{"id":76040,"date":"2020-02-11T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=76040"},"modified":"2022-02-21T13:17:10","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T18:17:10","slug":"guide-to-resort-hopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/guide-to-resort-hopping\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Resort Hopping"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Walt Disney World<\/a> is so much more than just the parks. It\u2019s easy to immediately picture the castle, or any other park, when we close our eyes & think of Disney. However, there is so much more to explore \u2013 almost enough to be considered <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> own county! I resort hopped on my last trip, so here\u2019s my guide on why you should too, and how to make the most out of your visit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wilderness Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did you Know?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Did you know that Disney World has <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> own fire station, McDonald\u2019s, Lyft service (<\/span>Minnie<\/span><\/a> Vans) & upscale <\/span>neighborhood<\/span>, where yes, you can buy a <\/span>home.<\/span> That doesn\u2019t include Disney Springs<\/a>, the downtown type district, equipped with a movie theater, bars, restaurants, stores & entertainment. It also doesn\u2019t include the many bodies of water where you can go fishing & boating on property. Last but not least, there are over 25 resort hotels on property, and anyone can explore them! You don\u2019t need to be staying there, or at any Disney hotel for that matter, to explore. You could take a Walt Disney World vacation, and not even step inside a theme park. In fact, resort hopping is one of the most fun things to do!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On my recent solo trip, checking out some resorts was high on my itinerary. I had already visited a few, but mostly the ones on the monorail loop or the Boardwalk. This trip, I wanted to see as many as I could. I intentionally scheduled a lot of my table service meals at these resorts, so I could indulge but also, it forced me to get there to explore.\u00a0<\/span> I am going to dive into my (pretty detailed) guide to resort hopping!
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Boat to the Grand Floridian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Resort Dining\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dining at Walt Disney World is one of the best things about a vacation. Don\u2019t just stick to the parks for your meals, again, you can dine at any resort, whether you are staying on property or not. Some of the best dining options are outside the parks. Whether you are looking for table service, or just quick service, definitely try to grab some resort meals. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mickey Beignets, Port Orleans French Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In no particular order, here are some of my favorite food options at the resorts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n