There are practically HUNDREDS of hotels in and around Disney World — that’s a lot of choices! Nowadays, a trip to Disney World is pretty expensive, but luckily, there are plenty of ways you can save money. After all, you’re going to need some leftover dough for a churro or two!

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If you’re looking for a new hotel near Disney World, you might want to consider a hotel in the Disney Springs area that’s opening this fall! Need another reason to consider this new resort? Listen to this!
The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista was just added to Disney’s official list of resorts included in early theme park entry!

Select resort guests can enter the parks EARLY!
If you’re unfamiliar, early theme park entry is a special perk for select hotel guests that allows guests to enter the Disney parks before they officially open. Currently, the list of hotels included in early theme park entry features all official Disney World resorts, plus a few good neighbor hotels.

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The newest hotel added to early theme park entry, The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, is set to open in the fall of 2022. Currently, guests can reserve a room at The Drury Plaza Hotel for a trip starting on October 27th and beyond.

Concept Art For New Disney World-Area Drury Inn Courtesy of ©Drury Inn
When complete, The Drury Plaza Hotel will feature a new tower, as well as a fully-renovated main building with 604 rooms.

©Drury Inn
The new hotel will also offer many of the same perks as a regular Disney World resort, like free park transportation. This resort is located in the Disney Springs area, making it a great option for guests looking for a hotel near the parks. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more updates!
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We stayed at the Howard Johnson in 1979. We also stayed at the Grosvenor, not sure of the year. It was the overflow for Shades of Green. Both have now been renamed.
This was the BW so it had already been on the list in the past.
We have booked this hotel for our Christmas trip. Does this announcement also mean we will also be able to make our Lightning Lane and IAS selections in Genie+ at 7am?
Thank you, DFB, for staying on top of all these changes. We appreciate it.
How about allowing early park entry for ANYONE staying at a Disney Hotel?
Not just thr filthy rich.
Hi Ted! Yes, because the Drury Plaza is a “Good Neighbor” hotel, you will be able to make those selections at 7am.