The only reason not to stay at a Disney resort is if you have a very large family, a small budget, and need multiple rooms — and you have another option that will save a LOT of money.
There are Disney resort options where you can usually book a room from just over $100/night if you want to save money on costs.
Add to that the incredible benefits of staying “on property” and you not only save money by staying at Disney, but you save time and avoid the stress of commuting, parking, waiting in lines, and missing out on Extra Magic Hours.
It includes free transportation to the airport and back on The Disney Magical Express and free transportation between resorts and parks. It also entitles you to a dining plan, which can help save money — and definitely ups the splurge factor for vacation-mode decadence by allowing you to order anything off the menu, rather than trying to save money one appetizer at a time.
Resort Benefits
Spend more time at the parks during Extra Magic Hours when at least one theme park is open earlier or closes later for resort guests.
Make advance reservations for attractions (FastPasses) 30 days before anyone else.
Complimentary transportation between resorts and parks and car parking at theme parks.
Disney Dining Plan options (sometimes available for free with a seasonal promotion).
Your MagicBand serves as your room key and grants you charging privileges anywhere on Disney World property.
Complimentary airport service
- Check bags from your home airport through to your room
- Check into your airline from your resort for your return flight — collect your boarding pass and even check your bags at the Airline Check-In desk — then head straight for the security desk when you arrive at the airport
- Disney Magical Express airport shuttle provides roundtrip service
Imaginatively themed rooms, grounds, and pools.
Incomparable customer service.
Resort Benefits
Spend more time at the parks during Extra Magic Hours when at least one theme park is open earlier or closes later for resort guests.
Make advance reservations for attractions (FastPasses) 30 days before anyone else.
Complimentary transportation between resorts and parks and car parking at theme parks.
Disney Dining Plan options (sometimes available for free with a seasonal promotion).
Your MagicBand serves as your room key and grants you charging privileges anywhere on Disney World property.
Complimentary airport service
- Check bags from your home airport through to your room
- Check into your airline from your resort for your return flight — collect your boarding pass and even check your bags at the Airline Check-In desk — then head straight for the security desk when you arrive at the airport
- Disney Magical Express airport shuttle provides roundtrip service
Imaginatively themed rooms, grounds, and pools.
Incomparable customer service.
