The 20 Best Disney World Hotels Ranked From Cheapest to Priciest

Planning for a Disney World vacation can be as exhilarating as it is exhausting, regardless of your budget. There are many factors to consider, from which attractions to visit to where to stay during your trip.

To make planning your next vacation a bit easier, we ranked the best Disney resorts from least expensive to most extravagant.

Whether you decide to step up your travel game or save money on travel with your hotel pick, there are so many options to choose from you're bound to find just the right fit.

Editor’s note: All rates were pulled directly from Walt Disney World Resorts standard room nightly rate as of September 2024 for a booking during the first weekend of January 2025.

20. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

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The cheapest way to spend the night at Disney World is in a tent, so if you’re trying to minimize any financial stress from the trip, this might be your best bet. Pop up tent space is as low as $112 a night, but for a more glamping experience, prices start at $153 a night.

There’s space for 10 adults to stay in a pop-up camper or camper van and two tents. You can pitch them on a concrete slab that measures 25 feet by 10 feet. Happy camping!

19. Disney’s All-Star Resorts

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Nestled just south of Blizzard Beach are Disney’s three All-Star Resorts: the All-Star Movie Resort, the All-Star Sports Resort, and the All-Star Music Resort. Room rates start at $178 per night for a standard room before taxes.

Amenities at these resorts include themed pools, food courts, nightly campfires and movies, and access to playgrounds and arcades. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something traditionally Disney.

18. Disney's Pop Century Resort

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If you love retro vibes, then this value resort is for you. It pays homage to fads from decades past, from rollerblades to Rubik’s cubes. Pricing is lower, starting at $224 per night before taxes.

Perks with this hotel include Skyliner transportation directly to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, 1960s-style pools with jets, a themed food court, and nightly campfires and movies.

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17. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

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The third value resort on our list is ideal for animation fans, especially if you love Disney and Pixar movies.

Accommodations start around $245 per night before taxes, allowing you to stay among larger-than-life statues of your favorite film characters.

You can also enjoy the nightly movies and campfires here, along with access to movie sketches, arcades, and the largest pool in all of Disney World. Transportation to parks is included.

16. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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Starting at $278 per night before taxes, this Spanish, Mexican, and Southwest American-inspired resort is a great option.

Amenities include lakeside views, three pools (one with a 50-foot Maya pyramid and waterslide), and multiple dining options like cantinas and sports bars.

Movies, campfires, arcade access, and transportation come with the package, along with art activities, sports facilities, and fitness options. Don’t forget to enjoy a stroll on the three bridges.

15. Disney's Port Orleans Resorts

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Northeast of EPCOT, you’ll find these twin resorts, one boasting a French Quarter vibe and the other a Riverside energy.

Each night at these hotels starts at $300 before taxes per night. They both have a pool with a waterslide, food courts, and bars for your enjoyment.

They also offer ground and water transportation, nightly campfires and movies, bike rentals, and a horse-drawn carriage excursion.

14. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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If a stay at a Caribbean port city in Jamaica or Barbados sounds idyllic, this is the perfect Disney resort to book.

Starting at $311 per night before taxes, you can be swept away to a tropical oasis with island vibes, five pools, and multiple Caribbean eateries.

Along with nightly movies and campfires, you can play sports, enjoy playground activities, or go on a catch-and-release fishing expedition.

13. Disney's Old Key West Resort

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What’s better than a trip to Key West? A trip to Disney World with big Key West energy.

Starting at $479 per night before taxes, you can enjoy accommodations at this island resort right on the water — steps from golf courses flanked by palm trees.

Enjoy tasty munchies, three uniquely themed pools, fitness activities, campfires and movies, bike rentals, fishing, and access to pickleball courts — a super hot trend right now.

12. Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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Inspired by the famous Saratoga Springs region of Upstate New York, this resort is great for those who love golfing, spa days, or both.

Starting at $482 per night before taxes, you can be swept off to the grandeur of an Adirondack summer in the late 1800s.

Multiple dining options await here, as does a golf course, health club, two pools, bike rentals, fishing excursions, and more.

11. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Few Disney World stays are more iconic than a night at this park staple, starting at $503 per night before taxes.

Here, you will be housed in a luxe lodge at the heart of an African safari in the famous Animal Kingdom — one of the best zoological programs in the U.S.

