Breaking the Myths โ Where to Stay at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort
After deciding when you would like to visit theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort, the next step is deciding where you want to stay. While working with their guests, our Magic Makersยฎ often run into some misconceptions when it comes to accommodations at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort. As a continuation of our “Breaking the Myths” series, today we look at lodging.
- Myth: I can receive the same benefits staying at aย Walt Disney World Good Neighborยฎ Hotel as I do staying at a Resort Hotel.
Staying at aย Walt Disney World Good Neighborยฎ Hotel allows you stay “near the Magic” in accommodations just a short drive from the Theme Parks. While these hotels have all met Disney’s quality and service standards, they do not offer all of the Magical Extras that the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Hotels offer Disneyโs Magical Expressยฎ Transportation to/from Orlando International Airport and the option of adding the Disney Dining Plans. Other features like Extra Magic Hours and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning vary by the hotel chosen. While most of the Walt Disney World Good Neighborยฎ Hotels do offer transportation to and from the theme parks, the schedule and frequency of the transportation is often limited. - Myth: I can always save money by staying offsite for myย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Vacations.
When taking a vacation to theย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort, there are countless lodging options for your family. While some offsite properties may offer a lower per night rate, that savings can quickly diminish when you add in extra expenses occurred with those properties. Transportation (cost and time) to/from the airport and theme parks, parking fees, dining costs, and resort fees can quickly add up! Plus, these offsite properties are excluded from most of Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort’s specials and promotions! - Myth: As a military family, it is always cheaper for us to stay atย Shades of Greenยฎ Resort.
Shades of Greenยฎ Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center located at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort exclusively for use by military families. Many of our past military families have found that staying at one of theย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Hotels utilizing Disney’s Armed Forces Salute discount has not only been just as economical, but provides them with more options and convenience. Details on Disney’s Armed Forces Salute can be found here.
With over 25 unique Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort Hotels available, finding the hotel to meet your family’s needs can be a difficult task! Count on your Magic Makerยฎ to help guide you with this and every decision through your vacation planning! Put our years of knowledge and experience of the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort to work for you and your family!