Best Resorts for Families of 5 at Disney World

Families or groups of more than 4 people often struggle to find an affordable resort for their Disney World trip, so to help, we’ve listed the resort options from least to most expensive to help families of 5+ decide what will work best for them.

Let’s take a look…

First things first

2 rooms might be better

Though the list below covers the rooms that accommodate 5+, it’s often much cheaper to just book 2 rooms at a resort that has a max capacity of 4 per room and then request connecting rooms.

Not only does this get you 4 “real” beds (instead of a sofa bed or trundle/day bed), you also get 2 full bathrooms this way.

If you have a family of 5+ with kids under 18, Disney will guarantee that you’ll get connecting rooms. If you decide to do that, it’ll just be 1 reservation and require the same deposit as if you booked just 1 room.

See the pros and cons of every Disney World resort for info on all the onsite resorts.

About the prices listed below

• The starting prices reflect the cost per night during the least busy times of the year. Prices will be higher during busier times of the year.
• The rates we’ve listed are full rack rates and don’t include tax or reflect any promotional discounts which are often available.
• The “max capacity” is the number of people age 3+ allowed per room. A child under 3 is usually allowed in addition to that max capacity number.
• For every resort, we only list out the least expensive options for families of 5. Most Deluxe, Deluxe Villa, and even 1 moderate (Coronado Springs) will have additional, larger (and more expensive) suites that can sleep more.

Our Favorite Disney Resorts for families of 5

We are going to cover nearly every option you’ll have for a family of 5 below, but if you just want to cut to the chase and check out what our personal favorites are (and why), here are our top picks:

All-Star Music Family Suites – Best Bang for the Buck

• When it comes to the best bang for the buck, you can’t beat the All-Star Music Family Suites. These rooms offer plenty of space, a kitchenette, and 2 full bathrooms, all at a decent price.

Art of Animation Family Suites – Kid Friendly, Great Transportation Options

• Not only are these suites adorably themed, they also come with 2 full bathrooms, a kitchenette, and easy access to the Disney Skyliner which makes getting to Epcot and Hollywood Studios a breeze.

Polynesian Villas and Bungalows Deluxe Studio – Room to Get Ready, Deluxe Accommodations

• The Deluxe Studio Rooms at the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows have a clever split-bath layout that can make getting ready for a family of 5 way less stressful. Plus, their location at the resort puts you close to the Transportation and Ticket Center, which gives you easy access to both Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

• The unique layout of these rooms is why we often recommend them over the standard Poly rooms:

Cabins at Fort Wilderness – Relaxing, Unique Experience

• The Cabins at Fort Wilderness are almost like a vacation from your vacation. They come with a full kitchen and room to spread out. The Fort Wilderness Resort itself is huge and full of lots of activities for all ages. Because of the layout of the resort, we do recommend you rent a golf cart when staying here. Trust us on this – not only is it practical, it also just a lot of fun!
• Important Note: Disney has announced that the Cabins will undergo a total refurbishment, reopening in 2024 as part of Disney Vacation Club. No word yet on when the closure will happen.

Onsite Resorts at Walt Disney World for Families of 5 or more – Value, Moderate, and Deluxe options (Non DVC)

Here are your options for a family of 5 in the Value, Moderate, and Deluxe categories:

Caribbean Beach Resort

• Prices starting at: $277

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Moderate)
• Room type: 5th Sleeper (in several categories, including Water or Pool View and Standard View)
• Max capacity: 4 adults and 1 child
• Square footage: approximately 314 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen beds, 1 child-size pull-down bed OR 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen-size pull down table bed, and 1 child-size pull down bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Caribbean Beach Resort

Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

• Prices starting at: $294

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Moderate)
• Room type: 5th Sleeper (in several categories, including Woods View and Standard View)
• Max capacity: 4 adults and 1 child
• Square footage: approximately 315 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen beds, 1 child-size pull-down bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Port Orleans – Riverside

All-Star Music Resort

• Prices starting at: $323

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Value)
• Room type: Family Suites
• Max capacity: 6 adults
• Square footage: 520
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 2 Queen-Size Pull Down Beds
• # of bathrooms: 2
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about All-Star Music Resort

The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort

• Prices starting at: $448

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Moderate)
• Room type: Wilderness Cabin
• Max capacity: 6 adults
• Square footage: approximately 504 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Bunk Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, full kitchen

