Hotels Cheatsheet Thanks for downloading the Mouse Hacking Disney World Hotels Cheatsheet. This is where I tell you how to read and use the sheet. Remember... This is a "cheatsheet"; it is NOT published in partnership with Disney, and it is NOT intended to be your sole resource for picking a Walt Disney World Hotel Only Disney Hotels are included; all have the perks of staying at a Disney hotel We've stayed at every hotel on this cheatsheet, these opinions are our own There is a "last updated" date at the bottom of this page to tell you when it was last updated; you should always read our full reviews and research to see if anything new is happening at the hotels (like construction) Starting prices are for 2019 and do not include discounted rates Hotels are sorted by tier (Deluxe, Moderate, Value) & roughly ranked within those tiers You can click here to visit our Walt Disney World Hotels Guide Online Here's an explanation of what you'll see for each hotel: Name of Hotel and 2019 Starting Price Picture of a room from the hotel Room Notes (e.g., Club Level, DVC, Family Suites) (your room may Transportation Options to Walt Disney World parks Pros Cons differ) Things we like about the resort Things we don't like

Here's an example: Disney's Contemporary Resort - $461+ Club Level Available & Recommended DVC Rooms Available (at Tower) Walk to , Monorail to , Bus Elsewhere Pros Cons Walk to Magic Kingdom Long transit to other three parks Fantastic Theme Park View Rooms Theming may fall flat for some Monorail access Low room rates sell quickly

Copyright Mouse Hacking 2019 - Last Updated April 2, 2019 Walt Disney World Deluxe Hotels (1 of 2) Disney's Contemporary Resort - $461+ Club Level Available & Recommended; DVC Rooms Available (at Bay Lake Tower) Walk to Magic Kingdom, Monorail to Epcot & Magic Kingdom, Bus Elsewhere Pros Cons Walk to Magic Kingdom Long transit to other three parks Fantastic Theme Park View Rooms Theming may fall flat for some Monorail access Low room rates sell quickly

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - $388+ Club Level Available & Recommended; DVC Rooms Available Bus to All Parks Club Level at AKL is our choice for a "special treat" vacation Pros Cons Fantastic Theming and Grounds Bus Transit To All Parks Amazing Dining Options Pool Underwhelming Second lowest-priced deluxe hotel Disney's BoardWalk Inn - $494+ Club Level Available & Recommended; DVC Rooms Available Walk or Boat to Epcot and Hollywood Studios; Bus To Other Two Parks Pros Cons Cute, Fun Theming and Rooms Pool inferior to nearby Yacht / Beach Club Wide Variety of Dining Options Higher Price over Yacht & Beach hard to Walking Access to Two Parks justify

Disney's Wilderness Lodge - $374+

Club Level Available & Semi Recommended; DVC Rooms Available Boat and Bus to Magic Kingdom; Bus to All Other Parks Pros Cons Stunning Theming, Rooms, and No Walking Access to Any Park Grounds Pool Underwhelming Lowest Priced Deluxe Hotel Great Restaurants On-Site

Copyright Mouse Hacking 2019 - Last Updated April 2, 2019 Walt Disney World Deluxe Hotels (2 of 2) Disney's Yacht Club Resort - $452+ Club Level Available But NOT Recommended DVC Rooms Available (at neighboring Beach Club) Walk or Boat to Epcot and Hollywood Studios; Bus To Other Two Parks Pros Cons Walk to Two Parks & Boardwalk Bus Transit to Magic Kingdom Best Pool in Walt Disney World Busy with Convention Crowds Best Rooms in Walt Disney World Bad Recent Experiences with Service Disney's Beach Club Resort - $452+ Club Level Available & Semi-Recommended DVC Rooms Available Walk or Boat to Epcot and Hollywood Studios; Bus To Other Two Parks Pros Cons Walk to Two Parks & Boardwalk Bus Transit to Magic Kingdom Best Pool in Walt Disney World Busy with Convention Crowds Better Rooms at Yacht / BoardWalk Disney's Polynesian Village Resort - $546+

Club Level Available But NOT Recommended; DVC Rooms Available Monorail to Magic Kingdom & Epcot, Boat to Magic Kingdom, Bus Elsewhere Pros Cons Fantastic Theming And Grounds Incredibly Expensive Great Dining / Drinking Options Lengthy Transit to Other Parks Easy Access to Magic Kingdom Easy to visit for non-guests (i.e. no need Great Firework Viewing to pay to stay here to experience it) Disney's Grand Floridian Resort - $657+

