There are many resort options at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. These resorts are broken down into five major categories: Disney’s Value Resorts, Disney’s Moderate Resorts, Disney’s Deluxe Resorts, Disney’s Deluxe Villa Resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Guests are also welcome to stay at two non-Disney properties located in the center of the complex in the Epcot®/Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ area, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Descriptions for all categories are grouped and listed below. Also note:
- All resort rates vary based on the type of room selected, travel dates and day of the week (weekends higher). Discounts are offered throughout the year which are at times available on room only reservations and at times available on packages (room and theme park tickets).
- All resort guests receive benefits that are not offered to non-Disney hotel guests. These benefits include impressive themed resorts, being immersed in Disney magic all throughout your stay, fabulous pools, clean and well-maintained grounds, impeccable landscaping, security, convenience, theme park transportation (via bus, boat and/or monorail depending on the resort), Extra Magic Hours, room charge privileges, resort package delivery, preferred tee times, Disney’s Magical Express and the ability to add the Disney Dining Plan to their package.
- All Disney resorts are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. There is a room cleaning charge assessed if the room is smoked in by a guest.
- Also available are non-Disney owned properties located near the Downtown Disney® area and a grouping of Good Neighbor hotels in the immediate area. Please contact us for more information on those properties.
- Fun themed resorts designed similar to motels
- 2008 and 2009 rates start at $82/night excluding tax
- Most rooms sleep up to four guests plus one child up to age three in a crib
- Additional charge of $10 per adult per night for more than two adults per room
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort- Decade themed, 2880 rooms
- Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort- Sports themed, 1920 rooms
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort- Movies themed, 1920 rooms
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort- Music themed, 1706 rooms including family suites which sleep up to 6 plus a child under 3 in a crib. Family suites include kitchenettes and two full bathrooms!
- Large resorts beautifully themed and landscaped
- 2008 and 2009 rates start at $149/night excluding tax
- Most rooms sleep up to four guests plus one child up to age three in a crib
- Additional charge of $15 per adult per night for more than two adults per room
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter- New Orleans theme with impeccable landscaping, 1008 rooms
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside- Southern themed with plantation-styled and rustic cabin-like sections, 2048 rooms, some rooms in the cabin section sleep 5 with the use of a trundle bed for a small child
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort- Island inspired with large central lake (no swimming), 2112 rooms
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort- Mexican/Southwest America designed, 1921 rooms including suites, some suites sleep up to 6 plus a child under 3 in a crib
- Wonderfully themed resorts designed similar to hotels
- Luxury amenities, some feature on-site childcare (fee), concierge available
- 2008 rates listed below (excluding tax)
- Most rooms sleep up to four guests plus one child up to age three in a crib, some sleep 5+ guests
- Additional charge of $25 per adult per night for more than two adults per room
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge- African savanna themed with savannah view rooms available where you can be up close to giraffes, zebras and other animals grazing outside your balcony! 1293 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $225/night. 2009 rates start at $240/night.
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort- Reminiscent of a beach cottage, this resort is a short walking distance to Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, includes a beach front (no swimming) for relaxing and sunbathing in the sand. Shares exclusive water fun complex called Stormalong Bay, which features a sand bottom pool, with Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. 583 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $325/night. 2009 rates start at $335/night.
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn- Take a trip to a resort designed like a New Jersey boardwalk complete with shops, entertainment and dining. 371 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $325/night. 2009 rates start at $335/night.
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort- You won’t miss this A-frame hotel right next door to the Magic Kingdom® Park. The monorail runs through the middle of the hotel! 655 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $270/night. 2009 rates start at $280/night.
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa- The ultimate in luxury! This victorian styled resort will take you back to a time of sheer elegance and prestige. Some of the best restaurants on property are located at this resort. 842 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $385/night. 2009 rates start at $399/night.
