Families of four have it made at Walt Disney World - with literally thousands of rooms built with them in mind! In the past, larger families have had to get creative at Disney, or look at off site options. But there are now more options than ever for larger families at Disney. Port Orleans Riverside is no longer the only non-deluxe resort with room for more than four. (Keep in mind that a child aged two and under can be a fifth person in a room for four.) Caribbean Beach has added hundreds … [Read more...]
Why You Will Love Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Port Orleans French Quarter is a slice of romantic Disney-style Louisiana set down on the Sassagoula River just north of Disney Springs. This moderate resort has captured some of the flavor of historic New Orleans, and you'll feel the evocative Antebellum atmosphere from the moment you arrive. You may be offered Mardi Gras beads at the curb, and you'll surely hear some lively jazz music playing, including the soulful stylings of jazz great Lionel Hampton. (One of the collections played at French … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Coronado Springs
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort charmingly recreates Spanish Colonial Mexico around the palm-tree fringed Lago Dorado ("Golden Lake"). El Centro is the lobby complex, housing the gift shop, restaurants and also the convention center. The elaborate porte cochere at the entrance is beautifully themed in a pastel Southwestern palette. (Pause to look for a particularly fabulous, full-faced hidden Mickey high up on the massive wooden doors.) Inside awaits a charming, sunny foyer. Don't miss the … [Read more...]
Why You Will Love Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney's Caribbean Beach is an exotic tropical bouquet of a resort. After being welcomed at the front gate (sometimes they say, "Welcome to Paradise"), your first stop will be the nearby Custom House; later you'll venture deeper into the resort to the central food court building, as well as to your island home (resort room). Caribbean Beach Resort (or CBR as its friends call it) is unique among Disney resorts due to its separate building for the front desk. The segmented stages make your … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Location, location, location! Fort Wilderness is an enviable ten-minute boat ride from the turnstiles of the Magic Kingdom. Boat transportation to the Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge resorts (where dining ADRs may await you) is also available. It's an easy drive from Fort Wilderness to the Magic Kingdom and its resorts, including the Polynesian and Grand Floridian. You could consider Fort Wilderness a Magic Kingdom resort, without the deluxe room rates. Signature Dinner Show Guests from … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Stay in a Walt Disney World Moderate Resort
If you've been a fan of Disney's value resorts, it might be time to consider an upgrade. Coronado Springs, Caribbean Beach, and the two Port Orleans resorts have a lot to offer for a relatively "moderate" additional cost. The Top 5 Reasons to stay in a Walt Disney World Moderate Resort 1. Beautiful, immersive environments You're at Port Orleans - the gentle clop-clop of a horse-drawn carriage echoes from along the river where the reflected lamp posts seem to dance in the water. Or maybe … [Read more...]
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