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East Coast Travel
The Top Family-friendly Resorts for Family Fun
By Elisa Ast All
If too much activity isn't your idea of a vacation, that's OK, too! Have a massage, take a yoga class or just grab a book and lounge by one of the many pools. When you're ready to re-group as a family, there are many activities to do together, as well as dining options. There's even a weekly carnival!
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When you're ready for something completely extraordinary, head to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Unlike any other hotel, Animal Kingdom Lodge blends an exotic resort with a wildlife preserve, so you wake each morning to view acres of tropical savanna filled with African animals. At any given moment, you may see a zebra, giraffe or antelope – have that camera handy!
Set on 33 acres, the lodge offers multiple trails so you can get up close and personal with the more than 30 species of wildlife that roam in open, natural habitats. Inside, you will be amazed by the authenticity of the lodge's design: Native cuisine, artifacts and music pulse, making you feel as if you are in the heart of Africa.
Lobby and restaurant guides are on hand to share information about their homeland in a friendly and educational manner. Even kids will listen in rapt attention!
When you're ready for some wet and wild fun, enjoy the zero-depth pool, a 67-foot-long water slide, a wading pool and two spas for aqua-therapy. Take a break at the Hakuna Matata playground, then later, treat kids to a night out at Simba's Clubhouse, where they will participate in supervised activities, games, dinner and, of course, Disney movies. While they're living large, pamper yourself with a body treatment at the on-site spa!