Where to stay
Find your family’s Disney home base.
Start with the way your family travels: your budget, the space you need, and how you want to get to the parks. Then explore the resort photos and details below.
A quick way to narrow your choices
| If your priority is… | Start by exploring… | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Value and playful surroundings | All-Star Movies, Music, or Sports | Room layout, family-suite options at Music, and bus transportation |
| Skyliner access | Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, or Riviera | Room type, walking distance to the station, and your park plans |
| More room to spread out | Art of Animation family suites or villa-style accommodations | Separate sleeping areas, bathrooms, and the exact room category |
| A compact resort setting | Port Orleans – French Quarter | Walking distances, bus service to the parks, and boats to Disney Springs |
| Convenience near Magic Kingdom | Contemporary, Polynesian, or Grand Floridian | Walking, monorail, or boat options and your room budget |
| Time near EPCOT | Beach Club, Yacht Club, or BoardWalk | Walking and boat options, room layout, and the resort atmosphere |
These are starting points for comparison, not a ranking. Room features and transportation depend on the resort and category you choose.
Check out all the places you can live while inside the magic!
✦Disney’s All Star Movies✦
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort surrounds families with colorful scenes inspired by beloved animated films. Oversized displays, playful courtyards and movie-themed details create an energetic atmosphere that is especially fun for children and fans of classic Disney storytelling.
✦Disney’s All Star Music✦
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort brings an upbeat energy to your stay with colorful areas inspired by musical styles ranging from jazz and country to rock and Broadway. Its playful décor, budget-friendly rooms and family-suite options make it an appealing choice for families who want a lively resort experience.
✦Disney’s All Star Sports✦
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort celebrates the excitement of competition with colorful areas inspired by baseball, basketball, football, surfing and tennis. Its value-priced rooms and energetic sports décor make it a fun choice for families with young athletes and enthusiastic fans.
✦Disney’s Pop Century✦
Disney’s Pop Century Resort takes families on a colorful journey through memorable trends, toys and pop culture from the 1950s through the 1990s. Its playful atmosphere, value pricing and convenient Disney Skyliner access make it a popular choice for families on the go.
✦Disney’s Art of Animation✦
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort surrounds families with vibrant settings inspired by popular animated stories. Spacious family suites, imaginative outdoor areas and convenient Disney Skyliner access make it especially appealing to larger families and younger travelers..
✦Disney’s Caribbean Beach✦
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort offers a laid-back island atmosphere with colorful villages, tropical landscaping and relaxing views across Barefoot Bay. Its central Disney Skyliner station makes it especially convenient for families planning frequent visits to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
✦Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort✦
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort combines Spanish, Mexican and Southwestern influences with polished accommodations surrounding a scenic lake. Its diverse restaurants, impressive Gran Destino Tower and sophisticated atmosphere make it a strong choice for families and adults seeking an upscale experience at moderate-resort pricing.
✦Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarters✦
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter offers a compact and charming setting inspired by the streets and courtyards of New Orleans. Its manageable size, playful Mardi Gras details and boat service to Disney Springs make it ideal for families who prefer a quieter resort with shorter walks.
✦Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
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Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside stretches along the Sassagoula River, blending stately Southern-style mansions with peaceful, rustic bayou areas. Its spacious grounds, relaxing atmosphere and boat transportation to Disney Springs make it a lovely choice for families who enjoy exploring their resort.
✦Cabins and Campsites At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort✦
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground offers a peaceful wooded retreat with accommodations ranging from comfortable cabins to campsites for tents and recreational vehicles. Outdoor activities, relaxed dining and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom make it a distinctive choice for families who enjoy nature and extra room to unwind.
✦Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort✦
Bay Lake Tower provides modern villa-style accommodations beside Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Its connection to the main resort and walkable access to Magic Kingdom make it an exceptionally convenient option for families wanting additional space near the park.
✦Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge✦
Boulder Ridge Villas offers a peaceful retreat inspired by the lodges and railways of the American West. Families receive the comforts of villa accommodations while enjoying the restaurants, recreation and Magic Kingdom boat service available at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
✦Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge✦
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins combines comfortable, contemporary accommodations with the rustic surroundings of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Options range from studios and multi-room villas to private waterfront cabins, making it suitable for trips of many different sizes.
