Travel Reference
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can run out by midday; if you really want to see something, get your FastPass as
early as possible.
Sleeping
While it's tempting to save money by staying elsewhere, the value of staying at a Walt
Disney World resort lies in the conveniences they offer. WDW has 24 family-friendly
sleeping options, from camping to deluxe resorts, and Disney guests receive great perks
(extended park hours, discount dining plans, free transportation, airport shuttles). Dis-
ney's thorough website outlines rates and amenities for every property. Don't expect the
quality of the room and amenities to match the price: you're paying for Walt Disney
World convenience, not for Ritz-like luxury.
One of our favorite deluxe resorts is the Yosemite-style
Wilderness Lodge
(
407-824-3200; 901 Timberline Dr; r from $319; )
; the 'rustic opulence' theme in-
cludes erupting geysers, a lakelike swimming area and bunk beds for the kids. And for
wilderness on a budget, we love the
Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
(
407-824-2900; campsites $54-120, cabins from $325;
)
with tent sites and cabins
that sleep up to six people.
pensive option (besides camping); quality is equivalent to basic chain hotels, and (fair
warning) they are favored by school groups.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
HOTEL
( 407-938-7000; 1850 Animation Way; )
Inspired by animated Disney classics includ-
ing
The Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo
and
The Little Mermaid
.
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
HOTEL
(
407-939-7000; 1991 Buena Vista Dr;
)
Icons from Disney movies including
Toy St-
ory
and
101 Dalmatians
.
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
HOTEL
(
407-939-6000; 1801 W Buena Vista Dr;
)
Family suites and motel rooms surrounded
by giant instruments.
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
HOTEL
