An immense new Spanish fortress-themed pool -- double the size of the original one -- gives families new reason to visit Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, a lushly landscaped Epcot area favorite since 1988. At the 2,112-room, 200-acre moderate-category resort, you can escape to the islands, which are represented in six pastel-hued villages, from Aruba to Martinique. At the center of it all is Old Port Royale, a popular gathering spot with a food court, sit-down restaurant, gift shops and an arcade. Just outside is the resort's showcase water play area, with slides, cannons and zero-entry. Along with an adjacent Pirate Ship water playground that's just right for little ones, it makes a major splash with families.

Bike and boat rentals are available at the Marina at Barefoot Bay, a 40-plus-acre lake with white sandy beaches. If you're so inclined, you can sail away on a Sunfish or dangle a line on a Bass boating excursion, or take a foot or pedal-powered trip around a scenic 1.4-mile lakeside promenade.

Finding Nemo-themed rooms were added in 2008, and if you've got an aspiring buccaneer in your party, an overnight in a Pirate-themed room (located furthest from the resort hub) is sure to please, if you don't mind a hike.

When it's time for a theme park break, parents can pull up a chair at the Banana Cabana and sip a fruity umbrella drink, or else hang out in a hammock on a beach and watch the sun go down over Barefoot Bay. On select days, kids can ship off on a Pirate-themed Adventure Cruise -- one of the best kids-only excursions offered on Disney properties.

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