Disney’s Contemporary Resort

I’ve always loved this resort. The image of this massive, concrete A-frame building with a monorail going through the middle of it was the epitome of modern when I was a kid. This 15 story 1,041 room monstrosity is in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area and is bordered by Bay Lake. Its rooms have fantastic views of the Magic Kingdom and nightly fireworks from Cinderella’s Castle. Standard rooms at the Contemporary offer guests two queen sized or one king sized bed and a daybed, table and chairs, ceiling fan, data-port, in room safe and voicemail. Many of the rooms here … Continue reading →

The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Fitting nicely with the Rocky Mountain lodge theme of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is the 19th century railroad theme of the Wilderness Lodge Villas. The Wilderness Lodge Villas are a Disney Vacation Club property but you can book a villa as easily as booking a room at the lodge. When you’re traveling with a large family or want the convenience of being able to eat a few meals in without surcharges or having to pick up take-out, the villas are the place to stay. There are 136 villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge that range from studio style to two bedroom home. … Continue reading →

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

So you wanted a Rocky Mountain getaway and the kids wanted a Disney vacation? No need to lose any sleep over the decision! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is surrounded by huge pine, cypress and oak trees and is made to look just like what you’d find on a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. With an eight story lobby complete with an 82 foot, three sided stone fireplace, this resort sets out to impress it’s guests and does the job like only Disney can do. Inside the lobby is what appears to be a hot spring that goes outside the hotel and … Continue reading →

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

The 45 acre Barefoot Bay is surrounded by six Caribbean islands: Aruba, Barbados, Martinique, Jamaica, and Trinidad North and South. Buildings are painted in pastel colors like you’d find in the Caribbean and the islands have nothing but white sand on their beaches, well, you will find a comfortable hammock to relax on as well. Some beaches have playgrounds for the kids and the little island in the center of Barefoot Bay, Parrot Cay, has plenty to keep young water lovers amused. There are 2,112 guest rooms at the Caribbean Beach Resort and each measures a spacious 340 square feet. … Continue reading →

Disney’s Boardwalk Villas

I just love the Disney Vacation Club! Disney’s Boardwalk Villas are yet another great property of the Disney Vacation Club. These villas are part of the Boardwalk Inn but they have that something extra that larger groups traveling together really enjoy – all the comforts of home. The Boardwalk Villas are actually within walking distance of Epcot and close to Disney-MGM studios. Add to that the carnival atmosphere of the Boardwalk at night and it all combines to make this a great place to stay! The Villas are made to look like family vacation cottages and there are 383 of … Continue reading →

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

The fun and fancy of Atlantic City’s Boardwalk in the 1930’s is what you’ll find at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. Whether you prefer to relax by the pool, in the gardens or enjoy the carnival of the Boardwalk, this resort has something for you. Like most of the other guest rooms at Walt Disney World, the 372 rooms at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn will comfortably accommodate a family of five. Guests will have a small table and chairs, TV, hair dryer, coffee maker, daily newspaper and turn down service (on request). Most rooms here have either a balcony or a patio with … Continue reading →

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

The Yacht Club is on 25-acre Crescent Lake. Like the Beach Club, it was designed by Robert A. M. Stern and meant to bring to mind the New England shore of the 1880s. Also a five-story deluxe resort, the Yacht Club has a gray clapboard facade with whitewashed-wood trim. A nautical theme is carried throughout the resort with brass, millwork and hardwood floors. This resort even comes complete with a lighthouse to guide you home from the parks every night! There are 621 rooms at the Yacht Club and each measures 380 square feet. These rooms are made to comfortably … Continue reading →

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Like the Beach Club resort, the Beach Club Villas at Walt Disney World in Florida were also designed by Robert A.M. Stern and their theme is in keeping with the rest of the Beach Club. If you’ve ever wanted to vacation in a seaside cottage, this is the place for you! Although the Villas are a part of the Disney Vacation Club, you can still stay here during your vacation even if you don’t own shares. There are 205 villas and their combinations of accommodations can make any family comfortable. In fact, these are great places to stay if you … Continue reading →

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Having grown up in New England, the Disney Beach Club at Walt Disney World in Florida brings back memories of the grand old hotels on the coast of Maine. This is one of Walt Disney World’s Deluxe resorts. It lies just west of Epcot around a 25-acre lake and was designed by architect Robert A. M. Stern. The resort stands five stories high, has authentic clapboard siding painted blue with a whitewashed wood trim. Visitors will find a croquet court and beachside cabanas on something they’ll never see in New England, the white sand beach. Employees (Disney cast members) wear … Continue reading →

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Another one of the Disney Value Resorts, along with the All-Star Movies and Music resorts is the All-Star Sports Resort. If you are looking for the ultimate ESPN experience for sports fans on a budget, this is the place to stay! You’ll check in at Stadium Hall before going to your room in one of the five sports-themed areas at this resort. The themed areas include Touchdown, Home Run Hotel, Center Court, Hoops Hotel and Surf‘s Up. Each of the five areas has its own landscaped courtyard where you can hang out and see who is coming and going in … Continue reading →