Are you struggling to find the best theme park resorts and hotels for your vacation?
With all the perks of staying on the theme park property of places like Disney and Universal, do you even need to know about the best non-theme park Resorts in America?
I think so.
I love the Universal and Disney resorts, but sometimes I like to enjoy some downtime from the magic.
Plus, for some of you, staying off-site might even be more convenient and worthwhile.
This is particularly true if all the on-site resorts are already full or expensive.
So, here’s a guide to some of the best theme park resorts and hotels for all budgets.
If your idea of Thanksgiving Day is spending time in Orlando with family at a Universal Orlando Resort, then you’ve chosen the perfect place.
You may be wondering, Does Universal Studios do anything special for Thanksgiving?
Among the coasters, magic, and fairy-tales are some of the best fall festival feasts right here in the theme park capital of the world and we’re going to go through ALL OF THEM today!
Do you know how to enjoy the Disney Resort Christmas decorations for FREE?
And yes I did put the words free and Disney together!
In case you may not know, doing a holiday décor resort hopping tour at Walt Disney World is my new yuletide tradition.
It’s a fun way to enjoy the Disney life on a budget, since you’ll be able to save one of your precious park hopper days on your trip.
Did you know that there are over 69 free things to do at Disney World?
It’s no secret that Disney has a lot to offer you. From a huge assortment of exciting rides for any age group to unconventional snacks and shows unique to Disney.
You are sure to find something you’ll enjoy at The Most Magical Place on Earth.
You may be wondering, what can you do for free at Disney?
From campfires and crafts, to animal viewings and Disney samples, you will find so many things to do on this extensive list of Walt Disney World freebies.
Plus, many of these attractions don’t require an admissions ticket to Disney. But, you don’t always have to spend money going to the theme parks to enjoy Disney World.
Let’s go through them ALL!!!
Are you struggling to find the best resorts in Orlando that are NOT at Disney?
With all the perks of staying in on Disney property, do you even need to know about the best non-Disney Resorts in Orlando? I think so.
I love Disney resorts, but sometimes I like to enjoy some downtime from the magic. Plus, for some of you, staying off-Disney might even be more convenient and worthwhile.
This is particularly true if you want to travel all of Orlando or are visiting during peak season when all on-site resorts are already full or expensive.
So, here’s a list of the best resorts in Orlando that are not Disney.
Are you looking for the best Disney World resorts for adults traveling to Orlando?
If you are here, you are a Disney Parks lover, plain and simple. Also, if you’re reading this, you may not be a frequent visitor and a solo traveler.
I am here to let you know one thing above many. That is that the Disney Parks are not just for families.
Disney Parks has adapted over the years and has begun recognizing its adult fanbase. This has allowed for them to better market to us as adult solo travelers.
It’s great for those who are collectors of their merchandise but even in their own property offerings.
If you want to have a vacation at one of Disney World’s resorts, this list is for you!
Today, I will discuss which Disney resorts fit the needs of adult the best and why, what to expect, activities and dining offerings, price ranges and final tips.
Are you looking for the top Orlando family resorts with a water park and lots of slides, but don’t want to fork out for the high-priced hotels?
Then you should check out the resorts in the areas around Disney World. Not only are they conveniently located to the parks, they also offer fantastic amenities and great value for money.
Do you want to know what the best pools at Disney World resorts are?
As a solo traveler there’s nothing better than getting done at the parks because you followed the ThemeParkHipster touring tips and getting back to the resort to find an empty pool because all of the families staying at your hotel are still at the park.
Spending time at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel is one of our favorite things to do, and one of the best places to spend an afternoon is at the hotel pool.
Each of the Disney hotels have a distinct theme and that theme extends to the pool at the hotel.
Today, we’re breaking down the best Disney pools and why they are worth jumping into on hot Florida days.
During a recent solo trip out to Disneyland Resort to later meet with a friend, I was given a chance to stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Waterpark right down the street from the Resort!
The Disneyland Resort suffers from being surrounded by off property resorts, highways, restaurants and tourist traps.
Walt despised the fact that Disneyland’s success caused businesses to flock to the area and essentially entrap them, not to mention the ongoing battle with the city of Anaheim to expand isn’t helping.
At the same time, over the years, Disneyland has made it a premium or lower/middle class families and solo travelers alike and so some have had to make the choice to go to good neighbor hotels nearby.
There are so many options in the area to choose from though, how do you decide?
Disney made it a bit easier with their “Good Neighbor ” hotel program that features hotels vetted and approved by Disney themselves to stay with based on a specific criterion.
Fortunately, Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground is among the Good Neighbor Hotel list and I’m excited to share what they offer and my experience.
One place I always try to include in my regular dining rotation is Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge- Kidani Village.
Walt Disney World has an abundance of restaurants to fit any desire at any given time.
Whether you’re thinking corn dog nuggets from Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom Park, or if you’re wanting something more upscale like California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can likely find it at Disney.
The Pop Century Resort is a nostalgic hotel on Walt Disney World property. I found this resort while scrolling through the Hotels .com app and decided to check it out for a quick staycation.