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These are the 17 greatest Disney lodges in 2024


Things have certainly changed since Walt Disney World opened more than 50 years ago. There used to be just a handful of hotels and one theme park. Now, you have the magic — and the challenge — of choice. There are more than 25 hotels to choose from and multiple parks to visit when you embark on a Disney vacation.

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Choosing the best Disney hotel is a fun challenge, but a challenge nonetheless. The resorts at Walt Disney World range from those with views of live zebras and giraffes to treehouse villas and even log cabins in the woods.

When you choose a Disney World hotel, you not only stay in the “Disney bubble” but also gain access to the parks 30 minutes early each morning. Additionally, you can purchase Lightning Lane passes for newer rides — like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tron / Lightcycle Run — before non-resort guests, starting up to seven days before you check in. This means you’ll have a better chance of snagging those coveted ride passes.

Related: 14 reasons to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort property

Still, not all Disney resorts are created equal. Fortunately, TPG is here to help sort through the best hotel options at Walt Disney World. We’ve tried dozens of Disney-area hotels and carefully considered the best (and less-than-stellar) features of nearly every on-property resort to bring you this list.

Whether you’re looking to be treated like a fairy tale princess or a grown-up who happens to be staying near a theme park, Disney World has you covered.

Here are our top picks:

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Best Deluxe Disney World resorts

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY

The cream of the crop among Disney World hotels in terms of amenities, quality and price are the Deluxe resorts. These resorts have multiple on-site full-service restaurants and extensive pool areas with waterslides. Some are within walking or monorail distance of the theme parks.

All of this comes at a cost, though. Deluxe Disney resorts can range from $400 to $800 per night for a standard room. Renting Disney Vacation Club points can help bring this cost down at times, but a Deluxe resort stay will be an investment compared to the other tiers of Disney hotels.

As mentioned, Deluxe resorts are the most expensive of Disney’s hotels.

While some offer luxury amenities like spas and fine dining venues, others emphasize great themes and proximity to the parks. You also get access to select parks two hours later than everyone else when staying in a Deluxe resort on eligible nights.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Families who want to stay in an African-themed lodge with views of wildlife and don’t mind being slightly more removed from the theme parks.

Why stay here: Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of Disney’s most architecturally stunning resorts — and the only one where you can have

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation. You can also potentially save money by renting Disney Vacation Club points.

A true safari involves incredibly long flights and the possibility of malaria pills. For a safari-style vacation closer to home, there’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Offering an unforgettable wildlife experience within U.S. borders, Animal Kingdom Lodge is its own ecosystem away from the hustle and bustle of most of the Disney World complex.

The soaring ceilings at Jambo House are adorned with traditional decor. If you want to see giraffes, zebras, ostriches and a host of other animals, all you have to do is merely walk past the lobby’s expansive windows.

Dining at this Deluxe resort is another highlight of a stay here. Boma and Jiko are excellent choices if you want to experience an authentic African meal at the resort.

Look into the nighttime Starlight Safari, which comes with loaner night vision devices, for a unique experience.

The property is an example of an excellent time to rent DVC points, especially if your family wants more space while saving money. During low seasons, rooms start at just 7 points per night, with DVC points typically available to rent from David’s Vacation Club for $20 to $25 per point.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge average around $485 per night.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Staying as close to the Magic Kingdom as possible and having direct access to the monorail.

Why stay here: Check out Disney’s Contemporary Resort when you want to be able to quickly hop back to the resort for a nap.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation. You can also potentially save money at the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort by renting Disney Vacation Club points.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is another original Disney World resort from the 1971 opening. It’s about as close as you can get to The Magic Kingdom without pitching a tent inside the gates (and subsequently getting kicked out by security).

It may have been built over five decades ago, but its amenities have recently been updated and the rooms now sport an “incredible” new look. While the theme and renovations are a big step up, the main draw of this property is undoubtedly its monorail design and Magic Kingdom-adjacent location.

We prefer tower rooms over garden-wing options as they are more centrally located to the amenities and monorail, and many offer superb views of The Magic Kingdom’s nightly fireworks.

When you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll find a few of our favorite Disney World restaurants on-site, including Chef Mickey’s. At this popular eatery, you can dine with characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. For something more upscale, there’s California Grill. If you time it right, it has some of the best views of The Magic Kingdom fireworks around.

