Cost is a major factor for anyone making reservations for a vacation. Being able to maximize your money while on vacation helps you to relax and unwind knowing you are not overpaying for something. The cost of the resort hotels at WDW can be quite affordable and the price is offset by the advantages of staying on site. When recommending a vacation at WDW we always encourage people to stay on site. Here is a list of reasons to encourage you to stay in one of the resort hotels.

Reasons to Stay at a Walt Disney Resort Hotel in Orlando, Florida

1.) Staying in a resort hotel adds to the magic of the vacation. The rooms are clean and the Disney Themed decor, inside and outside of the resort, reminds you and your family that you are on vacation in a very special location.

2.) You can take advantage of the complimentary airport transportation.

3.) Only by staying in the resort hotel can you gain access to the extended theme park hours.

4.) You can relax and let Disney do the driving. The complimentary transportation takes you from your resort to each of the parks and Downtown Disney.  This eliminates the drive back to your off-resort hotel and provides you quicker access to the parks in the mornings.

5.) You can purchase everything throughout the resort using your room key, a.k.a. Key to the World Card, (linked to your personal credit card) so all charges are added to your credit card at the end of your stay. The Key to the World card is your room key, park pass, and dinning plan all wrapped up into one easy to carry , credit-card sized card.

6.) Complimentary package delivery to your room from anywhere in the parks! This is a great advantage. You can purchase all the great gifts without any of the hassle. Do you want to purchase shirts for everyone back home? Send them to your room. Do you want to purchase a set of Mickey dishes? Send them to your room. Anything you purchase can be delivered to your room free of charge allowing you to relax and enjoy your day without carrying around everything.

7.) Take advantage of the more than generous Disney Dining Plans. Only guests of the resort hotels can take advantage of the meal plans saving you money on food expenses during your stay.

8.) Free golf club rentals. If you like to golf, but want to avoid the high cost of transporting your clubs, you can receive a complimentary Titleist or Cobra club rental when you purchase a full round of golf at any of the four Disney golf courses only when you stay in a resort hotel.

9.) Extra “magic” for your children. Often the housekeeping will set up fun “surprises” for you and your children with towels, stuffed animals or anything else available in your room. All of this adds to the magic of the vacation.

10.) Access to a Disney Cast Member 24 hours a day. This can lead to a more relaxing vacation when you have access to someone who is there to assist you in any way possible.

Take the time to explore each of the resort hotels. The price ranges differ with Value, Moderate, and Deluxe accommodations all providing magical experiences for your next vacation.

What resort is your favorite to visit at WDW? We would love to hear from you. Please feel free to comment with your experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.