"“I don't want the public to see the world they live in while they're in the Park. I want them to feel they're in another world.”"

—Walt Disney

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Why should I even stay on Disney property? Why can't I just pick a random hotel off-site? Oh, we've got the answers for you!


We are here to show you all the amazing reasons you should definitely choose to stay in a Walt Disney World resort hotel to ensure you have the most complete, magical experience!


Check out this summary chart below of all the things you get when staying "on property"

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Did you know there are technically 29 disney owned resorts on walt disney world property?

LET'S LOOK AT THE FOUR WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HOTEL CATEGORIES:

DELUXE VILLAS

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Boulder Ridge Villas & Copper Creek Villas at Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House & Kidani Village

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

Disney’s Old Key West Resort villas

Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Disney’s Riviera Resort Villas

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Villas


DELUXE

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn



MODERATE

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort- French Quarter

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort -Riverside

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort


VALUE

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

BUT WHAT DO THESE CATEGORIES MEAN?

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HEre's where the fun begins! Click on a category below to dive deep into each resort category! You'll find photos, walk-thrus, room tours, restaurant menus and more for each resort:

Wait! Here's something else you should know...and it's very important!

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If you love your Walt disney world resort stay, you need to Let your wondermaker know...As a resort guest, you qualify for something called a bounceback offer...and it will secure a discount on your next resort stay at walt disney world!

Here's how it works:

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So don't forget! Reach out to your Wondermaker during your trip or right after and let them know you'd like to book your Bounceback Offer!

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One more amenity that is available across ALL Walt Disney World resort hotels to keep in mind: Bell Services! Read all about this service below:

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Trying to decide if you'd like to swtich to another resort or trying to decide which resort to stay at? Maybe these videos will help! Or, speak to your Wondermaker :)

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