Resort Hopping

[montblanc]

It is fun to check out other resorts and do activities there while staying at WDW. This year we visited all the monorail ones. Is it easy to go to the others by bus and do you veterans think this is a good idea? I know pool hopping is prohibited, don't worry .

"fort wilderness has lots of great stuff to do... petting zoo, pony rides, golf cart rental tour, hay ride, evening movie/marshmallow roast/sing-a-long, bike rentals"

I saw this in one post...wow, looks like real fun for kids.

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1970 - Disneyland
1999 - All-Star Music
2003 - Port Orleans Riverside
2004 – Contemporary
*2005* – Coronado Springs Resort/Polynesian

 

[swilshire]

If you'll have a car, driving might be the most convenient to many of them. We especially enjoy doing this at Christmas. We've been to the Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club, Boardwalk, Animal Kingdom Lodge and have had several meals at Coronado Springs. Just tell the guard at the gate why you're there and they'll let you right in.

Sheila

 

[montblanc]

Thanks. I did not know when you were driving that you could visit other hotels.

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

This is a great tip and one that many do not realize.

Remember that the 'World' is huge and there are plenty of places to go without relying on the WDW transportation.

Have a valid driver's license available at the security gate!

 

[montblanc]

Lol....I saw your countdown and it is about 47 hours off of mine, we will be doing the single digit dance together.

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1970 - Disneyland
1999 - All-Star Music
2003 - Port Orleans Riverside
2004 – Contemporary
*2005* – Coronado Springs Resort/Polynesian