what would your favorite weekend trip destination be?
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.
favorite animal? 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 visiting walt disney world over christmas is a personal favorite of mine. all of the parks and resorts are decorated with the perfect amount of winter holiday magic. as for the weather it is usually in the mid to low 70's. i always bring an extra layer as it can get a bit chilly at night. i hope this helps you enjoy a magical vacation. hi shabana, i completely understand how you are feeling; there's a lot to consider when planning a walt disney world resort vacation, and it can be overwhelming. i'm happy to help you with my recommendations! my first suggestion would be to stay at a walt disney world resort hotel. guests staying at walt disney world resort hotels have access to complimentary disney bus transportation. you can also enjoy extra magic hours where each day, select attractions are open longer at one of the theme parks. i would also recommend purchasing park hopper option tickets. in my opinion, the park hopper option is worth every single penny; especially when you have young children. during my family's many visits, we have loved having the flexibility that a park hopper ticket provides. you can start your day at one theme park, head back to your resort for a nap or pool time, and then end the day at any other resort you wish to. one of my family's favorite value resorts is disney's art of animation resort. each themed section completely immerses you in a beautiful storybook landscape. your kids will love the larger than life characters that are showcased throughout the resort and enjoy splashing the day away in the big blue pool. if by all inclusive you mean adding the disney dining plan to your resort stay then, in my experience, i would only add it if you have big eaters and your family eats 3 meals per day. when my children were younger, we did not add it since our children were snackers and did not necessarily eat three meals per day. they were more focused on the fun and not the food. that said, there is a quick service dining option that you may want to consider. please stop back by the disney parks moms panel should you have any more questions! magical wishes, susan hi john, you are going to love disney's animal kingdom lodge - it's truly one of my favorite resorts! it really feels like you are at a lodge in africa. one of the great benefits of staying at one of disney's many resorts is the extra magic hours. my family always take advantage of extra time in the theme parks. please visit here to view the park hours/extra magic hours for your upcoming vacation. have a magical day and let the memories begin!! ca'sandra thanks for the tip hi beth, i know exactly what you are saying as i just came home from a wonderful stay at the polynesian resort and boy is that instant monorail access convenient! i have to say that i have 3 distinct favorite resort's in each category (value, moderate and deluxe) and i will share those with you. i know it is not in your budget right now, but my favorite deluxe is the polynesian resort. i absolutely love everything about this resort. i cannot say anything negative here. my favorite value is the all-star music resort. this resort offers family suites (which are very nice and give that extra bit of space that many crave when staying in a value resort as well as a mini kitchenette featuring my favorites....a coffee machine, fridge and microwave). the standard rooms here are the same as at the other value resorts. the all-star music resort offers children's activities by the pool all day which i love along with movies at night and although the other value resorts can participate in these activities, it really is nice to be able to stay right where the action is (if you have children of course!). my favorite moderate is the coronado springs resort. the coronado is as close to a deluxe resort as you are going to get on a budget (in my opinion). it is just a short distance from all of the theme parks (as is the all-star music). i love the class at this resort, it really is visible (especially with the start of their newly updated rooms with a dark brown decor, upgraded bedding, flat screen t.v.'s, of course you will have a fridge in your room at all of the moderates and the beach with hammocks gives that deluxe feel. the rooms continue to be upgraded, so not all of them yet will offer the above upgrades, you will need to request one when making your reservation. have a great vacation! best wishes, brigitta my bar in cp might be your stop ill start working on sumthing after the weekend ^^ hi kerri - greetings from massachusetts! i think the answer to your question will depend on a few things. first of all, when are you arriving on sunday? if it's later in the day, then perhaps it would be better to go on monday. also, will you be able to take advantage of the extra magic hours, or will your family want to go to bed early? there will likely be more crowds on sunday, especially with the magic hours, so i'd only recommend it if you think you'll be there until the park closes. i hope that helps! have a great vacation!