What deluxe resort is best at Disney World?
I am sure the Grand Floridian tops them all, but we have a three year old and have to consider him too. I have been looking into the Contemporary with the tower view of the Magic Kingdom. Has anyone stayed in that area of the Contemporary? What on earth makes so much difference in one of the deluxe compared to the moderate or value? It’s alot of money to spend unless you know just what you are paying for. Is it worth it to go Deluxe? It will be our little boys birthday and we want to make it special for him. I realize the characters are there for the breakfast I believe, but what else can we expect for two thousand dollars for four nights? Thanks
Deluxe, Moderate And Value Disney Resorts In The Walt Disney World
Where to stay when you are in the World can be tricky as there are almost 20 hotels that make up the Walt Disney World Resort Hotel collection, not to mention the array of accommodation out-of-the-World (i.e., off-property). In this article, I’ll show you a sample of each type of accommodation on-property.
On-site properties are categorized as Deluxe, Moderate and Value Disney Resorts. The price range for each category is as follows:
Deluxe Resorts $205 to $780
Moderate Resorts Rates $139 to $215
Value Resorts Rates $79 to $137
Deluxe Resorts
Needless to say, hotels in the Deluxe category are for those with deep pockets who want to experience the ultimate in Disney luxury and style. The hotels in this category include the Animal Kingdom Lodge, BoardWalk Inn, Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club and Beach Club, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Deluxe resorts offer:
- elaborately themed pools with waterslides,
- world class restaurants,
- room service,
- valet parking,
- whirlpools,
- babysitting,
- bell services,
- concierge, and
- fitness center/spa.
If you enjoy the lush setting of tropical South Pacific, you’ll love the Disney’s Polynesian Resort. On this resort, seven villages along palm-lined pathways, a white-sand beach, thatched roofs and a nightly Polynesian luau invoke the feel of an island paradise. This resort is part of the Monorail system and is considered part of the Magic Kingdom Resort area because of its proximity to the Magic Kingdom theme park. The 75 species of indigenous vegetation on the resort will stir the plant lover within you.
To take a virtual tour of the Disney’s Polynesian Resort, visit:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/resortLanding?id=PolynesianResortLandingPage
Moderate Resorts
There are a total of 4 moderately priced Disney resort, namely, Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter. These resorts have the following amenities:
- full-service restaurants,
- food courts,
- room service,
- luggage service,
- swimming pools with a slide and hot tub,
- on-site recreation, and
- bus or boat transportation.
Named after the European explorer Francisco de Coronado, the Coronado Springs Resort combines the beauty, fantasy and unique cultural elements of colonial Spain, Mexico and New Mexico. Accommodations come in the form of casitas (little houses), which represent urban centers like Santa Fe or Monterrey. The casitas are nestled amidst plazas, fountains and palm-shaded courtyards.
The resort is built around Lake Lago Dorado, with a stepped Mayan pyramid towering over the pool area. The grounds of the casitas are decorated with lovely fountains and gardenia bushes. Besides the casitas, there are also ranchos, which are 2- and 3- story pueblo-style villas representing the rustic charm of rural Spain.
A cool feature of the resort is that almost all throughout its compound, you can look across water and see the other areas.
To take a virtual tour of the resort, visit:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/resortLanding?id=CoronadoSpringsResortLandingPage