There are lots of reasons why people traveling to Disney World choose to stay off-site.
Lower costs and the ability to use reward points plays into the decision making for some.
Others find the frequently larger spaces available in off-site rooms to be a better fit for them.
And, of course, there are some people that are interested in doing other things outside of Disney World (gasp!), and an offsite room simply makes that easier.
Whatever the reason, we want you to get the most bang for your buck and to help, we have some information about the most popular off-site resort options near Disney World.
Off-site hotels with Disney-like benefits
Did you know that there are some off-site hotels that provide nearly all of the benefits that you'd find at an on-site Disney World resort?
The hotels located in Disney Springs plus Shades of Green, The Four Seasons, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Waldorf Astoria and the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts all offer some of the perks you find for onsite guests.
A couple of important caveats:
- None of the off-site resorts offer Disney's Magical Express, so you'll need to stay on-site at a Disney World Resort Hotel if that is important to your situation.
- None of the off-site resorts offer MagicBands either, but you can purchase it online or at Disney World if you'd like to use one.
Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels
In order to receive the perks listed below, guests must have a hotel confirmation number and a valid theme park ticket both linked to their My Disney Experience account:
- Access to Extra Magic Hours
- FastPass+ reservations at 60 days (instead of the typical 30 days for off-site guests)
Other perks available (no park ticket necessary):
- Purchases made on Disney property delivered to your resort
- Walking distance to Disney Springs
- Transportation to the parks (note: this isn't the same transportation you'd find at the on-site resorts, but rather a shuttle service operated by the Disney Springs Area Resorts)
Best Western Lake Buena Vista- Disney Springs Area
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Affordable, each room has a balcony, refrigerators in every room
Cons: Little bit of a further walk to Disney Springs, some rooms in need of an update
Best Western Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Deluxe Room | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe King | King | 4 | |
| Preferred Deluxe Queen | Queen | 5 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
B Resort & Spa
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Full-service on-site spa available, bunk beds in some rooms, kitchenettes in some rooms, free wifi, suites available
Cons: Despite a recent refurbishment, there are lots of reports of air conditioning not fully operational in resort common areas and additional resort fees that are added to your bill may push the total cost higher than expected
B Resort & Spa room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Chic (some with bunk beds or 1 king) | Queen | 4 | |
| Captivating (some with 1 king) | Queen | 5 | |
| Stunning | Queen | 5 | |
| B Enhanced Junior Suite | King | 4 | |
| Master Suite | Queen | 6 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: All-suites with at least 1 private bedroom, no resort fees
Cons: Some rooms may need an refurbishment, a ways away from Disney Springs
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – Disney Springs Area room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| 1 bedroom suite | Queen | 6 | |
| 2 bedroom suite | King | 8 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - Disney Springs Area
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Alamo/National Car rental desk, walking distance to Disney Springs,
Cons: Resort fees can add up
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – Disney Springs Area room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| King | King | 4 | |
| Two Queen | Queen | 4 | |
| 1 bedroom suite | Queen | 6 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Closest location to Disney Springs, suites available, Disney character breakfasts on Sundays
Cons: Resort fees can add up
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Queen | Queen | 4 | |
| King | King | 2 | |
| Junior Suite | Full | 6 | |
| 1 Bedroom Suite | Queen | 8 | |
| 2 Bedroom Suite | King | 8 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Resort category: Value
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Free wifi, clean, updated, within walking distance of Disney Springs, great buffet breakfast
Cons: Resort fees are about the only negative
Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs Area room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| King | King | 4 | |
| Queen | Queen | 4 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area
Resort category: Value
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Affordable, Disney Character Breakfast on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Cons: Resort fee is kind of high and parts of the resort are outdated
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Resort Area room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Standard | Full | 4 | |
| King | King | 4 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Other off-site options with Disney-like benefits
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Shades of Green, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and the Four Seasons Resort also offer some benefits that are similar to those of on-site Disney World Resorts.
A package is not required to use these benefits; however, you must have a valid ticket linked in your My Disney Experience account in order to make your FastPass+ reservations at 60 days out.
