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Walt Disney World · A little help with the choices

Find your kind
of Disney stay.

Big Disney theming, a relaxed pool day or an easy journey back from the parks? Here’s a starting point for choosing the hotel that fits your family.

Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, photographed on Jodie’s travels
A moment from my own Disney travels.

Value · Budget-friendly

A colourful Disney base.

Disney’s Value hotels are a good place to start if you want playful theming and a place to recharge between park days. There are five to compare, with some offering family suites as well as standard rooms.

Value is Disney’s category name. Compare the actual room and dates too: a family suite can cost more than a standard room in another category.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

A playful Disney film setting, with larger-than-life characters from favourites including Toy Story and 101 Dalmatians.

What it offers

Enjoy the Fantasia-themed pool, children’s water play area and World Premiere Food Court.

Room choices

Standard and Preferred rooms offer queen-bed and queen table-bed layouts for up to four. Preferred rooms are closer to Cinema Hall and main facilities.

Getting around

Disney buses serve the theme parks; there is no Skyliner, monorail or park boat service.

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

A colourful celebration of music, with oversized instruments and areas inspired by genres from jazz to rock ’n’ roll.

What it offers

Guitar- and piano-shaped pools provide downtime between park visits, with convenient meals at Intermission Food Court.

Room choices

Standard and Preferred rooms sleep up to four. Family Suites sleep up to six and include two bathrooms and a kitchenette.

Getting around

Disney buses serve the theme parks; there is no Skyliner, monorail or park boat service.

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

A lively sporting setting, with oversized details celebrating surfing, baseball, basketball, American football and tennis.

What it offers

Surfboard and baseball-themed pools sit alongside the End Zone Food Court and playful Disney touches.

Room choices

Standard and Preferred rooms have a queen bed and queen table bed, sleeping up to four. Preferred rooms are closer to Stadium Hall.

Getting around

Disney buses serve the theme parks; there is no Skyliner, monorail or park boat service.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

A bright, nostalgic resort celebrating the toys, fashions and pop culture of the 1950s through to the 1990s.

What it offers

Three pools, including Hippy Dippy Pool, and the Everything POP food court offer easy ways to relax and refuel.

Room choices

Standard, Preferred and pool-view options are available. Queen-bed and queen pull-down-bed layouts sleep up to four; king-bed configurations also exist.

Getting around

Skyliner connects to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; Disney buses serve other destinations. Services are subject to operating conditions.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Step into colourful settings inspired by Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid.

What it offers

The Big Blue Pool, children’s water play area and Landscape of Flavors food court complement the immersive Disney and Pixar theming.

Room choices

Little Mermaid standard rooms sleep up to four. Nemo, Cars and Lion King Family Suites sleep up to six, with a bedroom, kitchenette and two bathrooms.

Getting around

Skyliner connects to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; Disney buses serve other destinations. Services are subject to operating conditions.

Moderate

A little more resort time.

Distinctive settings, feature pools with waterslides, and a choice of dining and room styles. These four hotels offer different experiences, so transport and the layout of the resort matter as much as the category.

A fifth-sleeper room is a specific choice at selected resorts. The extra bed is child-size, so we’ll check ages and sleeping arrangements carefully.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Colourful island-inspired villages, palm trees and a lakeside setting bring a relaxed Caribbean feel to your Disney stay.

What it offers

Old Port Royale brings dining together, while the fortress-style feature pool has waterslides and a nearby children’s shipwreck play area.

Room choices

Standard and Preferred Location rooms include two-queen layouts, with a child-size pull-down bed in selected configurations. King rooms are a separate option.

Getting around

Skyliner connects to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; Disney buses serve other destinations. Services are subject to operating conditions.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

A lakeside resort drawing on Spanish, Mexican and American Southwest influences, with both village accommodation and Gran Destino Tower.

What it offers

Restaurants and lounges, fitness facilities and the Dig Site pool with its waterslide offer plenty to enjoy beyond the parks.

