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The Monumental Movieland is located at the top end of International Drive just across the street from Wet ‘n Wild®. A great choice of bars, restaurants and fast food restaurants surround the hotel and free transport is provided to Universal Orlando® Resort and Sea World® Orlando both just a short drive away. The hotel is also ideally located for shopping with the huge department stores of the new Mall at Millenia and the designer shops of the Prime Outlets just a 5 minute’ drive away, and the I-Ride Trolley stop right outside. The hotel offers spacious accommodations with modern en suite bathrooms. For time away from the parks there’s a large heated swimming pool and sun terrace set in attractive gardens. The restaurant serves a good value buffet breakfast and, in the evening, the steakhouse features happy hours and fun karaoke evenings.

Just a 15-min drive from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and spread across 15 acres, Champions World Resort is ideal for the family after those long fun filled days at the parks. Every room is modern and fresh after a recent re-vamp and the 3 swimming pools (one covered) are the key to keeping the kids happy during the days away from Mickey and his friends! Getting to and from the parks is easy with the FREE scheduled transportation to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, Seaworld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort. For the evenings, the 2 tennis courts are lit if you still have the energy for a game. Ace restaurant offers a varied choice with an extensive buffet while the Copper Turtle Restaurant offers a great breakfast.

Combine a private 600ft stretch of soft white sand with swaying palm trees and the clear blue waters of the Gulf Coast and you have the best reason in the world to stay at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel. There are two heated swimming pools, surrounded by spacious sun terraces. Sports facilities include volleyball, shuffleboard, with golf, tennis and bicycle hire available nearby, as well as water-sports, sailboats and kayaks (with tuition) on the beach. When you need a break from the beach, visit the 145 shops, restaurants, nightspots and galleries of nearby St Armand’s Circle.

Enjoy an island-style welcome at the Embassy Suites with its tropical, 6-storey atrium complete with giant palm trees and cascading waterfalls! Boasting a prime location, in Lake Buena Vista, this family-friendly resort offers very comfortable accommodation within easy reach of WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and Downtown Disney and just walking distance to some fantastic shopping and plenty of superb restaurants. If you want time out from the theme parks to spend a lazy day, this is the perfect place to do so. Facilities include a meandering indoor/outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool and spa tub. A wonderful feature is the outdoor big screen at the poolside, where the kids can sit and enjoy a Disney film! There’s also a fitness room for more active moments as well as basketball and tennis courts. A FREE full breakfast cooked to order gets the day off to a fantastic start with lunch and dinner served at Barnacles pool bar, perfect for an outdoor dining experience.

Opening from the end of May 2012 , DISNEY'S ART OF ANIMATION Resort hotel promises to be the ultimate in family fun. The Resort hotel will draw its inspiration from 2 classic Disney Animated films: The Lion King and The Little Mermaid and 2 Disney Pixar films: Finding Nemo and Cars. The Little Mermaid section of the resort offers guest room accommodation that is perfect for smaller groups. In the other 3 sections, larger family-suites sleep up to 6 with plenty of space to spare. All boast a fantastic range of amenities and themed decor that can’t fail to enchant. Outside, 4 separate courtyards pay homage to each of the films with larger-than-life characters smiling down on you, including King Triton, towering 35ft into the air! Other highlights include a main swimming pool with sun terraces and loungers plus 2 quieter swimming pools, perfect for simply lazing by. For eats, the themed food court serves a variety of tantalising dishes all day long.

The Monumental Hotel expertly combines the classic old world ambience of Key West with the luxurious, modern standards of today. Although located on International Drive and a short distance from various Orlando attractions, the atmosphere is peaceful and serene – perfect after a busy day at the theme parks! Guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped. Amenities include a gorgeous free-form heated swimming pool, which the children will love splashing about in, a hot tub where adults can relax and cabanas for hire. The Pineapple Grille and Lounge serves hearty cooked and continental breakfasts every day. At the weekend, they’re open for dinner too with American-style favourites on the menu. Conveniently, the I-RIDE Trolley stops right outside your front door and is a great way to explore your exciting surrounds!

Close to DISNEY'S BLIZZARD BEACH Water Park and DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM, this attractive desert resort with its balconied haciendas, colourful plazas, fountains and palm-shaded courtyards exudes a real flavour of the American southwest and Mexico. Circling a picturesque 15-acre lake, distinctly styled accommodations are themed as either courtyard Casitas, wilderness countryside Ranchos or lakeside Cabanas, nestled along the shoreline and meandering jogging trails. Excellent family recreation includes a white sandy beach and stepped Mayan pyramid towering over the main pool area with a water slide and a playground that doubles as an archaeological dig site for young explorers. Three further quieter pools, a state-of-the-art health club, nature walks and bike and boat rentals complete the facilities. A grill restaurant overlooks the lake and the lively food court offers several casual and fast food dining options.

Not only have Disney managed to bring the ambience of the Caribbean to Florida, they’ve managed to bring the beaches too! This tropical lakeside paradise, is split into 6 different islands, each with its own swimming pool and stretch of white sandy beach. Whilst mums and dads laze the day away in a hammock, the kids can climb, slide and play to their hearts content at Parrot Cay, a full acre of fun in the middle of Barefoot Bay with water play galore, nature trails and colourful birds to admire. There’s also the Marina with its pontoon and sailboats for hire as well as plenty of landscaped paths to enjoy. Colonial-style buildings really do set the scene with swaying palm trees, warm breezes and the distant sound of steel drums adding to that laid-back vibe. Dine at Shutters during the evening if sophisticated fare appeals or head to the food court for delicious dishes in double quick time.

