Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Hi Ho Hi Ho, It's Off To Disney World I Go - Part Four

Part Four of the trip planning series is about my favorite thing to decide!  Where To Stay?

Stay onsite!  I highly recommend staying onsite!  There are over 20 themed resorts to choose from.  Disney does not miss a detail when it comes to the themes of their resorts.  Plus the perks you get from staying onsite are great, not to mention the fact that you get the Disney Magic and service 24/7! 

Benefits:

  • Disney themed resorts and legendary service
  • Disney Magical Express Transportation - offers free roundtrip airport transportation and baggage delivery to and from Orlando International Airport. 
  • Use of Walt Disney World® Resort Transportation System – motorcoach, watercraft or monorail
  • Merchandise Delivery – don’t lug your packages around all day – have them sent to your resort!
  • Extra Magic Hours – Each day one of the theme park opens one hour early or stays open up to three hours extra after park hours.  Resort guests get more time in the parks!  Select attractions will be open.  This is one of the best perks of staying at a Disney resort!
  • Close To The Magic - Staying at a Disney Resort means being surrounded by magic 24 hours a day and also being close enough to return to your hotel for a break.   You can take a nap or go for a dip in the pool!
  • Charging Privileges – Take advantage of charging privileges available with your Disney Resort ID. Charge most Disney purchases to your room!
  • Guaranteed admission to the parks even when they reach maximum capacity.  If you are visiting during a holidays, you could run into the parks reaching capacity and non resort guests will be turned away.
  • Disney Dining Plan option
  • Complimentary Golf Club Rental - Get complimentary Titleist and Cobra club rental when you purchase a full round of golf at any of the 4 Disney Championship Golf Courses.

Here is my advice on picking your resort:

1.  Decide on the category - there are five different categories of resorts at Disney World.

To help you do this you have to answer some basic questions.

  • How much do you want to spend?
  • Are you going to spend time enjoying the resort and its amenities or will you be in the theme parks all day?
  • Would you like the resort to have a water slide?
  • Would you like the resort to have a sit down restaurant or do you prefer quick counter service meals?

2.  Pick your resort!  Once you have decided your category of resort, choose one based on the theme that appeals to you.  You will also have to consider which room view you would like.

Use the following links to explore the different categories and resorts.
  1. Value
  2. Moderate 
  3. Deluxe 
  4. Deluxe Villas 
  5. Campground 
Do you have five or more in your party?  Click here to find some options.
   
It's tough deciding which resort!  If you are torn between a couple of resorts, consider splitting your stay.  If you really want to stay at a moderate or deluxe resort and it isn't in your budget for your trip, splitting the stay between two categories may put it in your reach.  There's always next time too!

As a travel agent, it's both my job and my pleasure to help you find the best resort for you.  Feel free to contact me, I would be happy to answer any questions!





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