Disney Grand Travel

More and more grandparents are discovering a new way to connect with their grandchildren — by taking them on a vacation. Often referred to as "grandtravel," this multigenerational travel option has become one of the fastest-growing travel segments in the last several years.

A vacation at the Walt Disney World® Resort lets grandparents relive the joy of early visits to the vacation kingdom, as well as create cherished memories for a new generation. Ideal for grandtravel, the Walt Disney World® Resort encompasses four of the world’s most popular theme parks — the Magic Kingdom, Epcot®, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom — plus it also offers a broad scope of entertainment and recreational options.

Since grandparents are often not used to traveling with young children, accommodations at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel allow the family to be in the middle of the magic and makes traveling with children much easier. Guests enjoy the convenient locations and transportation services at the Walt Disney World® Resort, as well as innovative pools and recreational areas.

One not-to-be-missed experience for grandkids and grandparents alike is the fun of Disney character dining, found at restaurants across the resort. Two of the most popular are Disney’s Polynesian Luau and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. At the Polynesian Luau, located in Disney’s Polynesian Resort, families can enjoy a delicious Polynesian-style meal, while being entertained by dancers performing authentic hula and fire dances. The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, located at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, features enthusiastic performers who dance, sing, and tickle the funny bones of dinner guests.

Everyone enjoys some pampering, especially after a day at one of the fun-filled Disney theme parks, which is why Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is ideal for all ages. In fact, the spa offers a special kids program, which includes massages, mini facials, manicures, and pedicures, in addition to its traditional adult spa offerings.

Grandparents can step back into yesterday with a trip to the ol’ swimming hole — Disney’s River Country Water Park. This relaxing water park may remind grandparents of places they knew as children, while kids will love the wet and wonderful fun. River Country is a hidden retreat where families can lazily bask in the sun, float throughout the park in brightly colored inner tubes, or splash in refreshing pools.

Supervised kids programs are available in the evening at the Walt Disney World® Resort, allowing grandparents the opportunity to enjoy a night out. A popular evening spot is Disney’s Boardwalk, offering a variety of entertainment from improvisational comedy and sing-alongs at Jellyrolls, Dueling Pianos to toe-tapping fun at Atlantic Dance.

To make traveling to the Walt Disney World® Resort extra special for grandparents and their grand children, AAA Vacations® has an exclusive grandtravel package to the Walt Disney World® Resort. The AAA Vacations® grandtravel vacation includes Walt Disney World® Resort accommodations, Park Hopper tickets, and much more. Plus, AAA Vacations® travelers get exclusive benefits that add extra value to magical Disney vacations. When booking a Walt Disney World package through AAA Vacations®, you will receive the AAA Vacations® Diamond Card, which entitles you to special savings and extra value on meals, merchandise, and entertainment options at selected locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Contact one of our Disney Specialists today to learn more about a AAA Vacations® grandtravel vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Grandparent Enjoy the Magic of the Walt Disney World Resort Just As Much As The Kids Do

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Published in the March 2001 issue of the AAA Traveler.