PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

This all-suite property, a former Holiday Inn transformed into the first ever Nickelodeon-branded resort, is one of the best properties in the Orlando area for families. Its two-bedroom Kid Suites feature a second bedroom for the kids with either bunk or twin beds, minikitchens, and a pullout sofa in the living area. Three-bedroom suites are also available and include more space, a second bathroom, and a full kitchen. The redecorated rooms are all themed with Nickelodeon colors and characters. An all-new lobby and mall area, filled with restaurants, an arcade, shops, and nightly entertainment (including Studio Nick), have been added. The resort's two pool areas (with lots of lifeguards) are veritable water parks, with extensive multilevel water slides, flumes, climbing nets, and water jets. Activities are scheduled poolside, and there are also a wide variety of recreational options, including a small minigolf course, playgrounds, and sand play areas. Required wristbands ensure that only resort guests can access the area. \"Nick After Dark,\" an evening supervised activity program for kids ages 5 to 12, allows parents to take a night off. A daily character breakfast (SpongeBob SquarePants oversaw things when I was last there) is offered in addition to the hotel's regular breakfast buffet (at the latter, kids eat free with paying adults).

Facilities:Restaurant; lounge; several fast-food counters; 2 water park pools; minigolf course; fitness center; 2 Jacuzzis; 3 outdoor Ping-Pong tables; 2 shuffleboard courts; game room; complimentary recreation center for ages 4-12; tour desk; free shuttle to Disney and non-Disney parks; minimarket; coin-op washers and dryers.

In rooms:A/C, TV/VCR w/pay movies, dataport, free high-speed Internet access, full kitchen (select suites), fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe, Nintendo (in some rooms).

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2008, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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