Stay at a hotel in Disney World.
Disney World is currently the world's largest amusement resort, according to the London Times, and is less than 40 minutes southwest of Orlando. This resort encompasses 47 square miles and features four theme parks. On-site hotels at Disney World are within walking distance from all the roller coaster rides, shops and restaurants in the theme parks. Also, guests who stay at a Disney hotel have complimentary shuttle service to Orlando International Airport via the resort's monorail system.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Located in Disney World's Epcot area, Dolphin is a Westin hotel that features amenities such as five outdoor swimming pools, including one with a water slide and waterfall; guest laundromat; car rental services and a fine dining Italian restaurant, Il Mulino New York Trattoria, which serves dinner every night of the week. Mandara, the hotel's spa, offers massage therapies and facial treatments. Each of the 1,509 guest rooms at Dolphin include a satellite television, work desk and one king-size or two double-size beds. Some of the rooms have a private balcony and dining area. Golfing enthusiasts who stay at Dolphin are less than 20 minutes from Disney's 18-hole Palm, Magnolia and Lake Buena Vista golf courses.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-4000
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Animal Kingdom Lodge is an African-style hotel located in Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park, which features a 43-acre wildlife reserve. This hotel offers amenities such as an exercise center, spa that includes massage therapies, baby-sitting services and an 11,000 sq.-ft. swimming pool with water slide. African-themed restaurants, which include Boma and Jiko, are also on the hotel's property. Guest rooms at Animal Kingdom Lodge include a king-size or queen-size bed, refrigerator and satellite television. Private balconies, living room areas and kitchens are featured in some of the hotel's rooms. The hotel is within walking distance to the Animal Kingdom wildlife reserve, which features animals such as the greater flamingo, sable antelope and reticulated giraffe. Animal Kingdom Lodge is also near shopping areas that include the Mombasa Marketplace.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
2901 Osceola Pkwy.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-938-3000
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Disney's Polynesian Resort
Disney's Polynesian Resort is a South Pacific-themed lodging in the Magic Kingdom theme park and provides hotel amenities including two outdoor swimming pools, three beach locations, guest laundromat and a marina area with boating facilities and bike rentals. Two on-site, tropical-themed restaurants, Kona Cafe and Ohana, serve island and Southeast Asian cuisine. Guest rooms at the Polynesian Resort include a king-size or two queen-size beds, refrigerator, satellite television and ceiling fan. Two-bedroom suites are available, as well as rooms that include balconies and living room space. The hotel is a short monorail trip from the Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club, which features an exercise center and offers massage therapies and facial treatments.
Disney's Polynesian Resort
1600 Seven Seas Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-2000
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