Orlando resident and major Disney theme park fanatic, Jack visits the "World" multiple times each we

Orlando resident and major Disney theme park fanatic, Jack visits the “World” multiple times each week. His blogs will present you with current happenings and other bits of information that he finds of interest and hopes you do too.
My first trip to Euro Disneyland (now Disneyland Paris) was in June 1993 and I stayed at the Sequoia Lodge. luxury cruise vacation dallas travel agency This resort is one of the three moderately priced hotels and sits on the shores of Lake Disney luxury cruise vacation dallas travel agency . Digital luxury cruise vacation dallas travel agency photography was still on the horizon so I had to be conscious of how many pictures I took since film and developing cost money.
After reading that description, thoughts of the Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World might spring to mind, but if you expect the same experience, you’ll be disappointed. luxury cruise vacation dallas travel agency Although the basic theme is the same for both hotels, it was executed far better in Florida. The Sequoia Lodge lacks the grandeur found at the Wilderness Lodge. To begin with, the exterior of the Sequoia has very clean lines – something I don’t associate with the National Parks. And the interior lacks a grand lobby. Yes, you’ll find hewn logs and rock fireplaces within the Sequoia, but everything has a slightly modern feel about it.
If I had to describe the interior of the Sequoia I’d say it’s a combination of Native American handiwork and the Arts & Crafts movement. Nature is represented but it’s mixed with early 20th century designs.
One of the two restaurants at the Sequoia Lodge is the Hunter’s Grill. This eatery was inspired by the Brazilian churrascaria. Here, waiters bring long skewers of beef, sausage, turkey, and pork to your table and carve off slices onto your plate. It’s similar to O’Hana at the Polynesian, only with a rustic luxury cruise vacation dallas travel agency flare. During my visit, the restaurant had set up tables in the resort’s courtyard so guests could eat al fresco. I don’t know if they still do this, but it was a nice touch.
The 1,011 rooms of the Sequoia Lodge are distributed between the main building, which sits on the shores of Lake Disney, and five “lodge” buildings nestled among hundreds of pine trees. A sixth lodge building houses an indoor swimming pool – a nice touch in the winter luxury cruise vacation dallas travel agency when it can get quite cold.
The same Native American/Arts & Crafts design can be found in the guest rooms. Once again, clean lines dominate the architecture and the dark stained furniture. Each room has either one king or two double beds and sleeps two to four. Next to the writing table you’ll find a standard chair and a rocking chair. A large window allows enough light into the room so the dark wood tones don’t dominate. As I mentioned luxury cruise vacation dallas travel agency earlier, I was using real film in those days so taking a picture of my room never occurred to me.
The Hotel New York is the most expensive of the three moderately priced resorts. It was designed by architect Michael Graves, the same gentleman who designed the Swan and Dolphin at Disney World. It’s sits on the shores of Lake Disney and it’s about a 10 to 15 minute walk from this resort to the theme parks.
As you might have guessed, this resort is all about the Big Apple. The exterior is a stylized skyline of Manhattan and the interior features familiar landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. Fans of Art Deco will be in paradise as this is the predominate design element used throughout the resort.
Just like the real Rockefeller Center, the fountain and plaza area of the Hotel New York is transformed into a skating rink when the weather turns cold. Since I was there in September, I only have a picture of the fountain.
The hotel has two eateries, the Manhattan Restaurant and the Parkside Diner. The Manhattan Restaurant offers an upscale atmosphere and menu, the kind you’d find in any of the better New York hotels. I have not eaten here so I don’t have any pictures.
The Park Side Diner is decidedly more casual. Chrome and Formica tables, neon lights, and fanciful wall décor set the mood here. Burgers, sandwiches, and salads are on tap at this entertaining local.
Although I have not stayed at the Hotel New York , the pictures I’ve seen suggest that the guest rooms are warmer and more inviting than the somewhat austere Sequoia Lodge. Most rooms feature two double beds and sleep four, but some only have one king.