what is the best place to stay for a Walt Disney World vacation?

Answer 1

The best resort is going to be different for each situation and party, what you are looking for, it also depends on what you are wanting to spend, etc. I'm not really sure who you will be traveling with, what you want to spend, etc. so here is a general answer:

The value resorts are the least expensive, but also are more popular for young kids and groups. The resort can be noisy and the rooms are a little small. However, the big icons at each of the values (All Star Sports, Music, and Movies and Pop Century) are always a huge hit with young children. Generally, children like the values more than the more expensive resorts just because of these icons. If you don't plan to spend much time in the room, then the value should be fine for you, it is a clean room, with everything you need, a nice pool and an inexpensive place to eat. Values are low cost and whimisical.

For a larger room, and a resort that is a little more quiet, I would go for a moderate. You get the extra space, a few extra little things and there are usually fewer kids. French Quarter is usually a big hit with children as well because of the great pool. The moderates are going to be about double the cost, depending on the situation, but I think it is well worth the cost, especially if you will be traveling without children and/or want a quiet environment that is a little more laid back and relaxing.

The deluxes are more expensive, but offer more benefits right at the resorts, such as more dining options, and better transportation (except for Animal Kingdom) The best part about the deluxe resorts is that they have more onsite, so you don't have to go outside of your resort as often and they also offer more transportation options, so you can usually get where you are going a little quicker. Each of the deluxe resorts offers a benefit, Wilderness and Animal Kingdom are the least expensive, Boardwalk and Yacht and Beach Club have boat transportation and you can walk to EPCOT. Then Polynesian, Contemporary and Grand Floridian are the most expensive but have the monorail. Of course, these are just a few of the benefits. The deluxes are the best when you are wanting luxury and the absolute best Disney service offered, but really, the service is fantastic at all the Disney service.

You also have your villas and then the Wilderness Cabins. This is if you are wanting more space and/or a kitchen. Also, the All Star Music resort now offers a family suite with a small kitchenette if you are needing a fridge or anything like that, you can request medical fridges or pay to have a fridge in regular rooms as well. If you need more space, but don't want to spend as much as the villas, you have the Wilderness Cabins. They have actual cabins you can stay in, or you can stay at the campgrounds in your RV or tent.

All the Disney resorts are great and they each have their own benefits, it just depends on which offers the most to you and which is in your price range.

I would pick Movies or Pop for a value. Pop Century resort is newer and the bus transportation is a little better, it also seems to be more popular for adults, so tends to be a little more quiet. The movies is great because of all the childrens favorite characters from the movies are larger than life. For a moderate, they are all great, I think it kind of depends on what you like best. Coronado is more like a deluxe resort (just not as many benefits) Caribbean Beach has great themeing, is a huge resort, etc. Port Orleans is a little smaller property and also offers the boat transportation. Deluxe, they are all great, I kind of prefer Wilderness over Animal Kingdom, because of the location. I like Boarwalk and Yacht and Beach Club pretty much equally. I personally like Polynesian and Grand Floridian the best of the monorail hotels. All the Villas are really great. I spend a lot of time at Downtown Disney, so I like being at Saratoga because of how close it is, but I also really like the Beach and Boardwalk villas.


I've included some links to more info on the resorts, hopefully these will help with your planning.

I hope this gives you some answers. If you have any other questions, please e-mail me, I go to Disney all the time and love to help!

Answer 2

If you can afford to spend a little more money, stay on the Walt Disney grounds in any of their hotels. You get early entrance to Walt Disney and a lot of other amenities.

Answer 3

I would recommend staying on Disney property there are so many advantages to this. You get FREE transportation to and fro the air port, and the whole time your there free transportation to the parks. You can get into the parks early or late depending on the hours and specials they are running. You have disney info at your hand at all times. Your phone is a button away from people that have answeres to just about all questions and if they don't know they can help and so on.

It depends on you budget but they have a aray of resorts . If you on the www.disney.com website you can get price quotes and see what kind of rooms/hotels they have.

Also you can do packages that include your room, food and park pass all in one. ITS A GREAT DEAL!!

My favorite hotels are

Polynesain
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disneys POP century

Answer 4

well, since its a Walt Disney World vacation.. I'm assuming it'd be at Walk Disney Land.

Answer 5

If you can afford it, stay on property. Park your car and forget about it. From the value resorts up to the deluxe, the perks are worth it. Are you going in the summer? If so, the pools at the deluxe resorts are fantastic, with water slides, lazy river currents, and at the Polynesian, Hawaiian music under water. Staying in the park at the resorts allows you time flexibility too. You can get out early and come back when you're ready. I also like being able to watch the fireworks from the resorts. They are spectacular and there's no crowds.