Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts

Wilderness Lodge

Theme: National Parks of North America

Room Types: Standard View, Courtyard View an Courtyard View with Bunk Beds and Standard View Club Level that sleep up to 4 adults and Deluxe Club Level Room that sleeps up to 6 adults.

Recreation: Arcade, movies under the stars, campfires, jogging trail, fishing, bike rentals, boat rentals and Silver Creek Springs Pool. Note: Hidden Springs Pool is closed for refurbishments through 2017.

Dining:

·         Whispering Canyon Cafe – A causal table service restaurant serving up big portions of American favorites and fun.    

·         Roaring Fork – A Quick Service dining location that offers quick and delicious meals and grab and go eats and treats.

·         Artist Point – A signature restaurant serving Pacific Northwest cuisine.

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. There is also boat transportation to Fort Wilderness and Magic Kingdom Park.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Theme: The villages of Africa

Room Types:  Standard View, Pool View, Pool View with Bunk Beds, Savanna View, Savanna View with Bunk Beds and Savanna View Club Level rooms that sleep up to 4 adults. Standard View 1 Bedroom Suite Club Level Rooms that sleep up to 6 adults and 2 Bedroom Club Level Suites that sleep up to 8 adults.

Recreation: Playground, arcade, movies under the stars, campfires, Simba’s Clubhouse and two pools – Uzima Springs Pool and Samawait Springs Pool.

Dining:

·               The Mara – A Quick Service dining location that offers quick and delicious meals and grab and go eats and treats.

·               Jiko – A signature restaurant serving a blend of African, Mediterranean and Indian cuisine.

·               Boma – A buffet-style restaurant serving African cuisine for lunch and dinner.

·               Sanaa – Enjoy African cooking with Indian flavors as well as a view of the savanna at this causal restaurant.

·               Maji Pool Bar

·               Uzima Springs Pool Bar

·               Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar

·               Victoria Falls Lounge

·               Dine with an Animal Specialist

·               Jiko Wine Tasting

·               Wanyama Safari

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs.

BoardWalk Inn

Theme: A turn-of-the-century beach boardwalk.

Room Types: Standard View, Water View, Standard Club Level and Boardwalk View Club Level Rooms that sleep up to 5 adults, Deluxe Club Level Rooms that sleep up to 6 adults and Garden Club Level Rooms that sleep up to 2 adults.

Recreation: Playground, arcade, movies under the stars, campfires, tennis, jogging trail, fishing, bike rentals, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Mini Golf and three pools – Luna Park Pool and two leisure pools.

Dining:

·               Flying Fish – A signature restaurant serving contemporary American favorites.

·               Big River Grille & Brewing Works – Enjoy pub favorites and brews at this family-friendly microbrewery.

·               ESPN Club – Enjoy American favorites and the game at this causal restaurant.

·               Trattoria al Forno – Enjoy Italian easts and soon an all-new character breakfast at the casual restaurant.

·               BoardWalk Bakery

·               Pizza Window

·               The Belle Vue Lounge

·               Leaping Horse Libations

·               Room Service

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. There is also boat transportation to Hollywood Studios and Epcot - you can also walk to these two parks from the resort.

Yacht Club Resort

Theme: A New England yacht club

Room Types: Garden or Woods View, Lagoon or Pool View, Standard View and Standard View Club Levels Rooms that sleep up to 5 adults, Lagoon or Pool View Club Level, Garden View Club Level, Deluxe Club Level Room and Club Level 2 Bedroom Suites that sleep up to 4 adults.

Recreation: Arcade, movies under the stars, campfires, volleyball, tennis, jogging trail, fishing, boat rentals, Pirates Adventure Cruises Sandcastle Club, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Mini Golf and four pools – Stormalong Bay and three leisure pools.

Dining:

·               Yachtsman Steakhouse – A signature steakhouse serving New England cuisine.

·               Captain’s Grille – Enjoy American seafood favorites at this casual restaurant. Captain’s Grille is currently located at Ariel’s until Fall 2017.

·               Ale and Compass Lounge

·               Crew’s Cup Lounge

·               Room Service

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. There is also boat transportation to Hollywood Studios and Epcot - you can also walk to these two parks from the resort.

Beach Club Resort

Theme: New England

 Room Types: Garden or Woods View, Standard View, Lagoon or Pool View, Standard View Club Level and Deluxe Club Level Rooms that sleep up to 5 adults, 1 Bedroom Club Level Suites Garden View Club Level and Lagoon or Pool View Club Level that sleep up to 4 adults, and 2 Bedroom Club Level Suites that sleep up to 7 adults.

Recreation: Arcade, movies under the stars, campfires, volleyball, tennis, jogging trail, fishing, bike rentals, Pirates Adventure Cruises, Sandcastle Club, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Mini Golf and four pools – Stormalong Bay and three leisure pools.

Dining:

·               Cape May Café – Enjoy a character breakfast buffet or a seafood dinner buffet at this casual buffet-style restaurant.

