Unbiased Reviews by Real People
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Unbiased Reviews by Real People
Which Walt Disney World Hotel Fits My Budget?Aug 25, 2000 Write an essay on this topic.Deciding on which Walt Disney World resort to stay in can be a tough decision. Walt Disney World currently offers 16 different hotels and a campground with campsites and cabins. When you are deciding on which resort will be best for your vacation there a a few things that you will need to determine, among them are: 1.) Budget, how much do you want to spend per night, on lodging. 2.) How many people are you bringing. 3.) How much time will you be spending in your hotel, verses how much time you will be spending in the parks. 4.) Do you want a full service hotel with lots of amenities or just a place to sleep? 5.) Do you want a certain view of Walt Disney World from your hotel? Once you have answered those questions, you will need to take a look at what each of the Walt Disney resorts has to offer. I will chart each hotel, on one page, starting with the Deluxe resorts, then moving to the Home Away form Home resorts, then to the Moderate resorts, and then finally to the value resorts and the Campgrounds. I have stayed in each hotel at Walt Disney World at least 3 times. Just in the last 12 months I have spent a total of 44 room nights in WDW hotels. THE DELUXE RESORTS: The Grand Floridian: Price:Standard rooms start at $304.00. Suites start at $420.00 Location:Right across the Seven Seas Lagoon form the Magic Kingdom. You can watch the Fireworks from your balcony. Theme: Victorian. Turn of the century Florida. Features: Take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. The grounds are always in bloom. The lobby features a Grand Piano and an orchestra each night, It is very elegant. Who would enjoy this hotel?: This a a perfect hotel for honeymooners, but I would wait until the toddlers are a few years older. Restaurants:There are Character Breakfast and Dinners at 1900 Park Fair. Hephep1's advice: I love this hotel, but I have a hard time enjoying it, because it is so expensive. The Contemporary: Price: Garden Rooms Start run from $219.00 to $335.00. Tower rooms run from $310.00 to $430.00. Location: Right next door to the Magic Kingdom! Theme: The Jetson's version of the future. Kind of retro. Features: The monorail passes right through the lobby. Who would enjoy this hotel?: Families with kids of all ages. The game room is sure to impress teens. Restaurants: The California Grill is on the top floor with the best view of WDW that you can imagine. Chef Mickey's offers Character Dinning. Hephep1's advice: If you are spending a lot of time at the Magic Kingdom, This is the hotel for you! I love this hotel at Christmas, it has the best decorations. The Polynesian: Price: Standard rooms range from $279.00 to $410.00. Concierge rooms start at $355.00. Location: Just across Seven Seas Lagoon from the Magic Kingdom, with easy walking access to the Ticket and Transportation center. Theme: South Pacific. It has a very Hawaiian feel to it. Features: This hotel is on the Monorail track, This hotel offers a lot of water activities. The Neverland Club is a great place for kids to stay when their parent go out at night. Who would enjoy this hotel?: Just about anyone! It is fun and romantic, yet there enough activities for the kids. Restaurants: O'hana's has a character breakfast. Hephep1's advice: This is one of my favorite resorts in the World. It is hard to get a room, you need to call a few months in advance. Yacht and Beach Club: Price: Standard Rooms range from $269.00 to $390.00 Location: Next to Epcot. Theme: The Yacht Club is nautical, The Beach Club is theme to look like Cape Cod. Features: The best hotel swimming pool at WDW. You can get to Epcot and MGM Studios by a quick boat ride. Who would enjoy this hotel?: If you are spending a lot of time at your hotel, this is your resort, you will never run out of things to do. Restaurants: Cape May and the Yacht Club Galley are the best choices. Each offers a buffet meal. Hephep1's advice: If you are not going to spend a lot of time at the resort, save this for another trip. You will want to hang around the hotel if you are staying here. The Wilderness Lodge: Price: Rooms range from $185.00 to $305.00. Location: Near the Magic Kingdom. Theme: It resemble a national park lodge, The hotel looks like Lincoln Logs. Features: A geyser erupts on the hour. You can take a boat to the Magic Kingdom. Take the Hidden Mickey tour! Who would enjoy this hotel? : I spent my honeymoon there! It is really an all around hotel that is great for anyone who enjoys the rustic outdoors look. Restaurants: Whispering Canyon Cafe is a fun family meal. The room service is excellent! Hephep1's advice: If you want a full service hotel, but you have a limited budget, this one is the most affordable. THE HOME AWAY FROM HOME RESORTS: The Boardwalk: Price: Depending on Size, Rooms range from $269.00 up to $530.00. Location: Near Epcot, just across the street from Disney MGM Studios. Theme: Atlantic City Boardwalk. Features: A great Swimming pool. A boardwalk full of shops and nightclubs. This hotel is in the middle of everything. Who would enjoy this hotel? : This hotel is for active people. If you want to sleep a lot, go somewhere else, It is a very busy and loud hotel. Restaurants: Spoodles is best for the gourmet fan. The ESPN Club is great for Sports fans. Hephep's advice: This a great option for large families. You can fit up to 12 people in some of the