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Walt Disney World Hotels from A to V (All Stars to Villas)

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  • Categories:
    • DVC Villas
    • Deluxe
    • Moderate
    • Value
  • DVC
    • Boulder Ridge
    • Copper Creek and Cabins
    • Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
    • Boardwalk Villas
    • Villas at Grand Floridian
    • Old Key West (1st DVC Property!)
    • Saratoga Springs
    • Riviera
    • Bay Lake Tower
    • Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
    • Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House
    • Beach Club Villas
  • Deluxe
    • Grand Floridian
    • Contemporary
    • Polynesian
    • Beach Club
    • Boardwalk Inn
    • Yacht Club
    • Wilderness Lodge
    • Animal Kingdom
  • Moderate
    • Carribean Beach
    • Coronado Springs
    • Port Orleans - Riverside
    • Port Orleans - French Quarter
  • Value
    • All Star Sports
    • All Star Movies
    • All Star Music (Family Suites option)
    • Pop Century
    • Art of Animation (Family Suites option)
  • Perks to staying on property
    • Extra Magic Hours (some Good Neighbor hotels like Swan and Dolphin also benefit from EMH)
    • Disney “Bubble”
    • Transportation
    • Quality/Consistency - you know what you’re getting
    • Wonderful customer service/Pixie Dust moments
    • Free parking
  • Cons to staying on property 
    • Expensive!
    • Can’t escape Disney if you’re sick of it and need a break (I’ve never had that problem)
    • Crowds - especially All-Star resorts - cheer competitions, etc.
    • Over-the-top theming - not everyone’s cup o’ tea
    • It can be nice to have access to full kitchen/multiple bathrooms, outside of park transport with larger family or if kids get sick
    • Can be very expensive with larger family as you may need multiple rooms
  • Good non-Disney alternatives 
    • Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa
      • Multi-bedroom same price as value room most of the time
      • Pirate ship pool
      • Close to restaurants & shopping
    • Air B&B, VRBO
      • Real house
      • Private pool
      • Plenty of space