Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has unveiled plans for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, one of the largest new hospitality projects in Florida that will feature family suites designed around four unique themes: The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Cars and The Little Mermaid.
“This new resort will feature some of our most beloved characters and stories in a unique and special way that we think our guests will really enjoy,” said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “This project also underscores our optimism about the future, as we …

Beaches Resorts, the family-oriented brand with four luxury resort locations in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica, has solidified two major partnership extensions with Martha Stewart Crafts Studio at Beaches and the fall debut of Sesame Street’s Big Bird as part of Beaches Resorts’ extended partnership with Sesame Workshop.
Beaches Resorts will exclusively offer five unique Martha Stewart Crafts Studio classes using Martha Stewarts Crafts tools to glitter, stencil, paint and more, in which Beaches Resorts guests will come away with a handcrafted, personal souvenir of their stay. Postcard, punch and stencil …

The Holiday Inn Hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort is fresh from a $35 million top-to-bottom makeover, now featuring a zero-entry pool and game room. Rooms feature flat screen tv’s, mini refrigerators, free Internet and shuttles to the parks. $69/night though September 30, and kids eat free!  Works great for a large family needing two rooms!
Some more information:
MODERN GUESTROOMS DESIGNED FOR COMFORT
Relaxing and contemporary, guestrooms are designed with a soft color palette and outfitted with a 32″ LCD HD television, crisp, white bedding with pillows that come in two …

For many of your clients, family travel means Florida—and this summer Loews Hotels and the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando are making a trip to the Sunshine State even more attractive.
With stays of four nights or longer at one of the AAA Four-Diamond hotels onsite at Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel or Loews Portofino Bay Hotel—kids receive a free 2-Park Unlimited Admission Ticket with each paid ticket for adults valid at both Universal Orlando theme parks. Onsite hotel guests also receive free Universal Express …

Orlando World Marriott Resort is offering family holiday savings with its Advance Purchase Rate Orlando Vacation Package.
Room rates start at $139 per room now through September 30.
This package is valid May 27-June 4, June 26-July 10 and August 27-September 6.
Visit www.marriottworldcenter.com.

Beginning July 1, the AAA three-diamond-rated Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa will become St. Thomas’ only fully all-inclusive resort, according to Wyndham representatives.
The resort will launch its new status with discounts including Summer Getaway rates starting at $387 per night double occupancy for travel through September 30 and a big family special featuring 50 percent off a second room to accommodate up to four children.
Seeing a growing demand from budget-conscious travelers for an all-inclusive resort, Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa plans to offer unlimited food and beverages, entertainment, …

Summertime Savings of up to 30% at select Disney
Resorts for stays most nights 5/2/10-8/14/10
We checked out Disney’s website for a family of five traveling in June on a big family vacation and came up with some of the following. But, visit yourself there are more alternatives than the two below:

Discover the tranquility of this charming waterfront hotel that captures all the mystery and romance of a voyage along the Mississippi.
The Disney Port Orleans Resort:
All rooms have 2 double-size beds, table and chairs, vanity area with 2 sinks, a ceiling fan, …

Kids, ages 3 to 9, can stay and play for FREE when you buy a non-discounted 4-night/5-day room and ticket package at select Disney Value, Moderate or Deluxe Resort hotels for stays most nights May 2 through October 2, 2010.
For example: only $499 per adult based on adult double occupancy in a standard room at select Disney Value Resorts for stays most nights May 2 through June 3, 2010.
More details for larger rooms check out Disney’s Web site.