larger rooms. Old Key West: Price: Depending on Size, Rooms range from $234.00 to $1,030.00. Theme: Key West Florida Features: Condo Type rooms, sleeping up to 12 in the larger rooms. A great Swimming pool, and water play area. Take the boat to Downtown Disney. Restaurants: Olivia's offers a breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Hephep1's advice: This resort is one of the last to fill up. If you have a hard time getting a room somewhere else, check here. The Disney Institute: Price: Bungalows start at $204.00. Townhouses start at $249.00. Tree houses start at $369.00. Theme: There really isn't one. This is the campus for the Disney Institute. Location. Right next to Downtown Disney. Features: A golf course run right through the resort. You can take classes taught by Disney Cast Members. Classes include Photography, cooking, Animation and more. Who would enjoy this hotel? : Anyone there for the Spa or the classes. Restaurants: Seasons is the full service dining room. There are not a whole lot of affordable places to eat at this resort. Hephep1'a advice: This is a nice resort, but I found it kind of boring, it is really spread out. If you are tasking the classes, it would be a good idea to stay here. THE MODERATE RESORTS: Port Orleans: Price: Rooms range from $124.00 to $179.00, depending on the view and the time of year. Location: Near Downtown Disney. Epcot is closest Park. Theme: New Orleans Features: A Swimming Pool with a dragon water slide. The River Cruise to Downtown Disney. Who would enjoy this hotel? : Families who are budget minded, but still want a good time. Restaurants: This hotel offers a low cost cafe, and a table service restaurant, called Bonfamilles, it is my favorite WDW restaurant. Hephep1's advice: If you want a quite room, ask for a room away for the pool, it can get busy and loud. Dixie Landings: Price: Rooms range from $124.00 to $179.00, depending on the view and the time of year. Location: Near Downtown Disney, Epcot is the closest park. Theme: The Old South, Louisiana Bayou. Features: Peace and Quiet. This is a relaxing resort, There is a water play area in the center with a playground and a water slide. You can rent equipment to go fishing. Who would enjoy this hotel? : Families that want to relax, and will be spending most of their time in the parks. Restaurants: This hotel offers a food court with many low cost choices. Hephep1's advice: This hotel fills up fast. If you want a room here, you may need to call a year in advance. Caribbean Beach Hotel: Price: Rooms range from $124.00 to $179.00, depending on the view and the time of year. Location. Near MGM Studios. Theme: Tropics and Beaches. Features: Sand Beaches and walkways. The water play area is themed to look like a pirate castle. This resort is playful and fun. Who would enjoy this hotel? : Families. This resort has enough to keep the kids busy, and it has easy access to the Disney Parks. Restaurants: The Caribbean Beach has a great Food Court, The kids meals are served in a sand pail with a shovel! Hephep1's advice: This is the place to say on either the Fourth of July or New Years Eve. You have the best view of the Epcot Fireworks display from the shore. Coronado Springs Resort: Price: Rooms range from $124.00 to $179.00 depending on the view and the time of year. This resort also offers suites. Location: Across the street from Blizzard Beach, Near Animal Kingdom. Features: An amazing swimming pool and playground. A Health Club, and a convention center. Who would enjoy this hotel? : Adults, mostly. Kids will like it, but the food is more expensive. Restaurants: The Pepper Mill is the food court, The food is pricey and spicy. Hephep1's advice: This is a lot of hotel for the price, but it is spread out. You will do a lot of walking if you say here. THE VALUE RESORTS: All Star Music, Sports and Movies: Prices: Rooms start at $74.00. Location: Near Blizzard Beach, and Animal Kingdom. Theme: Each hotel is surrounded with oversized icons of either Sports, Music, or Disney Movies. Who would enjoy these hotels?: Those on a budget. If you don't spend a lot of time in the room, it isn't that bad. Restaurants: Each hotel has a modestly priced food court. A McDonald's is within walking distance. Hephep1's advice: Don't try to put more than 4 people in a room, you will be tripping over each other, These rooms are small. Be sure to ask for a room with a bath tub, if you need it, some rooms only have showers. CAMPGROUND: Fort Wilderness Campsites: Prices: Sites with a full hook up range from $41.00 to $42.00 Cabins range from $214.00 to $264.00. Location: Near the Magic Kingdom. Theme: The Wilderness. Features: A campfire every night. A petting zoo, horseback riding lots of outdoor activities. Restaurants: The Hoopty Doo Musical Review is held twice a night. They serve a Barbecue buffet. Hephep1's advice: It may seem rustic but Fort Wilderness is one of the best places at WDW. Now that you have a better idea of what each hotel at WDW is like, you can decide where you want to stay. For reservations, you can call 1 407 934 7639. you can also make your reservation on line at www. disneyworld.com. Be on the look out for the new WDW hotels. The Animal Kingdom Lodge will feature rooms with a view of the safari of the Animal Kingdom. The Wilderness Lodge Villas will offer Condo Type rooms at the Wilderness Lodge. The POP Culture resort, will be similar to the All Star resorts, each wing will feature a different decade of the part 50 years.  |
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