Club Level Available But NOT Recommended DVC Rooms Available Monorail to Magic Kingdom & Epcot, Boat to Magic Kingdom, Bus Elsewhere Pros Cons Easy Access to Magic Kingdom Incredibly Expensive World Class Restaurants Dated Theming Can Feel "Stuffy" Bucket List Item Rooms Good, but not best at WDW

Copyright Mouse Hacking 2019 - Last Updated April 2, 2019 Walt Disney World Moderate Hotels Port Orleans - French Quarter - $232+ No Club Level or DVC Bus To All Parks (Single Stop at Resort) Pros Cons Fun Theming & Grounds No Table Service Dining Only One Bus Stop Occasional Shared Buses Smallest Moderate Resort Port Orleans - Riverside - $232+ No Club Level or DVC; Various room designs, including "Royal" rooms Bus To All Parks, Multiple Stops Pros Cons Stunning Grounds Older Rooms Are Worn Newer Rooms Are Very Good Very Large Layout with Multiple Royal Rooms a Unique Option Bus Stops Caribbean Beach Resort - $194+ No Club Level or DVC; Pirate Rooms Available Bus to All Parks (Skyliner to Epcot and Hollywood Studios Coming 2019) Pros Cons Main Buildings and Rooms Large Campus Means Multiple Bus recently remodeled Stops and Long Walks Good Food Theming A Bit Boring Since Remodel Great Pool and Pool Bar Coronado Springs Resort - $208+

Club Level Available Starting July 2019; No DVC; Gran Destino Tower opening with new room offerings in July 2019 Bus to All Parks Pros Cons Good New Rooms Starting to cater more to convention crowds Varied Dining Options Large Campus with Mltpl Bus Stops Good Pool Construction Ongoing to Mid-2019

Copyright Mouse Hacking 2019 - Last Updated April 2, 2019 Walt Disney World Value Hotels Pop Century Resort - $130+ No Club Level, DVC, or Family Suites Bus To All Parks (Single Stop, Not Shared); Skyliner Coming 2019 Pop Is Our Go-To Hotel for Most Stays Pros Cons Fun Theming & Grounds New Rooms "Too Modern" for Some Single bus stop More Expensive than the All-Stars for Walk to great food court at Art of little benefit Animation Medium-sized campus requires Great New Rooms some walking Art of Animation - $153+ Family Suites Available Bus To All Parks (Single Stop, Not Shared); Skyliner Coming 2019 Pros Cons Fun Theming and Grounds Non-suites rooms are lagging behind One of WDW's Best Food Courts rest of WDW Single Bus Stop Non-suites have long walks to room Heavily cartoony rooms Price over Pop Century not justifiable All Star Resorts - $112+ Family Suites Available (All Star Music) Shared Bus to All Parks Especially during deal season, we'll opt to save money and stay at the All Stars Pros Cons Lowest Price at Walt Disney World Shared buses for all three resorts Some rooms are All Star Movies Some (not us) think of the All Stars as are newly refurbished too "motel-ish"

Additional Notes About The All Star Resorts Besides theming, Music, Movies, and Sports a largely identical Some rooms are Movies are newly refurbished, making it our top choice Sports frequently hosts children's athletic teams, making it our least favorite of the three

Copyright Mouse Hacking 2019 - Last Updated April 2, 2019 Other Walt Disney World Hotels These are Disney-operated resorts that don't quite fit into the earlier options. Fort Wilderness Cabins and Campgrounds Cabins Start At $375 Per Night Campsites Start at $62 Per Night Boat to Magic Kingdom, Bus To Other Parks Description Fort Wilderness is a sprawling campsite area filled with activities of its own. It's a very different type of resort than Disney's other properties. The Cabins are great and include kitchens. The Campsites are intended primarily for guests with RVs. We love Fort Wilderness but don't recommend it for a first visit.

Old Key West Starts At $390 Per Night Old Key West & Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Starts at $390 Per Night Bus to All Parks Description These are two DVC properties that non-DVC members can book with cash or by renting points. DVC properties different in small but noticeable ways from the other Disney hotels because of their intended guests (DVC members).

While we don't recommend these for a first visit, they are appealing to many people because of their proximity to and Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, large rooms, and kitchenettes. If you're interested in booking these, you can usually save by renting points. Click here for our post on renting Disney Vacation Club Points

Copyright Mouse Hacking 2019 - Last Updated April 2, 2019