{"id":34309,"date":"2014-08-19T08:59:50","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T12:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=34309"},"modified":"2022-05-05T01:01:06","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T05:01:06","slug":"choosing-walt-disney-world-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/choosing-walt-disney-world-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Each Walt Disney World resort offers great amenities and a fun atmosphere!\u00a0 It can be overwhelming to try and figure out which resort to choose for your vacation, but having a list of items to consider when picking a resort can help narrow down your choices.<\/p>\n

Budget <\/strong><\/p>\n

The very first thing to consider is your budget, because you have to be able to afford the resort you select.\u00a0 Fortunately, Walt Disney World Resorts have three budget categories that include value resorts, moderate resorts, and deluxe resorts<\/a>.\u00a0 There are also the option to stay at the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas.\u00a0 Check out the costs of the resorts and pick the tier of resort (value, moderate, deluxe, DVC) that best matches your vacation budget.<\/p>\n

Family Size and Room Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a family of four or less, you can stay anywhere.\u00a0 If you have a family of five or more, room capacity<\/a> is something to consider when choosing a resort.\u00a0 One option is to get two (or more) rooms, but another option is to stay at a resort or suite that sleeps five or more people.<\/p>\n

Location and Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no one resort with a perfect location.\u00a0 Some resorts are near the Magic Kingdom.\u00a0 Some are near the other parks or Downtown Disney.\u00a0 That said, some people prefer to be closest to the park where they spend the most time or they like to be within walking distance to a specific park.\u00a0 If you want to be close to a particular park, location is something to consider.\u00a0 My family is happy at any location, knowing that sometimes a bus ride may be short or long depending upon where we are heading for the day.<\/p>\n

Speaking of bus rides, transportation is a consideration too.\u00a0 If you\u2019re staying at a deluxe resort, is monorail or boat transportation important to your family?\u00a0 If you\u2019re staying at a moderate resort, would taking a boat to Downtown Disney be a priority?\u00a0 If you\u2019re relying solely upon bus transportation, would you prefer a resort with just a few, or one, bus stop(s)?<\/p>\n

Atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each resort offers a unique atmosphere!\u00a0 All resorts share the amenities of using free Disney Transportation, including Magical Express to and from Orlando International Airport, and have pool activities, games, and nightly movies<\/a>.\u00a0 Whether you stay at a value resort or a deluxe resort, you will be surrounded by Disney fun!<\/p>\n

The value resorts have larger than life icons that are fantastic for photo opportunities. \u00a0The All Star Resorts have themes of sports<\/a>, music<\/a>, and movies<\/a>.\u00a0 Pick your favorite!\u00a0 Staying at Pop Century brings back nostalgic memories, and the Art of Animation Resort is loaded with wonderful Disney details.<\/p>\n

The moderate resorts each have a specific atmosphere.\u00a0 Port Orleans Riverside<\/a> has the rustic Alligator Bayou and the stately Antebellum mansions, including the Royal Princess rooms!\u00a0 Port Orleans French Quarter<\/a> feels as if it\u2019s really the French Quarter in New Orleans.\u00a0 The Caribbean Beach Resort has a tropical vibe to it, including hammocks and a fun Pirate play area near the pool.\u00a0 Plus, for those who are fans of swashbuckling fun, Caribbean Beach offers the Pirate rooms. The Coronado Springs Resort offers the atmosphere of American Colonial Spanish and Southwest America with an awesome \u00a0themed pool and playground area. \u00a0The Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort <\/a>offers sites for camping and cabins that sleep up to six people.<\/p>\n

The deluxe resorts have a variety of themes, from the African inspired Animal Kingdom Lodge<\/a> to the Victorian inspired Grand Floridian Resort and Spa!<\/a><\/p>\n

Where do you want to stay on your next Walt Disney World vacation? \u00a0Leave a comment to share your family’s resort choice! \u00a0Also, visit the MFL Boards to ask questions you may have about resort choices and to share your resort tips with others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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