Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Disney Resorts - Are You an All-Star?

Walt Disney world resorts come in a shapes, colors, sizes...and prices. What makes the All-Star resorts so interesting? And which resorts make up the All-Stars?

The Disney All-Stars are also known as the Disney Value Resorts. These are the most affordable, the most popular and great for families. The All-Stars include the following resorts:

  • All-Star music
  • All-Star Movies
  • All-Star Sports
  • Pop Century
The Pop Century is the newest of the four resorts; its name doesn't contain the words "all star" but it's still in the series.

If This is Disney, it Must be Themed

Walt Disney world doesn't do anything just half-way, and the All-Star resorts are no exception.

How about a pool in the shape of a (huge) guitar? You'll find one at the All-Stars music resort. And since music comes in different styles, the All-Star music Disney resort celebrates jazz, calypso, country, broadway and (of course) rock-n-roll.

Have you ever wondered what a giant "big wheel" looks like? Check out the Pop Century Disney resort. The Pop Century celebrates items popular in the late part of the 20th century, like play-do, a walkman and the infamous Rubic's Cube.

If you love Disney films the Disney All-Star Movies resort is right up your alley. The 101 Dalmatians romp around the grounds, along with Herbie (of "Love Bug" fame) and Buzz Lightyear.

Are you an athlete, or an athlete want-to-be? Take a look at the Disney world All-Star Sports resort. Whether your pleasure is baseball, surfing, football, basketball, tennis or something else, you'll feel at home at this resort.

Give Me Room!

All of these resorts have basic rooms that sleep up to four, but the All-Star music has something extra -- family suites. These suites are roughly twice the size of the standard room, and sleep up to six people. The All-Star Music suites also include a kitchenette and two bathrooms.

What Else Should I Know?

There are pools (at least two per resort) and playgrounds galore at the Disney All-Star resorts. And one thing unique in all the other Disney resorts -- room service in the form of pizza delivery!

The All-Star resorts are large, each having between 1,900 and 2,800 rooms. This means that you will have to do a lot of walking, and perhaps a fair share of standing in lines.

If you want to know more about Disney's All-Star resorts, please see http://www.great-disney-vacations.com/disney-all-star-resorts.html

So, are you ready to be a Disney All-Star?

Gail Nettles is a former Walt Disney world employee and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. She also publishes http://www.great-disney-vacations.com

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Agadir Hotels And Attractions: The Perfect Summer Mix

Indeed, the sizzling summer season promises a lot of exciting surprises, but mostly for people who are in constant look out for it. It is that time of the year when we need to pull out from our wardrobe those trunks and bikinis to serve their purpose of making us look good while having fun under the sun. But wait, you still don't have a great location where you can build sand castles on? If you're after a mix of fine Morocco accommodation and alluring white-sand resorts, then hit Agadir hotels and beaches. The Agadir hotels and beaches are waiting to fulfill your dream of a perfect summer getaway!

However, once booked at one of the many Agadir hotels near the city's fantastic shoreline, don't just satisfy yourself with building sand castles and soaking up under the sun. Instead, look for better ways to spice-up your stay in this bewitching southwestern Moroccan city. Below are three terrific things to do in Agadir that can lead to a perfect summer vacation:

1.Ride the Agadir waves

The coastline surrounding Morocco's Agadir area is brimming with great spots where you can ride your surfboards on. In 2006, the Agadir shores played host to great surfing talents such as Billabong's WCT professionals Taj Burrows and Shaun Cansdell. The world-class surfing conditions found in the coastline of Agadir draw many surfing fanatics, especially during summer when small waves are around. These mild waves are perfect for beginners targeting a pro title someday or just wanting to have fun. Traveling with no surfboard on hand? Do not worry. Some Agadir hotels offer surfing facilities that you can avail anytime you can't resist to ride the tempting Agadir waves.

2.Go to the New Talbourjt and chow

Travelers who are running low on budget but still long to have sumptuous meal while enjoying summer at Agadir, have no fear. The New Talbourjt's restaurants are there to save your grumbling stomachs from hunger. For as low as 35 dirhams, you can get a pleasant meal that is enough to get you ready for more fun under the sun. Many travelers in Morocco can't help but come back to New Talbourjt because of the sumptuous meals served before them that cost very little. Although the restaurants in this food haven serve mostly Moroccan cuisines, you can also spot French and other European dishes that cater to Western customers. This is a good option for travelers who want to go out of their Agadir hotels and grab delicious food at half the price they pay at the hotel's in-house restaurants.

3. Visit the Valley of the Birds

If you bring along kids in your travels and you also want to enjoy their stay in Agadir, then head straight to the Valley of the Birds. More popularly known in the city as the Valle des Oiseaux, this town zoo hosts a number of interesting fauna ranging from exotic birds to adorable mammals like llamas. Again, if you are tight in budget yet craving for a summer vacation filled with thrills and frills, then the Valle des Oiseaux is the perfect attraction to explore. The entrance fee to this small zoo is about three dirhams for kids and five dirhams for adults. See, it won't definitely spoil your budget and can get your kids to do more than just building sand castles or playing Frisbee in the city beach. This Agadir attraction is just a few minutes ride from the Agadir beach proper, and if you're lucky enough to have booked in one of the strategically situated Agadir hotels, then you can get there faster.

Racquel Balao-as is an in-house writer for the online media company Intelligraph Corporation. She finds great pleasure in writing about her Morocco travel adventures. For more information on Agadir Hotels, visit http://www.morocco-emotions.com

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