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If you’re ready for a splurge-level stay at the Contemporary, there is also a club level where bites and beverages from the aforementioned restaurants are included.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort average around $575 per night.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Fancy trips where you want to channel your inner Cinderella by staying in a Victorian-themed Disney resort.

Why stay here: The Grand Floridian is the place to stay for traditional holiday decor, easy access to the Magic Kingdom and some of the resort’s fanciest dining venues.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation. You can also potentially save money by renting Disney Vacation Club points.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is arguably the most traditional and iconic of Disney World’s high-end hotels. You won’t find many bright, in-your-face character themes here, but you will have access to some of Disney’s most upscale amenities, including a spa and the fanciest (and priciest) restaurant at Disney.

It’s one of Disney World’s most expensive resorts thanks to its proximity to The Magic Kingdom, top-notch facilities, and over-the-top Christmas displays, including a gingerbread house in the lobby.

Fortunately, the Grand Floridian is undergoing a resort-wide renovation involving converting one of the hotel buildings into beautiful DVC studios. So, there’s now one more reason to visit.

Dining is another highlight here. The acclaimed Victoria & Albert’s experience is unparalleled, with a dress code and a no-little-kids policy to match. For an equally excellent but more affordable option, grab a cocktail or mocktail at the “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired Enchanted Rose bar on the second floor of the Grand Floridian’s lobby.

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Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa average around $750 per night.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: A Disney vacation where you want a nature-inspired refuge without being too isolated from the parks.

Why stay here: Be just a boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom while sleeping, dining and playing in a resort that takes clear inspiration from national park lodges.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney or via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation.

A short drive or boat ride away from The Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is equal parts Great Wolf Lodge, Yellowstone National Park and Disney magic. There are great attractions and restaurants on-site, including a water feature that starts in the lobby and becomes a creek that feeds into one of two outdoor pools.

For a fun, reasonably priced family dining experience, try Whispering Canyon Cafe — and be aware that if you ask for ketchup, you may get a lot of ketchup. If rare Disney characters are more your jam, enjoy dinner with the Evil Queen at Story Book Dining at Artist Point.

Those who want more space and ambience than a standard hotel room should reserve one of the Copper Creek Cabins in the woods adjacent to the Wilderness Lodge or the truly spectacular two-bedroom Yosemite Suite. Both are pricey, but we promise you’ll love staying in either option.

If you do opt for standard rooms (or even club-level rooms), the good news is that Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is generally one of the more affordable of the Deluxe Disney resorts. So, you can rest easy knowing you’re paying a little less than average for Disney’s high-end properties.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge average around $500 per night.

Best Moderate Disney World resorts

Gran Destino Tower. EDWARD PIZZARELLO / THE POINTS GUY

If you want a balance of price and amenities, the Moderate category of Disney resorts can be a sweet spot. At Moderate Disney resorts, there are some full-service restaurants, more on-site amenities, waterslides at the pools, and a great variety of themes and locations to choose from.

Expect rates at these hotels to range from $250 to $400 on most nights for a standard room.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Visitors who don’t need to be within walking distance of a park, value accommodations full of charm and are sticking to a tighter budget.

Why stay here: On-site beignets, manageable room rates and theming inspired by New Orleans make this Moderate property well worth a visit.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney or via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation.

One of the best Moderate resorts at Disney World is Port Orleans. We’re especially partial to the French Quarter side, with its charming wrought-iron railings, bubbling fountains and an eatery serving tasty Mickey-shaped beignets.

This property is much more compact than other Moderate resorts like Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. This makes everything from parking and catching a Disney bus to grabbing dinner that much easier.

It isn’t the newest or fanciest option in Disney’s resort portfolio, but it is a calm and lovely balance of theming and easily accessible amenities. Although you’ll need a bus or car to get from this resort to any of the Disney World theme parks, you can catch the free boat to Disney Springs for shopping and dining.

In addition to the property’s relaxing vibe and manageable size, the greatest asset of Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter is the price.

Rooms here are often more affordable than what you’ll find at other Moderate properties, most likely because it’s not connected to the theme parks by anything other than ground transportation (and Minnie Vans).

