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This means you'll have a better chance of snagging those coveted ride passes. Additionally, you have the ability to purchase individual Lightning Lanes for newer rides - like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tron / Lightcycle Run - before non-resort guests, starting at 7 a.m.

But when you choose a Disney World hotel, you not only stay in the "Disney bubble" but also gain access to the parks 30 minutes early each morning. Of course, there are ample off-property hotels, too. The resorts at Walt Disney World range from those with views of live zebras and giraffes to treehouse villas and even log cabins in the woods. There are numerous hotels to choose from and multiple parks to visit when you embark on a Disney vacation.Ĭhoosing the best Disney hotel is a fun challenge, but a challenge all the same. Now, you have the magic - and the challenge - of choice. There used to be just a handful of hotels and one theme park. While there are three quiet pools, most people opt for the main water park area, Stormalong Bay, which features a lazy river and a 230-foot waterslide built atop a replica of a shipwreck.Things have certainly changed since Walt Disney World first opened more than 50 years ago. The pools are where this resort knocks the others out of the water, though. The Beach Club Resort is home to a few popular dining options, like Beaches & Cream, where guests can try one of the best desserts at Disney World, the popular Kitchen Sink (scoops of five types of ice cream covered with every in-house topping), or Cape May Cafe, which has a breakfast and dinner buffet and sometimes gets visits from Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Goofy. Don’t feel like walking? Hop on the Friendship Boat, which stops at the Crescent Lake resorts, Hollywood Studios, and Epcot. It’s only a five-minute walk to Epcot’s International Gateway and a 20-minute walk to Hollywood Studios. The hotel is on Crescent Lake, next to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and directly across the water from the BoardWalk dining and shopping district. Inspired by the elegance of the New England coast, this resort features a nautical color scheme and has its own beach, where guests can have some fun in the sun.
