Deluxe Resorts at Disney
Disney’s Deluxe Resorts offer the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and immersive theming, placing guests just moments from the magic. With spacious accommodations, signature dining, and exclusive perks like extended evening park hours and multiple transportation options, these resorts provide an elevated Disney experience. Whether you prefer a tropical escape, a grand lakeside retreat, or a cozy wilderness lodge, Deluxe Resorts ensure an unforgettable stay.
Deluxe Resort (With Monorail Access)
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa $$$$
- Theme: Victorian luxury inspired by Florida's historic beach resorts.
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 867
- Room Types: Standard Rooms (2 Queen Beds or 1 King), Suites, Club Level, Disney Vacation Club Villas (Studio, 1-3 Bedrooms)
- Transportation:
- Monorail to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
- Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Walking path to Magic Kingdom
- Buses to Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs
- Pools: 2 pools (zero-entry pool with waterfall, quiet pool)
- Dining:
- Grand Floridian Cafe
- 1900 Park Fare (Character Dining)
- And more...
Polynesian Village Resort $$$$
- Theme: South Pacific tropical paradise with tiki influences.
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 847
- Room Types: Standard Rooms (2 Queen Beds or 1 King), Club Level, Disney Vacation Club Bungalows & Villas.
- Transportation:
- Monorail to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
- Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Walking path to Magic Kingdom
- Buses to Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs
- Pools: Lava Pool (waterfall, slide), Oasis Pool (quieter setting)
- Dining:
- ‘Ohana (family-style, character breakfast)
- Kona Cafe
- And more...
Contemporary Resort $$$$
- Theme: Modern luxury with futuristic A-frame design.
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 655 in main building, 428 in Bay Lake Tower (DVC)
- Room Types: Standard Rooms (2 Queen Beds or 1 King), Suites, Club Level, Disney Vacation Club Villas.
- Transportation:
- Monorail to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
- Boat to Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness
- Walking path to Magic Kingdom
- Buses to Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs
- Pools: 2 pools (one with 17-ft waterslide)
- Dining:
- California Grill (rooftop dining with fireworks view)
- Steakhouse 71
- And more...
- Largest rooms on property, walking distance to Magic Kingdom
Deluxe Resort (NO Monorail Access)
Wilderness Lodge $$$$
- Theme: Rustic Pacific Northwest with towering log cabins
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 728 in main lodge, 181 at Boulder Ridge, 220 at Copper Creek (DVC)
- Room Types: Standard rooms (2 Queen Beds or 1 King), Club Level, Disney Vacation Club Villas (Studios, 1-3 Bedrooms, Cabins)
- Transportation:
- Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Buses to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs
- Pools: Feature pool with waterfall, hot tubs
- Dining:
- Storybook Dining (Snow White Character Meal)
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill
- And more...
- Largest rooms on property, walking distance to Magic Kingdom
- Cozy fireplaces
Beach Club Resort $$$$
- Theme: New England-style beach resort
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 583
- Room Types: Standard rooms (2 Queen Beds or 1 King), Club Level, Disney Vacation Club Villas
- Transportation:
- Walking path to EPCOT (5 minutes), Hollywood Studios (20 minutes)
- Boat to Hollywood Studios
- Skyliner (Located at the International Gateway to go to EPCOT)
- Buses to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs
- Pools: Stormalong Bay (lazy river, sand-bottom pool)
- Dining:
- Cape May Cafe
- Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill
- And more...
BoardWalk Inn $$$$
- Theme: 1920s Atlantic City-style boardwalk
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 372
- Room Types: Standard rooms (2 Queen Beds or 1 King), Club Level, Disney Vacation Club Villas
- Transportation:
- Walking path to EPCOT (5 minutes), Hollywood Studios (20 minutes)
- Boat to Hollywood Studios
- Buses to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs
- Dining:
- Flying Fish (seafood)
- Boardwalk Deli
- And more...
Animal Kingdom Lodge $$$$
- Theme: African safari lodge with real animals
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 972 in Jambo House, 493 in Kidani Village (DVC)
- Room Types: Standard rooms (2 Queen Beds or 1 King), Club Level, DVC Villas (Studios, 1-3 Bedrooms)
- Transportation:
- Pools: Zero-entry pools, waterslide
- Dining:
- Jiko - The Cooking Place (fine dining)
- Boma (Buffet)
- And more...
Moderate Resorts at Disney
Moderate Resorts at Walt Disney World offer a balance between affordability and enhanced amenities, providing more immersive theming, larger rooms, and additional dining options compared to Value Resorts. These resorts feature themed pools with waterslides, table-service restaurants, and scenic landscapes, making them ideal for families and guests looking for a comfortable yet reasonably priced Disney stay.
