Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Tips
Wired to the Rest of the World
All Disney resorts are wired for high-speed Internet access. A fee of $9.95 per
24-hour period applies to use the service. Be sure to check if your resort has a
preselected “start” time, often the midafternoon, or you may find yourself being
charged twice in a single day, depending on when you sign up for the service.
Select Disney resorts (mostly in the very expensive range) offer limited Wi-Fi
access (most only in public areas) for a 24-hour period at a rate of $9.95, or 60
minutes at $5.
character dining offered here. Virtually all of the inviting Victorian-style rooms overlook
a garden, pool, courtyard, or the Seven Seas Lagoon; many have balconies, and the “dor-
mer rooms” have vaulted ceilings (though they're smaller than standard rooms). It's one
of three resorts located directly on the monorail system and near the Magic Kingdom.
Top-end restaurants here include
Victoria & Albert's
(p. 149) and
Citricos
(p. 149),
and there are also some
special programs for pint-size princesses and young aspiring
cooks
(p. 149).
4401 Floridian Way (P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
&
407/934-7639
or 407/824-
3000. Fax 407/824-3186. www.disneyworld.com. 900 units. $399-$1,040 double; $1,050-$2,895 suite.
Extra person $25. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking
$10; self-parking free.
Amenities:
5 restaurants; grill; 3 lounges; character meals; babysitting; supervised
children's program; concierge; concierge-level rooms; golf course (nearby); health club & spa; Jacuzzi;
heated outdoor pool; kids' pool; room service; 2 lighted tennis courts; watersports equipment rentals;
WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee; limited Wi-Fi access (fee).
In
room:
A/C, TV/DVD, hair dryer, Internet (fee), fridge, microwave (free, upon request), minibar.
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Palms and pastels surround you with an
understated theme (at least by Disney standards) at this beautiful resort, architecturally
mirroring Key West at the turn of the 20th century. It's a good choice for those in search
of a degree of separation from all the action. Located between Epcot and Downtown
Disney West Side, it offers some of the quietest, homiest rooms on WDW property. Old
Key West is affiliated with the Disney Vacation Club—a timeshare program—but many
units are rented when not being used by owners. The 156-acre complex sports 56 build-
ings on tree-lined brick walkways edged by white picket fences. Two-bedroom villas have
enough beds for eight; grand villas (2,202 sq. ft.) sleep 12. Villas have whirlpool tubs. All
of the accommodations sport balconies or patios, and all have kitchens or kitchenettes.
Tip:
This resort is very spread out, and bus service can be sporadic, so a car is highly
recommended if you choose to stay here.
1510 N. Cove Rd. (off Community Dr.; P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
&
407/934-
7639
or 407/827-7700. Fax 407/827-7710. www.disneyworld.com. 761 units. $285-$425 studio; $390-
$1,690 villa. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-parking free.
Amenities:
Restaurant; babysitting; bike rentals; children's activity center; concierge; exercise room &
limited spa; Jacuzzi; 4 outdoor heated pools; kids' pool; room service; sauna; 3 tennis courts (2 lighted);
extensive watercraft/equipment rentals; WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney
parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV, DVD (villa), hair dryer, Internet (fee), kitchen (villa), kitchenette (studio),
microwave, washer & dryer (villa).
Disney's Polynesian Resort
Kids
One of only four resorts found
on the
Disney monorail line,
the 25-acre Polynesian is home to extensive recreational areas,
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