Disney World Resort Comparison
There’s certainly no shortage of places to stay at Disney World. With more than 30 resorts on property, ranging from budget-friendly Value Resorts to luxurious Deluxe Resorts and spacious Disney Vacation Club villas, you’re sure to find one that fits your budget and vacation goals. But how do you narrow down the choices with so many options? Our Disney World Resort Comparison chart and guide below lay out the key differences side by side.
| RESORT | CATEGORY | PRICE (MAX 5) | LOCATION | TRANSPORTATION | DINING | POOLS | MAX OCCUPANCY | RATING (MAX 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲💲 - from $680 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus; Monorail | 4 restaurants; 4 lounges; 1 coffee bar (shared with Contemporary) | 1 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $543 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 3 restaurants | 2 | 8 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $462 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 3 restaurants; 1 lounge | 2 | 6 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort | Campground | 💲 - from $75 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 3 restaurants; 1 lounge | 2 | 8 | ⭐⭐ |
| Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $540 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 3 restaurants; 1 lounge | 2 (shared with Wilderness Lodge) | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's All-Star Movies Resort | Value | 💲 - from $140 | Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Bus | 1 food court | 2 | 4 | ⭐⭐ |
| Disney's All-Star Music Resort | Value | 💲 - from $140 | Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Bus | 1 food court | 2 | 6 | ⭐⭐ |
| Disney's All-Star Sports Resort | Value | 💲 - from $136 | Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Bus | 1 food court | 2 | 4 | ⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge | Deluxe | 💲💲💲 - from $488 | Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Bus | 4 restaurants; 2 lounges | 1 | 8 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $446 | Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Bus | 3 restaurants | 1 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $466 | Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Bus | 4 restaurants | 1 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Art of Animation Resort | Value | 💲💲 - from $231 | Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Bus; Skyliner | 1 food court | 3 | 6 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Beach Club Resort | Deluxe | 💲💲💲💲 - from $616 | EPCOT Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 4 restaurants; 1 lounge | 3 | 7 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Beach Club Villas | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲💲 - from $616 | EPCOT Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 4 restaurants | 3 | 8 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's BoardWalk Inn | Deluxe | 💲💲💲💲 - from $638 | EPCOT Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 4 restaurants; 3 quick-service; 1 lounge | 3 | 9 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's BoardWalk Villas | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲💲 - from $638 | EPCOT Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 4 restaurants; 3 quick-service; 1 lounge | 3 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort | Moderate | 💲💲 - from $293 | EPCOT Resort Area | Bus; Skyliner | 4 restaurants | 6 | 5 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Contemporary Resort | Deluxe | 💲💲💲💲 - from $604 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus; Monorail | 4 restaurants; 4 lounges; 1 coffee bar | 2 | 10 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort | Moderate | 💲💲 - from $269 | Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Bus | 4 restaurants; 4 lounges | 4 | 8 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | Deluxe | 💲💲💲💲💲 - from $788 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus; Monorail | 6 restaurants; 3 lounges | 2 | 8 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Old Key West Resort | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $470 | Disney Springs Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 3 restaurants | 4 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Polynesian Village Resort | Deluxe | 💲💲💲💲 - from $746 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Boat; Bus; Monorail | 5 restaurants; 1 lounge | 2 | 9 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $538 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Boat; Bus; Monorail | 5 restaurants; 1 lounge | 2 | 9 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Pop Century Resort | Value | 💲 - from $195 | Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Bus; Skyliner | 1 food court | 3 | 4 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter | Moderate | 💲💲 - from $299 | Disney Springs Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 1 food court; 1 lounge | 1 | 4 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside | Moderate | 💲💲 - from $299 | Disney Springs Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 2 restaurants; 1 lounge | 6 | 5 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Riviera Resort | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $491 | EPCOT Resort Area | Bus; Skyliner | 2 restaurants; 2 lounges | 2 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲 - from $465 | Disney Springs Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 2 restaurants; 1 lounge | 5 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Wilderness Lodge | Deluxe | 💲💲💲 - from $543 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Boat; Bus | 3 restaurants; 1 lounge | 2 | 6 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Disney's Yacht Club Resort | Deluxe | 💲💲💲💲 - from $614 | EPCOT Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 4 restaurants; 2 lounges | 4 | 8 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | Deluxe Villa | 💲💲💲💲💲 - from $788 | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus; Monorail | 6 restaurants; 3 lounges | 2 | 12 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin | Partner Hotel (Marriott) | Rates vary (Marriott pricing) | EPCOT Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 20+ restaurants and lounges (shared across the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve) | 4 | 4 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Walt Disney World Swan | Partner Hotel (Marriott) | Rates vary (Marriott pricing) | EPCOT Resort Area | Walking; Boat; Bus | 20+ restaurants and lounges (shared across the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve) | 4 | 4 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
How to Use Our Disney World Resort Comparison Chart
- See all the details: On smaller screens, tap the green (+) button next to any resort to see its cost, location, transportation, dining, pools, maximum occupancy, and our rating.
