African Adventure: Wake up to giraffes and zebras roaming the savanna outside your private balcony in the new Kidani Village at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Decked out with an impressive display of african art, the resort offers one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with safari-inspired designs. The kids will love the samawati springs pool with a towering slide and three water-play areas. Don't miss sanaa, where south african wines and indian curries make the menu.

Treetop Living: Go to sleep among quiet natural forest glens which are elevated 10 feet off the ground at the new Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The three-bedroom homes sleep nine, boast spectacular views and have large wooden decks with grills, perfect for a family cookout. Ask for our favorite villa ? #7026 — it's so close to the creek you could fish off the balcony!

Castle Views: The new Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, the closest to Magic kingdom, provides the perch from which to catch the fireworks display over Cinderella's castle (it literally lights up the living room). The most modern of the newbies, these accommodations come with darkwood floors, massive two-story windows and balconies from every bedroom. Explore the resort and find the rooftop lounge and zero-entry pool overlooking Bay lake. waltdisneyworld.com