Travel Reference
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younger than 12 (and usually younger than 17) stay free
with a parent or guardian if
you don't exceed maximum room occupancy. But to be safe, ask for details when booking
your room.
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THE BEST HOTEL BETS
For more of my favorite Central Florida hotels and motels see chapter 1, “The Best of
Walt Disney World & Orlando.”
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Best for Families:
Every Disney resort caters to families, with special menus for kids,
video-game arcades, free transportation to the parks, extensive recreational facilities,
and, in some cases, character meals. Some, however, stand out in particular among the
others.
Disney's Old Key West Resort
(
&
407/934-7639
or 407/827-7700) offers
the relaxed, laid-back charm of the Florida Keys and some of the best rooms on Disney
property for families. Camping at the remote and wooded campgrounds of
Disney's
Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
(
&
407/934-7639
or 407/824-2900)
makes for a more down-to-earth family experience. To enjoy wilderness of a different
kind, try
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
(
&
407/934-7639
or 407/938-3000),
where the animals of the African savanna seemingly come right to your doorstep. If
you prefer the rustic and woodsy feel of the Pacific Northwest's national parks, head
to the
Wilderness Lodge
(
&
407/934-7639
or 407/824-3200).
Outside the House of Mouse,
Nickelodeon Family Suites
(
&
877/642-5543
or
407/387-5437) features two- and three-bedroom Kid Suites, multilevel water slides,
extensive play areas, and an all-Nickelodeon decor. The
Best Western Lakeside
(
&
407/396-2222
) features plenty of casual dining, playgrounds, pools, and lots of
recreational activities. At the
Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East
(
&
407/396-
4488
), you'll find playgrounds, pools, and casual dining—all minutes from Disney.
Floridays Resort Orlando
(
&
407/238-7700
) features 2- and 3-bedroom suites with
all the comforts of home, an inviting pool and play area, and grocery delivery.
The
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
(
&
407/597-0214
), located minutes from
Disney and only steps from a multitude of shopping and dining options, features a
pirate-themed pool; two-, three-, and four-bedroom suites; and an inviting, upscale
atmosphere. After top-to-bottom renovations, the
International Plaza Resort & Spa
(
&
407/352-1100
) features newly redesigned rooms with kitchenettes, spacious
suites, beautifully landscaped grounds, a multitude of pools, play areas, and on-site
dining options for the entire family all within a minute or two of SeaWorld and
I-Drive's various offerings.
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Best Inexpensive Hotels:
That's easy: If you're going to stay on WDW property, you
can't beat the prices at
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort,
Disney's All-Star Music
Resort,
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort,
and
Disney's Pop Century Resort.
To book
a room at any of Disney's inexpensive resorts, call
&
407/934-7639.
The
Comfort
Suites Maingate Resort
(
&
888/390-9888
or 407/390-9888) offers spacious rooms
and plenty of amenities at reasonable rates. It's one of the nicest inexpensive properties
in the Kissimmee area and is only 1
1
/
2
miles west of Disney.
•
Best Budget Motel:
The
Fairfield Inn International Drive
(
&
407/351-7000
) has
clean rooms, a quiet location close to Universal Orlando, and lots of restaurants within
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