Beating Disney World Hotels, the Secret Savvy Travelers Know
The Contemporary Resort has the Monorail going right through the
lobby. The Grand Floridian is posh and stylish. The Wilderness
Lodge is rustic and outdoors like. If you like the South Seas
the Polynesian has the best of Hawaii and Polynesia. For that
feeling of being in Africa, the Animal Kingdom Lodge can't be
beat.
Each of these resorts is a multi-million dollar themed
experience that can't be beat. The trouble with most of these
resorts is that they cost a fortune to stay at, if you can even
get a room. Prices can range from $250 to $600 a night for a
standard room. Granted these are the best resorts Disney has.
One of the problems with these resorts, or any hotel for that
matter, is the lack of space you find in your room. It's a hotel
after all. Typical hotel rooms have no more than 500 to 800 sq
ft. and two beds. If you have more than 3 children it becomes a
challenge. You either must book another room or an expensive
suite.
Here's the little secret. Private owners have second vacation
homes close by Disney World only a short distance from the
entrance. These homes are just like a normal home and have
bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, and everything a typical
home would have. You can rent these home just like you rent a
hotel room and, they are a lot cheaper than the Disney World
resort hotels. Homes generally rent from $100 to $300 a night
and many have a private pool.
Still want to stay at a favorite Disney Resort? Here's a trick.
Book just 1 or 2 days at your favorite resort and experience the
resort to its fullest. Book a vacation home for the rest of your
vacation and save money. I'm willing to bet that you'll love the
Disney Resort, but feel more at home in the vacation home.
If you have a group larger than four people, you'll really enjoy
the space a vacation home gives you. Usually you'll have 3 or 4
bedrooms. Children can play outside near the pool or watch TV in
the living room. You can cook your own food and not only eat
healthier, but also save money on meals.
The biggest disadvantage that vacation homes have is something
that Disney has a monopoly on. That is the luxury of having the
monorail come right to your hotel. With a vacation home you must
rent a car and drive a bit, but the savings and the extra space
are worth it.
Next time you go to Walt Disney World try a vacation home. I
think you'll enjoy the experience.