- Search: Type a resort name or category (like “Deluxe Villa”) into the search box to narrow the list.
- See more resorts: Use the page numbers below the table to browse the full list.
Price key (starting rack rate per night, before tax):
💲 under $200 | 💲💲 $200 to $399 | 💲💲💲 $400 to $599 | 💲💲💲💲 $600 to $749 | 💲💲💲💲💲 $750 and up.
Rates typically rise a bit each year, so it’s always worth getting a current quote.
The chart above gives you a quick side-by-side look, and further down, we cover each resort in more detail, highlighting its category, location, and standout features to help you choose the best hotel for your next vacation.
Keep in mind that guests at Disney-owned resorts, plus partner hotels like the Swan and Dolphin, get a head start on planning. They can book dining reservations for their entire stay 60 days before check-in and buy Lightning Lane passes 7 days before check-in, compared with 3 days for off-site guests.
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A Guide to Disney World Resorts
With so many choices, we thought it would be helpful to compare Disney World resorts side by side. Hopefully, this Disney resort guide will help you find the right on-site hotel for your family vacation.
To start with, Disney classifies its hotels into three basic categories:
- Value Resorts: Geared toward families on a budget, with fun, comfortable accommodations at the lowest hotel prices on property.
- Moderate Resorts: A step between Value and Deluxe in cost, room size, transportation options, and other amenities.
- Deluxe Resorts: The top tier, with the most upscale rooms, dining, and amenities. Most carry a AAA Four Diamond rating, and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is Disney’s flagship luxury resort.
Beyond those three tiers, you’ll also find Deluxe Villa resorts through Disney Vacation Club, which offer kitchens and multi-bedroom options, plus the campsites at Fort Wilderness and partner hotels like the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve.
Disney World’s resorts are spread across five resort areas:
- Magic Kingdom Resort Area
- EPCOT Resort Area
- Animal Kingdom Resort Area
- Wide World of Sports Resort Area
- Disney Springs Resort Area
With that background out of the way, let’s review each resort in greater detail.
Disney Value Resorts
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Disney Moderate Resorts
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Disney Deluxe Resorts
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Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts
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Campgrounds at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
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Partner Hotels on Disney Property
These Marriott-operated hotels sit on Disney property between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They aren’t owned by Disney, but guests still get key perks like Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights, and early Lightning Lane booking.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Location: EPCOT Resort Area
The Walt Disney World Dolphin is the larger of the two sister hotels designed by famed architect Michael Graves, known for its 21-story pyramid and giant dolphin statues.
- Walking distance to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Grotto pool with a water slide (shared with the Swan)
- Mandara Spa
- Camp Dolphin kids’ club (ages 5 to 12)
- Perks like Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights, earlier access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane purchases, and free Disney transportation
Walt Disney World Swan
Location: EPCOT Resort Area
The Walt Disney World Swan is the smaller sister to the Dolphin, topped with giant swan statues. It shares pools, restaurants, and amenities with the Dolphin and Swan Reserve.
- Walking distance to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Il Mulino New York Trattoria
- Grotto pool with a water slide (shared with the Dolphin)
- Access to Mandara Spa and Camp Dolphin next door
- Perks like Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights, earlier access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane purchases, and free Disney transportation
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Location: EPCOT Resort Area
The newest hotel in the Swan and Dolphin complex, Swan Reserve is a sleek, boutique-style hotel with full access to the Swan and Dolphin’s pools, restaurants, and spa.
- Full access to Swan and Dolphin amenities
- Walking distance to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Mandara Spa
- Perks like Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights, earlier access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane purchases, and free Disney transportation
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We hope our Disney World Resort Comparison page has helped you narrow down your hotel options.
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