What’s the difference between the Disney World Hotels?

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There are over 30 hotels at the Walt Disney World Florida resort. How on earth do you decide which one to choose??

The thttps://www.floridatix.com/park-tickets/disney-worldypes of hotel are categorised as “Deluxe”, “Moderate” and “Value” – but no matter which you choose you’ll be guaranteed a stay filled with fun, magic and Pixie Dust!

Here’s a basic breakdown of the difference between types of Disney World hotels:

	Deluxe	Moderate	Value
Price (based on one night stay in August)	Top price: Ranges between £274 – £425	Mid-price: Ranges between £156 – £288	Lowest price: Ranges between £103 – £118
Room Size	Between 344 – 440 sq ft (depending on resort)	About 314 sq ft on average	About 260 sq ft on average
Recommended For	These are the most luxurious resorts, so are recommended for couples, honeymooners or those on a short visit who want to take advantage of proximity to the parks.	These hotels have plenty of activities and things to do in-resort, so are recommended for families, guests staying for more than a few days (to make use of the amenities) and those who may want to spend less time in the actual parks.	These cheerful, colourful hotels have more basic amenities, so are recommended for young families and those who do not tend to spend a lot of time in their resort.

Want an idea of what to expect at each type of resort? Here are a few examples of the different Disney hotels you could be staying in:

Deluxe Resorts

The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Where: Magic Kingdom area

Theme: Lavish, Victorian-style elegance

Rooms: Standard rooms sleep 3-5, suites up to 8. Club-level upgrades are also available

Room amenities: Rooms include a safe, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, coffee maker

Restaurants & Dining:

The award-winning Victoria and Albert’s – the most prestigious (and expensive) restaurant at Disney World!
Table service restaurants: Narcoossee’s and Citricos
Character buffet dining: 1900 Park Fare.
For a more relaxed sit down meal: Grand Floridian Café
Self-service at Gasparilla Island Grill
24-hour room service

Transport available to the parks: Bus, boat, monorail, valet parking

Facilities: 2 swimming pools, playground, beach, recreational activities, health club and spa

Stay here if: You’re looking for pure decadence

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Where: Magic Kingdom area

Theme: Inspired by the great outdoors – namely America’s National Parks

Rooms: Standard room sleeps 4, deluxe up to 6. Club-level upgrades are also available

Room amenities: Rooms include a safe, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, coffee maker

Restaurants & Dining:

Table service restaurants: Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Café
Roaring Fork quick-service food court
Territory Lounge
Room service

Transport available to the parks: Bus, boat, valet parking

Facilities: 2 swimming pools, playground, beach, recreational activities

Stay here if: You love rustic elegance, roaring fireplaces and nature trails through mighty pine forests

Other deluxe category resorts include:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Moderate Resorts

Port Orleans Riverside

Where: Disney Springs area

Theme: Has a New Orleans feel, with nods to the Princess and the Frog

Rooms: Standard room sleeps up to 5

Room amenities: Rooms include a safe, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, coffee maker

Restaurants & Dining:

Riverside Mill quick-service food court
Boatwright’s table service restaurant
River Roost lounge serving snacks and drinks
Pizza delivery to your room

Transport available to the parks: Bus, Boat (to Disney Springs). Free parking is available for guests

Facilities: 6 swimming pools, playground, recreational activities

Stay here if: You want to experience the rustic charm and genteel hospitality of the Deep South – at Disney World!

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Where: Animal Kingdom area

Theme: Spanish Colonial Mexico

Rooms: Standard room sleeps 4, suites up to 6. Business-level upgrades are also available

Room amenities: Rooms include a safe, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, coffee maker

Restaurants & Dining:

Pepper Market counter service food court
Maya Grill and Las Ventanas table service restaurants
Rix Lounge
Room Service (breakfast & dinner)

Transport available to the parks: Buses. Free parking is available for guests

Facilities: 4 swimming pools, playground, recreational activities. There is also a full-service health club on-site.

Stay here if: You’re looking for a hotel with an on-site health club, spa and 24-hour fitness facilities

Other moderate resorts include:

Port Orleans French Quarter
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Value Resorts

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Where: Disney’s World Wide of Sports area

Theme: The courtyards and the hotel rooms themselves have the themes of well-loved Disney and Disney•Pixar movies!

Rooms: Standard rooms sleep 4 and suites sleeping up to 6 (suites also have 2 bathrooms and kitchenette)

Room amenities: Rooms include a safe, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, coffee maker

Restaurants & Dining:

“Landscape of Flavours” self-service food court
Pizza delivery to your room
There are no table service restaurants at value resorts

Transport available to the parks: Buses. Free parking is available for guests

Facilities: 3 swimming pools, playground

Stay here if: You want to stay in a room that’s decorated just like your favourite Disney Movie (I really want to stay in the Little Mermaid room!)

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Where: World Wide of Sports area

Theme: Pop Culture through the ages, themed on the unforgettable fads of the 1950s – 1990s!

Rooms: Standard room sleeps 4

Room amenities: Rooms include a safe, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, coffee maker

Restaurants & Dining:

“Everything Pop” self-service food court
Pizza delivery to your room
There are no table service restaurants at value resorts

Transport available to the parks: Buses. Free parking is available for guests

Facilities: 3 swimming pools, playground

Stay here if: You love everything Retro, from yo-yos to Play-Doh, Rubik’s Cubes to rollerblades!

Other Value Resorts include:

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Whichever Disney Resort you choose, they all come with seriously exciting extras like Extra Magic Hours, transport to the parks, a “Magical Express” airport shuttle and the advantage of booking FastPasses 60 days before your visit.

Have a Magical time!