Room choices

Two-queen rooms sleep up to four; king rooms sleep up to two. Village and Tower suites vary in size; Club Access requires the appropriate booked category.

Getting around

Disney buses serve the theme parks; there is no Skyliner, monorail or park boat service.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

New Orleans-inspired streets, wrought-iron balconies, magnolia trees and jazz give this riverside resort its distinctive character.

What it offers

The Mardi Gras-themed pool has a sea-serpent waterslide, while Scat Cat’s Club brings a little jazz to selected evenings.

Room choices

Standard and Preferred Location rooms with two queen beds sleep up to four. King rooms sleep up to two.

Getting around

Disney buses serve all four theme parks. The complimentary boat service goes to Disney Springs, rather than the parks.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Magnolia Bend mansions and Alligator Bayou cottages create a leafy setting inspired by rural Louisiana beside the Sassagoula River.

What it offers

Ol’ Man Island has a feature pool and waterslide, with dining at Riverside Mill and Princess Tiana-inspired Royal Guest Rooms.

Room choices

Two-queen rooms sleep up to four. Selected Alligator Bayou rooms add a child-size fifth-sleeper bed; Royal Guest Rooms have two queen beds.

Getting around

Disney buses serve all four theme parks. The complimentary boat service goes to Disney Springs, rather than the parks.

Deluxe

Make the resort part of it.

From savannas and woodland lodges to monorail hotels and EPCOT’s lakeside neighbours, these eight Deluxe hotels each have their own character. The best fit depends on how you want to spend your days.

Deluxe does not mean every hotel has the same transport. Compare the parks you’ll visit most, your room category and how much time you’ll spend at the resort.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

African-inspired surroundings, distinctive dining and savannas make this a memorable place to stay. It is an option to explore if the resort itself is an important part of your holiday, alongside your time in the parks.

What it offers

Savannas with African wildlife. African-inspired art and dining.

Room choices

Room and view categories vary. A savanna-view room is a specific booking choice, which I can help you compare.

Getting around

Disney bus transport serves the resort; this is not a monorail or Skyliner hotel.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

A relaxed New England seaside feel beside Crescent Lake, with EPCOT within walking distance. Worth considering if easy EPCOT access is high on your list and you like the idea of returning to a lakeside resort between park visits.

What it offers

New England coastal styling. Crescent Lake setting beside Yacht Club.

Room choices

Room and view categories vary; I can compare the options for your dates.

Getting around

Walk to EPCOT, take a boat to Hollywood Studios, or use Disney buses for other destinations.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

A waterfront setting inspired by an old-fashioned American seaside boardwalk. Restaurants and evening atmosphere are close by, making this worth comparing if you would enjoy somewhere to wander after a park day as well as convenient EPCOT access.

What it offers

Crescent Lake waterfront. Dining and entertainment on the BoardWalk.

Room choices

Room and view categories vary; I can compare the options for your dates.

Getting around

Walking routes and boats connect with EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; Disney buses serve other destinations.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Modern accommodation in the distinctive main tower or nearby Garden Wing, with the monorail running through the hotel. Its walking route to Magic Kingdom is useful to compare when you are planning park days around children’s routines.

What it offers

Monorail station inside the main tower. California Grill dining at the resort.

Room choices

Tower and Garden Wing options have different locations and views; I can compare the available categories.

Getting around

Walk or take the resort monorail to Magic Kingdom. Disney buses are also available.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Victorian-inspired buildings beside Seven Seas Lagoon give this resort a traditional, elegant feel. It is a useful option to compare if you would like a Magic Kingdom area base with a choice of dining and ways to reach the park.

What it offers

Victorian-inspired architecture. Seven Seas Lagoon setting.

Room choices

Room and view categories vary; I can compare the options for your dates.

Getting around

Magic Kingdom is one stop away on the resort monorail. Boat and walking options are also available; EPCOT monorail journeys require a transfer.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Tropical gardens and South Pacific-inspired surroundings give this resort a relaxed holiday atmosphere. It is an option to explore for families who expect to spend plenty of time at Magic Kingdom and want a resort with a distinctive island feel.

