The Orlando area has built up around the Disney parks over the last forty years, and there are hundreds of hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals nearby. Most offer discount deals and free transportation to the parks. Every large and small hotel chain is represented, and offer great options and amenities. However, staying on Disney property is the ultimate way to transform your trip to a few theme parks into a full-on Disney experience.
There are three levels of resort on Disney property: value, moderate, and deluxe. Each resort within that category has a specific theme, on-site pools, restaurants, and free round the clock transportation to every square inch of Disney property.
The value resorts are the lower-priced option on Disney property. The rooms are a bit smaller, and the pools aren’t as fancy, but you still receive stellar Disney customer service and amenities. Resorts such as the Pop Century Resort, featuring mid-century pop culture decor, is a fun and colorful place to stay. The All-Star resorts, feature music, sports, and movie themed grounds and guest rooms. The newest value resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, is a loving tribute to the most popular animated Disney films.
The moderate resorts are the middle tier on Disney property. The rooms are more spacious than at the value resorts, the pools are larger and more unique, and there are great family activities available. The Coronado Springs resort creates the feeling of the beaches of tropical Mexico, with decor reminiscent of the ancient ruins. Port Orleans will put you right in the middle of New Orleans, both the French Quarter and the mansions of the Old South. The Caribbean Beach resort is like taking a cruise on land, with seven beaches on property and a fun atmosphere.
The Deluxe resorts offer both luxury and outstanding amenities. Spacious guest rooms and suites, five-star restaurants, family activities, and gorgeous decor make these resorts worth every penny. Animal Kingdom Lodge is situated near the Animal Kingdom Park, and from nearly every vantage point, you will see giraffes, zebras, kudu, and other African creatures roaming and grazing.The Grand Floridian is a love letter to the south, with ornate south decor and sweeping views of the lagoon.
Other resorts, like Old Key West, the Contemporary, and Wilderness Lodge feature their own unique personalities.