This wonderful Disney resort captures all the romance and adventure of Old Key West with its palm trees, lighthouse and Victorian-era decor. Highlights include 4 heated swimming pools, each one with an adjacent playground and an on-site marina where you can hire all manner of vessels for splashing about in the water! Conch Flats Community Hall is a great place to unwind with friends old and new, relaxing in front of the large-screen TV perhaps, or shooting a game of pool. There’s also tennis for the enthusiast, volleyball, basketball and shuffleboard – so plenty of opportunity to keep active! Hospitality House is where you’ll find Olivia’s Cafe serving delicious Floridian seafood and American cuisine with a Caribbean twist. There’s also the excellent Good’s Food to Go for busy bees, where you can order hot dogs, burgers, salads and ice-cream to eat on the run!

Find yourself in upstate New York, Victorian style! Step back in time and experience Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, feel far away from the hustle and bustle of the 21st Century amongst its authentic buildings and peaceful courtyards. The elegant home-from-home studio rooms and villas are well equipped for all the family, boasting views of the stunning landscaped gardens, lake or swimming pool. The kids will just love the grotto style pool with cascading water features and the array of complimentary activities, from arts and crafts to games and sports. Even with the Disney parks just a boat ride away, they won’t want to leave! Let’s not forget, it’s your holiday too, so why not take advantage of the on-site spa and fitness centre, or if you simply fancy an evening in, there is a restaurant on site too. It's just the perfect atmosphere to relax in at the end of those action packed days!

Enter this Deluxe Resort Hotel and experience the feel of an African Safari Lodge and wildlife reserve, magically recreated to offer a unique holiday experience. The Resort Hotel overlooks an open African savannah that is home to a huge variety of birds and wildlife. The journey through Africa continues with the facilities at the lodge. Feast at any one of the 3 fantastic restaurants, a quick-service restaurant, lounge bar and experience the full flavours of the continent. Splash in the oasis swimming pool and enjoy views over the savannah. Even the spa, children's water play area, arcade, health club and gift shop are all designed to showcase the beauty and grandeur of Africa.

The suites at the Residence Inn SeaWorld® are not only very comfortable, they offer up to 50% more space than a traditional hotel room, so you’ve plenty of opportunity to stretch out and relax! What’s more, you’re in the centre of Orlando, close to all attractions with a free shuttle service available to whisk you to SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Universal® Studios Florida® and all 4 WALT DISNEY WORLD theme parks. Although rooms have the feel of an apartment, you have all the facilities of a hotel, including a free hot buffet breakfast cooked for you each morning in the dining room so you don’t have to bother! After a hard day with Mickey Mouse and friends, you can unwind with a splash about in the swimming pool or lounge in the whirlpool. If you’ve still got energy to spare, why not head to the sports court for a game of basketball. Your fully-equipped kitchen means you don’t have to head out to eat, although there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the nearby vicinity, instead you can stay at home, put your feet up and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal!

The great outdoors in all its unspoilt glory is celebrated to perfection at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Inspired by the Great American Northwest National Park Lodges from the turn of the 20th century, authentic decor and genuine artefacts pay tribute to ancient Native American cultures and the pioneering spirit of early American explorers. In the grounds, look out for a bubbling spring that flows into a creek, tumbles over a waterfall and empties into the resort’s swimming pool. There’s also an amazing geyser, fashioned after Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful, which shoots water 12 storeys high every hour! Kids will love the totem pole in the lobby, carved with all their favourite Disney characters as well as the swimming pool and Cub's Den Children's Club. Straight out of the Old West, the rowdy Whispering Canyon Cafe is perfect for a family-barbeque fare or head to Artist Point, a rustic yet elegant restaurant to feast on seafood.

Conveniently located just over a mile from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, the Baymont Inn and Suites is designated as a WALT DISNEY WORLD Good Neighbour Hotel and offers free scheduled transport to the Disney theme parks along with Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando; even better is that they lay on a complimentary breakfast, every day to fully fuel the family until your return transfer arrives. Catering to all the family, the hotel offers a dedicated children’s pool. The outdoor swimming pool is the focus for relaxing after the parks with a fitness centre and volleyball court for the more active. Each of the 295 guest rooms are tastefully decorated with a full array of modern amenities including marble vanity tops, a 42" plasma TV, microwave, refrigerator and wireless Internet access.

The Monumental Movieland is located at the top end of International Drive just across the street from Wet ‘n Wild®. A great choice of bars, restaurants and fast food restaurants surround the hotel and free transport is provided to Universal Orlando® Resort and Sea World® Orlando both just a short drive away. The hotel is also ideally located for shopping with the huge department stores of the new Mall at Millenia and the designer shops of the Prime Outlets just a 5 minute’ drive away, and the I-Ride Trolley stop right outside. The hotel offers spacious accommodations with modern en suite bathrooms. For time away from the parks there’s a large heated swimming pool and sun terrace set in attractive gardens. The restaurant serves a good value buffet breakfast and, in the evening, the steakhouse features happy hours and fun karaoke evenings.

Set in 13 tropical acres overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Mediterranean style Sirata Beach offers a relaxing, laid back atmosphere whilst still being only 20 minutes' drive from the activities of downtown St Petersburg. Miles of white sandy beach beckon for a stroll while the water-sports kiosk can arrange sunset sailing, snorkelling and parasailing for the more adventurous. The on-site dining options include the Compass Grille, your favourite meals with a Floridian flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Rum Runners Bar & Grille and Harry's Beach Bar are located beach front with casual menus for lunch and dinner.

Situated around Hourglass Lake (complete with Generation Gap Bridge), prepare to step back in time and celebrate the century in all its colourful glory. From the giant jukeboxes for the 1950s to huge yo-yos marking the 1970s, the fun and vibrant theming takes a fond look back through the decades as only Disney could. Silhouettes illustrating the popular dances of the decade decorate the front of each building. And where better to spend time than relaxing in the sun and splashing about in one of the three themed pools? Between the Hippy Dippy Pool near the 1960s building, the Computer Pool next to the 1980’s rooms and Bowling Pin Pool over by the 1950s building, they’re the ideal spots to kick off your theme park shoes, sit back and soak up the Florida sunshine.

