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Prices are for a standard double room during high season, plus 10%-12% tax. Hoteliers learned that you've got to have a bit of showbiz to draw the crowds, so the choices here are anything but ordinary. Orlando may not be Las Vegas, but its hotels are definitely big, fancy, and, in some cases, leaning toward gaudy. The idea in Orlando is for a hotel to entertain you as much as provide lodging. Besides showy lobbies, restaurants, and pool areas, most of the larger hotels also have their own in-house children's clubs, many of which provide clown shows, magic shows, and other forms of live entertainment. It's as if the owners expect you to never leave the hotel during your entire vacation. But many other hotels maintain moderate and inexpensive rates. Because of the sheer number of properties in the Orlando area, you will find choices in every price range. One trend is the proliferation of all-suites properties, many with in-room kitchens and relatively low rates.

So, your first big decision when it comes to your vacation will probably be whether to stay within Walt Disney World. The on-site hotels were built with families in mind. Older children can use the transportation system on their own without inviting trouble. (Disney property is quite safe, day or night.) And younger children get a thrill from knowing that they're actually staying in Walt Disney World. If you're planning to visit other attractions, then staying off-site holds a number of advantages. You enjoy more peace and quiet and may have easier access to Orlando, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios, and you're likely to save money.

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