| Is your image of Walt Disney
World one of sleeping in motel-style accommodations and dining
on hamburgers as you roam the theme parks? Well, it's time
to change that picture. Instead of a chain motel, how about
an African-style lodge or a resort with the sophisticated
ambience of an exclusive yacht club? Instead of chicken fingers,
how about Potato Wrapped Florida Red Snapper with a Creamy
Leek Fondue, Basil-Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Ragout of Spinach,
Shitakes, and White Beans, or Grilled Buffalo Top Sirloin
with Sweet Potato Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam? No
question about it, Walt Disney World offers an abundance of
amazing themed resorts and superb restaurants that are perfect
for the sophisticated traveler. Here are some of the best
experiences to indulge in while touring Mickey Mouse land:
 Most
Luxurious Disney Resort
Disney's flagship resort, The
Grand Floridian, with its red-gabled roofs and Victorian
elegance, draws inspiration from the grand Florida seaside
"palace hotels" of 19th-century America's Gilded Age.
Just a short monorail ride to the Magic Kingdom, it
spreads along the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering
spectacular views of Cinderella's Castle and the Wishes
fireworks display. You'll also be treated to some of
Disney's very best restaurants along with two sophisticated
pools, a crescent white sand beach, a full-service health
club and spa, tennis courts, and sophisticated shopping.
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Most
Atmospheric Disney Resort Disney's
Animal Kingdom Lodge is a stunningly faithful celebration
of African wildlife, culture, cuisine, and art. Here
the atmosphere literally pulsates with the beat of drums
throughout 33 acres of glorious savanna filled with
hundreds of roaming exotic animals. The lodge's 5-story,
thatch roof lobby is a wonder with its massive overhead
chandeliers formed by resplendent Masai shields overlooking
safari chic seating. Don't even consider a room without
a savanna view, well worth every penny for its front
row view of the wildlife. The resort boasts an 11,000
square foot pool overlooking the savanna, a full service
spa and fitness center, and one of Disney's loveliest
restaurants, Jiko, serving international food with an
African flair.
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Resort For Nature Lovers I challenge you to
keep your jaw from dropping on your first encounter
with the awesome eight-story lobby at Disney's
Wilderness Lodge. Sheer walls of ponderosa pine
logs, an 82-foot fireplace, and authentic Pacific Northwest
totem poles overlook rugged stone and hardwood floors
topped with Native American rugs, teepee chandeliers,
and a bevy of "park ranger" staff who roam the lodge
attending to guests. Outside is a breathtaking scene
of roaring waterfalls, rushing creeks, towering pines,
and a boulder-lined, hot springs-style swimming pool,
one of Disney's best. On the shores of Bay Lake, Wilderness
Lodge's very own geyser is surrounded by a steaming
expanse of geothermal activity and erupts hourly from
early morning until late night.
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 Best
Resort For Romance
Disney's Polynesian
Resort's lush grounds and white sand beaches with
views of Cinderella's castle are a dream come true.
Tangerine and mahogany tinted longhouses are scattered
throughout this luxuriant property where ducks and ibis
roam the dense vegetation and thick, grassy lawns. Meandering
pathways lined with volcanic rock are tiki torch-lit
at dusk, and soft Hawaiian melodies set the mood for
memorable nights. Come nightfall, pick a hammock on
one of three beaches for a spectacular vista of the
Magic Kingdom fireworks.
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