For visitors seeking a perfect weekend getaway destination, Walt Disney offers a wide range of options in Orlando.

Downtown Disney Resort Hotels

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However, if you are on a budget, you may also want to explore other hotels outside the Disneyworld because they are less expensive. But the disadvantage with that option is that you will be stay away from the Parks and many of the amenities at the Disneyworld hotels/resorts that are available to you at a discount.

There are some 7 Downtown Disney Resort Area or DDRA hotels that you can explore to save some precious dollars. Understand that these hotels/resorts are not owned by Walt Disney, but within the Disney World.

Downtown Disney Independent resorts

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Downtown Disney hotels

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Understanding all that the world famous Walt Disney World Resort has on offer before you get there will work to your advantage. Staying within the Disneyworld or outside should be decided after careful consideration of what you expect out of your weekend getaway.

Walt Disney Resort Hotel

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The city of Orlando has no dearth of accommodation options to suit the needs and the budget of the tourist.

1. What you should keep in mind while picking a hotel in Downtown Disney Orlando?

Staying in one of the hotels near Downtown Disney in Orlando will make your travel in Orlando FL quite exciting.

However, while selecting one among these hotels you must ensure that it is in close to the Downtown Disney Pleasure, Downtown Disney Marketplace and from Downtown Disney Westside.

2. Best hotels of Downtown Disney in Orlando

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http://www.wdwinfo.com/downtown/index.htm

Hotel Royal Plaza: This hotel has 393 luxurious rooms. Each of these rooms comes with a whirlpool tub, a private balcony and a separate sitting area.

Other facilities offered by this hotel include, a tennis court, in-room lockers and a mini bar. There's also a conference hall that can accommodate more than 1000 people.

The Hilton Resort: The Hilton Resort houses around 800 luxurious suites and rooms. Each of these rooms has a separate entertainment zone, where you can watch your favorite channels on TV. Other than this, the resort also has two elegant ballrooms.

Doubletree Guest Suites Resort: This place is perfect both for people traveling for spending a family vacation and people who are on a business tour. There's a games room, a kid's theater and also a meeting room with 150 seats.

Disney adventures never stop while you are in Orlando, and this is true of Downtown Disney, a thrilling shopping, dining and amusement paradise. Cirque de Soleil, La NoubaTM and DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park are housed within this epicenter of fun.

In addition to the shopping, entertainment, there are several water park theme rides at Downtown Disney. The park also provides changing rooms, picnic sites, lockers and showers for guests of Disney hotels to use. More information is available from any of the Downtown Disney Resort hotel concierge.

Downtown Disney, located inside the Walt Disney World Resort, is accessible by motor coach transportation, available from all of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Disney Buses run every 20 minutes from all Walt Disney World resorts. Bus stops with their destinations are available throughout the park. Downtown Disney buses begin running at 8:30 am.

You may also reach Downtown Disney by Orlando transit. Their bus schedules are located on Go Lynx. Enter your starting address - just the street not the city, and enter Downtown Disney as your destination. Choose the time you want to arrive, and click their search button. It will give you the location of the bus, where the bus stop is, and any walking distance to and from your destination.

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