Disney's Deluxe Resorts

We will conclude our look at the deluxe resorts by highlighting the Epcot and Animal Kingdom resorts.

 

Room Rates: $199 to $840 per night (+ tax)*
* Rates vary depending on season and room type.

2004 Resort Seasons
 

Value Season	Regular Season	Peak Season	Holiday Season
01/01 – 02/12	04/27 – 07/03	02/13 – 04/26	12/20 – 12/31
07/04 – 10/01	10/02 – 11/01
11/02 – 12/19

What your Disney dollars will get you
Each room will offer you interior corridors and standard rooms that feature:
Size – 350 to 400 square feet
Beds - two double beds, or one king-size bed
Furnishings - an armoire, TV, nightstand, table with two chairs, in wall safe
Bathroom – pedestal sinks, large mirror, open vanity area, toilet and tub/shower in separate area

Disney’s “Epcot” Deluxe Hotels
Does choosing from among these three Epcot deluxe resorts mean that you will be able to smell the pastries from Boulangerie Patisserie at the French Pavilion of World Showcase?

Will Illuminations light up your night as you step out onto the balcony of your hotel room?
 

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The 630 deluxe rooms were designed by architect, Robert A.M. Stern to resemble the eloquent New England seaside resorts patronized in the late nineteenth century. The Yacht Club carries it’s nautical theme throughout with model ships, period navigational instruments and a giant globe as a centerpiece of its lobby. The Yacht Club is conveniently located within walking distance of Epcot® and a relaxing boat ride to Disney-Hollywood Studios
The Yacht Club shares 25 acres along Crescent Lake with its sister resort The Beach Club. Although the resorts are separate in operation they do share restaurants and some recreational facilities and are in fact adjoined to each other. Room rates will range from the upper $200’s per night to the mid 500’s per night range depending on room type and season of the year.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort The 580 deluxe rooms were designed by architect, Robert A.M. Stern to resemble the elegant New England seaside resorts patronized in the late nineteenth century. The Beach Club with a light and airy feel depicts beach scenes, and displays sea horse fixtures in its lobby. The Beach Club is conveniently located within walking distance of Epcot® and a relaxing boat ride to Disney-Hollywood Studios Room rates will range from the upper $200’s per night to the mid 500’s per night range depending on room type and season of the year.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn The nearly 400 deluxe rooms are situated on the edge of Crescent Lake and follow the theme nicely inviting guests to join the excitement of the nightly entertainment, dining and shopping located just outside on the promenade. Room rates will range from the upper $200’s per night to the mid 500’s per night range depending on room type and season of the year.

Transportation
Epcot it is only a short 10-minute walk and guests can enter the theme park by way of the International Gateway. In addition, a watercraft transports guests from Disney's Boardwalk Inn to the International Gateway. The boat can be boarded at the boat dock along Crescent Lake.

Resort guests either by watercraft or walking can reach Disney-Hollywood Studios. The boat can be boarded at the boat dock along Crescent Lake. A walking pathway leading from the Boardwalk resort to Disney-Hollywood Studios is available and takes about 20-minutes.

All other Walt Disney World® Resort destinations can be reached by bus. The bus stop is located just outside the front of each resort..

Dining
Staying at Disney's BoardWalk Inn or Disney's Yacht & Beach Club will allow for easy access to Epcot’s World Showcase ethnic dining, as well as the restaurants located along the BoardWalk promenade.

Why So Much?
Along with a level of service that will afford guests a vacation to remember, the convenience of having Epcot® within walking distance and Disney-Hollywood Studios only a short boat ride away, make a stay at these Disney Deluxe Resorts Magical.

 

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge This, the latest addition to Walt Disney World's luxury resorts, was designed by Peter Dominick who gave us Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The Animal Kingdom Lodge stands some six stories tall and overlooks 30 acres of an African wildlife preserve, which is divided into three separate savannah’s.   Room rates will range from the upper $200 per night to the lower 300’s per night range depending on room type and season of the year.

Transportation
Buses can be boarded in front of the resort for all destinations.

Dining
Guests will find a large food court, a family friendly buffet restaurant and one full service fine dining restaurant from which to choose from.

Why So Much?
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers a deluxe level of service and rooms with a view of the African savannah’s that are open 24 hours a day. Guests have a unique opportunity to watch, photograph and familiarize themselves with nearly 100 grazing animals and over one hundred and twenty exotic birds.