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Walt Disney World TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

With four theme parks, three championship golf courses, two water parks, and one nightlife district, Walt Disney World, just outside Orlando, Florida, is a massive destination unto its own. Kids may be the target audience, but there’s truly something for everyone.

Why Go

 For memorable encounters with talking mice, menacing thrill rides, manicured golf courses, and so much more.

Walt Disney World Hotels

Guests staying on the Disney property have access to a slew of benefits that make the additional expense worthwhile. You’ll get free airport transfers, delivery of packages directly to your room, free parking at all parks, charging privileges throughout the resort, Disney characters romping throughout your hotel, and Extra Magic Hours that will get you into the parks both before and after non-resort guests.

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Best Western Lake Buena Vista
This bargain hotel in the Downtown Disney district is clean and decent. Rooms are spacious and come with balconies (unlike... family

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds
For the family that enjoys the rustic feel of a cabin in the woods, Fort Wilderness is both a whimsical and economical choice.... family | great value | camping

Disney's Pop Century Resort
Celebrating 20th century American pop culture (think oversized Play-Doh containers and peace signs), the newest and nicest of... family

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Giraffes, zebras, and gazelles romp on a 33-acre savannah viewable from the lobby and most rooms. Expect top-notch restaurants... family | smart splurge | expensive | theme

Disney's Contemporary Resort
Until last year, this hotel (one of the property’s originals) was a misnomer, but a recent renovation has bred... smart splurge | expensive

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
A beautiful confection of a resort, the Grand Floridian is hands-down the most luxurious property on the Walt Disney World... family | smart splurge | pool | expensive | location | view | editor pick

Disney's Yacht Club Resort
The hotel with the fewest kids, the Yacht Club is a bit more sophisticated than the other resorts. Nantucket-style... resort | expensive

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
You’ll feel like you’re in the Caribbean, with this 2,112-room resort’s white-sand beach, water activities... family | wildlife | pool | great value | editor pick

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
This Tex-Mex inspired value hotel encompasses 1,921 units, including studios, one-bedrooms, and suites. It also hosts a... family | pool | great value | view

Disney's Port Orleans Resort
This massive complex of buildings is made to resemble a Louisiana port town along the Mississippi. Expect simple... family | resort

Hilton at Lake Buena Vista
This nice luxury property is located in the downtown district. If you’re going to spend the money, the hotels on the... business

Best Western Lake Buena Vista
This bargain hotel in the Downtown Disney district is clean and decent. Rooms are spacious and come with balconies (unlike... family

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds
For the family that enjoys the rustic feel of a cabin in the woods, Fort Wilderness is both a whimsical and economical choice.... family | great value | camping

Disney's Pop Century Resort
Celebrating 20th century American pop culture (think oversized Play-Doh containers and peace signs), the newest and nicest of... family

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Giraffes, zebras, and gazelles romp on a 33-acre savannah viewable from the lobby and most rooms. Expect top-notch restaurants... family | smart splurge | expensive | theme

Disney's Contemporary Resort
Until last year, this hotel (one of the property’s originals) was a misnomer, but a recent renovation has bred... smart splurge | expensive

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
A beautiful confection of a resort, the Grand Floridian is hands-down the most luxurious property on the Walt Disney World... family | smart splurge | pool | expensive | location | view | editor pick

Disney's Yacht Club Resort
The hotel with the fewest kids, the Yacht Club is a bit more sophisticated than the other resorts. Nantucket-style... resort | expensive

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
You’ll feel like you’re in the Caribbean, with this 2,112-room resort’s white-sand beach, water activities... family | wildlife | pool | great value | editor pick

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
This Tex-Mex inspired value hotel encompasses 1,921 units, including studios, one-bedrooms, and suites. It also hosts a... family | pool | great value | view

Disney's Port Orleans Resort
This massive complex of buildings is made to resemble a Louisiana port town along the Mississippi. Expect simple... family | resort

Hilton at Lake Buena Vista
This nice luxury property is located in the downtown district. If you’re going to spend the money, the hotels on the... business

