6 Perfect Disney Hotels for Kids in Disney World Orlando
Staying at Disney hotels is a childhood fantasy come true, including sleeping in princess castles and having breakfast with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. There's a big difference in the levels and prices among Disney's various themed hotels, from five-star deluxe resorts to more modest and budget-friendly accommodations. Disney resort hotels offer all a high level of accommodation, special treats for kids, and a chance to relax, have fun, and vacation for parents too. Due to high demand, it's a good idea to secure your accommodations well in advance, especially if you plan to visit Disney World in the summer.
So before you rush to book a flight to Orlando or Miami, want to get to know Disney Resort and the four themed parks a bit?
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Disney Themed Hotels Perfect for a Family Vacation
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
One of the best hotels among Disney's themed hotels right in the heart of the park, next to Crescent Lake. The hotel offers views of the lake, the nearby Epcot park, and the stunning structure of the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort. The hotel is just a hop away from Epcot (you can even go in style by ferry). It features large, very comfortable rooms for families, perfect culinary level, and all the fun and experience of Disney, presented in a very high class manner. Essentially, the hotel is the luxury wing (at a five-star level) of the adjacent huge Swan Resort hotel, but it's a pleasant and inviting place for kids.
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Walt Disney World Dolphin
The Dolphin is the most iconic among Disney's themed hotels. It's a long-established four-star hotel closely associated with the Disney experience. This is a massive resort hotel located at the very heart of Disney World, right on Crescent Lake, just a short walk (or ferry ride) away from Epcot Park, featuring the famous pyramid facade that has become one of Disney World's landmarks. The hotel itself is very old and experienced in family hosting. It's packed with Disney activities for kids and serves as a direct continuation of the park experience. The hotel is slightly dated compared to nearby facilities, but it offers Disney at its extreme.
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Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
The Bay Lake Tower is one of the large resort hotels at Disney World. It sits on Bay Lake with views of Discovery Island, right next to the Magic Kingdom to the east. This is a four-star level apartment hotel, offering everything a fun-seeking family needs at Disney. The hotel is well-connected with the theme parks by Disney's internal transportation. It's located in the eastern area of the Magic Kingdom's large parking lot.
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Walt Disney World Swan
The Swan complements the three major themed hotels of Crescent Lake in the heart of the Disney World resort. The hotel offers an amazing view of the Dolphin pyramid, near the ferry station sailing to Epcot. This is a huge four-star hotel functioning as a resort with a pool and plenty of activities for kids. The Swan is a very popular and highly efficient themed hotel, making it an extreme Disney experience.
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Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek
The Wyndham Bonnet Creek Club is one of the best resorts within the Walt Disney World complex. It's located across the road from the Disney Caribbean Resort by a lagoon surrounded entirely by the hotel's chain rooms, belonging to it and its neighbor the Wyndham Grand Orlando. This is a large and highly regarded resort, perfect for families, with a high level of service (technically rated four stars but feels much more). The hotel boasts fantastic pools, activities and play areas for kids, and all the Disney ambiance (just without Mickey Mouse, because technically it's not Disney's).
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Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
The Grand Orlando is located opposite Bonnet Creek and essentially serves as a kind of twin brother to the large resort across. It also features pools, large activity rooms for kids, excellent service, and great rooms. Both hotels are considered much more affordable than Disney hotels, offering the entire experience with a little less Disney overload. Rooms at the Grand Orlando face the theme parks and provide a great spot to watch the fireworks.
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5 Tips for Perfect Lodging at Disney World Resort
The Disney Resort Orlando in Disney World is the ground zero for childhood experiences. It's the largest amusement park complex in the world, made up of four incredible and well-invested theme parks, each of which is a full day trip. South of Orlando, there are many places to stay, but anyone wanting the full Disney experience 24/7 must stay at one of the official Disney hotels inside the amusement park grounds.
- Book a Disney hotel far in advance – Disney's official resort hotels are much more expensive than the hotels and motels near the Disney parks, in south Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, or Kissimmee. The hotels are also in high demand and often fully booked. If you must experience Disney 24/7, it's worth booking a hotel room well in advance. The earlier you book, the lower the hotel price, especially if you book without the option for a refund.
- Find the perfect Disney hotel for your family – Disney World Resort boasts no less than 25 official Disney hotels. There is a significant difference between them in terms of service levels, facilities, and the overall experience. It's advisable to thoroughly investigate the quality of the hotel to ensure it perfectly suits your family's needs, especially since it's a substantial financial investment.
- Transportation from the hotel to the theme parks – Every Disney hotel is conveniently connected with the park's fantastic (and fantastical) transportation network. Accessing the parks, water parks, or Downtown Disney is a special journey via the park's monorail, ferries, or unique shuttles. In true Disney fashion, even getting to the parks from the hotel is a particularly fun and unique experience.
- When to visit Disney World? – Disney World is almost a perfect fantasy world, but it is still in Florida, and the weather plays a significant role in your visit. Florida's summer is hot and humid, and wandering through the parks under the August sun can be tough (alongside the lines and peak season crowds). Winter in Disney is perfect; although the parks are also crowded in winter, the weather is warm and especially inviting.
- An eye for online reviews – In general, Disney's resort hotel standards are really good to excellent. However, it's still worth reading reviews on accommodations thoroughly because there are differences among the 25 different hotels within the park area. Focus on lodgings with a wide range of reviews that are good and above. Look for accommodations where less favorable aspects are also mentioned to get a complete picture.
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