Disney World: Where to Stay – Go Informed Podcast Episode 011

Sue Winter — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:00:58 +0000

Episode 11: Where to Stay When You Visit Disney World

Editor’s Note: For an updated, comprehensive look at the Disney World hotels, read my Essential Guide to the Disney World Hotels. Go Informed Podcast episodes 59-63 are an in-depth look at all the on-site Disney resorts, including details for each hotel and tips to help you choose where to stay and save money too. Listen on your favorite podcast app or on the Essential Guide to the Disney World Hotels.

There are a lot of options for where to stay when you visit Disney World. In this episode, I talk about what to expect whether you stay on the Disney World property or elsewhere in Orlando.

These are the show notes for episode 11. Listen to the episode for lots of detail about this topic.

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This is day 3 of the Go Informed podcast series 10 Days to a Better Disney World Vacation.

Things to Consider About Staying Off-Site for Your Disney World Vacation

You have lots of options to rent a big condo or house and stay with your traveling companions all in one place.

You’ll have to work out transportation to the Disney parks. Make sure you know how long it will take to get from where you’re staying to the park gate.

Things to Consider About Staying On-Site for Your Disney World Vacation

There are over 25 Disney hotel properties at Disney World. Guests staying at Disney resorts get special park access and advantages when making dining and FastPass+ reservations.

Disney World resorts fall into three categories: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe

All of the Disney World resorts, regardless of category, have excellent theming.

Benefits of Staying at a Disney-Owned Resort at Disney World

You get to stay in the Disney Bubble.

You have full access to the free Disney transportation system, including the new Disney Skyliner.

You get to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours. Here’s my post about what you can do when you start your day during an early Extra Magic Hour.

You get an advantage for making dining and FastPass+ reservations. I will be talking all about this in the next episode.

If your trip is during the Christmas season, the hotels feature elaborate decor and special activities. Read this post to learn more about Disney World during Christmas.

Where to Get More Information About Where to Stay at Disney World and in Orlando

I highly recommend you get a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Disney World. This book has tons of details about both on-site and off-site hotels.

Episode 29 shows you how to figure out which room type to book and how to request a specific room when you stay in a Disney World resort. Read the show notes and listen to episode 29 here.

If this all seems super-overwhelming, consider getting a travel agent to help you book this vacation. Find someone who specializes in Disney World vacations.

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