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The Best Disney World Hotels for 2024

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Have you booked your 2024 Disney World vacation yet?

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

If not, what are you waiting for? It’s going to be a great year for visiting Disney World, and a lot of new stuff will be available then, too. You’ll be able to check out the transformed EPCOT, some new restaurants, and even a new attraction. Plus the Disney Dining Plan is coming back and many guests won’t need to make park pass reservations. Well, if you’re looking for a place to stay in 2024, look no further. THESE are the best Disney World hotels for 2024.

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GOOD NEWS! A Hotel Transportation Perk Has RETURNED in Disney World

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One thing that we LOVE about Disney World is how many modes of transportation you can use to get around the resort.

Disney Springs

You’ve got good old reliable Disney buses, the fun Monorail, and the thrilling Skyliner. But one transportation option some guests miss out on is the boats, which are probably the most relaxing form of Disney transportation. Well, a boat transportation option between Disney Springs and some Disney hotels was temporarily suspended, but we’re happy to report that it’s officially back!

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We’ve Stayed at Every Disney World Hotel. These Are the BEST.

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You’ve got the theme park tickets. You’ve got the park pass reservations. You’ve even got your flight details all figured out. But what you NEED to secure now is a Disney World hotel room. Out of all the different options you have to choose from, which resort is actually the BEST of the BEST?

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

We’ve stayed at every single hotel in Disney World, and we’ve figured out which one is right for YOU! [Read more…]

A Hotel Transportation Perk Will Be Temporarily PAUSED Soon in Disney World

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If you’re looking to get around Disney World, there are various FREE transportation methods available from Disney World’s hotels.

100th Anniversary Sign in Disney Springs

At most hotels, you’ll find buses to take you to the parks and Disney Springs. In some spots, you might have Skyliner or Monorail access to certain locations. And other hotels are equipped with boat access to specific locations, including Disney Springs. But soon one hotel transportation perk will be unavailable for a short period of time.

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Can You Buy the Disney Dining Plan Without a Hotel Reservation?

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A lot of people currently planning a Disney World vacation for next year are asking questions like “Should we get the Disney Dining Plan?” and “Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it?”

“I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!”

On the other hand, some are asking “CAN I get the Disney Dining Plan?” You see, there are certain factors of your Disney World vacation that make your group eligible or ineligible for purchasing the Disney Dining Plan… and that leads to one more specific question: Can you buy the Disney Dining Plan without a hotel reservation? [Read more…]

A Huge Hotel Transportation Perk Is BACK in Disney World

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One of the best perks of staying in a Disney World hotel is the free transportation!

Disney Springs

Between the monorail, Skyliner, buses, and boats — there are plenty of options. But sometimes, not all options are available when you need them. This was the case in early June when transportation to and from Disney Springs to some hotels via boat was suspended, forcing folks to find other means. Cast Members shared conflicting stories about the halted service, but we’re not too worried anymore as the boats are running once again!

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The ONE Thing You Must Try from EVERY SINGLE Disney World Table Service Restaurant

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We’ve eaten everywhere in Disney World. Yes, EVERYWHERE.

Cinderella Castle

Nope, we’re not exaggerating. We’ve been in the business of reviewing Disney World restaurants for 15 years and we’ve been Disney fans even longer than that, so we have DECADES of experience dining “around the World.” For that reason, we’ve tried hundreds (maybe thousands) of items on the menus at Disney World’s table service restaurants, and we have strong opinions about what you should eat…opinions that we’re about to share with you!

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A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Moderate Resort

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Deciding on where to stay during your Walt Disney World vacation in Orlando can be quite mind-boggling. There are four Resort hotel levels: Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa. If you plan on staying onsite in a moderate hotel, we suggest looking at the pros and cons of each resort. Of course, Disney’s moderate level resorts aren’t as pricey as deluxe accommodations!

Welcome to Magic Kingdom

It can definitely be a tricky decision when it comes to picking your Disney World accommodations — but we want to help. We’re ranking the Disney moderate hotels so you know which is truly the best of the best.

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The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels, And How To Get Them

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If you’re going to invest in a Disney World vacation, then you want the best Disney World vacation. None of this being disappointed in what you paid for business. Instead, we’re gonna help you find a room that’ll make you go, “Yup. Worth it. So totally worth it.”

This lobby is so GRAND. Guess where?

If you wind up hearing multiple options that you wanna look more into, then head to disneyfoodblog.com/BESTHOTELS. You can drop us your email and we’ll get this complete list of hotel options sent to you!

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Menu Changes Hit Le Cellier, Hollywood Brown Derby, and More Disney World Restaurants

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There is just SO much food in Disney World that it’s hard to keep track of it all.

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But we do our best to make sure you know all about any new snacks, drinks, or other treats that are coming to the resorts, parks, and Disney Springs. We also keep an eye on ALL the Disney World restaurant menus to track changes, so we’re going to look at what’s changed on those menus this week.

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