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter average around $300 per night.

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Families who need a little more space than a standard hotel room and enjoy a dose of nature to go with their roller coasters.

Why stay here: Get an entire cabin to yourself on the grounds of Fort Wilderness, where you can ride horses, see a dinner show and row a canoe between trips to the parks.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney or via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation.

One of Disney World’s lesser-known Moderate resorts is also one of its most entertaining.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort has plenty of campsites for tents and spots for recreational vehicles.

However, if you’re not interested in either, The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are an excellent choice. It gives you the best of many worlds regarding space, price and resort activities — especially if you’re not planning to spend all your time at the theme parks. The cabins sleep up to six and offer a queen-size bed, a set of bunk beds and a relatively comfortable pullout sofa bed. And soon, Disney will replace the current cabins with 350 all-new cabins.

Trust us, there is one essential Fort Wilderness expense you’ll want to budget for — golf carts.

It costs $65 to $84 per day to rent one. However, it makes it much easier to travel to the Meadow Trading Post for snacks, the docks for transportation to The Magic Kingdom, and other parts of the 700-acre property. Lock in your golf cart reservation as far in advance as possible since they’re known to sell out.

Fort Wilderness has a nonstop list of activities you probably didn’t know you could do at Disney World, including pony rides, archery, fishing, and rides in wagons and horse-drawn carriages.

When the day winds down, you can also check out the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, a lively performance full of dancing, singing and comedic moments.

Rates for standard cabins at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge average around $460 per night.

Disney’s Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Stays where you want to feel like you’re at a Deluxe resort but for the price of a Moderate.

Why stay here: Enjoy a new, modern resort tower that feels nicer than it costs (by Disney standards) and is packed with amenities and dining options.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney or via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is the poster child of a Moderate Disney property. It’s an older resort with two-story buildings spread across a large area.

Complimentary theme park transportation is limited to buses, and on-site dining venues are mostly quick-service options, given the resort’s large convention clientele. Additionally, the rooms are on the smaller side, though they were recently renovated.

But one thing changed a couple of years ago that catapulted part of this property onto our favorites list: the new Gran Destino Tower.

This “hotel within a hotel” has a stunning lobby and an equally snazzy lobby bar. If you’re looking for a completely different perspective, let an elevator whisk you up to the 16th floor, where the rooftop Dahlia Lounge awaits — along with an award-winning wine list. Gran Destino Tower is light on a Disney theme, but otherwise, its accommodations are on par with many Deluxe resorts.

Gran Destino is also the only Moderate option at Disney World that has a club lounge, should you prefer an exclusive space to visit and grab refreshments throughout your stay.

Rates for standard rooms at the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort average around $400 per night.

Best Value Disney World resorts

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY

Value Disney resorts are the most affordable Disney World hotels.

Nightly rates start around $125 and increase to about $300 on peak dates. None of these hotels are walkable from the theme parks, but some are close to the Skyliner. Others require bus transportation.

Value Disney hotels don’t have full-service restaurants or fun extras like waterslides, but they do offer grab-and-go food outlets, lively pools and colorful themes.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Families who want affordable digs full of bright, happy Disney cartoon characters.

Why stay here: Disney’s Art of Animation is our top Value resort pick as it has themed rooms and is right on the Skyliner loop, so you will have easy access to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and several other Disney resort hotels.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney or via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the king of Value resorts at Disney World.

The resort features bright colors and memorable Disney cartoon characters. It’s also accessible from both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios thanks to the Disney Skyliner gondola system.

Art of Animation really shines with its family suites, which provide a lot more room and have three beds in each suite (one traditional bed, one Murphy bed and a pullout sofa bed). The family suites have your choice of “The Lion King,” “Cars” and “Finding Nemo” themes, while standard rooms feature decor inspired by “The Little Mermaid.”

When it comes to pools, the Big Blue Pool at Art of Animation is actually the largest option available at any Disney World resort.

While the food here won’t blow you away, Landscape of Flavors is a reliable cafeteria-style venue that can be a nice, easy option for families.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort average around $240 per night.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Trips where you want one of the most affordable Disney resorts while still being on the Skyliner loop.

