busy two-story lobby. Beyond French doors are lush, landscaped grounds and the resort’s dock on the 25-acre Crescent Lake.
Amenity highlights: Like its adjacent companion hotel, the centerpiece of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is Stormalong Bay , a three-acre lakeside water park with an outdoor pool, connecting bridges, water slides, spa tubs, two quiet pools, and a children’s pool as well as a white-sand beach. Child-friendly options include a playground, game arcade, and the Sandcastle Club , which offers supervised activities. Boat rentals are available at the resort marina, which is shared with Disney’s Beach Club Resort next door.
Insider tip: Next door to the resort is the Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, where Disney characters join guests for breakfast every morning at Goofy’s Beach Club Bash .

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What to expect: Popular with both leisure and business travelers, the hotel provides a theatrical but serene ambience created by a pink-marble-floored lobby, glass elevators, and a skylighted atrium with plants, waterfalls, and a pond. The atrium is the site for daily complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts and evening appetizer-and-beverage receptions.

Amenity highlights: The hotel offers two pools, one indoor and one outdoor. A skylighted solarium fringed by gardens shelters a good-sized indoor pool, a four-person spa tub, a steam room, and sauna. The medium-sized outdoor pool lies within a sundeck that also includes a four-person spa tub and a small toddlers' pool.

Insider tip: The inexpensive I-Ride Trolley operates from early morning to midnight along the six-mile International Drive corridor with its many shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions. The trolley stops in front of the hotel and links to a public bus that connects directly to Disney World's Transportation Center. Children under 12 ride the trolley free.

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