what’s the best spot near denver for backcountry riding without much traffic on the way there?
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hi tara! this is a great question. none of the disney moderate or disney value resorts are particularly close to the magic kingdom; they are all about 10 to 15 minutes away using disney transportation. the best disney moderate resort, in my opinion, is port orleans riverside. i love the theming of the resort, especially the alligator bayou section. it also has a lot of services and amenities, including great boat transportation to downtown disney which is a lot of fun, especially at night. the best disney value resort in my opinion is the art of animation resort or pop century. if you need a family suite then definitely go with the art of animation resort. it is a fabulous brand new resort. if you just need a standard room then i would compare prices though i do prefer the art of animation resort over pop century. both resorts only have one bus stop and doesn't share buses with other resorts which makes it nice. i hope this helps! good luck with your decision, and please write back with more questions! sorry but there aren't any pubs in walking distance. the horse and groom is a five minute drive away along a country lane. if you are willing to take a little detour, i highly recommend going to the animal kingdom lodge, which will be a short bus ride from the park. at the akl, boma is an absolute must do on our trip. if you'd like something more elegant, jiko is also fantastic. and i must say, a chance to explore the animal kingdom lodge is also a wonderful treat; it is a beautiful resort that is one of a kind. to return to your resort, you can take the disney's hollywood studios or epcot bus from the akl and then transfer to the cbr bus. if you'd prefer to stay in the park to eat, tusker house will give you the opportunity to sample the flavors of africa. yak & yeti offers a variety of pan-asian entrees, not to mention our favorite appetizer: fried green beans. the rainforest cafe is also popular and right at the entrance of the park. and don't worry about transportation, buses will continue to run after the park closes for guests who are still dining. hi kelly! the wilderness lodge resort is my favorite deluxe resort in walt disney world! i have stayed there four times since 2011. wilderness lodge is so much more than a room, in fact, it is an experience. it is like being in the pacific northwest and it is so well themed that you forget that you are in florida at walt disney world! magic kingdom is just a short boat ride from the wilderness lodge. there are even rooms that have bunk beds. the pool is amazing and there are three wonderful restaurants right inside wilderness lodge. it is one of the least expensive per night of the resorts in the deluxe category and i believe that it is totally worth the extra cost! i hope that your next walt disney world vacation is truly magical in every way! keep dreaming big! marc it looks like you may already be enjoying your magical vacation at the happiest place on earth, and i hope it’s everything you’ve always dreamed of! the disneyland monorail is one of my favorite modes of transportation inside the disneyland resort. not only is it easy to use, but my kids love it, too! the disneyland monorail makes two stops, including one at downtown disney district, and one at tomorrowland. so, you’re correct that the monorail no longer stops at any of the disneyland resort hotels. however, the downtown disney district station is very close to all three disneyland resort hotels, especially the disneyland hotel! in fact, all three disneyland resort hotels are within walking distance of the downtown disney district station. you’ll find the tomorrowland station located directly above finding nemo submarine voyage. you are welcome to have your friends visit you for the day at your cabin. while they would not be allowed to use the pool at the campground, since this is reserved for resort guests only, you could have them over for dinner, walk around the campground, or visit the horses at the tri-circle-d ranch. since you will be staying at the resort, you could even rent a pontoon boat for 10 and take your friends out onto bay lake! if they stay into the evening, i recommend a walk with you down to the water to view the electrical water pageant, performing most nights on bay lake. welcome to the disney parks moms panel, kathleen, we thank you for consulting us. the walt disney world dolphin and walt disney world swan hotels are stunning and well placed nearest disney’s hollywood studios, epcot and the exciting boardwalk resorts! you will certainly enjoy your stay at any of these beautiful and comfortable hotels. disney’s magical express® is currently offered at select disney resort hotels, but unfortunately, is not available to guests staying at either the walt disney world swan or walt disney world dolphin hotels, i’m sorry, kathleen. may i suggest the rental of a private shuttle service, or a rental car available directly from orlando international airport? during your stay, you will have access to many amenities including complimentary walt disney world bus, water and monorail transportation to access all disney theme, water parks and disney springs. car rentals are available near your hotel, or through disney’s car rentals, which can arrange for your pick-up and drop-off. kathleen, please customize your vacation with my disney experience for your fastpass+ planning, disney dining reservations and much more! we hope you enjoy your stay and experience the most magical memories! jacqueline i have a few nearby. i like going to the lake, i'll drive over to cave city with my sister and check out mammoth cave and all the sites around, or red river gorge for camping. that's what's around me but if i want to drive a little extra me and my sister sometimes go down to gatlinburg. hi mark! welcome back to the disney parks moms panel with an excellent planning question. illuminations: reflections of earth is one of my favorite fireworks shows at the walt disney world resort. the 350,000-pound earth globe and inferno barges are one-of-a-kind pyrotechnic technology to bring you a state of the art nighttime spectacular. there is truly not a bad spot along world showcase to view this evening entertainment. the fastpass+ viewing area is the best spot in the park. fastpass+ viewing for illuminations: reflections of earth is located in the world showcase plaza. cast members will direct you to the check-in queue located between disney traders and port of entry located in the center of world showcase plaza. this area is standing room only but will accommodate guests in ecvs and wheelchairs. we hope you enjoy our story, reflections of earth. see ya real soon, andrea hi kristy! my family also loves staying at disney's port orleans resort, either the french quarters or the riverside. still, the alligator bayou section at the riverside features a pull down-bunk size bed that my kids really enjoy. also, the woods like feel at the alligator bayou, really helps setting the mood when arriving at the resort. we do not spend much time at the resort and usually have one day to enjoy the pool and other activities. my kids love having a water slide, so moderate resorts are a plus. personally, i prefer moderate resorts because these feature queen size beds, which really make a difference during our vacation - i am not a tall person. another factor to consider is the restaurants available at these resorts. disney's art of animation resorts features awesome details that other resorts do not have and its landscape and courtyards are quite unique. moderate resorts also have more room and bathroom space. selecting a resort depends on budget and taste, and all disney resorts provide a complete vacation experience. thank you for visiting and letting us help you plan a magical disney vacation. hope to hear again from you. miguel