Disney World Deluxe Resorts

Disney’s Beach Club Deluxe Resort

Deluxe Resorts

• Animal Kingdom Lodge  972 rooms $279 – $654
• Beach Club  576 rooms 350 – $853
• Boardwalk Inn  372 rooms $360 – $936
• Contemporary  655 rooms $330 – $946
• Grand Floridian  867 rooms $480 – $1253
• Wilderness Lodge  727 rooms $284 – $911
• Polynesian Village  847 rooms $422 – $1060
• Yacht Club  621 rooms $350 – $1040
• Shades of Green (for US Armed Forces members)  586 rooms
• Swan and Dolphin (not Disney, but on property)  Swan 756 rooms / Dolphin 1,509 rooms

Disney’s Deluxe resorts add both convenience and a touch of elegance to your vacation. True hotel style buildings with multiple quality restaurants and shopping, plus a plethora of activities. All of this is great for relaxing day away from the parks, but it is the close proximity to the action that makes this class of resorts very popular. The Contemporary, Polynesian, Grand Floridian monorail loop offers quick and convenient access to Magic Kingdom and you can even watch the fireworks from your resort. Beach Club/Yacht Club and Boardwalk Inn are within walking distance to Epcot through a special side entrance and only a short boat ride away from Hollywood Studios. You definitely pay for the convenience, but for many it is well worth the cost. Watching for seasonal discounts and/or choosing a less than ideal room view can help in that regard. My one issue with many of the Deluxe resorts is that their restaurants have become destination for other visitors and resort guests have to compete for tables. I do not typically make a lot of dinner reservations, but recently it has become a necessity when I stay at a Deluxe resort.

 Features

• Higher prices, ranging from $279 to $1253 non-discounted
• Interior corridors attached to main building
• Larger rooms, ranging from 340 to 440 square feet; suites available
• 2 queen beds or 1 king; many also have a couch bed
• Prime views and/or balcony in many rooms
• Minifridge, safe, coffee maker, and closets and desk; lots of storage space
• Multiple table service restaurants, room service, and limited counter service
• Several daily activities such as movies and child friendly adventures
• Large and highly themed pools with water slides and more
• Some have child care centers
• Variety of shopping venues and spa services

PROS:

• Everything in one building
• Concierge level offered for even more service
• Close or attached to parks
• Multiple transportation modes
• Several fine dining establishments
• Many activities offer a getaway from the parks

CONS:

• Quick serve offerings can be very limited and/or close early
• Many Deluxe restaurants are foodie destinations and need reservations
• Prices are higher than what you’d pay for typical exclusive resorts

TIPS:

• Watch for seasonal discounts to secure a reasonable price
• Make reservations for the more popular restaurants