Staying at a Walt Disney World Hotel or Resort
Walt Disney World has a variety of hotels and resorts in many price ranges. There are several advantages to staying within the Disney reach. You can enjoy these additional “perks” by staying on property:
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The unlimited use of the Disney bus transportation system (get a map at your resort) - you park free at the resort. The daily parking fees at the park or at other hotels are getting a little pricey.
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If you have ever gone to the Magic Kingdom, part of the experience is the boat ride across the Seven Seas lagoon or taking the monorail from the parking lot to the entrance. This can take at least 20 or so minutes. You save this time by taking the WDW transportation system. The bus from your resort bypasses the lagoon and the monorail, and delivers you right next to the entrance. Also if you stay at some of the Magic Kingdom resorts around the lagoon you will have a direct boat to the Magic Kingdom entrance.
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Any gifts or souvenirs you buy can be delivered to your room for free.
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Staying on Disney property allows earlier entry into certain parks on certain days. Be sure to find this information out and then take advantage of it!
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Disney has had a promotional program where you get free bus transportation from the Orlando airport to your Disney Resort, if you want a “car free” vacation. (which, given the size and variety of Walt Disney World, it can certainly be done.)
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Disney has a group of resorts in the “budget” category – The All Star group. These are a wonderful group of hotel rooms, reasonably priced and full of Disney magic. Don’t let the category steer you away. They have good food courts and great pool areas.