{"id":1619,"date":"2014-04-09T23:48:33","date_gmt":"2014-04-10T04:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/?p=1619"},"modified":"2014-04-26T15:33:53","modified_gmt":"2014-04-26T20:33:53","slug":"kurts-guide-to-disney-world-resort-hopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/kurts-guide-to-disney-world-resort-hopping\/","title":{"rendered":"Kurt&#8217;s Guide to Disney World Resort Hopping"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Resort hopping?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a guest at one of the Disney World Resorts, you can visit several of their other resorts during the day\u00a0and enjoy quite a bit of entertainment by resort hopping. \u00a0Not to mention all the awesome and interesting dining options. \u00a0Disney has an \u201copen resort\u201d policy which means that you are allowed to visit their other resorts and enjoy their amenities. \u00a0But Disney is very careful to point out that using a pool at another resort is strictly forbidden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-s\/02\/7b\/6c\/ed\/disney-s-caribbean-beach.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"232\" \/><br \/>\n<em>[Disney&#8217;s Caribbean Beach Resort, image from Tripadvisor.com]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">But aside from the pool issue, there are lots of reasons to resort hop while you&#8217;re staying at Disney. \u00a0I will attempt to run down the major reasons below. \u00a0Please let me know if I got anything wrong or if I missed something important!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/exp.cdn-hotels.com\/hotels\/1000000\/10000\/9600\/9513\/9513_4_b.jpg\" width=\"263\" height=\"350\" \/><br \/>\n<em>[Disney&#8217;s Caribbean Beach Resort pool, image from Tripadvisor.com]<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Resort choices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/campsites-at-fort-wilderness-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Wilderness Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Magic Kingdom, Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 casual, 2 dinner shows (Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue,\u00a0Mickey\u2019s Backyard BBQ), 1 bar<\/li>\n<li>activities:\u00a0archery, canoe\/boat\/kayak rentals, pony\/horseback rides, movies under the stars, campfire sing-a-long, bike\/jog trails, basketball, volleyball, arcade<\/li>\n<li>transportation: boats to Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge and Contemporary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/all-star-movies-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">All-Star Movies<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/all-star-music-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Music<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/all-star-sports-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sports Resorts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Animal Kingdom, Wide World of Sports, Blizzard Beach<\/li>\n<li>dining:\u00a0food courts, pool bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: movies under the stars, jog trail, arcade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/pop-century-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pop Century<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/art-of-animation-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Art of Animation Resorts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Wide World of Sports, Hollywood Studios, Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining:\u00a0food courts, pool bars<\/li>\n<li>activities:\u00a0movies under the stars, jog trail, arcade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/caribbean-beach-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Caribbean Beach Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 casual, 1 fast food, pool bar<\/li>\n<li>activities: mini golf, adventure cruise, campfire, bike\/jog trails, arcade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/port-orleans-resort-french-quarter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Port Orleans Resorts, French Quarter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/port-orleans-resort-riverside\/\" target=\"_blank\">Riverside<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Downtown Disney, Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 casual, 2 fast food, 4 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: carriage rides, adventure cruise, campfire, bike\/jog trails, arcade<\/li>\n<li>transportation: boats to Downtown Disney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/coronado-springs-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Coronado Springs Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 casual, 3 fast food, 3 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: campfire, jog trail, arcade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/animal-kingdom-lodge\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Animal Kingdom Lodge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Animal Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 fine, 3 casual themed, 3 fast food, 2 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: safari animal viewing, African art &amp; artifacts, campfire, jog trail, arcade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/campsites-at-fort-wilderness-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wilderness Lodge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Magic Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 casual, 2 dinner shows<\/li>\n<li>activities: bike\/jog trails, boat rentals, movies under the stars, campfires, arcade<\/li>\n<li>transportation:\u00a0boats to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness and Contemporary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/old-key-west-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Old Key West Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Downtown Disney, Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 casual, 3 fast food<\/li>\n<li>activities: fitness center, campfire, movies under the stars, bike\/jog trains, basketball, tennis, volleyball, arcades<\/li>\n<li>transportation: boats to Downtown Disney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/saratoga-springs-resort-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near:\u00a0Downtown Disney, Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 casual, 3 fast food, 2 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: spa services, campfire, bike\/jog trails, tennis, basketball, arcade<\/li>\n<li>transportation: boats to Downtown Disney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/contemporary-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Contemporary Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Magic Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 fine dining, 1 character dining, 1 casual themed, 3 fast food, 4 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: monorail runs through, water sports rentals, volleyball, tennis, jogging trail, campfire, movies under the stars, arcade, nighttime fireworks cruise<\/li>\n<li>transportation:\u00a0boats to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/beach-club-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/yacht-club-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yacht Club Resorts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining:\u00a01 fine dining, 1 character dining, 3 casual, 2 fast food, 3 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: fitness center, mini golf, campfire, movies under the stars, adventure cruise, boat rentals, bike\/jog trails, tennis, volleyball, arcade<\/li>\n<li>transportation: boats to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Boardwalk and Swan\/Dolphin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/boardwalk-inn\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Boardwalk Inn Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining:\u00a01 fine dining, 3 casual themed, 3 fast food, 1 bar<\/li>\n<li>activities:\u00a0mini golf, campfire, movies under the stars, bike\/jog trails, tennis, arcade<\/li>\n<li>transportation:\u00a0boats to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Beach\/Yacht Club and Swan\/Dolphin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/polynesian-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Swan and Dolphin Hotels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Epcot<\/li>\n<li>dining: 2 fine dining, 5 casual, 3 fast food, 5 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: fitness center, tennis, volleyball, basketball, arcade, jogging trail<\/li>\n<li>transportation:\u00a0boats to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Boardwalk and Beach\/Yacht Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/polynesian-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Polynesian Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Magic Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>dining: 1 character dining, 1 dinner show, 2 casual themed, 3 fast food, 1 bar<\/li>\n<li>activities: movies under the stars, boat rentals, campfire, bike\/jog trails, volleyball<\/li>\n<li>transportation:\u00a0monorail and boats to Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/resorts\/grand-floridian-resort-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grand Floridian Resort and Spa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>near: Magic Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>dining: 3 fine dining, 1 character dining, 1 casual, 3 fast food, 2 bars<\/li>\n<li>activities: spa services, boat rentals, adventure cruise, movies under the stars, jogging trail, arcade<\/li>\n<li>transportation: monorail and boats to Magic Kingdom and Polynesian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Getting from place to place<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Epcot is a major bus hub, so you can get to pretty much anywhere from Epcot via bus. \u00a0Epcot is also a boat hub for the Boardwalk, the Beach\/Yacht Clubs and the Dolphin\/Swan resorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Magic Kingdom is \u00a0a boat hub for the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian, the Wilderness Lodge,Fort Wilderness, and the Contemporary. \u00a0The Magic Kingdom is a monorail hub for the Contemporary, the Polynesian, and the Grand Floridian. \u00a0A second monorail line runs between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot.<\/p>\n<p>Animal Kingdom is also a major bus hub.<\/p>\n<p>Yuo can get to Downtown Disney from pretty much any resort. \u00a0Also, Downtown Disney is a boat hub for the Old Key West, Saratoga Springs and the Port Orleans French Quarter\/Riverside resorts.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have fun!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks for reading my blog! \u00a0Let me know if I got anything wrong or if you have any information to add! \u00a0And also let me know if this blog post helped you in any way shape or form! \u00a0Thanks!<\/p>\n<p>Kurt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resort hopping? 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