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Which Disney World resort is right for you?
Most resort guides are glorified price lists. This tool leads with the question that actually matters: which parks are you spending the most time at? Answer five questions and get your top three matches — with transport times, honest trade-offs, and the cost impact for each.
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Common resort questions
What's the difference between Disney Value, Moderate, and Deluxe resorts?
Value resorts ($100–$315/night) are clean and functional with fun theming, basic pools, and quick-service dining only — they exist to get you to the parks cheaply. Moderate resorts ($200–$425/night) add more immersive theming, better pools, at least one table-service restaurant, and usually more comfortable rooms. Deluxe resorts ($400–$1,500+/night) are the experience itself — premium transport access (monorail, walkable), exceptional dining, and theming that feels like an extension of the parks.
Why does the park focus question matter so much for resort choice?
Disney's transport network creates three distinct resort clusters tied to park proximity. Monorail resorts (Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contemporary) give you seamless access to Magic Kingdom — crucial if you're spending most days there. Skyliner resorts (Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Art of Animation) or walkable BoardWalk resorts (Yacht Club, Beach Club, BoardWalk Inn, Swan & Dolphin) are ideal for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios-heavy trips. No resort has premium transport to Animal Kingdom — but Animal Kingdom Lodge is the closest geographically and offers the most to do while you're not in the park.
Is Swan & Dolphin considered a Disney resort?
Technically no — Swan & Dolphin is owned and operated by Marriott, not Disney. But it sits on Disney property adjacent to EPCOT's BoardWalk, so guests get some Disney resort perks: early park entry, 7am Lightning Lane booking (same window as Disney resort guests), and walkable access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. You earn Marriott Bonvoy points instead of Disney rewards, and Disney's Magical Express and MagicBand+ have limited or no functionality there. For most families focused on EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, it offers Deluxe-level location at Moderate-to-Deluxe prices.
Are there family suites at Disney Value resorts?
Yes — Art of Animation is the main Value option with family suites. The Lion King, Little Mermaid, Cars, and Finding Nemo suites sleep 6 people and include a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. They cost significantly more than standard Value rooms but are often cheaper per person than booking two standard rooms or upgrading to a Moderate. Standard rooms at Pop Century, Art of Animation, and All-Star Resorts sleep 4 (two queen beds or one king).
Do all Disney resorts include complimentary transport to the parks?
All Disney-owned resorts include complimentary bus service to all four parks, Disney Springs, and between parks. Some resorts have additional premium options: the monorail resorts connect directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT's main entrance via the Transportation and Ticket Center; Skyliner resorts connect directly to EPCOT's International Gateway and Hollywood Studios; boardwalk-area resorts are a short walk or boat ride from those same two parks. Swan & Dolphin does not receive Disney's bus service and must use a private shuttle, walk, or rideshare.