Originally Posted By tukogirl Since we go to DL often, we've recently been exploring the three Disneyland hotels and have enjoyed finding the little hidden gems there - the lobby itself at Californian, the drivable Jungle Cruise boats at DL hotel... Do any of the Florida hotels have little hidden gems like fountains, gardens or activities that would be worth checking otu while we are there?
Originally Posted By -em I think they all do... Lets see: Grand Floridan- gorgeous hotel lobby and grounds Poly- Great beach/lobby/atmosphere Contemp- Monorail goes through the hotel (enough said!) Wilderness Lodge- If you thought the Grand Cali was good.. Plus the geyser, Iron Spike Room and the best pin cart at WDW Fort Wilderness- A great place to wander plus the Chip n Dale (or Chuck n Dave in my world ) Campfire Port Orleans Riverside- Great Atmosphere and fishing (if thats your thing) Port Orleans French Quarter- Great atmosphere and GREAT Beignets Old Key West- decent theming but a great relaxing place Saratoga Springs- decent theming but great if you love horses Pop Century- a big can of playdoh , need I say more (plus just a fun nostalgic place to wander) Caribbean Beach- Weak on outside theming (IMO) but its still nice to visit All Stars- Herbie the Love Bug! plus like Pop just a fun visual treat Animal Kingdom Lodge- Animals (and a gorgeous Lobby) Boardwalk- Great place to just wander Yacht and Beach Club- also fun to just wander and get an ice cream at Beaches n Cream Coronado Springs- a tranquil place to visit I *think* thats all of them- They each have something that makes them special unlike most hotels in the area. Personally I love spending time at the Lodges and Poly but have spent time at each -em
Originally Posted By Ursula At the AKL, you can use their night vision goggles and spy the animals out at night. The AKL also has a kind-of hidden bar in the lobby upstairs as well as a bridge you walk to see the upper parts of the lobby. The AKL has the story time out by the fire pit at night. Oh, there are so many at AKL alone! You can rent mouse boats at CBR, Poly, and Contemporary. I'm sure you can rent them elsewhere too, but those are the places I've used personally. There is a trail that you can walk from the WL to the WL Campgrounds. You can take a Segway tour at Epcot in World Showcase before that section opens. You have it all to yourself. If you imbibe, I suggest a nice drink at the Poly outside bar. The barkeeps there are the nicest people and they seem to enjoy talking to people. (If you don't drink, order a coke!)
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub The best thing about WDW is the "water taxi" from the Wilderness Loge/Campgrounds to the Contemporary or to WDW also from WDW to the GF,Poly or the DD to Riverside or the Boardwalk to Epcot and the Hollywood Studios...ANd of course the WDW Ferry Boat to the Ticket and Transport Center. I am sorry to say Disneyland does not have water taxi service.Of course, this is just comparing Hotels right?
Originally Posted By hightp Port Orleans and French Quarter also have a free water taxi that go to Downtown Disney. It goes past the Treehouse Villas and the ride is quite nice.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'm too lazy to type up my own picks, so: <a href="http://allears.net/acc/ola_mk.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/acc/ola_mk.htm</a> <a href="http://allears.net/acc/ola_del.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/acc/ola_del.htm</a> <a href="http://allears.net/ae/issue205.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/ae/issue205.htm</a> Keep in mind the articles are all old; some things might not be applicable any longer; times changed, etc.