Why stay here: Pick Disney’s Pop Century for its low rates, relatively updated rooms and easy access to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and several other Disney resort hotels.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney or via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is across from Art of Animation. While it doesn’t have our favorite theme (it’s themed to bygone decades), it is usually the lowest-priced Disney resort that isn’t one of the All-Star properties.

We generally prefer it to the All-Star resorts, as Pop Century is a stand-alone property that doesn’t have to share a bus service. It’s less likely to be packed with thousands of cheerleaders and children’s sports groups. In addition to the included bus service to the parks, it also sits on the Skyliner route, so you can soar in a gondola to various parks and resorts.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort average around $200 per night.

Best Disney World resort pools

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY

Nothing beats an afternoon dip in your hotel’s pool, so if you want to know which Disney resort hotels have the best pools, here are our top picks.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Trips where you want to combine pool time with park time.

Why stay here: Pick Disney’s Yacht Club or Beach Club when you want the best pool at Disney in your backyard, along with easy access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney or via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort and its sister property, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, share access to Stormalong Bay, which offers top-notch poolside fun for the whole family.

Both resorts have the distinct feel of a beach in an otherwise landlocked resort thanks to sand-bottomed pools, a lazy river, a pirate ship and a wicked waterslide, among other amenities that will keep young swimmers entertained for hours.

Related: The best pools at Walt Disney World

The Yacht Club is marginally more convenient to the large pool complex, but the Beach Club is a little closer to Epcot. Choose accordingly. No matter which property you pick, don’t miss the huge sundaes at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, steps from the pool.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Clubs average around $540 per night.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Travelers looking for a mid-tier Disney resort with an impressive pool, ample dining options and island flair.

Why stay here: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is great for larger groups or families, with many rooms that have a foldout fifth sleeper. It also has convenient access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation. You can also potentially save money by renting Disney Vacation Club points.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is one of Disney’s Moderate resorts and one of the largest. Because the resort is so spread out, there are multiple pools across the property — six in total. The main Fuentes del Morro Pool is themed to resemble a Spanish fortress, with two waterslides, a zero-entry area, a 12-person hot tub and a pirate-themed splash area for kids.

The resort has a colorful island style, and some guest rooms recently received a Little Mermaid makeover. Despite the resort’s size, it does offer convenient transportation options, including bus service and a Disney Skyliner station that can take you to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Rates at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort average around $300 per night.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Families who want to stay on the monorail loop in a tropical-themed oasis.

Why stay here: The Polynesian is one of Disney World’s most extensively themed hotels, plus it offers easy access to the Magic Kingdom and some of the most popular dining options.

Best way to book: Book via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation. You can also potentially save money by renting Disney Vacation Club points.

One of the original Disney World resort hotels inspired by Walt Disney himself, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort sits on the monorail only a few minutes from The Magic Kingdom. Yet, it transports you to a lush Pacific island the moment you enter. It’s such a great property we almost warn against staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort because it will set the bar pretty high for future Disney resort stays.

At “the Poly,” you’ll find a couple of our favorite Disney restaurants. Notably, there’s Ohana — a Polynesian-inspired dining venue within the resort’s main building that serves delectable noodles and a mouthwatering bread pudding — among other options on the family-style, all-you-care-to-enjoy menu.

There are plenty of activities and amenities on the grounds, such as free outdoor movies at night and a 142-foot waterslide that drops riders into the main Lava Pool (there is a secondary quiet pool, as well). There’s also a large splash area with several smaller waterslides for younger guests, a zero-entry section, a separate quiet pool and a nearby stand to grab Dole Whip. The icing on the on-site Dole Whip is being able to watch The Magic Kingdom fireworks from the pool in the evenings as the perfectly timed music pipes in.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort average around $640 per night.

Best Disney World resorts for large families

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. TARAH CHIEFFI/THE POINTS GUY

Large families and groups can really rack up a bill when visiting Disney World since most on-property rooms are designed for no more than four or five people. As a result, your choices tend to be limited if you have at least five or six people in your group. Fortunately, a few resorts offer plenty of space for larger families.

Related: The best Orlando hotels for large families

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Disney visitors who want to stay in a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of the parks.

Why stay here: Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is great for groups and families. Rooms range from studio villas to three-bedroom villas, with conveniences like kitchens and in-room laundry in most room types.

