Why Should you Stay at a WDW Resort?

Why Should You Stay at a Walt Disney World® Resort?

The Walt Disney World® Resort offers a wide variety of resorts for you to choose from. But why should you stay at a Walt Disney World Resort? The answer is not very simple.

As experienced Walt Disney World travelers, all of our DVPs have stayed both on and off Walt Disney World Resort property for over 30 years. Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort and taking advantage of the extras available to only resort guests are well worth consideration. Staying off site adds a lot of extra time and hassle, and overall is usually not a money saver - which is a common misconception.

Every family is different. But when considering a Walt Disney World vacation remember that Disney Resort guests are offered some "magical" extras that are not available at off-site hotels and resorts.

• Disney's Magical Express. Once you arrive at the Orlando Airport how are you going to get to your resort? Hop aboard the Magical Express bus service! This free service is a wonderful savings because you do not need to rent a car or take a cab or worry with the hassle of driving around the local area and potentially getting lost.
  

• Free Walt Disney World transportation. Disney's buses run all day long to and from the parks and Downtown Disney. You can't go wrong with a service that keeps you from paying the daily parking fees at the parks and saving money on gas. And best of all, you do not need a voucher or a set time to ride the buses. And again, getting lost while driving around Disney is common and not so magical...

• EXTRA MAGIC HOURS! Only available to Disney Resort guests, these hours are designed so that you can stay at a selected park up to 3 hours later than the general public or enter the park 1 hour earlier in the morning. It's almost like being a VIP.

• Disney Dining Plan. What's so special about a Dining Plan? It's only available to Disney Resort guests that book a package with room and tickets. There are several Disney Dining Plans and each one has it's own benefits. In a nutshell, you get to pay for your meals in advance and save some money.
  

• Free purchase delivery. Let's say you're strolling through Epcot and enter the candy shop in Germany. There are hundreds of chocolate choices and you want to purchase $100 worth of specialty chocolates as souvenirs. It's 90 degrees outside. How are you going to get the chocolate back to your resort room without it melting? Have it delivered! Disney Resort guests can have their purchases delivered directly to their resort. Don't drag it around with you!

• Free parking throughout the theme parks. Maybe you decide you'd rather drive to the Magic Kingdom for the day instead of taking the free bus transportation. Perfect! As a Disney Resort guest you can park at the theme parks for free. If you were not given a parking pass at check-in, then stop by guest services at your resort and they will make sure you have the proper paperwork to receive free theme park parking.

These are only a few of many reasons why choosing a Disney Resort tends to be the best option for most Walt Disney World visitors. There's also one BIG reason that's hard to put into words. It's being within Disney and knowing when you leave the park after a magical day that you are not going back into the "real" world. You're living the magic throughout your entire vacation.

**Information updated based on the date of this blog post. Pixie and Pirate Destinations is not responsible for missing, incomplete or inaccurate information. Contact your Pixie and Pirate Destinations DVP for up to date details.