There are more than 25 resort hotels on Disney World Property, so it is an overwhelming task to decide which one is right for you. If you decide to stay on Disney property that is. There is a lot of options, and every resort has pros and cons. We want to give you a general sense of what to expect at the different tiers of hotels
Value Resorts: These are the lowest tier of the hotels on Disney World property. They are the cheapest options, which also make them very popular during the busiest times of the year. Even though they are the cheapest, they are still themed and comfortable. The cheapest of the Value resorts will be your All-Star resorts: All- Star Music, All-Star Sports and All-Star Movies. If you want something a little better quality, we prefer the POP! Century (We have stayed here and enjoyed it), or the Art of Animation. The Art of Animation will cost you a bit more, since this hotel is mostly for bigger families, so they have suite-like rooms, at a cheaper rate. The themeing here is amazing though. I had the chance to walk through the Nemo Swimming pool, so if you have a kid who is a fan of Nemo, Cars or Lion King, this is the place to go. The POP! Century and Art of Animation are right by where the Skyliner begins, so this is also a great choice if you want another transportation option. There are also Campsites you can rent if you feel like camping by the Fort Wilderness Resort. Not sure if you want to rough it on your trip or not.
Moderate Resorts: The Moderate resorts consist of the next tier, they are a little more expensive than the Value resorts, but more affordable than the Deluxe resorts. There are about 5 moderate resorts; Caribbean Beach Resort, Port Orleans- Riverside, Port Orleans- French Quarter, Coronado Springs and The Cabins at the Fort Wilderness Resort. Some of these resorts are bigger than others, meaning, there is A LOT of walking from the lobby to your room. So after a long day of walking at the parks it will probably be the last thing you want to do. The moderate resorts won't have the Disney theming like the Value resorts, and most of them have a lot of land to cover, and only have a bus that can take you to the park. The Port Orleans resorts share a bus, but there is a boat that can take you to Disney Springs. The French Quarter resort is the smallest offering in the moderate hotels, and it also has the only restaurant that offers Beignets (Which I have heard are the best). This resort will have some Princess and the Frog statues, and the Riverside has Princess-themed rooms. The Caribbean Beach is also a stopping point for the Skyliner route, so you could have easy access to get to Hollywood Studios or EPCOT.
Deluxe Resorts: These are the most expensive resorts you can reserve on Disney property, but they also have some of the best offerings. Right now, these are the only resorts where you can have Early morning or Late evening hours at the parks. These resorts are fancy and some have the best dining options. They all have sit down restaurants and great pool themes. Most of the deluxe resorts sit right next to one of the parks. So if you have the money and want easy access to Magic Kingdom or EPCOT, these are the resorts you want. The Magic Kingdom Resorts are: The Grand Floridian, The Polynesian, The Contemporary and the Fort Wilderness Lodge. These will all give you access to Magic Kindom. Contemporary is literally a 5 minute walk from the front gate of Magic Kingdom. The EPCOT resorts are: The Boardwalk Inn, The Beach Club and The Yacht Club. These are right by the International Gate in the back of EPCOT. These are also a few minutes walk from the World Showcase. The other Deluxe resorts is Animal Kingdom Lodge, which is close by Animal Kingdom. This is a great option if you or your kids LOVE animals. Keep in mind, this resort is also large, because you get to see live animals at the resort and it is the farthest away from anything else.
The last tier of Resorts are Deluxe Villas ie, Disney Vacation Club resorts and Villas. These are usually very expensive and exclusive to those members of of DVC. This group includes all exclusive Villas at the Deluxe resorts, ie, the Polynesian villas and Bungalows, Bay Lake Tower, Riviera Resort, Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas- Kidani Village just to name a few. You can rent DVC points and stay at one of these if you want, and you can also reserve dining at these locations if you want to be able to experience the best of the best resorts and dining. We have experienced the Character dining at Riviera Resort and loved it. It is also hard to get a reservation for these, so you want to make sure to get keep checking on this. The Riviera is also near the Skyliner route as well.
Our advice is, go with what you think your family would enjoy. If you think they prefer to spend all day at the parks, then opt for a cheaper option (since you are only there to sleep), or if you like to have a swimming day, and want a great pool for your kids, and spend time in your resort, maybe opt for something a bit more expensive. Or maybe you prefer to resort hop, and stay a few days in one and a few days in another (I haven't done it personally, but I have heard some people do this). What ever your choice, hopefully this helps you decide what option you want. We will dive into some resorts we have personally stayed at, including some pros and cons, at a later date. Are there any you have stayed at and loved?
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