Choosing a Walt Disney World resort Part 5

Hi Disney friends,

I hope you had a great weekend and were able to relax some. I hope you and your family are doing well especially with the flu and other illnesses going around. If your family has been hit with the virus, I hope for a speedy recovery.

I have spent the last few posts focusing more on the logistics of deciding at which Walt Disney World resort to stay. When I am working with clients, we will work together to determine which resorts fit their budget first and then which rooms will meet their needs in terms of how many can sleep in the room (especially if the family has five or more people that need to be together.) Once we move beyond those needs, we look at where on site they would like to stay. In my last post about picking a resort, I mentioned the methods of transportation that are available at some of the different resorts. This post focuses more on personal preferences over budgetary or family needs.

Disney Imagineers have worked to create experiences at all of the resorts through the development of locations that do not just provide a place to stay, but a theme in which to become immersed. All resorts provide a different experience and if you are wanted to stay at more than just a hotel, then a Disney resorts provides you with a chance to expand your experience beyond just the park.

The value resorts tend to have more of a kids’ feel in terms of the theming. All Star Sports has oversized sports equipment that merge with the buildings. The main pool at All Star Music is in the shape of a guitar. These are just a couple of examples of the theming at these resorts.

For a more “grown-up” feel, the moderate resorts and up tend to have a more toned down feel to the theming. The resorts incorporate designs that are more appropriate for a location instead of a movie set. Wilderness Lodge makes you feel as if you have been transported to the northwest during the early 1900’s. Caribbean Beach buildings are reminiscent of the Bahamas.

 

Lobby at Wilderness Lodge

Another thing that goes with the theming is that when you are traveling from the parks back to your resort on the complimentary buses, the music that is used (as well as around the resort) immerses you in the theming of the resort. Classic pop songs will be with you as you travel to Pop Century. My personal favorite is Old Key West bus rides since they have Jimmy Buffet playing in the background.

 

Pool at Old Key West (along with Hidden Mickey)

No matter your taste, there is probably a theme that you would like to experience in one of the 25 different Walt Disney World resorts. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be glad to help you decide on which resort is best for you. Just email me at brian.herndon@mousemadesimple.com and I will be glad to help you plan a Disney vacation.