Built on one of the highest elevations in the area, you’ll enjoy wonderful views at Mystic Dunes as well as over 600 acres of lush Florida nature preserves and beautiful tropical landscaping. Just 2 miles from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and minutes from Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando, you’re close to all the action without compromising peace and tranquility. Accommodation consists of 1- or 2- Bedroom Apartments, each with a breakfast bar and/or dining area, lounge with cable TV, fully-equipped kitchen and master bedroom with private whirlpool. Although you’re close to so many attractions, there’s plenty to keep you entertained on-site, including 4 heated swimming pools including Dunes Lagoon with a massive water slide and private poolside cabanas. There’s also a superb 18-hole Championship golf course for the enthusiast, plus mini-golf for those just starting out and exciting activities for all ages. For eats and drinks, look no further than Kenzie’s for hearty American fare, or enjoy a drink at the poolside Dunes Lagoon bar. There’s also room service, grocery delivery and Maui Pizza delivery right to your door!

Staying at the Rosen Inn – puts guests within minutes of all of Orlando’s top attractions, including theme parks, shopping malls and restaurants. What’s more, you don’t even have to drive to any of them, a comprehensive scheduled shuttle service visiting Universal Orlando® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, Wet ‘n Wild® and WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort will whisk you there promptly and efficiently (local charge applies). Beautifully landscaped, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and tropical courtyard – just the place to work on that tan! There is also an electronic games arcade for some virtual fun and a convenient mini-mart for stocking up on essentials. There are 3 dining choices – the Palm Dining Room with its all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, the Shogun Japanese Steakhouse serving authentic Asian delights and the Lite Bite with pizza made to order, fresh sub-sandwiches and hot dogs. You can also shoot some pool at the International Pub and listen to hit tunes courtesy of the juke box!

Kick back and relax in a tropical paradise. The swaying palm trees. The tropical breezes. Transport yourself to the enchanted isles of the South Seas. Today, you can experience the wonder of such island paradises as Fiji, Bali and Hawaii without sailing halfway around the globe. This hotel features 1000 guest rooms, including 51 suites, a lagoon-style pool with sand beach, 'The Gymnasium' fitness centre and 6 restaurants and lounges. Staying at Loews Royal Pacific Resort is the ultimate way to experience Orlando’s most exciting holiday destination, putting you in the heart of Universal Studios®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Universal CityWalk®.

This 4-star hotel in the heart of Orlando offers guests all the comforts, convenience and privacy of home but with traditional hotel amenities to hand. Spacious 1-Bedroom Suites feature fully-equipped kitchens and COMPLIMENTARY high-speed internet access. There’s also a delicious COMPLIMENTARY Suite Start hot breakfast served each morning to get your day off to a great start and on Monday’s through to Thursday’s. You’re welcomed home in style with COMPLIMENTARY snacks and drinks, leaving you with nothing more to do afterwards than put your feet up, watch a good movie and relax! As well as comfortable accommodation, the complex boasts a large, heated outdoor pool for year-round swimming. Adjacent to the pool is a 5-person spa tub for easing the strains of the day and there’s a fitness centre for the energetic. If you’ve got small children, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. What’s more, the I-Ride Trolley stops right outside the hotel whisking you up and down International Drive in no time.

Just a 15-min drive from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and spread across 15 acres, Champions World Resort is ideal for the family after those long fun filled days at the parks. Every room is modern and fresh after a recent re-vamp and the 3 swimming pools (one covered) are the key to keeping the kids happy during the days away from Mickey and his friends! Getting to and from the parks is easy with the FREE scheduled transportation to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, Seaworld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort. For the evenings, the 2 tennis courts are lit if you still have the energy for a game. Ace restaurant offers a varied choice with an extensive buffet while the Copper Turtle Restaurant offers a great breakfast.

Located just 1 mile from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort Maingate entrance, the Ramada Gateway hotel offers FREE scheduled transportation to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort theme parks, Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando. The Ramada Gateway’s convenient on-site deli is ideal for picking up a quick snack. Alternatively guests can enjoy a meal at the casual Smokehouse Grill Restaurant; the menu features everything from steaks and ribs to chicken and fish. A breakfast buffet is also served daily at the Smokehouse Grill. Sit back and relax in the Mulligan's Sports Bar where you will enjoy refreshing cocktails and light appetizers. Internet access is free within the hotel. All Travel City Direct guests will enjoy rooms in the low-rise section of the hotel. Tower rooms are also available at a supplement.

From the sweeping California mission-style facades to the legendary Palm Restaurant to a palm-lined swimming pool where you’re immersed in sound, not just water, it feels like the coolest hotel on earth. Guests enjoy impeccable accommodation, over $1 million worth of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, and the kind of service and personal attention that would make anyone feel like a celebrity. Best of all, the 650-room hotel is located in the heart of Orlando’s most exciting holiday destination, putting you in the heart of Universal Studios®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Universal CityWalk®. You don’t have to be a rock star to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel®. But after just a few days, you’ll definitely get used to living the lifestyle.

Combine a private 600ft stretch of soft white sand with swaying palm trees and the clear blue waters of the Gulf Coast and you have the best reason in the world to stay at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel. There are two heated swimming pools, surrounded by spacious sun terraces. Sports facilities include volleyball, shuffleboard, with golf, tennis and bicycle hire available nearby, as well as water-sports, sailboats and kayaks (with tuition) on the beach. When you need a break from the beach, visit the 145 shops, restaurants, nightspots and galleries of nearby St Armand’s Circle.

