Suggestions about doing a hotel only stay.

[Jdoane33]

My daughters and I are thinking of checking into DW a few days early and just hang out at the pools, being lazy before we check into Boardwalk a few days later. We are not doing parks, but pla explore International Drive and go to the outlets, what do you suggest for a place to stay, we are open to anyplace that is clean and has a nice pool.

 

[raddisneyfan]

Animal Kingdom Lodge--great pool and you get all the animals on the savannah. Very good place if you are doing a no-parks few days since there is a lot to do in this self-contained resort with great food options and two fitness centers to choose from--also some limited spa services.

 

[adisneyaunt]

Well if you d like to avoid "more kiddos" perhaps not a value resort??Unless of course ur looking for an inexpensive room than Pop would be my value choice.
Personally I'd choose a mod or deluxe...poly, AKL, POFQ, POR for adult only..
If I were not doing parks or Disney springs but outlets and international drive, I'd stay outside and not deal with Disney traffic/people at all.
Enjoy wherever you choose!

 

[Jdoane33]

Do you have suggestions for outside of WDW?

 

[Lynne M]

Do you have suggestions for outside of WDW?

Check out our Orlando Hotels and Attractions board for information on offsite hotels.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

There are tons of great offsite resorts that won't cost you a Disney arm and leg. Agree with LynneM to check out the Orlando Hotels board for more info. The Universal hotels are also fantastic!

 

[NicoleLarson]

On property.....AKL hands down. Off property, Gaylord Palms is nice. If your stay is around holiday time, the ICE display is wonderful and the resort is gorgeous.

 

[raddisneyfan]

Do you have suggestions for outside of WDW?

My vote if you decide to go off property and you want fantastic pool time would be the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress--my favorite non-Disney Orlando hotel.