Caribbean Beach Resort $$$
- Theme: Caribbean islands with vibrant villages and tropical beaches
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 1,536
- Room Types: Standard, 5th Sleeper, Pirate-Themed rooms
- Transportation:
- Skyliner to EPCOT & Hollywood Studios
- Buses to all other parks
- Pools: Fuentes del Morro Pool (pirate fortress, waterslides)
- Dining:
- Sebastian's Bistro (table-service)
- Centertown Market (quick-service)
- And more...
Coronado Springs Resort $$$
- Theme: Spanish, Mexican, and Southwestern influences around a scenic lake
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 2,384
- Room Types: Standard, Preferred, Gran Destino Tower rooms, Suites
- Transportation:
- Pools: Lost City of Cibola Pool (Mayan pyramid, 123-ft waterslide)
- Dining:
- Toledo (rooftop steakhouse)
- Three Bridges Bar & Grill
- And more...
Port Orleans - Riverside $$$
- Theme: Southern charm with plantation-style mansions and bayou cottages
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 2,048
- Room Types: Standard, Preferred, Royal Guest Rooms
- Transportation:
- Boat to Disney Springs
- Buses to all other parks
- Pools: Ol'Man Island Pool (waterslide, fishing area)
- Dining:
- Boatwright's Dining Hall
- Riverside Mill Food Court
- And more...
Port Orleans - French Quarter $$$
- Theme: Historic New Orleans French Quarter with cobblestone streets and jazz influence
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 1,008
- Room Types: Standard, King, Garden, Pool Views
- Transportation:
- Boat to Disney Springs
- Buses to all other parks
- Pools: Doubloon Lagoon Pool (Mardi Gras-themed, sea serpent slide)
- Dining:
- Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory
- Scat Cat's Club Cafe
- And more...
Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort $$$
- Theme: Rustic cabins in a wooded campground setting with outdoor recreation
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 409 Cabins
- Cabin Type: Standalone, sleeps up to 6, full kitchen, private deck
- Transportation:
- Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Buses to all other parks
- Pools: Meadow Swimmin' Pool (waterslide, hot tub)
- Dining:
- Crockett's Tavern
- Chuck Wagon
- And more...
Value Resorts at Disney
Disney’s Value Resorts provide budget-friendly accommodations with vibrant theming and a fun Disney atmosphere. These resorts offer larger-than-life decor, themed pools, quick-service dining, and complimentary transportation to the parks. While they have fewer amenities than Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, they deliver an affordable way to stay immersed in the magic.
All-Star Movies Resort $$
- Theme: Classic Disney films with oversized character decor.
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 1,920
- Room Types: Standard, Preferred
- Transportation:
- Pools: Fantasia Pool (Sorcerer Mickey Fountain), Duck Pond Pool
- Dining:
- World Premiere Food Court (quick-service)
- Silver Screen Spirits Bar
- And more...
All-Star Music Resort $$
- Theme: Music genres including rock, jazz, and country with giant instruments.
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 1,604
- Room Types: Standard, Family Suites
- Transportation:
- Pools: Guitar-Shaped Pool, Piano Pool
- Dining:
- Intermission Food Court (Quick Service)
- Singing Spirits Pool Bar
- And more...
All-Star Sports Resort $$
- Theme: Sports-inspired decor featuring football, basketball, baseball, and tennis
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 1,920
- Room Types: Standard, Preferred
- Transportation:
- Pools: Surfboard Bay Pool, Grand Slam Pool
- Dining:
- End Zone Food Court (Quick Service)
- Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar
- And more...
Pop Century Resort $$
- Theme: Pop culture from the 1950s to the 1990s with larger-than-life decor
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 2,880
- Room Types: Standard, Preferred
- Transportation:
- Skyliner to EPCOT & Hollywood Studios
- Buses to all other parks
- Pools: Hippy Dippy Pool (flower fountains), Bowling Pool, Computer Pool
- Dining:
- Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Quick Service)
- Petals Pool Bar
- And more...
Art of Animation Resort $$
- Theme: Disney animation with sections themed to The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Cars, and The Little Mermaid.
- Accommodations:
- Total Rooms: 1,984
- Room Types: Standard, Family Suites
- Transportation:
- Skyliner to EPCOT & Hollywood Studios
- Buses to all other parks
- Pools: The Big Blue Pool (Finding Nemo theme), Cozy Cone Pool, Flippin' Fins Pool
- Dining:
- Landscape of Flavors (Quick Service)
- Drop Off Pool Bar
- And more...
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