
1. Magic and Memories
One of the best reasons I know to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort is the name, Disney, which brings to mind all the animated characters, music, laughter, and joy that “all things Disney” have created in our imagination and memories. Walt Disney was very family oriented and wanted nothing more than to be able to enjoy riding the carousel with his two daughters, rather than sitting on a bench watching them having a wonderful time. That is when and where the idea occurred to him to create a special place with rides and entertainment where families could enjoy those things together, and in 1955, with the opening of Disneyland, his dream was fulfilled. Walt’s vision spawned so much more than a simple theme park, and the Disney influence can also be seen and experienced at every Walt Disney Resort Hotel. The theming, atmosphere and family friendly attitudes of all the cast members is, for lack of a better word, wonderfully “Disneyfied”, and in my humble opinion, there is no other way to really experience Disney than to stay at a Disney Resort Hotel.
I am definitely an advocate for a Disney vacation that includes staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. After our first time staying on property, we never stayed off property again. A whole new world is opened up to you when you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel. From the moment you walk into the front lobby, you have no doubt that Walt Disney’s dream really did come true. Everywhere you look are photos, mementos of Disney characters, movies, and songs, and every Resort has a different and unique theme. No matter which Disney Resort Hotel you choose, Disney’s dream of a place where families can stay and play together will be evident all around you.