All About Series: Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Categories

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Aug 19

We all know that Walt Disney World Resort has theme parks. But, did you know that it has some amazing resort hotels as well? Guests need some place to rest at night and lucky there are plenty of Walt Disney World Resort hotels from which to choose! There are currently 30 Walt Disney World Resort hotels, not including Disney Springs Resort Area hotels, Four Seasons Orlando, and other Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels. Luckily each of these Walt Disney World Resort hotels fall into one of 4 different resort categories. Let's take a look at each of the Walt Disney World Resort Hotel categories and what they mean!

All About Series: Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Categories

Value Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort

There are a total of 5 Resorts that fall into the “Value Resort” category at Walt Disney World Resort. These resorts include:

Disney’s All Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Why would a resort be labeled a Value Resort? The following would apply:

These resorts are the most economical Walt Disney World Resort hotels.
These resorts are very themed and magical. For example, the larger-than-life statues found around the resorts add to the magic!
Value resorts have 1 quick-service dining option.
All Value resorts have a pool.

Moderate Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort

There are also 5 different Resorts that fall into the “Moderate Resort” category at Walt Disney World Resort. These resorts include:

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

There are quite a few differences between each of these resorts, but they all have the following in common:

These resorts are uniquely themed.
The resorts in this category are the perfect combination of value and amenities.
On-site recreation can be found at these resorts.
Most of these resorts have a quick-service cafeteria-style dining location as well as a table-service restaurant.
The pools at these resorts have fun pools with a water slide.

Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort

There are a total of 8 different options that fall into the "Deluxe Resorts" category. These resorts include:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

All of the Deluxe Resorts have the following in common:

These resorts are conveniently located in close proximity to at least 1 theme park.
The rooms in these resorts are spacious, and many offer suites in addition to normal rooms.
These resorts offer the highest level of quality and personalized service.
Multiple dining options can be found at these resorts, including world-renowned fine dining.
All of these resorts feature amazingly themed pools with water slides.
These resorts have full amenities as well as on-site recreation.

Deluxe Villa Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort

There are currently 12 resorts that fall into the "Deluxe Villa" category. They include:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Boardwalk Villas
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Many of the Deluxe Villa Resorts are associated with a Deluxe Resort. Therefore, the features listed under the "Deluxe Resorts" would apply for most of the Deluxe Villa Resorts. In addition, the Deluxe Villa Resorts offer a "home away from home" to guests. All rooms in these resorts have either a kitchenette or full-size kitchen. They also have options for multi-room accommodations. As such, these are great options for those traveling with larger groups or looking for the comforts of home during their vacation!

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