4. BoardWalk Inn

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Take a vacation to Atlantic City at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. This hotel actually has its very own boardwalk complete with a dueling piano bar, confectionary, dance hall, and more. The lobby of this hotel transports you to the turn of the century with elegant furnishings and a miniature carousel handcrafted in the 1920s.

To Do: Take a dip at the Luna Park Pool where you’ll feel like you’ve landed right in the circus with a clown-themed waterslide, spraying elephants, and pool bar housed beneath a tented roof.

To Eat: Visit the Flying Fish Café for a bold infusion of Atlantic City spirit. Funhouse mirrors and roller coaster tracks complete the theme, creating an experience that’s as satisfying to the eyes as it is to the stomach. Enjoy vibrant coastal fare including crispy crab cakes, oak-grilled marine sea scallops, and chargrilled organic Scottish salmon.

5. Coronado Springs

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If you’ve always wanted a trip to Mexico that could also take you back in time, Coronado Springs is poised to deliver. This resort is themed to Spanish-colonial Mexico with Mayan and southwestern accents evident throughout. Rooms are divided into three sections so you can stay in the Casitas, Ranchos, or Cabanas.

To Do: Swim amid Mayan ruins at the Dig Site Pool, featuring a spitting jaguar waterslide and giant Mayan pyramid as its centerpiece. A playground themed to archaeological ruins offers a fantastically themed area for kids to play.

To Eat: The Maya Grill is decorated in Mayan images of fire, sun, and water. Enjoy mouthwatering Mexican dishes like queso fundido, pork belly enchiladas, the San Antonio fajita skillet, and coconut flan. This restaurant is only open for dinner but offers a relaxing way to end a long day before retreating to your room.

If you want to visit Disney without feeling like you’re immersed in Florida, book a stay at one of these resorts and experience a very different type of vacation.