Can you stay at a Disney Resort and not go to Disney?

Can you stay at a Disney Resort and not go to Disney World Theme Parks? The simple answer to this is: of course, you can!



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You do not have to be a Disney Vacation Club Member to book one of the DVC Resorts. So no matter which one you choose, you are a welcome Guest wherever you may roam. Heather, let's start by chatting about why being a Guest at a Disney Resort Hotel is practically perfect in every way.

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Hanina, at this time, there are no discounts on tickets for Disney Resort Hotel Guests. However, I recommend visiting the Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page frequently since you'll often times find discounted tickets, deals on Disney Resort Hotels, and Disney+ Subscriber deals during different times of the year.

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Staying at a Disneyland Resort Hotel is the perfect way to stay completely immersed in the Disney magic during your trip. However, simply booking a hotel stay does not include theme park tickets. The best way to bundle your hotel reservation and theme park tickets is to book a vacation package.

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Staying in the middle of the magic is especially valuable these days with new benefits like Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours available to Guests of hotels in the Disney Resorts Collection. With a one-night stay, you can take advantage of these perks on both your check-in AND check-out days.

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The PROS And CONS Of Staying At Disney World's Value Resorts
  • Pro: Disney Skyliner Access.
  • Con: Transportation Wait Times Can Be Steep.
  • Pro: Food Court Dining.
  • Pro: LOTS of Disney Theming!
  • Con: Potential Of Being A Little *Too* Busy.
  • Pro: Great Place To Swim The Day Away.
  • Con: Hotel Quality Is Pretty Standard.


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The cheapest times to go to Disney World are before Presidents' Day and during the low period of late August / early September when temperatures are high and kids are heading back to school, but you'll always want to look closely at your specific plans because prices can do weird things throughout the year.

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Cheapest Disney World Resort Hotels Ranked (by Price)
  • The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort: $76.
  • Disney's All-Star Movies Resort: $128.
  • Disney's All-Star Music Resort: $128.
  • Disney's All-Star Sports Resort: $128.
  • Disney's Pop Century Resort: $174.
  • Disney's Art of Animation Resort: $201.


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Early Theme Park Entry is available to guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort, allowing them to enter the parks 30 minutes prior to opening. Extended Evening Hours allow guests to stay in the parks after they close — but they are only available for those staying at select resorts.

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I am happy to inform you that not only is this allowed, but I also use this as a good strategy to get the most out of my Disney day! Personally, I find it a great idea to take an afternoon break back at my Disney Resort hotel and then head back to the theme park later to enjoy that park's evening festivities.

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You will be happy to know that day visitors are able to visit you at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel as well as use the complimentary Disney Transportation. Your guest will need to stop and check in with security at the resort entrance and be prepared to provide a photo ID.

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You'll be glad to know that anyone can enjoy Dining at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. You do not need to be a Guest staying at the Resort and Guests staying at off-site Hotels are welcome to dine anywhere they wish to.

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No. Anyone is free to use the bus system regardless of where they are staying, on or off Disney property.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.

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'A Premium Brand and Luxury Amenities' Disney hotels are expensive because they offer exclusive perks like early park access. Throughout 2022, everything at Disney has been subject to pretty drastic price hikes.

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The answer is the MagicBand! Your resort reservations are linked to your MagicBands through your My Disney Experience account, and, during Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand to enter the park early. Or, during evening Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand at any rides or attractions.

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Extended Evening Hours, by contrast, is a perk only for guests of Deluxe Disney hotels and DVC resorts. You can't buy your way in with a special ticket, and it's not expected the hours will offer any special theming—it's simply an extension of regular park hours.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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