Conveniently located just over a mile from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, the Baymont Inn and Suites is designated as a WALT DISNEY WORLD Good Neighbour Hotel and offers free scheduled transport to the Disney theme parks along with Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando; even better is that they lay on a complimentary breakfast, every day to fully fuel the family until your return transfer arrives. Catering to all the family, the hotel offers a dedicated children’s pool. The outdoor swimming pool is the focus for relaxing after the parks with a fitness centre and volleyball court for the more active. Each of the 295 guest rooms are tastefully decorated with a full array of modern amenities including marble vanity tops, a 42" plasma TV, microwave, refrigerator and wireless Internet access.

The Bahama Bay Resort is one of Orlando’s all apartment resorts lying on the banks of Lake Davenport about 10 miles from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort. The Caribbean-style village complex features 38 clusters of apartments across a 70-acre spread of gardens, lawns, lagoons and fountains and a range of facilities to rival those of some full-service resorts including activities such as volleyball, basketball, tennis, sandy lakeside beach and fishing dock. For relaxation, guests can choose from 1 of 4 swimming pools, each with its own whirlpool whilst children will enjoy their own pool and play area. Within the clubhouse, the Bahama Bay spa offers a gym, massage, body and beauty treatments, Internet café and children’s lounge with PlayStation®. The complex offers accommodation in 2- and 3-Bedroom Apartments, each beautifully furnished and with floor plans that vary slightly between styles. Each apartment features a master bedroom, bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, washer/ dryer, separate living and dining area, cable TV, DVD player and screened private patio or balcony.

Big fun, Disney style and Magic; priced for everyone! Larger than-life sports, music and movie icons surround the rooms of three fun resorts, with Disney quality and unique styling everywhere you look. All three hotels are situated close to the Theme Parks, providing holiday home for rest and relaxation right in the heart of the action. A haven for sports fans, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort boasts 5 sports-themed hotel areas. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will get your toes tapping with its five music-themed hotel areas. The stage is set at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, as massive figures from your favourite Disney movies take a starring role. Dining in all 3 value resorts consists of colourful marketplace food courts.

The Enclave Suites are an excellent location just off International Drive, and ever popular with UK self-catering guests. Choose from studio suites sleeping up to 4 and the more spacious 2 bedroom/2 bath suites sleeping up to 6, with each offering a private balcony and fully-equipped kitchen including microwave, hob, dishwasher, fridge and coffee maker. There are 2 outdoor swimming pools to choose from, as well as a fully-heated indoor pool with Jacuzzi, if you prefer to take a break from the Florida sunshine. There are also 2 kids’ pools, a playground and a games room. The Enclave Suites also offer a fitness room and floodlit tennis court. A laundry facility is also available on site. To get you started before a busy day, there’s a COMPLIMENTARY Lite Continental 'Grab 'n' Go' breakfast, and free shuttles to Universal Orlando® Resort®, SeaWorld® Orlando and Wet ‘n Wild® are available.

You can’t fail to be impressed by the Liki Tiki Resort – an extraordinary, exciting holiday experience in the heart of central Florida! Just minutes from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort, this is a very popular choice with Travel City Direct customers who appreciate close proximity to the theme parks as well as a superb range of shops in designer malls. Set on 64-acres of lush, green landscape, this gated complex offers superior apartment accommodation and an incredible range of amenities. Deserving the first mention is the huge 1.5 acre lagoon and water activity park with 5 waterslides into the main pool, an erupting volcano that shoots water and smoke, interactive spray jets and a toddlers’ area. There’s also two more gorgeous heated swimming pools to laze by, whirlpool spas and even a freshwater lake with paddleboats, ensuring plenty of aquatic fun for everyone! For those who like to keep to dry land, there’s tennis courts for perfecting that serve, basketball, mini-golf and an electronic games room. You can even hire bicycles at the complex and peddle your way around the sights! All apartments are spacious and very well-equipped with every amenity you need for a comfortable home-from-home experience. Featuring one or two separate bedrooms, there’s also an impressive kitchen with microwave, washer & dryer, coffee maker and blender. A separate dining area is perfect for gathering around at the end of the day over a home-cooked meal or chill out in the living room, complete with cable TV and stereo. If you don’t feel like self-catering, no worries, Shipwreck Sally’s Bar & Grill serves delicious poolside fare plus there are plenty of restaurants close by where you can dine in or get take-out. There’s also a barbecue area for eating al-fresco and a picnic area.

Situated around Hourglass Lake (complete with Generation Gap Bridge), prepare to step back in time and celebrate the century in all its colourful glory. From the giant jukeboxes for the 1950s to huge yo-yos marking the 1970s, the fun and vibrant theming takes a fond look back through the decades as only Disney could. Silhouettes illustrating the popular dances of the decade decorate the front of each building. And where better to spend time than relaxing in the sun and splashing about in one of the three themed pools? Between the Hippy Dippy Pool near the 1960s building, the Computer Pool next to the 1980’s rooms and Bowling Pin Pool over by the 1950s building, they’re the ideal spots to kick off your theme park shoes, sit back and soak up the Florida sunshine.

Just a 15-min drive from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and spread across 15 acres, Champions World Resort is ideal for the family after those long fun filled days at the parks. Every room is modern and fresh after a recent re-vamp and the 3 swimming pools (one covered) are the key to keeping the kids happy during the days away from Mickey and his friends! Getting to and from the parks is easy with the FREE scheduled transportation to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, Seaworld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort. For the evenings, the 2 tennis courts are lit if you still have the energy for a game. Ace restaurant offers a varied choice with an extensive buffet while the Copper Turtle Restaurant offers a great breakfast.

Enjoy an island-style welcome at the Embassy Suites with its tropical, 6-storey atrium complete with giant palm trees and cascading waterfalls! Boasting a prime location, in Lake Buena Vista, this family-friendly resort offers very comfortable accommodation within easy reach of WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and Downtown Disney and just walking distance to some fantastic shopping and plenty of superb restaurants. If you want time out from the theme parks to spend a lazy day, this is the perfect place to do so. Facilities include a meandering indoor/outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool and spa tub. A wonderful feature is the outdoor big screen at the poolside, where the kids can sit and enjoy a Disney film! There’s also a fitness room for more active moments as well as basketball and tennis courts. A FREE full breakfast cooked to order gets the day off to a fantastic start with lunch and dinner served at Barnacles pool bar, perfect for an outdoor dining experience.

