Walt disney World Resort
Independent guide to visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
All You Need to Know About Visiting Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is located within Orange and Osceola counties and closest to the cities of Winter Garden and Kissimmee in Greater Orlando, Florida.
The resort covers approximately 25,000 acres (around 40 square miles) and includes four major theme parks, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom also two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach.
Disney World also contains hotels, resorts, and 4 golf courses, the shopping and the entertainment district of Disney Springs, and BoardWalk. We will help guide you through the attractions, theme parks, queueing systems and ticket purchasing options available for your visit to Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Theme Parks
Explore the best way to visit the four main theme parks in Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney Water Parks
Find thrills at the fabulous Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks. Perfect for any age to enjoy incredible water rides and sunshine.
Shopping & Entertainment
You’ll find plenty of entertainment for all the family at Disney World Resort. You can also shop to your hearts content and enjoy themed restaurants.
Stay at Walt Disney
You can stay at one of the many theme park hotels or choose from close by major chain hotels. There are so many accommodation choices available.
Ticket and planning options at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resorts Tickets are the most crucial and talked about topic for visitors to Orlando and the resort. There are a wide set of options and techniques for using different ticket types. From queue jumping, to early entry it is best to get as good an idea as you can on the best ticket type for you before purchasing. Use our pages to explore all the options and help you choose the right ticket for the best price.
Walt Disney World Resort Tickets
Your practical guide to the wide range of tickets available at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort App
Discover the Walt Disney World Resort App and how it can help you navigate the parks and find tickets.
Fast Track Tickets to Disney World Resort theme Parks
Walt Disney World Resort Orlando - online deals and offers
- Online saver tickets
- All-inclusive tickets
- Annual passes
- VIP experiences
- Extras such as meal deals, parking etc.
Tickets & Passes
Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks
Four sensational theme parks across acres of land creates one of the most popular holiday and entertainment destinations in the world. There is literally something for everyone at Walt Disney World Resorts.
Magic Kingdom
There are six lands in Magic Kingdom. Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Main Street USA and Tomorrowland. With so much to do let us help you plan ahead.
Hollywood Studios
Discover the world of Hollywood and Disney movies with thrilling rides, live theatre, shows and character experiences. Star Wars fans will love this park.
Epcot
Made up of four Neighbourhoods, EPCOT was Walt Disney’s personal vision of the future. Explore technology, innovation and the future plus celebrate world cultures and cuisines.
Animal Kingdom
Have a wild time in Animal Kingdom, with amazing animal attractions that the whole family will enjoy. Discover the natural world in lots of different ways.
Walt Disney World resort Water Parks
There are few things more fun than a visit to a waterpark for a day. With beautiful Orlando sunshine, you can enjoy a day splashing in the pools, riding thrilling slides or cruising down lazy rivers. Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon have it all.
Blizzard Beach
Blizzard Beach is one of the most famous waterparks in the world, guaranteed to give you a memorable day out.
Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon is full of thrills and spills, with some amazing flumes and rides to enjoy.
Walt Disney World Resort Shopping & Entertainment
Check out our pages below on the shopping and entertainment available in Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando.
Staying at Walt Disney World Resort and close by
Staying at one the many on-site resort hotels is the ultimate Disney experience. You are enveloped in the world of Disney at all times and it can make the experience unmatchable. It is however, more expensive and there are other options outside the resort that are available to suit all budgets that you might like to consider too.
Staying On-site or Off-site
An on-site hotel or Disney resort is a hotel owned and operated by Disney World It is staffed by Disney Cast Members and will include Disney perks. The hotel is located within the Disney World Resort.
Off-site hotels are owned and operated by third party vendors. Most are located outside the Disney World Resort although there are some exceptions.
Furthermore, Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels are not owned by Disney but instead have partnerships with the company. A Good Neighbor Hotel carries a special designation that denotes its ties to Disney World, and it’s a signal that you can expect a certain level of care and quality when you stay at one. Some offer early park entry and other perks.
Choice of Resort
Disney World Resorts are split into three categories, Value Resorts, Moderate Resorts, and Deluxe Resorts with several resorts in each tier.
- Disney Value Resorts the cheapest hotels and are perfect for families on a budget, being the most basic of the resorts with fewer perks and amenities although they include themed pools, playground, a shop, and food court and still having the convenience of free Disney transportation. The rooms are comfortable with either two double beds or a king. If you’re not going to spend lots of time at the hotel and just want a standard pool this is the best value for you.
- Moderate resorts usually the best value with nice size rooms and ample amenities and pools, including on-site restaurants. They are normally set on a larger campus with beautiful gardens ideal for walks and wonderful architectural details that convey that resort’s theme.
- Deluxe Villas include all the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties and the Fort Wilderness Cabins providing certain perks, such as more space, a kitchen or kitchenette, and additional amenities compared to standard hotel rooms on Disney property.
There are currently more than 30 Disney Resort Hotels to choose from in the Disney Resorts collection, see list of current Disney Resort Hotels.
Off-site Accommodation
Staying off-site can be more cost effective and provide more dining and entertainment options.
Numerous hotels provide complimentary shuttle services to the primary parks and attractions, though you might need to pay a nominal fee, and the shuttles may not operate as frequently as those at Disney hotels.
Keep in mind that travel times can vary; traffic in Orlando isn’t very accommodating. The further you are from the parks, the more traffic you’ll encounter, which will affect how much time you can enjoy at the parks.
Deals can be found for families looking for more space including villas and luxury lodging with services for the same cost. An off-site suite in a hotel or condominium can cost as little as half that of an equivalent suit on Disney property depending on the time of year. Dining options can vary considerably depending on where you decide to stay. Additionally most hotels provide complimentary breakfast buffets which you can fill up on before going to the parks.
Stay just outside the resort
Explore the hotels situated just outside the main resorts gates.
Stay on the outskirts
Stay slightly further away for cheaper or quieter accommodation.