Staying here grants you access to an 11,000-square-foot pool, top-notch dining, and wildlife viewing just outside your window. Don’t miss out on the incredible African art in the lodge.

10. Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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Are you torn between taking a Disney vacation or running away to a sprawling national park in the wilderness?

Oddly, you’ll find the best of both worlds in Florida, with one-of-a-kind craftsmanship, babbling brooks, open spaces, and many roaring fireplaces at night.

In addition to rustic yet posh accommodations starting at $561 per night before taxes, you can soak in the pool or enjoy amenities like a full-service fitness center and sauna at this pristine getaway.

9. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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This super luxe Magic Kingdom resort is among Disney’s most iconic destinations.

Starting at $626 per night before taxes, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the South Pacific. Delicious seafood and other world-class dining await, all housed in incredible architecture.

Enjoy the sway of palm trees as you zip around Seven Seas Lagoon on a motor boat, or take in prime views of the boat parade at night.

8. Disney's Contemporary Resort

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Just steps from the gate at Magic Kingdom on a monorail stop, this ultra-modern resort is a true marvel of architecture.

Starting at $647 per night before taxes, you can take advantage of all the boating and fishing that the Seven Seas Lagoon offers.

Multiple pools with cabana rentals — some with whirlwind spas — await here, along with the iconic California Grill and other classic amenities. Don’t miss the nightly water parade.

7. Disney's Beach Club Resort

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Located a brisk walk from EPCOT, this New England-style resort starts at $650 per night before taxes.

On top of a 3-acre waterpark with one of the tallest water slides in all of Disney, you can access multiple posh dining options, mini golf, and boat rentals at Crescent Lake.

You can even see the Spaceship Earth Geosphere — EPCOT's most iconic landmark — from some areas at the hotel.

6. Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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A night at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort costs $653 per night before taxes. However, if you want that yacht club feel, this is the spot for you. Guests can enjoy poolside cabana rentals as well as miniature golf.

You’ll also find both a gourmet steakhouse and dog-friendly accommodations here and wine tastings in the evenings.

5. Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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This deluxe resort is Disney’s answer to Coney Island, replete with a boardwalk, carnival games, and three pools — one an 184,217-gallon lagoon with giant elephant statues.

Starting at $695 per night before taxes, you can stay in this fun hotel adjacent to Crescent Lake.

The prime location means you’re incredibly close to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Enjoy great dining, golfing, sports and recreation, and all that being in the middle of the magic has to offer.

4. Disney's Riviera Resort

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Aficionados of European aesthetics and “fairytale accents” will appreciate this swanky resort, which offers lodging starting at $765 per night before taxes.

Here, you can dine with Disney characters at mealtime and enjoy the nightly fireworks from some restaurant windows.

Family-friendly pools, upscale European dining, and standard amenities can also be found at this elegant outpost.

3. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Situated adjacent to Polynesian Village, this famous resort has it all, from views of the nightly fireworks at Cinderella’s Castle to luxe accommodations to some of the best dining at Disney World.

You can stay at this Victorian paradise at $883 per night before taxes.

Enjoy pool days, spa treatments, and practically everything the park offers from this top Disney destination.

2. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts

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If you want to use hotel points to finance your Disney World vacation, this trio of resorts can help get that done.

Located relatively close to EPCOT, all three properties — the Dolphin, the Swan, and the Swan Reserve — are great spots for a vacation; many say they offer a more deluxe experience at moderate prices.

Room rates for the Dolphin start at $1,037 a night before fees. These resorts run as vacation packages and include a base ticket valid for one theme park per day for the number of nights of your stay plus one.

1. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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Operated by the Four Seasons, these lodgings are the most luxe Disney accommodations of them all.

Let’s face it: starting at $2,928 per night before taxes, this is just a dream for many who don’t have incredible wealth . But this resort literally has it all, from rooftop fireworks views to world-class golf.

Stunning rooms, Michelin-starred dining, a private 5-acre waterpark, character breakfasts, and spa treatments — you will want for nothing at this AAA Five Diamond Resort.

Bottom line

Many of us spend months, even years, planning for our bucket list Disney World vacation.

Fortunately, there are lodging options for most budgets at the happiest place on Earth — and the opportunity to earn cash back depending on how you pay for your stay.

Don’t forget that you can also stay in one of the many hotels, Airbnbs, and other accommodations in the Orlando area. There is no shortage of options.

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