What are the perks of staying at a good neighbor hotel?

With a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel, you'll enjoy:
  • Quality room accommodations and great service that meets every Guest's needs.
  • Complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions at select hotels.
  • Suites and villas that provide additional space for larger parties.




Staying at a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel in 2026 offers a balance of value and convenience compared to more expensive on-site resorts. The primary perk is proximity; many are located within walking distance of the main gates or are serviced by the ART (Anaheim Regional Transportation) shuttle system. When you book a "Good Neighbor Hotel Vacation Package" through Disney, you receive a Travel ePackage that includes a 2- to 5-day theme park ticket, 10% off at select Downtown Disney dining and merchandise locations, and an exclusive Disney collectible pin and lanyard. While they don't always offer "Early Entry" like the official Disney hotels, they are often significantly cheaper and offer amenities like free breakfast or larger suites for families. A high-value "pro-tip" is to look for hotels like the Anaheim Portofino Inn or Howard Johnson, which often provide "Disney-level" service and themed pool areas at a fraction of the cost of the Grand Californian.

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Extra Magic Hours This allows you to experience select attractions within both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, outside of normal operation hours, before the public. If you're staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel, you don't get this special perk.

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Extra Magic Hour is a benefit to hotel guests across the Disneyland Paris Hotels:
  • Santa Fe – check availability and prices here!
  • Cheyenne – check availability and prices here!
  • Marvel New York – check availability and prices here!
  • Sequoia – check availability and prices here!


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MagicBands are not included with a Disney Resort hotel reservation. Still, as a Guest visiting the United Kingdom, you can purchase one upon arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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I didn't feel like I had to maximize my time in the park and push through being tired or in pain because I could take a break whenever I wanted; the room is just 10 minutes away! If you're debating it, and you have the extra money, definitely stay onsite. I won't ever stay off-site at a Disney resort ever again.

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Price: Disney good neighbor hotels offer a better value If that's the boat you're in, then you'll definitely want to choose Disney good neighbor hotels. They can cost just one-quarter what you'd pay to stay at a Disney Resort and you can even save more money if you book a Disney World Vacation package deal .

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Disney World's Extended Evening Hours are available for those staying at Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, as well as the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.

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It's conveniently located right across the street from Disneyland Resort. And you can link your resort reservation to your account online, but unfortunately, not to your mobile app. To connect it online, head to the Disneyland Resort Website and select My Hotel Reservations under the My Disneyland dropdown menu.

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The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February. Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Disneyland Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.

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If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.

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Guests can also get 3 hours of free parking in the Downtown Disney parking lot with a minimum purchase of $20 at any shop or food kiosk in Downtown Disney. And if you dine at a Downtown Disney table service restaurant, you'll get 5 hours of free parking.

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To link your hotel reservation, log into your My Disney Experience account and select Resort Hotel followed by Link a Reservation. Enter your confirmation number provided upon booking and your last name.

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If you stay at the Disney hotel often or visit the parks regularly — for example, if you're a Magic Key or Annual Pass holder — a MagicBand might be worth it. Families with young children also might find MagicBands convenient.

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The Walt Disney World Resort does not offer discounted tickets to Disney Resort Collection Guests, but there are plenty of perks that come with staying onsite. Once you arrive at your resort, you will have complimentary transportation service to all the theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs.

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