Walt Disney Hotel Guide

Those who put food centre stage on holiday will want to anchor their stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Home to the legendary Victoria & Albert’s restaurant, this red-roofed, Victorian-style resort offers stellar firework views plus a slew of unequalled dining experiences. With its 10-course feast, served in a private space adjacent to the kitchen, the Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s offers an extravagant gourmet adventure. If it’s booked (it’s usually sold out up to six months in advance), consider instead the lesser-known Chef’s Domain dinner inside Citricos, also at the resort. You’ll find three different Disney character dining experiences onsite, too.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is known for its blissful South Pacific vibe and island ambiance. Tropical flora, swaying palms and a white, sandy beaches transport guests to the islands, where sipping cocktails from coconuts and luau-style dining make every day feel entirely tropical. The resort also features movies under the stars, boat and sailboat rentals, and evening campfires.

Four Seasons Orlando is one of the most luxurious properties within the Walt Disney World Resort and wider Orlando area. Located on 26.5 lakeside acres, the sprawling hotel houses 443 chic rooms and suites, many with views of Magic Kingdom’s spectacular fireworks display. There’s also the five-acre Explorer Island, a recreation space with a 7,590 square-foot family pool, a splash zone, lazy river, and fully supervised Kids for All Seasons program, which occupies younger guests aged between four and twelve from 10am to 6pm daily. Add into the mix a lavish spa, 18-hole golf course and a handful of terrific restaurants, and you might be tempted to forgo the theme parks altogether.