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Camp Davy Crockett |
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03/08/08 (190 review reads) |
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Advantages: Great family friendly ranch with loads of stuff to do
Disadvantages: 15 minute drive from main parks
I went to Disneyland last week with my family and stayed there for 3 nights at the Davy Crockett Ranch. I have now visited Disneyland Paris 6 times and have also been to Disney world in Orlando as well last year. However I have stayed at the Disney hotel and a few of the others but I have to say that Davy Crockett ranch has to be one of the best ones there and certainly my favourite as it has so many great features and offers much more as well as being more free.
The Accommodation:
When you stay there you will be put in a small wooden cabin in a particular area which are all named such as Tomahawk or Bobcat. Each small 'camp' includes about 50 to 100 cabins all with separate parking spaces and outdoor bins. Inside you have a choice of either a one or two bedroom hut and all of them can sleep up to 6 people, with a double bed, bunk beds and also a sofa bed available. The hut is all self catering with an oven, microwave an dishwasher. There is also a separate toilet and bathroom with a bath shower facility. The cabin are very spacious and have a lounge kitchen area with a table and chairs as well as a sofa along with a tv with all the Disney channels.
The cabins are great for a family providing the extra freedom as to choose when to go in or out and when to have meals - none of those meal times in a hotel. They are really comfortable and spacious and do not get too cold or hot - just perfect for summer or winter (as i have been both times).
There is also an outdoor bench and barbecue for those warm summer evenings outside every cabin.
Another great feature is that breakfast is provided and can be collected from a small hut located in each area where you will get a small breakfast basket with baguette, croissants, rolls, hot chocolate, tea or coffee, milk and orange juice - all that you will need for a fun day at Disney!
Facilities:
In the ranch there are loads of other facilities available all free to people staying at the ranch. The whole are of course is styled in the old wild west style and every fits in perfectly and plays the piece including all staff and characters and even the music as you walk around the main area.
This ranch includes the best swimming pool out of all the disney hotels boasting a water slide, a large pool with a bridge over the top, a waterfall and rapid river and even 3 jacuzzi pools! The pool is great fun for kids and adults alike with indoor and outdoor sun beds as well as a cafe and large changing rooms. Towels can also be hired from the pool.
There is also a large restaurant which has indoor and outdoor seating and offers a great western style dining with an evening buffet of all you can eat for only 23 euros.
There is also a large shop which offers all the Disney clothes and merchandise as well as food and other things you may need in your cabin.
There is also a small farm with a variety of animals which can be seen as well as a park area and a games room, and a table tennis table.
Many Disney characters can be seen at the ranch with special meet and greet times in evenings and during the day where you can see the likes of Goofy and Chip 'n Dale.
A new addition to the ranch is the Treetop Adventure which is a high ropes activities in the forest where you climb wires and zip wire through the trees. I didn't have enough time to do this with so much else to do but it looks great and I am keen to return and try this when I have more time.
Travel:
This ranch is the furthest from the Disney parks which is a bit of a downside as you can't just walk but have to drive - yet it is only 15 minutes from the park and you get free parking in the large car park all through your stay. Of course you can get a taxi to the park and order this through reception at the ranch.
Other hotels are closer and you can walk to the parks but this ranch has much better facilities on the whole.
The ranch is in the forests and set back in over 500 acres of land, but is still very close to many main roads and is very easy to get to and is also close to the local airport. Many package deals can be bought with good travel options.
At the reception of Davy Crockett staff are very useful and will tell you anything you need to know about the ranch or the Disney Parks and other local information. They can speak a variety of languages so there will be no trouble at all!
Prices:
There are a variety of different deals which can be bought through many companies in which you can get your accommodation at the ranch as well as Park tickets and travel.
it will all depend on who you go through but a cabin for a night can cost around £200 or so.
It is definitely worth getting park tickets as well as this is what it's all about.
When i was there I tended to spend the majority of time in the parks on rides, shopping or eating out. I did also spend a bit of time in the pool at the ranch, but all that was done at the cabin was to eat breakfast and sleep!
Conclusion:
A great fun filled family friendly ranch with loads of great facilities and extremely friendly staff ands atmosphere.
In my view the best Disney hotel to stay in despite being further away from the actual main Disney resort.
Summary: great pool, good cabins and great deals available
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