What to expect from Disney hotels in Florida
Walt Disney's vision of a children's themed attraction began construction in 1954 and took a year to complete. While this famous animator and entrepreneur may have had big plans for his theme park, we doubt he ever dreamed it would become what it is today.
Disney has a number of accommodations available for booking that will suit pretty much any budget. You can select some of their value resort hotels or book one of their deluxe villas depending on the amount of money you want to spend for accommodations during your visit. Each property has been developed with a particular theme in mind and offers all the amenities required for a pleasurable stay for you and your family during your Florida holidays.
The 'Value' category of Disney hotels includes close to 10,000 suites and rooms spread across 5 properties. The All-Star Movies resort pays homage to some of the classic Disney films such as The Mighty Ducks, Toy Story and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The All-Star Music resort is dedicated to music genres such as jazz, rock and roll and country music. The newest property to open is Disney's Art of Animation resort and adds 840 rooms and 1,120 family suites to the value category.
'Moderate' Disney hotels include two Port Orleans themed resorts; The French Quarter and Riverside. The Caribbean Beach Resort is located on 45-acres at Barefoot Bay and give guests access to beautiful white sand beaches. Perhaps the most popular resort in the moderate category is the Cabins at the Fort Wilderness Resort. Located on 750 acres of woodland, you and your family will enjoy a frontier experience while have access to modern day amenities, restaurants and entertainment.
Disney's Deluxe resort category has 8 highly regarded properties that come with an additional cost but are better located to the various attractions and have more amenities and features then the others. For instance the flagship Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is located at the Magic Kingdom and includes activities for your children including the Mouseketeer Club and the Wonderland Tea Party. You'll be impressed by the Grand Lobby when you enter the Grand Floridian and experience its impressive décor and chandeliers. Other Disney hotels in the deluxe category include the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club Resort and Boardwalk Inn.
When selecting which Disney hotel to book for your Florida holidays, you will want to first determine what your budget will be as well as the area you'll want to be located in. If you're looking to stay close to the Magic Kingdom itself, you'll have to forego the value Disney hotels has to offer. During the booking process you will also be able to select a number of package deals that will include theme park and water park tickets as well as dining and entertainment options. While this does add an additional expense to your initial cost of your holiday, it can end up saving you a considerable amount of money in the long run.
While a trip to Disneyland may cost you more then an average family holiday to all-inclusive resorts or other attractions in the Florida area, the overall experience and appeal for families is unmatched. Your kids will remember their holiday for their entire lives and rave about all the fun and excitement they experienced during their stay at the Disney hotels in Florida.