Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort lakeside luxury villas are tucked in among classic old-growth cypress trees and a lush tropical courtyard. The exclusive Bay Cove Pool is kid-friendly, with zero-depth entry and geysers for the young ones, and a one-hundred-forty-eight-foot waterslide for the more daring. Grab a delicious beverage at the poolside bar and relax while the kids splash around. You also have access to two additional pools on Disney’s Contemporary Resort property, one with another waterslide, and a quieter, lake-style pool with cabanas. Let the kid hang out in the arcade and community hall while you visit the tennis courts, or keep up with your daily workouts at the state-of-the-art fitness center; they also feature massage treatments. Reservations at the award-winning California Grill are a must. The private elevator whisks you up to the fifteenth floor for the stage kitchen show and prime views of the Wishes nighttime spectacular. In the evenings, enjoy the complimentary campfire and outdoor movie screenings.

Deluxe studio villas sleep four guests. Prepare basic meals in the kitchenette, or take advantage of the twenty-four-hour room service available at the resort. One- to two-bedroom villas sleep five to nine guests. Full kitchens with stainless steel kitchen appliances may inspire you to do more cooking in (don’t worry, no one is expecting a five-course spread). All villas are air-conditioned and have plenty of space around the table for a fierce game of Uno. Flat screen TVs with cable keep the family entertained. Have everyone get comfortable on the couch, put one kid in charge of the remote and another on snack duty. Or bring movies from home to watch on the DVD player. Good news on the laundry front: in-suite washer/dryers mean a much smaller heap to tackle when you get home.

The resort provides a complimentary monorail to Magic Kingdom^™ and Epcot^™. Magic Kingdom^™ is made up of five main lands: Main Street, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, and Adventureland. Main Street is home to the Walt Disney World^™ Railroad, Main Street Vehicles, and Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom^™. Fantasyland is where you’ll find It’s a Small World, Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Country Bear Jamboree, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are in Frontierland. The Liberty Square Riverboat and Haunted Mansion are in Liberty Square. Visit Adventureland for Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Walt Disney’s^™ Enchanted Tiki Room. Epcot^™ is where you’ll find Frozen Ever After, Test Track, Soarin, and the World Showcase, where you can experience the food and culture of eleven countries around the world. Check out the shopping and dining options at Disney Springs^™. Treat yourself to a latte or frappuccino at Starbucks; there are two locations in Disney Springs^™. Grab a new handbag at Coach or Kate Spade. World of Disney^™ is the world’s largest Disney character store that kids and grownups alike will love. For apparel, check out Tommy Bahama, Lucky, Anthropologie, and Levi’s. Let the little ones get creative at The Lego Store and Build-a-Dino. Hungry? D-Luxe Burger, House of Blues, The Boathouse, and Rainforest Cafe are just some of your options. For dessert, there’s Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, Sprinkles, or Erin McKenna’s Bakery.