Opening from the end of May 2012 , DISNEY'S ART OF ANIMATION Resort hotel promises to be the ultimate in family fun. The Resort hotel will draw its inspiration from 2 classic Disney Animated films: The Lion King and The Little Mermaid and 2 Disney Pixar films: Finding Nemo and Cars. The Little Mermaid section of the resort offers guest room accommodation that is perfect for smaller groups. In the other 3 sections, larger family-suites sleep up to 6 with plenty of space to spare. All boast a fantastic range of amenities and themed decor that can’t fail to enchant. Outside, 4 separate courtyards pay homage to each of the films with larger-than-life characters smiling down on you, including King Triton, towering 35ft into the air! Other highlights include a main swimming pool with sun terraces and loungers plus 2 quieter swimming pools, perfect for simply lazing by. For eats, the themed food court serves a variety of tantalising dishes all day long.

The Monumental Hotel expertly combines the classic old world ambience of Key West with the luxurious, modern standards of today. Although located on International Drive and a short distance from various Orlando attractions, the atmosphere is peaceful and serene – perfect after a busy day at the theme parks! Guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped. Amenities include a gorgeous free-form heated swimming pool, which the children will love splashing about in, a hot tub where adults can relax and cabanas for hire. The Pineapple Grille and Lounge serves hearty cooked and continental breakfasts every day. At the weekend, they’re open for dinner too with American-style favourites on the menu. Conveniently, the I-RIDE Trolley stops right outside your front door and is a great way to explore your exciting surrounds!

Close to DISNEY'S BLIZZARD BEACH Water Park and DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM, this attractive desert resort with its balconied haciendas, colourful plazas, fountains and palm-shaded courtyards exudes a real flavour of the American southwest and Mexico. Circling a picturesque 15-acre lake, distinctly styled accommodations are themed as either courtyard Casitas, wilderness countryside Ranchos or lakeside Cabanas, nestled along the shoreline and meandering jogging trails. Excellent family recreation includes a white sandy beach and stepped Mayan pyramid towering over the main pool area with a water slide and a playground that doubles as an archaeological dig site for young explorers. Three further quieter pools, a state-of-the-art health club, nature walks and bike and boat rentals complete the facilities. A grill restaurant overlooks the lake and the lively food court offers several casual and fast food dining options.

Not only have Disney managed to bring the ambience of the Caribbean to Florida, they’ve managed to bring the beaches too! This tropical lakeside paradise, is split into 6 different islands, each with its own swimming pool and stretch of white sandy beach. Whilst mums and dads laze the day away in a hammock, the kids can climb, slide and play to their hearts content at Parrot Cay, a full acre of fun in the middle of Barefoot Bay with water play galore, nature trails and colourful birds to admire. There’s also the Marina with its pontoon and sailboats for hire as well as plenty of landscaped paths to enjoy. Colonial-style buildings really do set the scene with swaying palm trees, warm breezes and the distant sound of steel drums adding to that laid-back vibe. Dine at Shutters during the evening if sophisticated fare appeals or head to the food court for delicious dishes in double quick time.

This wonderful Disney resort captures all the romance and adventure of Old Key West with its palm trees, lighthouse and Victorian-era decor. Highlights include 4 heated swimming pools, each one with an adjacent playground and an on-site marina where you can hire all manner of vessels for splashing about in the water! Conch Flats Community Hall is a great place to unwind with friends old and new, relaxing in front of the large-screen TV perhaps, or shooting a game of pool. There’s also tennis for the enthusiast, volleyball, basketball and shuffleboard – so plenty of opportunity to keep active! Hospitality House is where you’ll find Olivia’s Cafe serving delicious Floridian seafood and American cuisine with a Caribbean twist. There’s also the excellent Good’s Food to Go for busy bees, where you can order hot dogs, burgers, salads and ice-cream to eat on the run!

Find yourself in upstate New York, Victorian style! Step back in time and experience Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, feel far away from the hustle and bustle of the 21st Century amongst its authentic buildings and peaceful courtyards. The elegant home-from-home studio rooms and villas are well equipped for all the family, boasting views of the stunning landscaped gardens, lake or swimming pool. The kids will just love the grotto style pool with cascading water features and the array of complimentary activities, from arts and crafts to games and sports. Even with the Disney parks just a boat ride away, they won’t want to leave! Let’s not forget, it’s your holiday too, so why not take advantage of the on-site spa and fitness centre, or if you simply fancy an evening in, there is a restaurant on site too. It's just the perfect atmosphere to relax in at the end of those action packed days!

Enter this Deluxe Resort Hotel and experience the feel of an African Safari Lodge and wildlife reserve, magically recreated to offer a unique holiday experience. The Resort Hotel overlooks an open African savannah that is home to a huge variety of birds and wildlife. The journey through Africa continues with the facilities at the lodge. Feast at any one of the 3 fantastic restaurants, a quick-service restaurant, lounge bar and experience the full flavours of the continent. Splash in the oasis swimming pool and enjoy views over the savannah. Even the spa, children's water play area, arcade, health club and gift shop are all designed to showcase the beauty and grandeur of Africa.