What it offers

Tropical gardens and South Pacific-inspired dining. Seven Seas Lagoon setting.

Room choices

Hotel rooms are separate booking categories from the resort’s studios, villas and bungalows.

Getting around

Resort monorail and boat options serve Magic Kingdom. EPCOT monorail journeys require a transfer; buses serve other destinations.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

A rustic retreat inspired by America’s great national park lodges, with woodland surroundings and a striking timber-and-stone lobby. It offers a different atmosphere from the monorail resorts while remaining in the Magic Kingdom area.

What it offers

National park lodge-inspired design. Woodland trails and Bay Lake setting.

Room choices

Hotel rooms are separate from the Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek villa and cabin categories.

Getting around

A boat connects the resort with Magic Kingdom. Disney buses are available for other journeys.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

A nautical New England style beside Crescent Lake, with a more formal feel than neighbouring Beach Club. Its location makes it useful to compare for EPCOT-focused stays and families who would enjoy the surrounding lakeside restaurants and walking routes.

What it offers

Nautical interiors. Crescent Lake location beside Beach Club.

Room choices

Room and view categories vary; I can compare the options for your dates.

Getting around

Walk to EPCOT or take a boat to Hollywood Studios. Disney buses serve other destinations.

Villas & cabins

Room to do it your way.

Disney’s Deluxe Villas category includes studios, larger villas and some cabins. Several share a setting with a Deluxe hotel, but the rooms and facilities are different booking choices.

A studio does not automatically have a full kitchen. Tell me whether separate bedrooms, cooking facilities or laundry space would make your holiday easier.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

European-inspired style, waterfront gardens and a range of accommodation sizes make Riviera worth comparing for different family arrangements. Its own Skyliner station is a useful part of the decision if EPCOT and Hollywood Studios feature heavily in your plans.

What it offers

European-inspired art and architecture. Topolino’s Terrace rooftop dining.

Room choices

Options include Tower Studios for two, Deluxe Studios and villas with up to three bedrooms. Facilities differ by category.

Getting around

Skyliner connections serve EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Disney buses are also available.

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Florida Keys-inspired buildings are spread around waterways and golf-course views. It is an option to consider if you would like to compare studio accommodation with a larger villa, particularly when separate living space matters to your family.

What it offers

Florida Keys-inspired setting. Waterways and golf-course surroundings.

Room choices

Deluxe Studios have kitchenettes; larger villas offer full kitchens, separate living areas and laundry facilities.

Getting around

Boats connect with Disney Springs, while Disney buses serve the theme parks.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

A spacious resort inspired by historic upstate New York, set around Lake Buena Vista and golf-course greens. It is worth comparing if Disney Springs is part of your holiday plans and you want a choice of studio or villa layouts.

What it offers

Victorian-inspired buildings. Distinctive Treehouse Villa accommodation.

Room choices

Options include studios with kitchenettes and larger villas with kitchens. Treehouse Villas are a separate accommodation choice.

Getting around

Boats serve Disney Springs and Disney buses provide park transport.

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort

Contemporary cabins in a wooded resort setting offer a different style of Disney stay. Fort Wilderness is a separate resort from Wilderness Lodge, so I can help you compare the location and getting-around arrangements as well as the accommodation.

What it offers

Woodland setting. Cabins with full kitchens.

Room choices

These DVC cabins belong to Disney’s Deluxe Villas category; the campsites are a separate choice.

Getting around

Boat and bus services operate from Fort Wilderness. Allow for journeys within the resort when comparing your options.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The villa option associated with Disney’s Contemporary Resort combines a Magic Kingdom area location with accommodation beyond the traditional hotel room. It is worth comparing if being close to that park and having a choice of layouts are priorities.

What it offers

Contemporary Resort setting. Choice of studio and villa accommodation.

