Disney4me Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 As much as we love staying on Disney property, the experience isn’t perfect! Polynesian Since Disney opened up their first true hotels with Walt Disney World’s Contemporary and Polynesian Village in 1971 — The Disneyland Hotel does technically predate them, but has a twisting backstory that involves not being owned by Disney until the mid-1980s — staying on Disney property has become an integral part of Disney vacation experience for millions at each of the company’s resorts around the world. However, just because these hotels allow guests to remain in the “Disney bubble” for the duration of their vacation, it doesn’t mean staying at them is all sunshine and rainbows. Some of the issues that come along with staying at a Disney hotel — being able to hear the voices of those in the room next door, having to share a room — and more importantly a single bathroom – with family, and etc. — are universal across staying at any hotel. However, there are some issues that are more specific to Disney resorts. Caribbean Beach Resort One of this Disney hotel problems actually stems from one of the biggest pros of the company’s hotels. Namely, distance. Most Disney hotels are heavily-themed, sprawling properties. Take for example the Polynesian Village or Caribbean Beach resorts. Both of them are made up of dozens of buildings spread across large areas, filled with twisting trails meant to replicate their tropical settings. While this level of theming and sprawl does make for a pleasant hotel experience, it can also make maneuvering around the resort an issue. If your building is far from the main lobby and in-turn the hotel’s Disney transportation hub, it can make for very long, sometimes confusing walks to and from your room while trying to get-to-or-return-from a day at the parks… or even just a trip to the lobby. This same issue can crop up regarding pools. If your room is far from the pool, you may have a long walk back to your room while soaking wet. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Of note, this issue doesn’t only apply to Deluxe and Moderate-level Disney resorts. Even the Value resorts on Disney property (the All-Star Resorts, Art of Animation, and Pop Century) have some buildings that are far away from their main lobby and Disney Transportation bus stops. Pop Century Map ©Disney Also, bear in mind that while this may sound like a minor inconvenience to those guests who can relatively easily walk these paths, there are some guests who are physically unable to do so. So, What Can be Done About This? Well, for starters, do research beforehand. Look at a map of the hotel you wish to stay at and figure out which area of rooms is within a comfortable walking distance to the lobby/buses/pools/etc. for your family. Then after booking, contact the hotel and make a room request. While this can’t always be granted, often times Disney will do their best to acquiesce. Note: If you’re planning on booking through a travel agent, you can also likely make a room request through them. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Room If you find yourself checked into a resort with uncomfortable walking for you, try and contact the front desk and see if a room switch is possible. If not, there are still several options. Look into whether the hotel you’re staying at has an internal bus route that travels through the resort grounds. (If you go in this direction, be sure to build in extra time into your schedule to account for wait times). Caribbean Beach has an internal shuttle! Furthermore, make sure to look into other methods of Disney transportation around property offered from your resort. For example, while some of the buildings at Pop Century or Art of Animation are far from the main lobby and therefore the buses, they are closer the Skyliner station, which provides access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Skyliner Station There are a lot of great things about staying at Walt Disney World hotels, but there are also some problems., They can be solved, as long as guests have the know-how to do so. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney hotel tips. Kiss, Marry, Kill: Magic Kingdom Monorail Hotels Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your biggest problem with staying at Disney hotels? Let us know in the comments below. The post Let's Chat About This Uncomfortable Disney World Hotel Problem first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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