The great outdoors in all its unspoilt glory is celebrated to perfection at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Inspired by the Great American Northwest National Park Lodges from the turn of the 20th century, authentic decor and genuine artefacts pay tribute to ancient Native American cultures and the pioneering spirit of early American explorers. In the grounds, look out for a bubbling spring that flows into a creek, tumbles over a waterfall and empties into the resort’s swimming pool. There’s also an amazing geyser, fashioned after Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful, which shoots water 12 storeys high every hour! Kids will love the totem pole in the lobby, carved with all their favourite Disney characters as well as the swimming pool and Cub's Den Children's Club. Straight out of the Old West, the rowdy Whispering Canyon Cafe is perfect for a family-barbeque fare or head to Artist Point, a rustic yet elegant restaurant to feast on seafood.

Return to the gentle days of giant paddle steamers and sample a Southern life of luxury and hospitality at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter. At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter you step through a wrought-iron portal into an alluring world of delicious Cajun food, jazz music and dazzling parades. Intricate railings, cobblestone streets and courtyards or flowers capture the spirit and romance of the French Quarter. There is even a lushly landscaped mile-long walking path along the Sassagoula River if you fancy a leisurely stroll to unwind after a hectic day at one of the parks. French Quarter is the place to dine on Creole delicacies, plunge into Doubloon Lagoon with its fantastic waterslide or relish the Mardi Gras atmosphere. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is inspired by rural Louisiana and is nestled alongside the picturesque Sassagoula River. Here in the rural countryside, the pace of a life is a little slower. There is a 3.5-acre Ol' Man Island that is encircled by a bend of the Sassagoula River featuring an extensive pool complex with a water slide. The resort is full of dazzling detail, bayou excitement and ‘all that jazz’ can be had for a ‘song’.

The suites at the Residence Inn SeaWorld® are not only very comfortable, they offer up to 50% more space than a traditional hotel room, so you’ve plenty of opportunity to stretch out and relax! What’s more, you’re in the centre of Orlando, close to all attractions with a free shuttle service available to whisk you to SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Universal® Studios Florida® and all 4 WALT DISNEY WORLD theme parks. Although rooms have the feel of an apartment, you have all the facilities of a hotel, including a free hot buffet breakfast cooked for you each morning in the dining room so you don’t have to bother! After a hard day with Mickey Mouse and friends, you can unwind with a splash about in the swimming pool or lounge in the whirlpool. If you’ve still got energy to spare, why not head to the sports court for a game of basketball. Your fully-equipped kitchen means you don’t have to head out to eat, although there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the nearby vicinity, instead you can stay at home, put your feet up and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal!

Staying at the Rosen Inn – puts guests within minutes of all of Orlando’s top attractions, including theme parks, shopping malls and restaurants. What’s more, you don’t even have to drive to any of them, a comprehensive scheduled shuttle service visiting Universal Orlando® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, Wet ‘n Wild® and WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort will whisk you there promptly and efficiently (local charge applies). Beautifully landscaped, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and tropical courtyard – just the place to work on that tan! There is also an electronic games arcade for some virtual fun and a convenient mini-mart for stocking up on essentials. There are 3 dining choices – the Palm Dining Room with its all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, the Shogun Japanese Steakhouse serving authentic Asian delights and the Lite Bite with pizza made to order, fresh sub-sandwiches and hot dogs. You can also shoot some pool at the International Pub and listen to hit tunes courtesy of the juke box!

This 4-star hotel in the heart of Orlando offers guests all the comforts, convenience and privacy of home but with traditional hotel amenities to hand. Spacious 1-Bedroom Suites feature fully-equipped kitchens and COMPLIMENTARY high-speed internet access. There’s also a delicious COMPLIMENTARY Suite Start hot breakfast served each morning to get your day off to a great start and on Monday’s through to Thursday’s. You’re welcomed home in style with COMPLIMENTARY snacks and drinks, leaving you with nothing more to do afterwards than put your feet up, watch a good movie and relax! As well as comfortable accommodation, the complex boasts a large, heated outdoor pool for year-round swimming. Adjacent to the pool is a 5-person spa tub for easing the strains of the day and there’s a fitness centre for the energetic. If you’ve got small children, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. What’s more, the I-Ride Trolley stops right outside the hotel whisking you up and down International Drive in no time.

Built on one of the highest elevations in the area, you’ll enjoy wonderful views at Mystic Dunes as well as over 600 acres of lush Florida nature preserves and beautiful tropical landscaping. Just 2 miles from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and minutes from Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando, you’re close to all the action without compromising peace and tranquility. Accommodation consists of 1- or 2- Bedroom Apartments, each with a breakfast bar and/or dining area, lounge with cable TV, fully-equipped kitchen and master bedroom with private whirlpool. Although you’re close to so many attractions, there’s plenty to keep you entertained on-site, including 4 heated swimming pools including Dunes Lagoon with a massive water slide and private poolside cabanas. There’s also a superb 18-hole Championship golf course for the enthusiast, plus mini-golf for those just starting out and exciting activities for all ages. For eats and drinks, look no further than Kenzie’s for hearty American fare, or enjoy a drink at the poolside Dunes Lagoon bar. There’s also room service, grocery delivery and Maui Pizza delivery right to your door!

The Bahama Bay Resort is one of Orlando’s all apartment resorts lying on the banks of Lake Davenport about 10 miles from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort. The Caribbean-style village complex features 38 clusters of apartments across a 70-acre spread of gardens, lawns, lagoons and fountains and a range of facilities to rival those of some full-service resorts including activities such as volleyball, basketball, tennis, sandy lakeside beach and fishing dock. For relaxation, guests can choose from 1 of 4 swimming pools, each with its own whirlpool whilst children will enjoy their own pool and play area. Within the clubhouse, the Bahama Bay spa offers a gym, massage, body and beauty treatments, Internet café and children’s lounge with PlayStation®. The complex offers accommodation in 2- and 3-Bedroom Apartments, each beautifully furnished and with floor plans that vary slightly between styles. Each apartment features a master bedroom, bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, washer/ dryer, separate living and dining area, cable TV, DVD player and screened private patio or balcony.