Walt Disney World Restaurants

Most WDW eateries do not require reservations. With the more popular restaurants, however, especially those offering up-close character experiences or gourmet dining, we recommend making a reservation at your concierge desk or by calling 407-939-3463. The Disney characters are on-hand throughout the parks, but several restaurants provide the opportunity for a bit more one-on-one time. Character meals tend to be pricey, but if getting a picture with Cinderella is a priority, this is a good way to do it.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

'50s Prime Time Café
Flash back to the era of Leave it to Beaver in this turquoise-and-chrome homage to kitchens of sitcoms past. Sassy waitresses... family | great value | comfort food | editor pick

Spoodles
With a name like the Spoodles, visitors at this Epcot-area restaurant are often pleasantly surprised with the array of choices... family | great value

Yak & Yeti Restaurant
This pan-Asian themed eatery is set almost alarming close to the popular, nail-biting attractions of Expedition Everest and... family | asian

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Located in the Beach Club Resort, this laid-back, all-American grill and soda shop is just a quick boat ride from EPCOT. Old... family | great value | american | dessert

Flame Tree Barbecue
This counter-service restaurant has surprisingly good smoked-meat sandwiches and hearty mixed salads, with cartoonish and... family | bbq

Sunshine Seasons
Though devoid of atmosphere, this small food court with counter service offers the best and most interesting fast food in the... comfort food

Boma
The most exotic buffet on property features African dishes like curried coconut seafood stew and the not-to-be-missed Zebra... family | buffet

California Grill
High atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this gem serves fresh California cuisine (Pacific halibut, Sonoma goat cheese... smart splurge | new american

Chefs de France
The best of Epcot’s World Showcase restaurants, this popular spot offers great people watching, tasty dishes like gratin... smart splurge | french | editor pick

Fulton's Crab House
Step onto this floating steamboat for amazing shellfish. The desserts are equally impressive. seafood | dessert

The Brown Derby
Based on the Hollywood original, this ersatz version recreates the atmosphere (celebrity character sketches on the walls, wood... smart splurge | new american

The Crystal Palace
A fabulous buffet with excellent food for adults (fire-roasted prime rib) and Winnie the Pooh characters for kids. Though the... family | things to do | buffet

'50s Prime Time Café
Flash back to the era of Leave it to Beaver in this turquoise-and-chrome homage to kitchens of sitcoms past. Sassy waitresses... family | great value | comfort food | editor pick

Spoodles
With a name like the Spoodles, visitors at this Epcot-area restaurant are often pleasantly surprised with the array of choices... family | great value

Yak & Yeti Restaurant
This pan-Asian themed eatery is set almost alarming close to the popular, nail-biting attractions of Expedition Everest and... family | asian

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Located in the Beach Club Resort, this laid-back, all-American grill and soda shop is just a quick boat ride from EPCOT. Old... family | great value | american | dessert

Flame Tree Barbecue
This counter-service restaurant has surprisingly good smoked-meat sandwiches and hearty mixed salads, with cartoonish and... family | bbq

Sunshine Seasons
Though devoid of atmosphere, this small food court with counter service offers the best and most interesting fast food in the... comfort food

Boma
The most exotic buffet on property features African dishes like curried coconut seafood stew and the not-to-be-missed Zebra... family | buffet

California Grill
High atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this gem serves fresh California cuisine (Pacific halibut, Sonoma goat cheese... smart splurge | new american

Chefs de France
The best of Epcot’s World Showcase restaurants, this popular spot offers great people watching, tasty dishes like gratin... smart splurge | french | editor pick

Fulton's Crab House
Step onto this floating steamboat for amazing shellfish. The desserts are equally impressive. seafood | dessert

The Brown Derby
Based on the Hollywood original, this ersatz version recreates the atmosphere (celebrity character sketches on the walls, wood... smart splurge | new american

The Crystal Palace
A fabulous buffet with excellent food for adults (fire-roasted prime rib) and Winnie the Pooh characters for kids. Though the... family | things to do | buffet

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