Why Dad Prefers Disney Hotels

Disney Hotels, or Disney Resorts, are just an extension of Uncle Walt's Dream. When Uncle Walt opened Disneyland he wanted to provide families a safe, clean enviroment where everyone in the family could have a great time. He just ran out of room. When Walt designed Walt Disney World he wanted to include world class accomodations. At the Walt Disney World Hotels, Walt's boys (and girls) have take the vacation resort to the next level.

The Disney Resorts (hotels) extend "the Magic" of the parks and make a safe, clean, even magical 24-hour experience for guests. Uncle Walt would be very proud of today's Disney Hotels.

Disney Hotels

The Grand Floridian the flagship of the Disney Resorts - by Jeff_B.

There were only 2 hotels available when the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, and only about 1,500 rooms. Now Disney has over 22,000 rooms spread over 25 resorts. (Disney Hotels are called Resorts.) And more rooms are coming all the time.

Dad's Walt Disney World Hotels in Orlando Florida primer

Should you should stay at a Disney Hotel?

Maybe.

Dad gives you a rundown on who should stay at one of the Walt Disney World Resorts, and who shouldn't (yes, Uncle Walt, there are people that should stay somewhere else).

See where all of the hotels are and

Trust me.

Staying at Disney Resorts vs. non - Disney Hotels.

Dad's Favorite Disney Resorts

Walt Disney World has 25 resorts to choose from. They range from inexpensive accomodations to very, very expensive accomodations. Each Resort has a unique theme. All the Disney Resorts are clean, well maintained and beautifully manicured.

Let's take a look around starting with the most affordable,

The Pop Century

Dad likes the Pop Century a lot. Uncle Walt would be proud of the colors and theming of this very unique Resort. This value priced hotel makes staying in a Walt DIsney World Resort affordable to almost everyone.

Check out Dad's Pop Century pages.

• Disney's Pop Century - information about location, rooms, prices and more
• More Pop Century Information - all about Classic Hall, the pools and other stuff
• Everything Pop - the food court for the Pop Century

The Pop Century is truly a unique Resort, Disney or not. It's a great value. Check it out.

Disney's Polynesian Resort

Dad's all time favorite hotel is Disney's Polynesian Resort.

The Polynesian Resort is the best of the Disney Hotels. It has the best availability for transportation, the best beach, the best marina and the best restaurant at Disney World.

The Polynesian Resort - Photo by Jeff_B.

Check out all of Dad's Polynesian Resort pages.

• The Great Ceremonial House - the main gathering place
• Guest Rooms - information about longhouses and rooms
• Transportation - see how to get from the Polynesian to ...
• Pools, Marina, Beach - Nanea (volcano pool) and more
• Videos of the Polynesian - check out some videos

Then you can check out all of the great Polynesian Resort restaurants.

• 'Ohana - start out the day with Lilo and Stitch and end the day with skewers of meat
• Tambu Lounge - grab an adult beverage outside 'Ohana
• Kona Cafe - nice cafe feel with good food
• Captain Cooks - fast food in the Great Ceremonial House
• Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show - come share in the festival of the islands with at a luau

Everyone should try out the Polynesian Resort. It's the best of all the Walt Disney World Hotels (that's Dad's story and he's sticking to it).

The Runners Up

Here are the rest of the Disney Hotels starting with the least expensive.

The Value Resorts

Disney's Value Resorts have loud colors, big icons and lots and lots of small rooms. They are the least expensive of the Disney Resorts, and are frequently booked to capacity.

The rooms are the smallest of all the resorts and are about 260 square feet. Most rooms are equipped with two double beds. There are a few rooms with king size beds. The maximum occupancy is 4 plus and infant. Each resort area has a food court and a gift shop.

Dad's Guide to Value Resorts

Click on the resort name for much more information...

• All Star Movies - Theme -Disney's classic movies - information on prices and rooms.
• All Star Movies (page 2)- information on food and pools and stuff.
• All Star Music - Theme - Music - information on prices and rooms.
• All Star Music (page 2)- information on food and pools and stuff.
• All Star Sports - Theme - Sports - information on prices and rooms.
• All Star Sports (page 2)- information on food and pools and stuff.

The Deluxe Resorts

The top of the line Disney hotels fall into the Deluxe Resort category. The Deluxe Resorts are the most expensive, starting at $225.00 per night. They have the largest standard rooms on the property and the best amenities. Most of the rooms include 2 queen beds and a day bed and sleep 5.

Here's a list of the Deluxe Resorts in order of when they were built

• The Disney Contemporary Resort - one of the original Disney World hotels

Yes, they cost a ton of money and if you can't afford to stay at one, at least walk through them. The Deluxe Resorts are truly some of the most interesting hotels in the world.

Hotel Lists for Orlando

Orlando is filled with good hotels. Dad is happy to help you select one.

Dad's Hotel Lists for Orlando page

Conventions at Walt Disney World

Orlando is rapidly becoming a top destination for convention traffic. Disney is putting a lot of money into recruiting business to come and spend their money with the Mouse.

Dad's Guide to Convention at Walt Disney World

Coronado Springs Resort - Disney's convention resort
Coronado Springs Resort - page 2

Disney World Hotel Maps

If you are looking for some maps of Walt Disney World Hotels, look no further. Dad's found them for you. Come on over and check them out.

Dad's Walt Disney World Hotels and Maps page

Dad's Bottom Line

Dad prefers Disney Hotels or Disney Resorts or what ever you want to call them. If you are focusing on Disney during your vacation, make it a point to stay at one of the Walt Disney World Hotels. You won't regret it.

Dad's Disney World home page