Return to the gentle days of giant paddle steamers and sample a Southern life of luxury and hospitality at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter. At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter you step through a wrought-iron portal into an alluring world of delicious Cajun food, jazz music and dazzling parades. Intricate railings, cobblestone streets and courtyards or flowers capture the spirit and romance of the French Quarter. There is even a lushly landscaped mile-long walking path along the Sassagoula River if you fancy a leisurely stroll to unwind after a hectic day at one of the parks. French Quarter is the place to dine on Creole delicacies, plunge into Doubloon Lagoon with its fantastic waterslide or relish the Mardi Gras atmosphere. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is inspired by rural Louisiana and is nestled alongside the picturesque Sassagoula River. Here in the rural countryside, the pace of a life is a little slower. There is a 3.5-acre Ol' Man Island that is encircled by a bend of the Sassagoula River featuring an extensive pool complex with a water slide. The resort is full of dazzling detail, bayou excitement and ‘all that jazz’ can be had for a ‘song’.

This 4-star hotel in the heart of Orlando offers guests all the comforts, convenience and privacy of home but with traditional hotel amenities to hand. Spacious 1-Bedroom Suites feature fully-equipped kitchens and COMPLIMENTARY high-speed internet access. There’s also a delicious COMPLIMENTARY Suite Start hot breakfast served each morning to get your day off to a great start and on Monday’s through to Thursday’s. You’re welcomed home in style with COMPLIMENTARY snacks and drinks, leaving you with nothing more to do afterwards than put your feet up, watch a good movie and relax! As well as comfortable accommodation, the complex boasts a large, heated outdoor pool for year-round swimming. Adjacent to the pool is a 5-person spa tub for easing the strains of the day and there’s a fitness centre for the energetic. If you’ve got small children, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. What’s more, the I-Ride Trolley stops right outside the hotel whisking you up and down International Drive in no time.

This 4-star hotel in the heart of Orlando offers guests all the comforts, convenience and privacy of home but with traditional hotel amenities to hand. Spacious 1-Bedroom Suites feature fully-equipped kitchens and COMPLIMENTARY high-speed internet access. There’s also a delicious COMPLIMENTARY Suite Start hot breakfast served each morning to get your day off to a great start and on Monday’s through to Thursday’s. You’re welcomed home in style with COMPLIMENTARY snacks and drinks, leaving you with nothing more to do afterwards than put your feet up, watch a good movie and relax! As well as comfortable accommodation, the complex boasts a large, heated outdoor pool for year-round swimming. Adjacent to the pool is a 5-person spa tub for easing the strains of the day and there’s a fitness centre for the energetic. If you’ve got small children, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance. What’s more, the I-Ride Trolley stops right outside the hotel whisking you up and down International Drive in no time.

The suites at the Residence Inn SeaWorld® are not only very comfortable, they offer up to 50% more space than a traditional hotel room, so you’ve plenty of opportunity to stretch out and relax! What’s more, you’re in the centre of Orlando, close to all attractions with a free shuttle service available to whisk you to SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Universal® Studios Florida® and all 4 WALT DISNEY WORLD theme parks. Although rooms have the feel of an apartment, you have all the facilities of a hotel, including a free hot buffet breakfast cooked for you each morning in the dining room so you don’t have to bother! After a hard day with Mickey Mouse and friends, you can unwind with a splash about in the swimming pool or lounge in the whirlpool. If you’ve still got energy to spare, why not head to the sports court for a game of basketball. Your fully-equipped kitchen means you don’t have to head out to eat, although there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the nearby vicinity, instead you can stay at home, put your feet up and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal!

Just a 15-min drive from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and spread across 15 acres, Champions World Resort is ideal for the family after those long fun filled days at the parks. Every room is modern and fresh after a recent re-vamp and the 3 swimming pools (one covered) are the key to keeping the kids happy during the days away from Mickey and his friends! Getting to and from the parks is easy with the FREE scheduled transportation to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, Seaworld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort. For the evenings, the 2 tennis courts are lit if you still have the energy for a game. Ace restaurant offers a varied choice with an extensive buffet while the Copper Turtle Restaurant offers a great breakfast.

Situated around Hourglass Lake (complete with Generation Gap Bridge), prepare to step back in time and celebrate the century in all its colourful glory. From the giant jukeboxes for the 1950s to huge yo-yos marking the 1970s, the fun and vibrant theming takes a fond look back through the decades as only Disney could. Silhouettes illustrating the popular dances of the decade decorate the front of each building. And where better to spend time than relaxing in the sun and splashing about in one of the three themed pools? Between the Hippy Dippy Pool near the 1960s building, the Computer Pool next to the 1980’s rooms and Bowling Pin Pool over by the 1950s building, they’re the ideal spots to kick off your theme park shoes, sit back and soak up the Florida sunshine.

You can’t fail to be impressed by the Liki Tiki Resort – an extraordinary, exciting holiday experience in the heart of central Florida! Just minutes from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort, this is a very popular choice with Travel City Direct customers who appreciate close proximity to the theme parks as well as a superb range of shops in designer malls. Set on 64-acres of lush, green landscape, this gated complex offers superior apartment accommodation and an incredible range of amenities. Deserving the first mention is the huge 1.5 acre lagoon and water activity park with 5 waterslides into the main pool, an erupting volcano that shoots water and smoke, interactive spray jets and a toddlers’ area. There’s also two more gorgeous heated swimming pools to laze by, whirlpool spas and even a freshwater lake with paddleboats, ensuring plenty of aquatic fun for everyone! For those who like to keep to dry land, there’s tennis courts for perfecting that serve, basketball, mini-golf and an electronic games room. You can even hire bicycles at the complex and peddle your way around the sights! All apartments are spacious and very well-equipped with every amenity you need for a comfortable home-from-home experience. Featuring one or two separate bedrooms, there’s also an impressive kitchen with microwave, washer & dryer, coffee maker and blender. A separate dining area is perfect for gathering around at the end of the day over a home-cooked meal or chill out in the living room, complete with cable TV and stereo. If you don’t feel like self-catering, no worries, Shipwreck Sally’s Bar & Grill serves delicious poolside fare plus there are plenty of restaurants close by where you can dine in or get take-out. There’s also a barbecue area for eating al-fresco and a picnic area.

