33 resorts match. Best transportation fit first.
- DeluxeMagic Kingdom area67% fit
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Walk to Magic Kingdom · Monorail (change at TTC) to EPCOT
- Magic Kingdom
- WalkMonorailBus
- EPCOT
- Monorail (change at TTC)Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- DeluxeMagic Kingdom area67% fit
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walk to Magic Kingdom · Monorail (change at TTC) to EPCOT
- Magic Kingdom
- WalkMonorailBoatBus
- EPCOT
- Monorail (change at TTC)Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- Heads-up: Grand Floridian Café (Jul 20, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 (reopens Nov 2)) source
- DeluxeMagic Kingdom area67% fit
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Walk to Magic Kingdom · Monorail (change at TTC) to EPCOT
- Magic Kingdom
- WalkMonorailBoatBus
- EPCOT
- Monorail (change at TTC)Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Magic Kingdom area67% fit
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Walk to Magic Kingdom · Monorail (change at TTC) to EPCOT
- Magic Kingdom
- WalkMonorailBus
- EPCOT
- Monorail (change at TTC)Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
Uses the Contemporary's walkway and monorail station.
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Magic Kingdom area67% fit
Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Walk to Magic Kingdom · Monorail (change at TTC) to EPCOT
- Magic Kingdom
- WalkMonorailBoatBus
- EPCOT
- Monorail (change at TTC)Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Magic Kingdom area67% fit
The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walk to Magic Kingdom · Monorail (change at TTC) to EPCOT
- Magic Kingdom
- WalkMonorailBoatBus
- EPCOT
- Monorail (change at TTC)Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
Uses the Grand Floridian's walkway, monorail station and boat dock.
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Heads-up: Grand Floridian Café (Jul 20, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 (reopens Nov 2)) source
- CampgroundMagic Kingdom area50% fit
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom
- BoatBus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- RV and tent sites
- DeluxeEPCOT area50% fit
Disney's Beach Club Resort
Walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- WalkBus
- Hollywood Studios
- WalkBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- DeluxeEPCOT area50% fit
Disney's BoardWalk Inn
Walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- WalkBus
- Hollywood Studios
- WalkBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- Heads-up: Luna Park Pool, Crazy Play Area & Leaping Horse Libations (Villas and Inn pools stay open) (Jan 11, 2027 to Apr 2027 (est.)) source
- DeluxeMagic Kingdom area50% fit
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom
- BoatBus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- DeluxeEPCOT area50% fit
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- WalkBoatBus
- Hollywood Studios
- WalkBoatBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Magic Kingdom area50% fit
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom
- BoatBus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
Uses Wilderness Lodge's boat dock.
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Magic Kingdom area50% fit
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom
- BoatBus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
Uses Wilderness Lodge's boat dock.
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)EPCOT area50% fit
Disney's Beach Club Villas
Walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- WalkBoatBus
- Hollywood Studios
- WalkBoatBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)EPCOT area50% fit
Disney's BoardWalk Villas
Walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- WalkBoatBus
- Hollywood Studios
- WalkBoatBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Heads-up: Luna Park Pool, Crazy Play Area & Leaping Horse Libations (Villas and Inn pools stay open) (Jan 11, 2027 to Apr 2027 (est.)) source
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Magic Kingdom area50% fit
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Boat to Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom
- BoatBus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: Cabins sleep up to 6
- Full kitchen
- ValueSkyliner resorts42% fit
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- SkylinerBus
- Hollywood Studios
- SkylinerBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: Family Suites sleep up to 6
- Kitchenette in Family Suites
- ValueSkyliner resorts42% fit
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- SkylinerBus
- Hollywood Studios
- SkylinerBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- ModerateSkyliner resorts42% fit
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- SkylinerBus
- Hollywood Studios
- SkylinerBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)EPCOT area42% fit
Disney's Riviera Resort
Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- SkylinerBus
- Hollywood Studios
- SkylinerBus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- ValueAnimal Kingdom area25% fit
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- ValueAnimal Kingdom area25% fit
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- Heads-up: Singing Spirits Pool Bar (temporary bar nearby) (Nov 2, 2026 to Late Jan 2027 (est.)) source
- ValueAnimal Kingdom area25% fit
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- Heads-up: Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar (Sep 18, 2026 to Mid-Dec 2026 (est.)) source
- ModerateAnimal Kingdom area25% fit
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- ModerateDisney Springs area25% fit
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- Boat to Disney Springs
- ModerateDisney Springs area25% fit
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- No extended evening hours
- Boat to Disney Springs
- DeluxeAnimal Kingdom area25% fit
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Animal Kingdom area25% fit
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Animal Kingdom area25% fit
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Heads-up: Kidani Village south lobby corridor (Community Hall, arcade, laundry, Palace Library, lobby restrooms, terrace deck) (Oct 26, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026 (lobby work: late 2026)) source
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Disney Springs area25% fit
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Boat to Disney Springs
- Heads-up: Sassagoula River Cruise (boat service) (Oct 12, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026) source
- Deluxe Villa (DVC)Disney Springs area25% fit
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Bus to the parks you picked
- Magic Kingdom
- Bus
- EPCOT
- Bus
- Hollywood Studios
- Bus
- Animal Kingdom
- Bus
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- 5+ guests: 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas
- Full kitchen in villas (studios: kitchenette)
- Boat to Disney Springs
- Other hotels on Disney propertyEPCOT area25% fit
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Boat to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel
- EPCOT
- Boat
- Hollywood Studios
- Boat
- Animal Kingdom
- Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
- Other hotels on Disney propertyEPCOT area25% fit
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Boat to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom
- Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel
- EPCOT
- Boat
- Hollywood Studios
- Boat
- Animal Kingdom
- Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel
- 30-min early entry
- Extended evening hours
Your shortlist
Transportation decides most days
A walk or a direct monorail, Skyliner or boat ride usually beats a bus. The finder scores each resort on the parks you pick, so a Magic Kingdom-heavy trip and an EPCOT-heavy trip get different answers.
