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for families as well. The Doubloon Lagoon pool in the French Quarter is a family favor-
ite, with a water slide that curves out of a Sea Serpent's mouth before entering the pool.
The rooms and bathrooms (equivalent to all rooms at Disney's “moderate” resorts) are
somewhat of a tight fit for four, though the Alligator Bayou rooms have a trundle bed
that allows for an extra child, and the vanity areas have privacy curtains. Port Orleans is
just east of Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
2201 Orleans Dr. (off Bonnet Creek Pkwy.; P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000. & 407/934-
7639 or 407/934-5000. Fax [phone]. www.disneyworld.com. 3,056 units. $149-$249 double. Extra
person $15. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-parking free.
Amenities: 2 restaurants; grill/food court; 2 lounges; babysitting; bike rentals; concierge; Jacuzzi; 6
heated outdoor pools; 2 kids' pools; room service; watersports equipment rentals; WDW Transportation
System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Internet (fee).

Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort Value Shades of Green,
nestled among three of Disney's golf courses near the Magic Kingdom, is open only to
folks in the military and their spouses, military retirees and widows, 100% disabled
veterans, and Medal of Honor recipients. If you qualify, don't think of staying anywhere
else—it's the best bargain on WDW soil. A $92-million refit in 2004 doubled the room
capacity of the resort and added fully ADA-compliant rooms with wide doorways and
roll-in showers. In addition to the added rooms and suites (housing up to eight), existing
rooms (among the largest in all of Disney at just over 400 square feet) were completely
overhauled. All rooms offer TVs with wireless keyboards (access to the Internet is offered
for a fee), balconies or patios, and pool or golf-course views. Transportation—though
slow—is available to all of the Disney parks and attractions.
1950 Magnolia Palm Dr. (across from the Polynesian Resort), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. & 888/593-
2242 or 407/824-3400. Fax [phone]. www.shadesofgreen.org. 587 units. $93-$141 double (based
on military rank); $250-$275 6- to 8-person suite (regardless of rank). Extra person $15. Children 17 and
younger stay free in parent's room. Cribs $5/night. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: 2 restaurants; cafe; 2
lounges; babysitting; concierge; health club; 2 heated outdoor pools; kids' pool; 2 lighted tennis courts;
WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair
dryer.
INEXPENSIVE
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort Most kids love the larger-than-life themes at the
three All-Star resorts; however, it can be Disney overload for many adults. Movies such
as Toy Story, 101 Dalmatians, and Fantasia live on in a very big (and I mean BIG) way at
this family-friendly resort. Gigantic larger-than-life characters such as Buzz Lightyear,
Pongo, and even Mickey himself mark this resort's buildings. They add the only Disney
flair to what is essentially a no-frills, budget motel with basic, tiny (only 260-sq.-ft.)

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Getting Away Tips

If you want to enjoy the amenities and service of a Disney resort but can't do
without some beach time, the Disney Vacation Club offers visitors the option of
renting a room just 2 hours south of WDW at its Vero Beach Resort ( & 407/
939-7775; www.dvcresorts.com), directly on the Atlantic Ocean, with sand, surf,
and all the Disney trimmings included. Studios, standard rooms, one- and two-
bedroom villas, and three-bedroom cottages are all available ranging about $185
to $1,165 per night. You will need to arrange your own transportation.