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Walt Disney World: Where to Stay

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

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Ambiance and Fun

perks of staying at a Disney World Resort - fun pools

Pool at the Polynesian Resort - Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World Resorts.

Each Walt Disney World resort has a theme and is designed for fun. Disney's Polynesian Resort, with South Pacific theme, has a Volcano pool, above; the Animal Kingdom Lodge has stunning architecture, and you can watch giraffes and other animals roam a savanna.

There are also many on-site activities: storytelling at the firepit at Animal Kingdom Lodge (free), pedalboats, kayaks, and bike rentals at Fort Wilderness, Wonderland Tea Party at the Grand Floridian...

But of course many off-property hotels are fun, too. For example, Nickelodeon Family Suites has two waterparks right on-site, plus Sponge Bob and other Nickelodeon theming, and great games and entertainment, also by Nick.

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*photo © Teresa Plowright

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