- Access to Extra Magic Hours
- FastPass+ reservations at 60 days (instead of the typical 30 days for off-site guests)
- Advanced Dining Reservations for up to 10 days of your trip at 180 days out
Shades of Green Resort
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Access to Extra Magic Hours, ability to make FastPass+ reservations at 60 days out, ability to make up to 10 days worth of dining reservations at 180 days out, only Armed Forces Recreation Center in the continental U.S. and is only available to U.S. military members (and some government employees), large rooms, easy walk to the Polynesian for additional transportation options
Cons: No free theme park parking or Magical Express
Shades of Green Resort room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Standard | Queen | 5 | |
| Standard - Poolside | Queen | 5 | |
| Junior Suite | King | 6 | |
| Family Suite | King | 8 | |
| Palm Suite | King | 10 | |
| Garden Suite | Queen | 6 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Other info
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Lovely upscale resort, fabulous pools and dining options, immaculate facilities, rooms with park views available, access to Extra Magic Hours, ability to make FastPass+ reservations at 60 days out, ability to make up to 10 days worth of dining reservations at 180 days out
Cons: Pricey
Four Seasons Resort Orlando room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Lake View | King | 4 | |
| Golden Oak View | King | 4 | |
| Four Seasons Room | King | 4 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Access to Extra Magic Hours, ability to make FastPass+ reservations at 60 days out, ability to make up to 10 days worth of dining reservations at 180 days out, onsite location, walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios
Cons: Pricey resort and parking fees
Walt Disney World Swan room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Traditional Rooms | Queen | 4 | |
| Family Room | King | 4 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Access to Extra Magic Hours, ability to make FastPass+ reservations at 60 days out, ability to make up to 10 days worth of dining reservations at 180 days out, onsite location, walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios
Cons: Pricey resort and parking fees
Walt Disney World Dolphin room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Traditional Room | Full | 5 | |
| Family Room | King | 4 | |
| Grand suite | King | 5 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Fantastic pools and guests staying here can use the pool at the Waldorf Astoria (the resorts are connected), rooms with fireworks views available
Cons: Pricey resort fee, hosts lots of conferences
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Disney Fireworks View & Disney View | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe Room | Queen | 4 | |
| Junior Suite | King | 4 | |
| Hilton Suite | King | 8 | |
| Executive Suite | King | 8 | |
| Presidential Suite | King | 8 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Upscale luxury resort close to all parks, located on a golf course, rooms with firework views available
Cons: Not many early or late dining options and pricey resort fees
Waldorf Astoria Orlando room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Deluxe Room | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe Suite | Queen | 6 | |
| Luxury Suite | King | 4 | |
| Waldorf Suite | King | 4 | |
| Chairman\'s Suite | King | 8 | |
| Governor\'s Suite | King | 8 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Bonnet Creek Area
The Bonnet Creek Area is comprised of what is basically a tiny island (70-acres) of land that is surrounded on 3 sides by Disney-owned property.
As you can see by the map below, this area is very near Caribbean Beach; however, there are no walking paths between this area and any of Disney's property.
This area is home to 4 different resorts and a golf course.
Three of the resorts are "regular" resort hotels (and 2 of them, the Waldorf Astoria and the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek offer some on-site perks), and one is a timeshare comprised of apartment-style units which are available to rent/book through their owners.
Transportation is provided by the 3 resort hotels; however, a car or using Uber/Lyft/taxi is recommended if staying here as transportation is not as regular as what you'd find if staying on-site.
And, in the case of Wyndham Bonnet Creek (the timeshare option), the transportation costs to use and must be reserved in advanced.
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Fantastic pools and guests staying here can use the pool at the Waldorf Astoria (the resorts are connected), rooms with fireworks views available
Cons: Pricey resort fee, hosts lots of conferences
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Disney Fireworks View & Disney View | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe Room | Queen | 4 | |
| Junior Suite | King | 4 | |
| Hilton Suite | King | 8 | |
| Executive Suite | King | 8 | |
| Presidential Suite | King | 8 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Upscale luxury resort close to all parks, located on a golf course, rooms with firework views available
Cons: Not many early or late dining options and pricey resort fees
Waldorf Astoria Orlando room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Deluxe Room | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe Suite | Queen | 6 | |
| Luxury Suite | King | 4 | |
| Waldorf Suite | King | 4 | |
| Chairman\'s Suite | King | 8 | |
| Governor\'s Suite | King | 8 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Close to all of the Disney parks, lots of shade available at the pool, large rooms with bunk bed options
Cons: Parking fees and resort fees are pricey and can add up
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Deluxe Rooms | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe Room with Bunk Beds | Queen | 6 | |
| Parlor Suite | Queen | 6 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Wyndham Bonnet Creek
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Large apartment-style accommodations with fully furnished kitchens and washers and dryers in the units, no parking fee, fantastic pools
Cons: Timeshare so no daily maid service (although you can pay to have it if you wish), transportation options are very limited so a car or using an Uber/taxi is necessary
Wyndham Bonnet Creek room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| One bedroom | King | 4 | |
| Two bedroom | King | 8 | |
| Three bedroom | King | 10 | |
| Four bedroom | King | 14 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Other info
Other Popular Off-site Options
SpringHill Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings
Resort category: Value
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Affordable, located near the west entrance to Disney World, newer, no resort fees, free breakfast buffet
Cons: Limited on-site dining options and no shuttles to the parks
SpringHill Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Queen suite | Queen | 5 | |
| King suite | King | 3 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando at Flamingo Crossings
Resort category: Value
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Newer hotel, several suite options, free breakfast, no resort fees
Cons: Limited on-site dining options and no shuttles to the parks
TownePlace Suites Flamingo Crossing room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Queen Studio | Queen | 5 | |
| King Studio | King | 3 | |
| 1 Bedroom Suite | Queen | 3 | |
| 2 Bedroom Suite | Queen | 5 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Villas of Grand Cypress
Resort category: Moderate
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Large rooms and villas, pet friendly, washer and dryer in each unit, free parking
Cons: Property is spread out and shuttle service is inconvenient, resort fee
Villas of Grand Cypress room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Club suite | Full | 4 | |
| One Bedroom Villa | King | 4 | |
| Two Bedroom Villa | King | 6 | |
| Three Bedroom Villa | King | 8 | |
| Four Bedroom Villa | King | 10 |
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
