Best Disney World resorts for easy access to the theme parks
Disney's Contemporary Resort.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
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Guests of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have an entrance right into Disney California Adventure Park. And Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel now has its own entrance into Disney California Adventure Park, as well!
Disney's Contemporary Resort (0.5 miles away)One of the best hotels to stay at close to the Magic Kingdom is Disney's Contemporary Resort. The resort has a few modes of transportation to get to the park — you can walk (it's about 10-15 minutes) or take the Monorail!
Walt Disney World Transportation SystemDisney has a complimentary network of buses, cable cars, boats, and monorails that can transport you between Disney Resort hotels, theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. The Walt Disney World Transportation System is usually reliable, comfortable, and convenient.
No matter how long you stay at Walt Disney World if you plan your trip the right way you will have a great time. Ideal Length – 6-7 days is the best length if you are looking to visit all four Walt Disney World theme parks, two water parks and Disney Springs.
#1 – Disney Art of Animation – Disney Value Resort SuitesThe reason why we think it is the best place to stay at Disney with a large group is that you get a lot of space on a budget. At 560 square feet, the family suites at the Art of Animation are over double the side of a standard value resort room.
As you can guess if Monday is the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day of the week to go to Magic Kingdom. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Magic Kingdom, with Sunday being a great weekend option.
Grand Floridian Resort and SpaGuests staying here can easily access the Magic Kingdom through a multitude of transportation options — first, guests can climb aboard the Resort Monorail system for service to the park, as well as the other resorts on the Monorail Line.
A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.
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.
Conventional wisdom says that you should spend a full day in each of the four theme parks, which would mean that you should spend no fewer than 4 days at Walt Disney World. This is our standard minimum recommendation–we usually advise doing at least 5 days at Walt Disney World, or even more if possible.
In select resorts, Disney offers a slightly higher price to opt for what they call a Prefered Room. In most cases, this can be a room that is closer to the main building, the primary transportation hub, or special amenities like the pool.
Disney's flagship and most opulent Deluxe Resorts is Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The hotel is located within walking distance of Magic Kingdom and has a stop on the monorail. There is exquisite dining and luxurious features throughout the resort.
Yes.All Guests have complimentary access to our network of monorails, buses and boats. If you would like to visit multiple parks, enjoy a nice dinner at one of the Disney Resort hotels or shop at Disney Springs, you can leave your car parked in the theme park lot and use our transportation network.
The resorts located on the monorail line are Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Resort, and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The resorts located on the Skyliner are Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Pop Century, Art of Animation, and Disney's Riviera Resort.
Magical Express, the free bus transportation between Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Orlando International Airport (MCO), was discontinued at the end of 2021 after more than 15 years in operation. Here's a roundup of your new, for-pay options when planning to get between the airport and Disney World.