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The best Disney World hotels, ranked
Valerie Marino, CNN • Updated 27th February 2019
Lake Buena Vista, Florida (CNN) — One of the first decisions you make when planning a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, can also be one of the most overwhelming: Where to
stay?
With more than two dozen Disney owned-and-operated resorts on property, there's something for every family and every budget, from character-obsessed kids to adults wanting a little luxury.
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For better views and less noise, opt for a higher floor room at the Contemporary Resort.
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#7 Disney's Contemporary Resort
The Contemporary, one of Disney World's original hotels, boasts one amenity that no other can — and we're not even referring to the monorail that stops inside the main atrium.
It's the only place where you can access the Magic Kingdom on foot, which is clutch at the end of the night when you just can't wait in one more line to board the monorail.
The views from this mid-century modern-themed resort are also like no other.
Try to reserve a park-side room for panoramic views of the Magic Kingdom and its nightly fireworks show, or if you're staying elsewhere, it's worth it to book a dinner reservation at the California Grill on the hotel's top floor, where the show's soundtrack is piped onto the viewing balcony for extra effect.
The monorail station and open design of the main concourse give a slightly chaotic feel to this resort, which drops it in our rankings, but fortunately that noise doesn't carry to the guest rooms above.
Contemporary Resort, 4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; 407-824-1000
The Grand Floridian is one of the only on-site hotels with a spa.
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#6 Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
As Disney World's flagship resort, the Grand Floridian makes an impression from the moment you approach.
Guests are welcomed by the scents of green clover and aloe as they enter the expansive, Victorian-inspired lobby where, in the evenings, a jazz ensemble plays from the balcony.
The Grand Floridian features amenities unlike any other Disney World resort, from the 52-foot yacht available for hourly rentals on Bay Lake to Victoria & Albert's, the only restaurant in Central Florida with a five-diamond rating from AAA.
Just one monorail stop from the Magic Kingdom, the perks at the Grand Floridian come at a cost — the highest standard room rates at Disney World.
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; 407-824-3000
Beloved NYC ice cream shop Ample Hills Creamery has an outpost at the boardwalk.
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#5 Disney's BoardWalk Inn
One of Disney's more adult-oriented resorts, the BoardWalk Inn and the adjacent BoardWalk dining and entertainment strip are modeled after a turn-of-the-century Atlantic City.
The theme is well executed, though its charm is often a little creepy — particularly the clown-shaped water slide and the nanny chairs with their toothy grins placed throughout the common areas.
BoardWalk Inn's best feature is its location, just steps from Epcot and a short jog to Hollywood Studios.
The BoardWalk promenade is home to the resort's dining. But the strip can be a long walk from many guestrooms, and it tends to be crowded with locals and other park visitors at night and on weekends.
BoardWalk Inn, 2101 North Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830; 407-939-6200
#4 Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
One of the priciest hotels at Walt Disney World, the Polynesian Village Resort sits on the shore of Seven Seas Lagoon, just two stops from the Magic Kingdom on Disney's monorail line.
Guests are welcomed with a flower lei and a warm "aloha" at this heavily-themed resort, where the design reflects a 1970s vision of tiki culture through vibrant, kitschy decor.
The resort's dining options are one of its strongest points, from the poolside Pineapple Lanai where you can grab a classic Dole Whip soft serve to Kona Cafe, where the Tonga Toast is a must at breakfast. (This banana-stuffed French toast served with strawberry compote is also available from room service.)
Nowhere is the tiki vibe more present than at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, a cozy hideaway with strong drinks, lively servers and a carousel of coveted souvenir drinkware.
Polynesian Village Resort, 1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; 407-824-2000
If you can't afford a room at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and still want to meet the giraffes, book in for breakfast.
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#3 Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Animal Kingdom Lodge sets itself apart as the only place where you can wake up to giraffes and wildebeests grazing outside your balcony. The hotel lobby and adjacent patio wrap around the 46-acre savanna, so even guests who don't pay the $150 per night premium can enjoy the view.
Disney's Imagineers visited nearly two dozen African lodges to inspire their design for the resort, which features more than 380 pieces of African art in its public spaces and 4,000 more throughout the guest rooms.
Adult visitors will enjoy sampling the menu at Jiko, which blends traditional African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine, and features the largest South African wine list in the United States.
A notable downside is the lack of transportation alternatives — unlike other deluxe resorts that offer boat or monorail service, the only option here is Disney's bus service — but its charm and relatively low cost compensate for that drawback.
Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; 407-938-3000
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#2 Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
These connected resorts share many amenities, including Stormalong Bay, a three-acre water park with a sand-bottom pool, lazy river, and a 230-foot-long water slide that make it unequivocally the best resort pool on the vast property.
On-site dining includes the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, home of the famed Kitchen-Sink Sundae. The resorts are across the lake from Disney's BoardWalk, meaning you get proximity to its dining and entertainment without the bustle of the crowds.
When you're ready to hit the theme parks, the Yacht and Beach clubs are a quick walk to Epcot or a boat ride from Hollywood Studios, with bus service to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
Beach Club Resort, 1800 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; 407-934-8000
Yacht Club Resort, 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; 407-934-7000
The Wilderness Lodge design was inspired by the US' National Parks system.
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#1 Disney's Wilderness Lodge
At Wilderness Lodge, guests have the benefit of being just across the bay from the Magic Kingdom, but in a secluded environment that feels far removed from it all.
Surrounded by tall pines, the hotel's design brings the feel of the lodges of U.S. National Parks to Central Florida with its soaring, log-framed lobby, 82-foot-tall stone fireplace and a pair of 55-foot intricately carved totem poles.
The most affordable of Disney World's deluxe resorts, Wilderness Lodge's rooms are furnished with carved wood headboards and Native American-inspired textiles. Many have balconies featuring views of man-made geysers, waterfalls or Bay Lake.
But the hotel's best feature may be the boat from its dock to the Magic Kingdom with no stops in between, making the typically tiresome exodus from the park feel downright leisurely at the end of the night.
Wilderness Lodge, 901 Timberline Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; 407-824-3200