·               Beach & Cream Soda Shop – Enjoy American favorites and ice cream treats at this casual restaurant.

·               Beach Club Marketplace - A Quick Service dining location that offers quick and delicious meals and grab and go eats and treats.

·               Hurricane Hanna’s Grill

·               Martha’s Vineyard

·               Room Service

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. There is boat transportation to Hollywood Studios and Epcot – you can also walk to these two parks from the resort.

Polynesian Village Resort

Theme: The beautiful Polynesian nations.

Room Types: Theme Park View, Standard View, Lagoon View, Theme Park View Club Level, Lagoon View Club Level, Garden View Club Level Rooms and Club Level 1 Bedroom Suites that sleep up to 5 adults.

Recreation: Movies under the stars, campfires, volleyball, jogging trail, fishing, boat rentals, Lilo’s Playhouse and two pools – Oasis Pool and Lava Pool.

Dining:

·               Ohana – Enjoy a family-style character meal for breakfast or an all-you-care-to-enjoy Polynesian feast at dinner at this causal restaurant.

·               Kona Café – Enjoy American favorites with an Asian twist at this casual restaurant.

·               Capt. Cooks - A Quick Service dining location that offers quick and delicious meals and grab and go eats and treats.

·               Spirit of Aloha – Enjoy dinner and a show at this island luau!

·               Pineapple Lanai

·               Tambu Lounge

·               Kona Island

·               Barefoot Pool Bar

·               Oasis Bar & Grill

·               Room Service

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. There is boat transportation to Magic Kingdom. There is also monorail service to Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary and Grand Floridian Resorts and the Transportation and Ticket Center (you can also walk to the TTC from here.)

Contemporary Resort

Theme: The modern world.

Room Types: Garden View (Garden Wing), Tower (Bay Lake View), Tower (Theme Park View), Garden Wing (Standard View), Garden Wing 1 Bedroom Suite, Them Park View Atrium Club Level and Standard Atrium Club Level Rooms that sleep up to 5 adults. Garden Wing Deluxe Room that sleeps up to 4 adults. Bay Lake View Club Level 1 Bedroom Suite that sleeps up to 6 adults, Garden Wing Hospitality Suite that sleeps up to 7 adults and Bay Lake View Club Level 2 Bedroom Suites that sleep up to 8 adults.

Recreation: Arcade, movies under the stars, campfires, tennis, volleyball, jogging trail, fishing, boar rentals, Cabana Rentals, Yoga on the Lawn, Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise and pools.

Dining:

·               California Grill – A signature restaurant serving elegant American favorites and sushi.

·               The Wave…of American Flavors – This casual sit down restaurant offers unique twists on American favorites.

·               Chef Mickey’s – Enjoy a meal with Mickey and his friends for breakfast, brunch of dinner at this buffet-style restaurant.

·               Contempo Café - A Quick Service dining location that offers quick and delicious meals and grab and go eats and treats.

·               Contemporary Grounds

·               The Sand Bar

·               Cove Bar

·               Outer Rim

·               California Grill Lounge

·               Wave Lounge

·               Room Service

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. There is boat transportation to Magic Kingdom as well as monorail access to Magic Kingdom, The Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center. There is also a walkway to the Magic Kingdom.

Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Theme: Turn-of-the-century Florida.

Room Types: Garden View, Lagoon View, Theme Park View, Deluxe Garden View, Standard Club Level Room (Outer Building), Standard Club Level Room (Main Building) and Club Level Theme Park View Rooms that sleep up to 5 adults. Club Level Deluxe King Rooms that sleep up to 3 adults, Club Level 1 Bedroom Suites that sleep up to 6 adults and Club Level 2 Bedroom Suites that sleep up to 8 adults.

Recreation: Arcade, movies under the stars, campfires, volleyball, jogging trail, fishing, basketball courts, boat rentals, specialty cruise, Pirates Adventure Cruise, pool side cabanas and two pools – Beach Pool and Courtyard Pool.

Dining:

·               Victoria and Albert’s – If you’re celebrating something special this signature restaurant might just be what you’re looking for.

·               Citricos – Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and an award-winning wine list at the signature restaurant.

·               Narcoossee’s – Enjoy coastal cuisine at this signature restaurant.

·               1900 Park Fare – Meet favorite characters like Mary Poppins and Winnie the Pooh at breakfast and Cinderella at dinner at this buffet-style restaurant.

·               Grand Floridian Café – Enjoy American favorites in this casual sit-down restaurant.

·               Gasparilla Island Grill - A Quick Service dining location that offers quick and delicious meals and grab and go eats and treats.

·               Garden View Tea Room

·               Citrico’s Lounge

·               Mizner’s Lounge

·               Beach Pool Bar

·               Courtyard Pool Bar

·               Room Service

Transportation: Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Springs. There is boat transportation to Magic Kingdom as well as monorail transportation to Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary and Polynesian Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center.

As a family we have never stayed at a Deluxe Resort, but they are certainly on our bucket list. We have dined at quite a few of the restaurants at these resorts, though.

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