The Enclave Suites are an excellent location just off International Drive, and ever popular with UK self-catering guests. Choose from studio suites sleeping up to 4 and the more spacious 2 bedroom/2 bath suites sleeping up to 6, with each offering a private balcony and fully-equipped kitchen including microwave, hob, dishwasher, fridge and coffee maker. There are 2 outdoor swimming pools to choose from, as well as a fully-heated indoor pool with Jacuzzi, if you prefer to take a break from the Florida sunshine. There are also 2 kids’ pools, a playground and a games room. The Enclave Suites also offer a fitness room and floodlit tennis court. A laundry facility is also available on site. To get you started before a busy day, there’s a COMPLIMENTARY Lite Continental 'Grab 'n' Go' breakfast, and free shuttles to Universal Orlando® Resort®, SeaWorld® Orlando and Wet ‘n Wild® are available.

Big fun, Disney style and Magic; priced for everyone! Larger than-life sports, music and movie icons surround the rooms of three fun resorts, with Disney quality and unique styling everywhere you look. All three hotels are situated close to the Theme Parks, providing holiday home for rest and relaxation right in the heart of the action. A haven for sports fans, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort boasts 5 sports-themed hotel areas. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will get your toes tapping with its five music-themed hotel areas. The stage is set at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, as massive figures from your favourite Disney movies take a starring role. Dining in all 3 value resorts consists of colourful marketplace food courts.

Conveniently located just over a mile from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, the Baymont Inn and Suites is designated as a WALT DISNEY WORLD Good Neighbour Hotel and offers free scheduled transport to the Disney theme parks along with Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando; even better is that they lay on a complimentary breakfast, every day to fully fuel the family until your return transfer arrives. Catering to all the family, the hotel offers a dedicated children’s pool. The outdoor swimming pool is the focus for relaxing after the parks with a fitness centre and volleyball court for the more active. Each of the 295 guest rooms are tastefully decorated with a full array of modern amenities including marble vanity tops, a 42" plasma TV, microwave, refrigerator and wireless Internet access.

From the sweeping California mission-style facades to the legendary Palm Restaurant to a palm-lined swimming pool where you’re immersed in sound, not just water, it feels like the coolest hotel on earth. Guests enjoy impeccable accommodation, over $1 million worth of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, and the kind of service and personal attention that would make anyone feel like a celebrity. Best of all, the 650-room hotel is located in the heart of Orlando’s most exciting holiday destination, putting you in the heart of Universal Studios®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Universal CityWalk®. You don’t have to be a rock star to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel®. But after just a few days, you’ll definitely get used to living the lifestyle.

The suites at the Residence Inn SeaWorld® are not only very comfortable, they offer up to 50% more space than a traditional hotel room, so you’ve plenty of opportunity to stretch out and relax! What’s more, you’re in the centre of Orlando, close to all attractions with a free shuttle service available to whisk you to SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Universal® Studios Florida® and all 4 WALT DISNEY WORLD theme parks. Although rooms have the feel of an apartment, you have all the facilities of a hotel, including a free hot buffet breakfast cooked for you each morning in the dining room so you don’t have to bother! After a hard day with Mickey Mouse and friends, you can unwind with a splash about in the swimming pool or lounge in the whirlpool. If you’ve still got energy to spare, why not head to the sports court for a game of basketball. Your fully-equipped kitchen means you don’t have to head out to eat, although there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the nearby vicinity, instead you can stay at home, put your feet up and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal!

Located just 1 mile from WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort Maingate entrance, the Ramada Gateway hotel offers FREE scheduled transportation to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort theme parks, Universal Orlando® Resort and SeaWorld® Orlando. The Ramada Gateway’s convenient on-site deli is ideal for picking up a quick snack. Alternatively guests can enjoy a meal at the casual Smokehouse Grill Restaurant; the menu features everything from steaks and ribs to chicken and fish. A breakfast buffet is also served daily at the Smokehouse Grill. Sit back and relax in the Mulligan's Sports Bar where you will enjoy refreshing cocktails and light appetizers. Internet access is free within the hotel. All Travel City Direct guests will enjoy rooms in the low-rise section of the hotel. Tower rooms are also available at a supplement.

Kick back and relax in a tropical paradise. The swaying palm trees. The tropical breezes. Transport yourself to the enchanted isles of the South Seas. Today, you can experience the wonder of such island paradises as Fiji, Bali and Hawaii without sailing halfway around the globe. This hotel features 1000 guest rooms, including 51 suites, a lagoon-style pool with sand beach, 'The Gymnasium' fitness centre and 6 restaurants and lounges. Staying at Loews Royal Pacific Resort is the ultimate way to experience Orlando’s most exciting holiday destination, putting you in the heart of Universal Studios®, Universal’s Islands of Adventure® and Universal CityWalk®.

Situated around Hourglass Lake (complete with Generation Gap Bridge), prepare to step back in time and celebrate the century in all its colourful glory. From the giant jukeboxes for the 1950s to huge yo-yos marking the 1970s, the fun and vibrant theming takes a fond look back through the decades as only Disney could. Silhouettes illustrating the popular dances of the decade decorate the front of each building. And where better to spend time than relaxing in the sun and splashing about in one of the three themed pools? Between the Hippy Dippy Pool near the 1960s building, the Computer Pool next to the 1980’s rooms and Bowling Pin Pool over by the 1950s building, they’re the ideal spots to kick off your theme park shoes, sit back and soak up the Florida sunshine.