Same perks for every Disney resort
Every Disney resort gets 30-minute early entry, Lightning Lane booking 7 days ahead and dining reservations for the whole stay. Late-night Extended Evening Hours are the big perk that only Deluxe and DVC resorts get.
Bigger families
Disney points parties of 5 or more to the Art of Animation Family Suites, the Fort Wilderness Cabins and the Deluxe Villa (DVC) resorts. Those all have more space and a kitchen or kitchenette.
Every Disney World resort: how it gets to each park
| Resort | Category | Magic Kingdom | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios | Animal Kingdom | Extended evening hours | 5+ guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney's All-Star Movies Resort | Value | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's All-Star Music Resort | Value | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's All-Star Sports Resort | Value | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's Art of Animation Resort | Value | Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Bus | No | Family Suites sleep up to 6 |
| Disney's Pop Century Resort | Value | Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort | Moderate | Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort | Moderate | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter | Moderate | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside | Moderate | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | No | — |
| The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort | Campground | Boat, Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | No | — |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge | Deluxe | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Disney's Beach Club Resort | Deluxe | Bus | Walk, Bus | Walk, Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Disney's BoardWalk Inn | Deluxe | Bus | Walk, Bus | Walk, Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Disney's Contemporary Resort | Deluxe | Walk, Monorail, Bus | Monorail (change at TTC), Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | Deluxe | Walk, Monorail, Boat, Bus | Monorail (change at TTC), Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Disney's Polynesian Village Resort | Deluxe | Walk, Monorail, Boat, Bus | Monorail (change at TTC), Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Disney's Wilderness Lodge | Deluxe | Boat, Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Disney's Yacht Club Resort | Deluxe | Bus | Walk, Boat, Bus | Walk, Boat, Bus | Bus | Yes | — |
| Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Walk, Monorail, Bus | Monorail (change at TTC), Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Boat, Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Boat, Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's Beach Club Villas | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Bus | Walk, Boat, Bus | Walk, Boat, Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's BoardWalk Villas | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Bus | Walk, Boat, Bus | Walk, Boat, Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's Old Key West Resort | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Walk, Monorail, Boat, Bus | Monorail (change at TTC), Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's Riviera Resort | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Skyliner, Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Boat, Bus | Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | Cabins sleep up to 6 |
| The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | Deluxe Villa (DVC) | Walk, Monorail, Boat, Bus | Monorail (change at TTC), Bus | Bus | Bus | Yes | 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas |
| Walt Disney World Swan Hotel | Other hotels on Disney property | Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel | Boat | Boat | Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel | Yes | — |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel | Other hotels on Disney property | Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel | Boat | Boat | Not covered by Disney’s pages: ask the hotel | Yes | — |
Where the facts come from
- Walt Disney World: Resort transportation (official)
- Walt Disney World: Water transportation (official)
- Magic Kingdom guide map, Transportation panel (official PDF)
- Disney's Hollywood Studios guide map, Transportation panel (official PDF)
- Early theme park entry: participating hotels (official)
- Extended evening theme park hours: participating hotels (official)
- Benefits of staying at Disney Resort hotels (official)
- planDisney: names of on-site Disney World resorts by category (official Disney panel)
- Disney Deluxe Resort hotels (official)
- Disney Experiences: What's coming (official)
Questions
Which Disney World resorts are on the Skyliner?
Four resorts have their own Disney Skyliner station: Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Pop Century Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort and Riviera Resort. The gondolas go to Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT's International Gateway entrance. Disney says the Skyliner is closed for refurbishment January 24 to 30, 2027, with buses running instead.
Which Disney World resorts are on the monorail?
The resort monorail stops at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Polynesian Village Resort and Polynesian Villas & Bungalows (Bay Lake Tower and The Villas at the Grand Floridian use their neighbors' stations). It runs to Magic Kingdom; for EPCOT you change to the EPCOT monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
Which Disney World resorts can you walk to a park from?
Magic Kingdom's guide map lists walking paths to the Contemporary, the Grand Floridian and the Polynesian Village. Disney says EPCOT's International Gateway is a short stroll from the BoardWalk Inn, Beach Club and Yacht Club, and the Hollywood Studios guide map lists a walking path to the EPCOT resorts.
Which resorts get Extended Evening Hours?
Disney lists its 8 Deluxe Resorts, its Deluxe Villa (Disney Vacation Club) resorts, and the Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve and Shades of Green. At Fort Wilderness it applies to the DVC Cabins only, not the campsites. Disney says the benefit continues through 2027.
Which Disney World resorts fit a family of 5 or more?
Disney points families of 5 or more to the Art of Animation Family Suites (up to 6 guests), the Cabins at Fort Wilderness (up to 6 guests) and the 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas at its Deluxe Villa resorts. Some other room types may fit 5. Check the room details on Disney's page for the resort, or ask Danny.
Do all Disney resort guests get Early Entry?
Yes. Guests at every Disney Resort hotel (and some other nearby hotels) get into any Disney World theme park 30 minutes early on every day of their stay, including check-in and check-out days. Disney says this continues through 2027.
Is this a ranking of the best Disney World resorts?
No. Rankings use one writer's priorities. This finder sorts resorts by how well each one's transportation fits the parks you plan to visit, then filters by the things you need. Every fact comes from Disney's own pages and park guide maps.
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