Advantages of staying on
Disney property
- No rental car - Disney provides free transportation to and from
the airport and theme parks.
- Bypass luggage claim - The Disney Magical Express will transport
your luggage from the airport directly to your hotel room.
- Extended theme park hours - Walt Disney World visitors staying
on Disney property have the benefit of extended theme park hours
at each of the four major theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom,
Epcot, and Hollywood Studios.
- Disney dining plan - The dining plan give you a pre-purchase
you meals at Disney hotels and theme parks which can save you
money in the long run.
- Package shipping - When you stay at a Disney resort you can
have all the souvenirs you purchase in the parks shipped back
to your hotel room. This provides a tremendous benefit over carrying
your packages around the theme parks all day.
- More immersive experience - Many of the Disney hotels and resorts
are decorated in a theme that becomes part of the overall Disney
experience.
Disadvantages of staying on Disney property
 Options
are limited for groups of 5 or more.- Hotels tend to be more expensive than similar off-property accommodations.
- Depending on the resort, you may end up walking a long way to
the bus stop, or having a long commute to the Walt Disney World
theme parks.
- Without a rental car, you'll have limited mobility. If you want
to visit any other Orlando area attractions such as Sea World
or Universal Studios, you'll need to take a cab.
- If you have an early flight home, you'll be getting up before
dawn. Disney requires you leave for the airport three hours prior
to your departure time.
- Most of the rooms are very small compared to similarly priced
hotels in the area.
- Refrigerators are non-existent or an extra charge at many of
the resorts. This prevents you from keeping snacks or leftovers.
For more on where to stay, check out our Disney
Orlando hotels and accommodations section! |
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