Disney Fans know what makes Disney World Resorts unique from over the top theming, pools and more. Below are favorites of each Deluxe Resort at Disney World with what makes it extra special.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Closest Resort to Animal Kingdom park
- See African wildlife such as zebras, flamingos, giraffes and more. There are public viewing areas outside as well as many viewing windows in the Resort. There is a total of 4 savannas with over 200 animals and birds from over 30 species that call it home.
- Sanaa on site, home to the famous Indian-style Bread Service with dipping sauces.
- The Mara on site, try the Zebra Domes for a delicious snack.
- Free culinary tours: Sanaa Cultural Tour and a 2nd Culinary Tour.
- A fun Resort to visit during the Christmas Season.
Beach Club Resort
- Within walking distance (or boat ride) to Epcot & Hollywood Studios.
- Cape May Café on site, which offers a Disney Character dining experience.
- Beaches & Cream Soda Shop on site, which offers the Kitchen Sink Dessert!
- Enjoy boat rentals and fishing as an additional recreation of this Resort.
- Access to Stormalong Bay, a 3-acre water playland shared by Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts.
- Walk to Disney’s Boardwalk, with added restaurants, shopping & entertainment.
- A must visit Resort during the Christmas Season.
Boardwalk Inn
- Within walking distance (or boat ride) to Epcot & Hollywood Studios.
- Walk to Disney’s Boardwalk, with added restaurants, shopping & entertainment.
- Garden Cottages on site, which are honeymoon suites.
- Trattoria al Forno on site, offering a Disney Character dining experience with Bon Voyage Breakfast.
- Surrey Bike Rentals offered on site.
Contemporary Resort
- Take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom
- Cinderella Castle views including fireworks views on a clear night.
- View the Electric Light Pageant.
- California Grill on site, offering views of Magic Kingdom fireworks with music piped in, dining before or after fireworks? Watch from the observation deck!
- A must visit Resort during the Christmas Season.
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom
- Cinderella Castle views including fireworks views on a clear night.
- View the Electric Light Pageant.
- 1900 Park Fare on site, offers Disney Character Dining.
- Shop Basin White on site, which carries luxury bath & body products by Basin.
- A must visit Resort during the Christmas Season.
Polynesian Village Resort
- Take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom
- Cinderella Castle views including fireworks views on a clear night.
- View the Electric Light Pageant.
- Great atmosphere with a tropical paradise feel.
- Ohana’ on site, offering the Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch or Dinner with Hawaiian Hospitality.
- Grab a Dole Whip on site from Pineapple Lanai.
Wilderness Lodge
- Try the Hidden Mickey Hunt at Wilderness Lodge.
- Fun Totem Poles in the lobby.
- Artist Point on site, home to a newer Disney Character Dining experience with Storybook Dining.
- Take water transportation to Magic Kingdom.
- See a personal collection of Walt Disney’s trains (he was a Train fanatic).
- See gushing geysers!
Yacht Club Resort
- Within walking distance (or boat ride) to Epcot & Hollywood Studios.
- Enjoy boat rentals and fishing as an additional recreation of this Resort.
- Yachtsman Steakhouse on site, a fine dining experience.
- Access to Stormalong Bay, a 3-acre water playland shared by Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts.
- Walk to Disney’s Boardwalk, with added restaurants, shopping & entertainment.
- A must visit Resort during the Christmas Season.
Prefer Value or Moderate Disney World Resorts? Read: Favorites of Each for Value & Moderate.
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