Room choices

Studios and larger villas have different facilities and capacities; I can compare the categories for your family.

Getting around

Use the Contemporary’s resort monorail or walking route to Magic Kingdom; Disney buses serve other journeys.

Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Two separately named villa options share the Wilderness Lodge setting, with its national park-inspired architecture and woodland atmosphere. Comparing them carefully helps you choose the right room arrangement while keeping that same distinctive resort setting.

What it offers

Wilderness Lodge resort amenities. Studios, villas and selected cabin accommodation.

Room choices

Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek have different room categories. Cabins are part of Copper Creek, rather than Boulder Ridge.

Getting around

Boat transport serves Magic Kingdom and Disney buses provide other connections.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House and Kidani Village

These are two distinct villa locations within the Animal Kingdom Lodge resort setting. Both offer African-inspired surroundings, and comparing the building, room layout and view category is an important part of finding the right fit.

What it offers

African-inspired resort setting. Jambo House and Kidani Village options.

Room choices

Studios and villas are available in different categories. A savanna view must be selected as the appropriate room category.

Getting around

Disney bus transport serves the resort; there is no resort monorail or Skyliner station.

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Villa accommodation in the Beach Club resort setting pairs a New England coastal feel with a location close to EPCOT. It is useful to compare with the hotel rooms if you want to keep the same resort atmosphere but explore a different layout.

What it offers

Beach Club resort setting. EPCOT within walking distance.

Room choices

Compare Deluxe Studios with larger villas; facilities and sleeping arrangements depend on the room category.

Getting around

Walk to EPCOT or use boats for Hollywood Studios. Disney buses serve other destinations.

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

The villa side of the BoardWalk resort offers the same waterfront atmosphere and nearby dining as its hotel counterpart. It is an option to compare if you like evening walks around Crescent Lake and want to explore studio or villa accommodation.

What it offers

BoardWalk dining and entertainment nearby. Crescent Lake waterfront setting.

Room choices

Studios and larger villas offer different layouts and facilities; I can compare suitable categories for your dates.

Getting around

Walking routes and boats connect to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; Disney buses serve other destinations.

Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

A range of villa accommodation shares the Polynesian’s tropical setting, including the Island Tower addition. It is worth distinguishing carefully between the available categories, as the room layouts and facilities vary considerably across the resort.

What it offers

South Pacific-inspired surroundings. Island Tower, villa and bungalow options.

Room choices

Duo Studios, Deluxe Studios, villas and bungalows have different capacities and facilities; not every category includes a full kitchen.

Getting around

Monorail and boat options serve Magic Kingdom. EPCOT monorail journeys require a transfer; buses are also available.

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Villa accommodation brings alternative layouts to the Grand Floridian’s Victorian-inspired setting beside Seven Seas Lagoon. It is worth comparing with the hotel’s room categories if you want this location while exploring different sleeping and living arrangements.

What it offers

Grand Floridian resort setting. Magic Kingdom area location.

Room choices

Room and view categories vary; I can compare the layouts and facilities available for your dates.

Getting around

Monorail, boat and walking options connect with Magic Kingdom. EPCOT monorail journeys require a transfer; Disney buses are also available.

From my own Disney days

It’s the little things
you remember.

A familiar character, a favourite treat or a quiet moment by the water. We’ll leave room for the things that make your family’s holiday feel like yours.

Jodie and her family meeting Winnie the Pooh
Favourite faces.One of our own family character moments.
A waffle with fruit and cream, with Cinderella Castle beyond
Time for a treat.A little pause between the adventures.
A lantern beside the water at EPCOT at sunset
A slower evening.Taking a moment to enjoy the view.

Personal holiday photographs. Experiences, dining and extras depend on availability and may need separate reservations or payment.

Hotel and accommodation details checked against the linked resort, community and supplier sources on 22 October 2026. Room layouts, facilities, transport and availability can change. I’ll check the arrangements for your travel dates and your family’s needs.