✦Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House✦
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House places villa-style accommodations inside the original Animal Kingdom Lodge building. Families remain close to the resort’s grand lobby, restaurants and animal-viewing areas while gaining access to room options designed for longer or larger stays.
✦Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village✦
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village offers a quieter, village-style setting with spacious accommodations and numerous opportunities to view animals across the savanna. It is particularly appealing to larger families and groups who want extra room and a peaceful place to recharge.
✦Disney’s Beach Club Villas✦
Disney’s Beach Club Villas provides home-like accommodations in a quieter area beside Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Its proximity to EPCOT, access to Stormalong Bay and convenient transportation make it an excellent option for longer family vacations.
✦Disney’s BoardWalk Villas✦
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas combines the added comforts of villa accommodations with the dining and entertainment found around Crescent Lake. Families can walk or take a boat to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, making it a convenient base for busy park days.
✦Disney’s Old Key West Resort✦
Disney’s Old Key West Resort offers a relaxed residential atmosphere inspired by the Florida Keys, with spacious villas arranged throughout peaceful waterfront grounds. Its generous room layouts and boat transportation to Disney Springs work especially well for larger families and longer stays.
✦Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows✦
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows offers villa accommodations within the tropical surroundings of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, including options in Island Tower and along the waterfront. Families enjoy convenient monorail and boat transportation along with easy access to the resort’s popular dining and recreation.
✦Disney’s Riviera Resort✦
Disney’s Riviera Resort blends European-inspired design with elegant artwork, stylish accommodations and inviting restaurants. Its Disney Skyliner station and variety of villa sizes make it an appealing option for families who want an upscale atmosphere with convenient park transportation.
✦Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa✦
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa offers a spacious residential-style retreat inspired by historic New York resort communities and equestrian traditions. Its wide selection of villas, peaceful grounds and convenient access to Disney Springs suit families who enjoy a slower resort experience.
✦The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa✦
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa combine spacious villa accommodations with the resort’s polished atmosphere, restaurants and recreation. Convenient transportation to Magic Kingdom makes these villas especially appealing for multigenerational families and special celebrations.
✦Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge✦
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge combines dramatic architecture, African-inspired art and distinctive dining with viewing areas overlooking savannas filled with wildlife. It is an unforgettable choice for families who want their resort to feel like an important part of the vacation.
✦Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Beach Club Resort offers a light and relaxed coastal atmosphere in a prime location near EPCOT. Walkable park access, convenient boat transportation and the expansive Stormalong Bay pool area make it especially attractive to families balancing park time with resort relaxation.
✦Disney’s BoardWalk Inn✦
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn captures the lively spirit of an early-1900s seaside promenade, with dining and entertainment just steps from the resort. Its location between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is perfect for families who value convenient walking and boat transportation.
✦Disney’s Contemporary Resort✦
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is known for its bold architectural design and the monorail traveling directly through its main building. The ability to walk to Magic Kingdom, along with excellent dining and convenient transportation, makes it one of the most practical choices for park-focused families.
✦Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa✦
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers graceful architecture, beautifully maintained grounds and an impressive collection of restaurants near Magic Kingdom. Its monorail and boat transportation make it a refined yet convenient option for families celebrating a special trip.
✦Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort surrounds families with tropical gardens, torch-lit pathways, lagoon views and island-inspired dining. Convenient monorail and boat transportation make it a favorite for families who want a relaxing resort atmosphere close to Magic Kingdom.
✦Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge brings the beauty of America’s great national-park lodges to Walt Disney World through towering timber, stonework and peaceful woodland surroundings. Its impressive lobby and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom provide a wonderful balance of adventure, relaxation and convenience.
✦Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort offers an elegant nautical atmosphere along the shores of Crescent Lake. Guests enjoy access to Stormalong Bay, a short walk to EPCOT and boat transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, making it an excellent fit for families seeking comfort and location.