Disney Resort Hotels

The crown jewel of Disney World. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the flagship Victorian resort — a breathtaking property on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, directly connected to Magic Kingdom by monorail. With the most dining options of any Disney resort, a world-class spa, and the legendary Victoria & Albert's, the Grand Floridian is simply in a class of its own.

The Great Ceremonial House lobby — with its live orchestra, soaring white-painted columns, and afternoon tea — sets a tone that every other Disney resort aspires to. There is no more magical address at Walt Disney World.

An icon since 1971 — the Contemporary is the only resort where the monorail literally passes through the building. With a bold futurist design, stunning views of Cinderella Castle from the rooftop California Grill, and direct walking access to Magic Kingdom, it remains one of the most desirable addresses on Disney property.

California Grill's fireworks viewing experience — watching Happily Ever After from the rooftop with the audio piped in — is one of the single greatest Disney experiences that doesn't require a park ticket. It's worth planning your entire stay around.

Aloha meets Disney magic at the Polynesian Village — a lush, South Pacific–themed resort on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, steps from the monorail and an easy walk to the Ticket & Transportation Center. 'Ohana is among the most beloved restaurants in all of Disney, and the Polynesian's beach is legendary for its sunset views of Cinderella Castle.

The lush tropical grounds, torch-lit pathways at night, and the sound of waterfalls throughout create an atmosphere that transports guests completely. Trader Sam's Grog Grotto is one of the best bar experiences at any Disney resort.

Inspired by the great National Park lodges of the American West, Wilderness Lodge is a spectacular, log-cabin–grand resort nestled among towering pines at the edge of Bay Lake. An indoor geyser erupts every hour in the lobby, and the resort's natural beauty creates a sense of genuine escape that few Disney properties can match.

Whispering Canyon Cafe is famous for its playfully rowdy atmosphere and bottomless skillets. Roaring Fork is consistently cited as the best counter-service at any deluxe resort. Artist Point — now home to a Snow White character dinner — is a beloved evening tradition.

Among the most remarkable resort experiences anywhere in the world — Animal Kingdom Lodge features a stunning African savanna where over 30 species of wildlife roam directly outside your room window. The two buildings (Jambo House and Kidani Village) offer distinctly different experiences; both share access to the award-winning Jiko and beloved Boma.

Waking up to giraffes grazing on the savanna outside your balcony is a genuinely transformative experience — one that guests consistently describe as life-changing for both children and adults. Jiko is consistently ranked among the top five dining experiences at Walt Disney World.

A New England seaside resort that shares a campus with the Yacht Club and offers the single greatest amenity of any Disney resort: Stormalong Bay. This 3-acre water park–style pool with a lazy river, sand-bottom pool, waterslide, and hot tubs is available exclusively to Beach Club and Yacht Club guests — and it's worth the price of admission alone.

The five-minute walk to EPCOT's World Showcase means you can be back at the resort in time for a swim before dinner, then stroll back to EPCOT for the evening. For EPCOT lovers, this is the ultimate home base.

The more formal sibling of Beach Club, the Yacht Club exudes New England yacht club elegance with crisp navy and white nautical theming. Guests share access to the incredible Stormalong Bay pool complex and enjoy the same unbeatable walk to EPCOT. The Yachtsman Steakhouse is one of Disney's best.

For guests who want the Stormalong Bay experience with a slightly more sophisticated atmosphere, the Yacht Club is the natural choice. The décor runs crisper and more formal, creating a distinctly different feel despite the shared amenities.

Modeled after the Atlantic City boardwalk of the 1920s–30s, Disney's BoardWalk Inn sits on a canal just a short walk from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. The BoardWalk entertainment district — with restaurants, bars, a comedy club, and a dueling piano lounge — creates a uniquely lively evening atmosphere unlike any other Disney resort.

Flying Fish is one of the most underrated signature restaurants on Disney property. The evening atmosphere along the BoardWalk — street performers, carnival games, string lights over the water — is genuinely magical in a way that feels spontaneous and alive.