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Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Extend the enchantment on your Walt Disney World® Resort visit by staying at one of our iconic onsite hotels, such as Disney’s Contemporary Resort (pictured; © Disney).


Choosing a Disney Resort hotel is the most immersive way to experience Walt Disney World®. Enjoy proximity to all four flagship parks—Magic Kingdom®, EPCOT®, Hollywood Studios® and Animal Kingdom®—and unlock a host of exclusive perks that elevate every moment of your stay.

Exclusive Resort Perks

Resort guests receive early FastPass+ planning (up to 60 days before arrival), Extra Magic Hours for extra park time, optional dining plans, and complimentary MagicBands, transportation and parking. We also maintain rigorous health and safety protocols—face‑mask, social distancing, reduced capacity—to keep your visit safe.

With more than 25 Disney Resort hotels, we cater to every family size and budget—from themed rooms that bring stories to life, to spacious suites, villas and cabins that sleep five or more.

  • Magic Kingdom Park Area
  • EPCOT Area
  • Animal Kingdom Area
  • Disney Springs Area

Note: Availability may vary by season. Check healthy travel updates and venue status for the latest information.

Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels: Magic Kingdom® Area

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Iconic and modern, this resort boasts direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom® and EPCOT®. Features include sparkling pools, panoramic lake views, and dining at the celebrated California Grill and Chef Mickey’s buffet.

Adjacent Bay Lake Tower offers studio and multi‑bedroom villas for extended stays.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Victorian elegance meets contemporary luxury. Guests enjoy the AAA Five‑Diamond award‑winning Victoria & Albert, Citricos, and a spa at Senses. Yacht charter and a private beach are also available.

Villas sit along Seven Seas Lagoon, offering deluxe studios and multi‑bedroom options.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Immerse yourself in a tropical oasis with Polynesian‑styled rooms, character dining at ‘Ohana, and the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show. Monorail access to Magic Kingdom® keeps the adventure close.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

For nature lovers, Wilderness Lodge features a hot‑spring lobby, geothermal geyser, and activities such as bike and boat rentals. Dining includes Whispering Canyon Café and Artist Point. Fort Wilderness offers cabins and campsites across 750 acres of pine and cypress.

Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels: EPCOT Area

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Yacht Club & Beach Club Resort

These sister properties share Stormalong Bay—three lagoons, a waterslide, and more—while echoing New England beach towns. Located steps from EPCOT® and Hollywood Studios®, they feature themed dining such as Ale & Compass.

Beach Club Villas offer studio and multi‑bedroom options with Cape May charm.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

With 352 rooms and 20 suites, this Deluxe Resort recreates a 1930s Atlantic City vibe. Entertainment includes Flying Fish, Trattoria al Forno, and the Atlantic Dance Hall nightclub. BoardWalk Villas offer one‑ to three‑bedroom options.

Disney Skyliner gondolas provide direct access to EPCOT® and Hollywood Studios®.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort & Pop Century Resort

Caribbean Beach offers moderate‑tier accommodations with a Caribbean flair, while Pop Century brings a 20th‑century pop culture vibe. Both provide easy Skyliner access and a range of family‑friendly amenities.

Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels: Animal Kingdom Area

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Designed as an African kraal, this deluxe resort offers hand‑carved furnishings, a massive fireplace, and multiple African‑themed restaurants such as Jiko and Boma. Guests can watch giraffes, gazelles and wildebeests roam across 11‑acre savannahs.

Animal Kingdom Villas feature Kidani Village and Jambo House studios, one‑ and three‑bedroom villas.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Reimagined as a Spanish explorer’s frontier, this moderate resort offers the new Gran Destino Tower, a rooftop Spanish restaurant, and the tranquil Toledo café.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Art of Animation & All‑Star Resorts

These value‑tier properties celebrate animation, movies, music and sports. Each offers themed family suites, and Skyliner gondolas connect guests to EPCOT® and Hollywood Studios®.

Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels: Disney Springs Area

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Styled after 19th‑century Saratoga Springs, this deluxe villa resort offers Treehouse Villas, a spa, and an onsite health club. Its location across from Disney Springs provides instant access to over 100 shops and celebrity‑chef restaurants.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Capturing a carefree Key West vibe, this deluxe villa property offers studios, one‑ and two‑bedroom homes, and Grand Villas. Guests enjoy a health club, pool, sauna, tennis courts and watercraft to Disney Springs.

Extend the Enchantment: Stay at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels in Orlando

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside & French Quarter

Choose between a New Orleans‑style French Quarter or a Riverside woodland setting. Features include a 3‑½‑acre “swimming hole” called Ol’ Man Island, a game room, and boat rentals.


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