Best way to book: Book directly with Disney via TPG’s Disney booking partner, Mouse Counselors, for assistance with planning your Disney World vacation. You can also potentially save money by renting Disney Vacation Club points.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is another DVC property, with room sizes ranging from studio suites to one-, two- and three-bedroom villas. Deluxe studio rooms have a kitchenette and a balcony or patio, and villas have separate bedrooms, a full kitchen, in-room laundry and a balcony or patio.

The resort also has multiple pools, bike rentals, tennis and basketball courts, and a Community Hall with movies, video games and daily activities like crafts and games.

In the woods behind Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are several Treehouse Villas that sleep up to nine people. Offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen, these spacious accommodations can easily fit an extended family.

Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. EDWARD PIZZARELLO/THE POINTS GUY

Rates for Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa average around $500 per night, while the Treehouse Villas average around $1,300 per night.

Best Disney World resorts for adults

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We love Disney, but we’re not afraid to admit that having a brief break from its intensity is sometimes nice. Luckily, a couple of options are ideal for those who want to stay near the magic without living with Mickey and his friends 24 hours a day.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Orlando, Florida

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Best for: Disney World vacationers who want to stay a Skyliner ride away from Epcot and Hollywood Studios

Why stay here: Have all the quality and convenience of a Disney World deluxe resort, but with subdued theming and a very Mediterranean vacation vibe.

Best way to book: Price out stays both using cash directly with Disney by looking for seasonal discounts on Disney’s offer page and by pricing out the cost using rented Disney Vacation Club points via David’s Vacation Club as that can sometimes be the most economical way to book.

Disney World’s newest stand-alone hotel is easily one of the larger resort’s best options for adults who want to balance a Disney trip with some less in-your-face Disney elements.

On the Disney Skyliner route, Disney’s Riviera Resort offers easy access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot without placing you right in the heart of all the theme park action.

The real highlight of this easygoing property, though, is its Mediterranean vibe. The blue-and-white decor, music and cuisine will transport you to the Mediterranean coast.

You’ll find all the usual Disney amenities at this Deluxe resort, but it’s just a touch more refined and grown-up without being stuffy.

We’re serious Riviera fans thanks in part to its design, which includes everything from “Tangled”- and “Peter Pan”-inspired mosaics to marble bathrooms that may be the nicest in all of Disney.

Don’t worry if you want to bring the kids, though. There’s plenty for them to enjoy, including poolside gelato, a waterslide and our favorite toddler splash area at Disney World.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s Riviera Resort average around $500 per night.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Orlando, Florida, USA

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Best for: Trips where you want to be close to the parks and Disney’s nightlife.

Why stay here: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has the look and feel of a 19th century Atlantic City waterfront resort, with modern comforts and amenities. It is also set along Disney’s Coney Island-style BoardWalk lined with shops, restaurants and nightlife.

Best way to book: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/boardwalk-inn/

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is a DVC resort along Disney’s BoardWalk in the Epcot resort area. That means you can easily walk to Epcot to eat and drink global cuisine around the World Showcase or to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to fly the Millennium Falcon at Galaxy’s Edge. The resort also offers water taxi and bus service around Disney World.

Related: Is a Disney annual pass worth it?

Guest rooms range from standard rooms to multi-bedroom villas, and the resort has three pools. You can splash and slide at the Luna Park Pool (or soak in the hot tub) or head for one of the quieter leisure pools.

This resort is all about location. In addition to being close to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is close to the dining, shopping and nightlife that line Disney’s BoardWalk area. When you are done visiting the parks, you can visit Abracadabar, a magic-themed cocktail lounge, or Jellyrolls, a dueling piano bar.

Rates for standard rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn average around $600 per night.

Bottom line

Choosing the best resort hotel at Disney World gets easier once you identify your budget and priorities.

Do you want a great pool, more space, proximity to the parks or perhaps an immersive theme? No matter what is most important to you, you’ll find a Disney property that will likely satisfy your needs.

Whether you’re itching to splash around in the Stormalong Bay pool complex at Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club resorts, stretch your budget at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, retreat to a cabin at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort or get an iconic eyeful of the monorail coming through Disney’s Contemporary Resort, there’s a Disney resort that will have every member of your family excited to be on vacation at Walt Disney World.

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