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort- South Seas inspired beauty! The landscaping at this property and overall theme can’t be beat! Luau show (fee) held here. 847 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $340/night. 2009 rates start at $355/night.
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge- Rustic yet luxurious, this resort is themed after the American Old West. You can even visit a geyser that erupts daily! 728 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $225/night. 2009 rates start at $240/night.
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort- Martha’s Vineyard inspired luxury awaits. Shares exclusive water fun complex called Stormalong Bay, which features a sand bottom pool, with Disney’s Beach Club Resort. 621 rooms including suites. 2008 rates start at $325/night. 2009 rates start at $335/night.
Disney’s Deluxe Villas Resorts:
- Wonderfully themed resorts designed similar to apartments or condos
- Luxury amenities with spacious accommodations
- 2008 rates listed below (excluding tax)
- Most rooms sleep up to four guests plus one child up to age three in a crib, some sleep 5+ guests (Studios sleep up to four, 1 bedroom sleep up to four, 2 bedroom sleep up to eight, 3 bedroom Grand Villas sleep up to twelve)
- Additional charges per adult per night do not apply
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas-282 villas (no 3 bedrooms). 2008 rates start at $325/night. 2009 rates start at $335/night.
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas- 532 villas. 2008 rates start at $325/night. 2009 rates start at $335/night.
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort- 761 villas, Key West themed with Gingerbread architecture. 2008 rates start at $285/night. 2009 rates start at $295/night.
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort- 552 villas, Equestrian themed with golf course on premises and within walking distance to the Downtown Disney® area. 2008 rates start at $285/night. 2009 rates start at $295/night.
- Disney’s Villas at Animal Kingdom Lodge-Construction slated to complete in 2009 but many rooms are now available. 2008 rates start at $265/night. 2009 rates start at $269/night.
- Disney’s Villas at Wilderness Lodge- 181 villas (no 3 bedrooms). 2008 rates start at $315/night. 2009 rates start at $325/night.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground:
- A grouping of its own, this resort stands out as an opportunity to go back to nature and relax in a serene environment. Cabins moved to the Moderate Resort classification in 2008 but pricing and amenities remain the same.
- 784 campsites and 409 cabins are available
- Cabins and Campsites include picnic tables and charcoal grills. Cabins also feature kitchens.
- Pets are allowed at campsites with an additional fee.
- Additional charge of $2 per adult per night (campsite) and $5 per adult per night (cabin) for more than two adults
- Campsites offer partial hook-up (electric and water) with rates for 2008 starting at $42/night, $43/night in 2009. This includes 1 pop-up or 2 tents or 1 van camper and sleep 4 adults plus a child under 3 in a crib.
- There are also campsites that offer full hook-up (electric, water and sewer) with rates for 2008 starting at $47/night, $57/night in 2009. This includes 2 Tents plus 1 of the following, Motorhome, Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel and sleep 10 plus a child under 3 in a crib.
- Preferred campsites are available starting at $56/night ($62/night in 2009) which include the same options as the full hook-up sites with the addition of cable and being able to sleep 10 plus a child under 3 in a crib.
- Premium campsites are also available starting at $66/night ($72/night in 2009) which include full hook-up (electric, water, sewer, cable), upgraded amenities and are big rig friendly. These campsites are able to sleep 10 plus a child under 3 in a crib and include one tent plus 1 of the following: motorhome, travel trailer or 5th wheel.
- Cabins are available that sleep up to 6 and are air-conditioned. The sleeping configuration is 1 double bed, a set of bunk beds and one double Murphy bed. 2008 rates start at $255/night. 2009 rates start at $265/night.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels:
- Large resort complex in the Epcot®/Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ area
- Adjacent to Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district
- Benefits similar to Disney hotel guests including on site Disney ticketing, Extra Magic Hours, preferred tee times but not including Disney’s Magical Express and room charge privileges.
- Both resorts have suites available
- 2008/2009 rates starting at $249/night excluding tax
