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Tips
Checking In?
In an effort to make check-in a bit easier, Disney is now offering resort guests the
option of checking in ahead of time—allowing them to skip the long lines often
encountered upon arrival at Disney's various resorts. Simply go online within 10
days of your arrival date, enter the requested check-in information, and advise
the resort of your arrival time. You can also make room requests at this time
should you have any (keeping in mind that requests are not guaranteed). You'll
need to register the names of all the people in your party and provide a credit
card to cover any WDW resort charges. Upon arrival at the resort, simply head to
the special welcome area, where you'll find your room keys and other registra-
tion material waiting for you.
1701 W. Buena Vista Dr. (at World Dr. and Osceola Pkwy.; P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
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407/934-7639
or 407/939-5000. Fax 407/939-7333. www.disneyworld.com. 1,920 units. $82-$160
double. Extra person $10. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-
parking free.
Amenities:
Food court; lounge; babysitting; 2 outdoor heated pools; kids' pool; room ser-
vice; WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge
(fee), hair dryer, Internet (fee).
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Value
After numerous delays, the first phase of
Disney's latest inexpensive resort debuted in December 2003. Gigantic memorabilia
representing the hottest fads of decades past—from Duncan Yo-Yos and the Rubik's
Cube to flower power and 8-tracks—mark the exteriors of the Pop Century's buildings.
Another clone of the All-Star school, you won't get a lot of frills, but the price is right for
families on a budget. A family of four could, with a bit of effort, squeeze into the small,
basic rooms. The resort is divided into decades, starting with the Legendary Years of the
1900s to 1940s (alas, there is no projected date for completion of this phase), and the
Classic Years of the 1950s to 1990s (the only section currently operating). The resort is
closest to the Wide World of Sports Complex but a bit of a ride (yes, you should defi-
nitely rent a car) from everything else.
1050 Century Drive Dr. (off the Osceola Pkwy; P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
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407/938-4000
or 407/939-6000. Fax 407/938-4040. www.disneyworld.com. 2,880 units. $82-$160
double. Extra person $10. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-
parking free.
Amenities:
Food court; lounge; babysitting; 3 heated outdoor pools; kids' pool; room
service; WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge
(fee), hair dryer, Internet (fee).
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A DISNEY CAMPGROUND
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Kids
Pines, cypress trees,
lakes, and streams surround this woodsy 780-acre resort. The only disadvantage of stay-
ing here is the distance from Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
(it is close to Magic Kingdom). But if you're a true outdoors type, you may appreciate
the feeling of being more sheltered from some of the Mickey madness. There are 784
campsites for RVs, pull-behind campers, and tents (110/220-volt outlets, grills, and
comfort areas with showers and restrooms).
Some sites are open to pets (the ones with full hookups)—at an additional cost of $3
per site, not per pet, which is less expensive than using the WDW resort kennel, where
you pay $13 to $18 per pet. The 408 wilderness cabins (actually trailers made to look
