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The Polynesian Resort can be found on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon just two monorail stops away from the Magic Kingdom. This South Pacific paradise with its white sandy beaches and tropical landscaping was one of the original Resorts opening on October 1, 1971.

The Boardwalk Inn Resort sits alongside Crescent Lake and captures the feel of a 1920’s eastern seaboard resort. Inside the resort you will find whimsical models of roller coasters and carousels while outside is a wonderful deck with chairs so you can relax and watch the people go by.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is modeled on the Old Faithful Lodge from Yellowstone National Park and is one of the best themed resorts on Disney property aside from the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

The Contemporary Resort is one of the two original Disney World hotels. It is located on the monorail loop that serves the Magic Kingdom in between Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon. The resort is a large A-frame building and the fourth floor is home to the Grand Canyon Concourse and monorail station.

The Beach Club Resort is reminiscent of a turn of the century New England seaside resort and shares transportation and recreational facilities with Disney’s Yacht Club Resort next door. If you are a fan of Epcot then this is the resort for you as the theme park is just a short ten-minute walk away.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is located right next door to Disney’s Beach Club Resort and is themed after a New England seaside resort from the late 1800s. This Deluxe Resort has the formal grace of a grand New England yacht club, and once inside you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re in Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. It really is in a fantastic location and from here you can easily reach the themeparks on foot (Epcot), by boat (Hollywood Studios), or by bus (Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom).

For something completely different think about a stay at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. You don’t even need a tent or a campervan, as you can stay in one of Disney’s wilderness cabins. This often overlooked resort offers Deluxe Resort amenities at Moderate Resort prices.