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Walt Disney World

Orlando

Disney's own resort hotels across the Walt Disney World property, linked to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom by buses, boats, monorail and Skyliner.

Best for First visit · Families · Upscale

Transport
3/5
Sights
5/5
Value
2/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$300/night · 75 min to Downtown Orlando

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Why stay here

  • Free Disney monorail, Skyliner, boats and buses
  • Early park entry for Disney hotel guests
  • Themed resorts from value to deluxe

Who should stay here

  • Families with children
  • Disney fans
  • First-time visitors

Not ideal if…

  • You plan to spend most days at Universal
  • You want nightlife
  • You want the most hotel for your money

What it's like

Staying inside Walt Disney World puts you on Disney's free transport network: the monorail around the Seven Seas Lagoon to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, the Skyliner gondolas to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, boats and buses everywhere else. Disney hotel guests also get early entry to the parks each morning, which is a big help on busy days.

It's the easiest choice for a Disney-focused trip, especially with children, from value resorts to grand lakeside hotels. Prices are high for what you get at every level, the property is huge, and you'll need a car or rideshare for Universal or anywhere off-site.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Seven Seas Lagoon

    Monorail resorts beside Magic Kingdom.

  • EPCOT resort area

    BoardWalk and Beach Club, walkable to EPCOT.

  • Skyliner resorts

    Value and moderate resorts on the gondola line.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Disney's free monorail, Skyliner gondolas, boats and buses between resorts, parks and Disney Springs.
To Downtown Orlando
About 75 minutes
From Orlando International Airport (MCO)
About 30 minutes: Mears Connect shuttle or taxi from MCO; about 30 minutes by car.

Nearby attractions

  • Magic Kingdom

    Cinderella Castle and the classic rides.

  • EPCOT

    Future World and the World Showcase pavilions.

  • Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land.

  • Disney's Animal Kingdom

    Safari, Pandora and Everest.

Where to eat and drink

  • Resort restaurants

    Character dining and signature restaurants.

  • Disney's BoardWalk

    Waterfront bars and restaurants near EPCOT.

Where to stay in Walt Disney World

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Why we like it: Victorian-style flagship resort on the monorail.

Typical luxury rate in Walt Disney World: ~$700/night

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Luxury pick

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Why we like it: South Seas–themed monorail resort facing Magic Kingdom.

Typical luxury rate in Walt Disney World: ~$700/night

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Best value

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Why we like it: Family suites themed on Disney films, on the Skyliner.

Typical mid-range rate in Walt Disney World: ~$300/night

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Hotels in Walt Disney WorldMid-range from ~$300/night

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