food IS a theme park
Not all hotels are created equal.
World Center Marriott
The Orlando area features almost 150,000 hotel rooms, ranging from the tiniest motels to large luxury resorts. There’s the sprawling Disney World resort complex, the ever-growing Universal Resort, and seemingly every other brand one can imagine in the area. However, for every great hotel in the area, there are some that our readers would – – to put it mildly – – avoid.
Okay, is it just us, or is almost ALL of Disney World under some kind of construction?
Okay, maybe not all, but there is a LOT in the works right now. The new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villa at the Polynesian Village Resort is under construction, although it’s close to completion. Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion in Frontierland plus a whole new land. Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland, U.S.A. will soon start its journey to becoming a new land. Hollywood Studios is getting a Monsters, Inc. land. Over in EPCOT, Test Track is becoming a new version of itself. Well, now, a Disney World hotel is expanding — and we’ve got some details.
Not all Disney World perks are created equal!
Grand Floridian
As any Disney World guest who’s visited the resort knows, there are countless levels of perks available across the property. Recently, we checked in on one of the most opulent and were surprised at what we learned!
Disney World is so much more than just its theme parks!
Magic Kingdom
There is so much to see, do, and experience around the hotels you’d need to plan an entire trip just to get through it all. But, exploring some Disney World hotels isn’t quite as easy — or cheap — as it is to visit others. Three Disney World hotels operate a bit differently than the rest — and that’s true when it comes to parking, too.
Magical, luxurious… creepy?
Eek
There are many words one can use to describe Disney World’s hotels. The near-30 resorts that dot the resort’s property have themes ranging from a Polynesian resort to bygone New Orleans to a turn-of-the-19th-century Florida beach resort. However, some of them have an… unintentional theme of being downright creepy thanks to some head-scratching additions.
Are you making the most of Disney World’s hotels?
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Ever since the Polynesian Village and Contemporary resorts opened along with Disney World in October of 1971, hotels have been an integral part of the resort experience. Over the last 50+ years, nearly 30 resorts have opened across the property, while several more have been left unbuilt. However, many guests aren’t taking advantage of everything Disney World has to offer.
UPDATED November 20, 2024
Disney World is CHANGING in 2025. We’re talking BIG changes. First, we’re going to start seeing construction soon in Magic Kingdom for the Cars expansion and the new Villains land.
Grand Floridian Resort
Then we’re going to see the debut of a new Zootopia show in Animal Kingdom, as well as a new Villains show in Hollywood Studios. Oh, then there’s a new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom, too. Test Track will reopen with a brand new look and feel! However, these changes aren’t just happening in the parks. Disney World hotels are changing, too.
Booking your Disney World hotel can be more complicated than you may think.
Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club Hotel
Deciding where to stay in the first place is a challenge, considering there are over 20 different hotels on property to choose from, but there’s also the matter of getting the best deal. The lowest prices are almost always going to be at Disney World’s Value resorts while the Deluxe hotel stays will cost you the most (and Moderate resorts are in the middle), but Disney often has deals and discounts that can help you save. In fact, they have them so often that we’re telling you to NEVER book your hotel for full price.
There are some extras in Disney World that many visitors always think are worth paying extra for.
Refillable mugs
That includes Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, as well as upgrades to preferred rooms at some Disney World hotels, the Disney Dining Plan, and more. One of the most popular paid perk, though, could be the hotel refillable mugs that let you pay one price and get unlimited refills on drinks like soda, coffee, and tea throughout your hotel stay. Well, that perk just got a bit more expensive.
Did you know there’s a billion-dollar resort near Disney World?
©Evermore Resort
It’s called Evermore Orlando Resort, and y’all, this resort has EVERYTHING. You’ve got traditional hotel rooms. You’ve got whole houses. You’ve got eight acres with a crystal-clear lagoon, tons of activities, golf, and so much more. When we say that Evermore is impressive, we mean IT IS IMPRESSIVE. It’s almost a destination in and of itself. However, it’s just 15 minutes from Disney World, meaning it could be a great option for your next Disney World trip. We recently got to stay in a 5-bedroom house, and we’re bringing you with us for a full tour.
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