Grandtravel, grandparents vacationing with the grandchildren but without the parents, 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 not only encompasses four of the world’s most popular theme parks – the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, the Disney – MGM Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – but also offers a broad scope of entertainment and recreation options.

Here are several examples of how grandparents can create golden memories and magical vacation experiences to last a lifetime:

• Grandma and Grandpa will want to be in the middle of the magic and stay at a themed Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort makes traveling with children truly hassle-free. Guests enjoy the convenient locations and transportation services that only a Walt Disney World Resort can offer, as well as themed pools and recreation areas.

• Grandkids and grandparents alike enjoy having breakfast with Disney characters at Character Breakfasts, found at restaurants across the resort.

• Equally popular are Disney’s exciting dinner shows – Polynesian Luau and 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, is a knee-slapping good time. Complete with enthusiastic performers who dance, sing and tickle the funny bones of dinner guests.

• The kids also can enjoy some quality time with grandma at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The spa offers a special "My first massage" experience created especially for kids featuring massages, mini facials, manicures and pedicures.

• A great recreational opportunity for families is Disney’s Catch-n-Release Fishing Excursion. The guided expedition brings as many as five guests to Disney’ Bay Lake for two-hours of fishing fun. Gear and snacks are available.

• For a relaxing day our-and –about, grandparents and grandkids enjoy Disney’s River Country water park. The Ol’ Swimming Hole, found at the relaxing water park, reminds grandparent of places they knew as a child, and children just plain love it. River Country is a hidden retreat where families can lazily bask in the sun, float throughout the park in brightly colored intertubes or splash in refreshing pools.

• Activities for kids are endless. Extra special adventures include sing-alongs with Chip-n-Dale around a campfire, staying up all night playing video games or watching blockbuster movies, and dinning with favorite Disney characters.

• Supervised kids programs are available in the evening, grandparents the opportunity to enjoy the night out at Disney’s Boardwalk. From improv comedy to sing-alongs at Jellyrolls Dueling Pianos and lounging at Atlantic Dance, grandparents will enjoy a variety of nighttime entertainment at Disney’s BoardWalk.

• And of course, nothing brings the entire family closer together that the opportunity to experience the fun activities and excitement found at Disney’s four theme parks.

AAA Vacations packages to the Walt Disney World Resort provide exclusive benefits that add extra value to magical Disney vacations. AAA travel clients booking select packages through AAA vacations will enjoy an exclusive fireworks viewing area, perfect for seeing the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot.

Contact your local AAA Travel office today to learn more about AAA Vacations packages to the Walt Disney World Resort.