AAA suggests Spring Breakers consider a vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort

Text edited from an AAA news release / Image by Todd DeFeo

For those looking for something closer to home, but definitely beyond the usual, AAA suggests Spring Breakers consider a vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort:

• Thrill-seekers will find new experiences both within and beyond all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks--from Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, to CyberSpace Mountain at DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park (Downtown Disney) and the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
• The world's two most popular water parks -- Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach -- are both situated in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. The nation's largest, fastest water slide -- Summit Plummet -- resides at Disney's Blizzard Beach (with speeds of up to 55 mph); and at Typhoon Lagoon, some of the world's largest man-made waves are pumped out every 90 seconds in the 2.5 acre wave pool. Springtime temperatures in central Florida should be ideal for this type of experience.
• Staying at a Disney resort can further the experience by adding to the convenience and value; Disney's Pop Century Resort is fantastic for budget-minded guests looking not to skimp on the Disney resort experience; and with complimentary transportation, extra hours in the parks, bottomless mugs and the Disney Dining Plan, there is no better way to see Walt Disney World Resort.
• College Students looking to "see the world" can visit 11 distinct nations spanning the globe -- all while leaving their passport at home, thanks to The World Showcase at Epcot. Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Mexico and more await guests with local fare, drink and atmosphere. And it doesn't hurt that a walk from, say, Germany to Italy, is a brisk five minutes.
• As for nighttime excursions, Downtown Disney West Side and Disney's BoardWalk feature dozens of entertainment venues, including a tethered-balloon experience, Cirque du Soleil, an ESPN Club and a 24-theater movie complex.

"The numbers of those traveling during Spring Break are likely to be somewhat less than the numbers seen before the economic downturn. Domestic destinations that are viewed as less-expensive are likely to pull business from some international Spring Break hotspots, making them just as crowded or even more so," Glen MacDonell, director of AAA Travel, said in a news release. "Overall, locations that are easy to get to and offer discount pricing or an all-inclusive experience are likely to be the most popular, just as they have been throughout this economic cycle."