Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

General Information

• Which Walt Disney World hotel should I stay in?

  To choose the right hotel for you, it is best to consider things such as amenities, pools, activity schedule, dining options, transportation, location and budget. See here for more information.

• Why book a Walt Disney World Resort hotel?

  When you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel the magic doesn't stop when you leave the Disney Parks. All Disney Resort Hotels feature the same legendary storytelling and immersive detail found in the Theme Parks, from themed rooms and swimming pools to dining experiences and unique recreation such as Movies Under the Stars. 

  Perhaps more importantly, when you stay at Disney Resort Hotel, enjoy 30-minute early entry to ANY Disney theme park, EVERY day. It’ll be a great way to get a jump start on your Disney day, no matter the day! And for guests staying at a Deluxe Resort or Deluxe Villa resort also get the benefit of extended evening hours in select Disney theme parks on select dates. 

  Onsite guests can also reserve their Disney Park days immediately on the Disney Park Pass system, even if bookings are on a deposit status. All that is needed is your Disney Hotel confirmation number.

  Lastly, guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can purchase individual Lightning Lane entry for the most popular attractions from 7.00 am each day. All other Disney Theme Park guests may only make their first purchase when the park opens.

• When booking a Disney hotel, does this include tickets?

  No they are not included within the cost of the accommodation but with Attraction Tickets you can add them to your booking. Hotel + ticket packages are bonded by ABTA.

• How many hotels are there in Walt Disney World Resort?

  There are currently more than 25 Disney Resort hotel locations to pick from when staying at Walt Disney World Resort, from budget-conscious value Resort hotels to luxurious deluxe Resort hotels.

• Which Walt Disney World Resort hotels are located along the monorail?

  There are 3 resorts located along the monorail - Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

• When will the Star Wars themed hotel open at Walt Disney World?

  Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a Star Wars–themed luxury hotel currently being built near Disney's Hollywood Studios, in the Epcot Resort Area of the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, and is scheduled to open in 2021

• How many hotel rooms are there in Walt Disney World Resort?

  There are more than 36,000 hotel rooms on Walt Disney World property.

• What are the Disney Resort hotel check-in and check-out times?

  The check-in time is 4:00 PM for Disney Deluxe Villas, 3:00 PM for the other Disney Resort hotels. The check-out time is 11:00 AM.

• If I arrive prior to my Disney Resort hotel check-in time, can I get my tickets to visit a Disney park?

  When you arrive at your Disney Resort hotel, visit the Front Desk and they’ll provide any theme park tickets that are included in your Disney Resort Hotel Package—even if it is before the standard check-in time.

• How far in advance can I book my Disney dining reservations?

  Disney World dining reservations can be done 60 days in advance. (Pre COVID-19, this was 180 days.) Due to limited availability, we recommend making reservations as soon as you can when the booking window is open.

• Is there a complimentary shuttle to attractions outside of Walt Disney World Resort?

  Walt Disney World Resort features an extensive transportation system to get you around the Disney theme parks, water parks and other Walt Disney World destinations. If you wish to visit attractions outside of Walt Disney World Resort, we recommend that you rent a car or arrange for other transportation. The valet at your Disney Resort hotel will be happy to arrange for a taxi cab to pick you up and take you wherever you wish.

• Is complimentary transportation available from Orlando International Airport to my Disney Resort hotel?

  Yes. When staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you may enjoy access to Disney's Magical Express—a complimentary roundtrip service that whisks you and your luggage between Orlando International Airport and select Disney Resort hotels via a deluxe motor coach.

• What accommodations exist for guests with disabilities at Disney Resort hotels?

  Walt Disney World Resort hotels provide numerous accommodations for Guests with mobility disabilities, Guests with visual disabilities and Guests with hearing disabilities. Some examples of accommodations that are offered in the Resort hotels include wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, wheelchair-accessible ramps and elevators, rooms designed for the hearing impaired Guests and rooms that accommodate service animals.

• Can I use the facilities in other Disney hotels if staying in a Disney Resort hotel myself?

  You are able to use facilities such as restaurants, shops and entertainment in all Disney hotels even if not staying in a Disney hotel at all. You are not able to use pools in other Disney properties if staying onsite (although there are a couple of exceptions to this as the All Star Resort hotels can use each others, as can both Port Orleans properties too).