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Getting There
From Orlando International Airport (MCO): Free roundtrip airport transportation via motorcoach is available to guests (advance reservation required; limited hours) via Disney's Magical Express.
To reach the resort by car, take the South Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 417 Toll Road (GreeneWay) West and follow signs to Magic Kingdom/Disney's Contemporary Resort. Plan on about $3 in tolls.
All About the Extras
Family members of all ages will enjoy the many "magical" sights to see on the Grand Canyon Concourse, from modern art and the passing monorail to a chocolate and candy toy workshop (holiday season), complete with Pinocchio, Geppetto and Jiminy Cricket.
Overnight guests enjoy a number of special perks, like early entry and late stay theme park privileges (Extra Magic Hours), free onsite transportation, free parking and the opportunity to participate in a Disney Dining Plan with a Magic Your Way Package. Additional family-friendly privileges include Online room Check-In (up to 10 days in advance), Resort Airline Check-In and airport transportation service via Disney's Magical Express.
Onsite Transportation
You can reach the Magic Kingdom (five to 10 minutes) via a walkway (a stroller is a must) or boat, and the Ticket and Transportation Center and Epcot are a short monorail ride away. Free transportation to and from the Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney waterparks and Downtown Disney is provided by bus.
Olympiad Health Club
Recently redecorated, this third-floor space offers exercise equipment, as well as massages (by appointment). An attendant is on duty 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and access is available 24 hours with a venue activated resort Keycard.
Wi-Fi
Service through Smart City is available in the Main Lobby, the 14th Floor Concierge Lounge, Outer Rim Lounge and the Main Pool Complex. Cost is $9.95 daily or $4.95 per hour. Visit the Front Desk for activation. A wireless card is required and may be purchased at the resort's Business Center.
Babysitting
Guests can utilize The Never Land Club, the childcare center located at Disney's Polynesian Resort nearby. (Ages 3 to 12; open 4 p.m. to midnight; $11.50 per hour, per child; two-hour minimum; complimentary dinner served from 6 to 8 p.m.; reservations 407-939-3463). Kids Nite Out, an independent agency, provides in-room resort childcare. Rates are $16 per hour for the first child, with a four-hour minimum and a $10 caregiver transportation fee.
The Art of Smart Timing
When traveling to Walt Disney World Resort, it's best to avoid peak travel periods. Generally, these times include holidays and the summer months -- in other words, any time schools are out of session. If you do opt to visit in summertime, pack sunscreen, hydrate frequently and, unless you want to squander your souvenir money on ponchos at the parks, don't forget your raingear.
Fortunately, for travelers on a budget, the least expensive times to visit Walt Disney World theme parks (Value Season) tend to coordinate with dates when crowds are the lightest. If your kids aren't in school yet, September is a great time to visit. Another prime time is after Thanksgiving through early December, when parks and resorts are decked out in holiday splendor.
For Mom and Dad
Enjoy a leisurely dinner at The California Grill. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, book a tandem parasailing adventure at Sammy Duvall's Watersports. ($170 to $195 for two; Call 407-939-0754 for reservations.)
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