food IS a theme park
Disney World is home to SO MANY beautiful resort hotels, and even more are on their way!
Coronado Springs
With over 30 hotels, it can be hard to choose where to stay. But the best part about these hotels is that you don’t have to be staying there to visit them! There are some we’d actually rather not stay at and just enjoy without the expense of staying over. For us, there is one specific answer to the following question: Which Disney resort is better for visiting than staying?
Happy Princess Week!
If you didn’t know, each year Disney celebrates what it means to be a princess, including virtues like kindness and courage. This year, the special week runs from August 16th through August 22nd. To celebrate, they release tons of snacks around Disney World for each princess, prince, or other royal family member to enjoy. We tried 3 of them so you can know if they’re right for you!
One of our favorite weeks of the year is here again! We look forward to World Princess Week all year, and now it’s finally upon us again.
©Disney
World Princess Week will take place this year from August 16th through 22nd, and Disney is celebrating with tons of delicious treats you can grab around the resort. They’ll only be available for a limited time, so you’ll want to make sure you add them high up on your list so you don’t miss out!
Let’s take a look at the Disney World hotel rooms that might not deliver what you’re expecting for the price tag!
Disney’s Riviera Resort
With more than 25 official Disney World hotels to choose from, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which one is right for you! There are tons of factors to consider, from location to amenities to cost. And, for many people, cost is a HUGE piece of the puzzle when deciding on a hotel within their vacation budget. So, which Disney World hotels don’t necessarily live up to their price tags?
There are Disney World hotel rooms people rave about, like they personally descended from the heavens on a cloud of pixie dust and refillable mug coffee.
Port Orleans — Riverside Room
And look, some of them are lovely. But “lovely” and “worth that price” are not always the same thing.
Disney World has no shortage of iconic restaurants, but some seriously solid steaks keep flying under the radar.
Have a bite!
Between chasing reservations, planning park days, and trying to remember where you ate on your last trip, it’s easy to forget about some truly great meals. Disney World actually has several steak options that don’t get nearly enough love, and a few aren’t even traditional steakhouses. Let’s talk about nine spots you should absolutely consider adding back onto your list.
Look, it’s no secret that a trip to Disney World is very expensive. In fact, many would call ANY trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” a splurge. However, there are levels to splurging.
Monorail at the Contemporary Resort
Case in point, while some may consider staying at any Disney hotel as opposed to an off-property hotel a splurge, those who know their Disney hotels well know that staying in one of Disney World’s deluxe hotels is essentially a splurge on a splurge! Are these deluxe hotels worth the splurge and higher price tags? Well, we asked YOU!
There are over 20 Disney World resorts you can book right now (with another one set to open in 2027). That’s a lot of options — and a lot of decision stress. So… where should you stay on your next trip? Which hotels are actually worth the splurge, and which are just coasting on the Disney name?
Coronado Springs
We’ve done the homework (and the hotel hopping) so you don’t have to. We’re ranking every single Disney World hotel from worst to best, giving you the real pros, cons, and “is it worth it?” breakdown for each one.
When you’re choosing a Walt Disney World resort, dining options are a major part of the vibe—especially if you love escaping the parks for a chill meal. There are dozens of restaurants scattered across the resorts, and some real culinary gems fly under the radar. Even if your whole trip revolves around park days, a late lunch or dinner at your hotel can be a game‑changer.
Dining room with shades
Curious which resort restaurants are worth booking—and which are better off skipped? We’ve got you covered with the latest must‑book spots and the ones that feel meh. You don’t have to stay at a Disney resort to snag a reservation—many of these dining rooms welcome off‑site visitors. After all, you’re paying for the experience just as much as the meal.
If you’re planning to use Disney World’s Skyliner during your next vacation, there’s one important detail you won’t want to overlook.
Skyliner station at Hollywood Studios
The gondola system has become one of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel between select Disney Resort hotels and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. However, on certain nights, service changes can affect guests staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort, and if you aren’t aware of them in advance, they could disrupt your plans. Here’s what you need to know before your trip.
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