• Read more about the Cabins at Fort Wilderness

Art of Animation Resort

• Prices starting at: $459

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Value)
• Room type: Family Suites (Finding Nemo, Lion King, or Cars themed)
• Max capacity: 6 adults
• Square footage: approximately 565 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen bed, 1 double-size sleeper sofa, 1 double-size fold down table bed
• # of bathrooms: 2
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about Art of Animation

Yacht Club Resort

• Prices starting at: $543

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Deluxe)
• Room type: Standard (larger suites are also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 380 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Yacht Club

Contemporary Resort

• Prices starting at: $550

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: Standard (larger suites are also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 394 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Contemporary Resort

Beach Club Resort

• Prices starting at: $543

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Deluxe)
• Room type: Standard View, Garden or Woods View, Water View, Deluxe Room
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 380 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-sized Sleeper Sofa (Deluxe Room)
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Disney’s Beach Club

BoardWalk Inn

• Prices starting at: $597

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Deluxe)
• Room type: Standard and Deluxe
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 380 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-sized Sleeper Sofa (Deluxe Room)
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Polynesian Village Resort

• Prices starting at: $662

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Deluxe)
• Room type: Standard (larger suites are also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 415 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about the Polynesian Village Resort

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Prices starting at: $794

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Deluxe)
• Room type: Standard (larger suites are also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 440 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Coronado Springs Resort

• Prices starting at: $1034

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite (Moderate)
• Room type: Casitas – 1-bedroom suite
• Max capacity: 6 adults
• Square footage: approximately 1070 square feet
• Bed configuration: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
• # of bathrooms: 2
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: No

• Read more about Coronado Springs Resort

Onsite Resorts at Walt Disney World for Families of 5 or more – Deluxe Villa and Disney Vacation Club (DVC)

Guests needing more space or those wanting some of the traditional trappings of home may find that the Walt Disney World Villa Resorts to be the perfect fit.

With sizes ranging from studios all the way up to three bedroom Grand Villas, the accommodations found in the Villas offer the best that Disney has to offer paired with the conveniences you typically find in an apartment or timeshare.

Unique amenities

Because the Villas are part of the Disney Vacation Club, they offer a few things that you don’t find in “regular” rooms on property.

• Kitchens and Kitchenettes: All of the studio rooms in the Villas category have a small kitchenette and anything 1-bedroom or larger will have a full kitchen
• Washer and Dryer: Studio rooms have access to complimentary laundry facilities, while 1 bedroom and larger have in-room washer and dryers

How to save money on DVC studios and villas

If you are not a member of the Disney Vacation Club, there are 2 ways to book a room in this category:

• Directly through Disney (which follows all the same booking rules you’d have when reserving any other room category, including deposit and cancellation policies)
• Renting DVC points through either an individual OR company

In nearly every instance, renting points will be less expensive than the rates below, just keep in mind that the cancellation policies will be a lot stricter, as will the deposit requirements.

Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge

• Prices starting at: $458

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: Deluxe Studio (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 356 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double sleeper sofa, 1 pull down bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about Boulder Ridge Villas

Beach Club Villas

• Prices starting at: $543

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: Deluxe Studio (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 356 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about Beach Club Villas

BoardWalk Villas

• Prices starting at: $596

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: Deluxe Studio (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 412 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about Boardwalk Villas

Old Key West Resort

• Prices starting at: $623

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: 1-Bedroom Villa (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 942 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair
• # of bathrooms: 1 or 1 split bathroom (2 sink areas, 1 toilet)
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, full kitchen

• Read more about Old Key West

Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

• Prices starting at: $662

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: Deluxe Studio (larger villas and bungalows also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 447 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1 full bathroom with tub, sink, and toilet and 1 bathroom with a sink and walk in shower only (no toilet)
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

Riviera Resort

• Prices starting at: $688

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: Deluxe Studio (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 423 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about Disney’s Riviera Resort

Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas (both Jambo & Kidani)

• Prices starting at: $771

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: 1-Bedroom Villa (regular, not the Value level) (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 710 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 King bed, 1 Queen sleeper sofa, 1 twin sleeper chair
• # of bathrooms: 1 at Jambo, 2 at Kidani
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, full kitchen

• Read more about Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas

The Villas at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Prices starting at: $794

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: Deluxe Studio (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 374 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• # of bathrooms: 1
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, kitchenette

• Read more about The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Prices starting at: $891

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: 2-Bedroom Villa (larger villas also available) and Treehouse Villas | The 1-Bedroom Villa does technically accommodate 5 adults; however, linens are only provided for up to 4 adults
• Max capacity: 9 adults
• Square footage: approximately 1070 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Twin-Size Pull-Down Bed
• # of bathrooms: 2
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, full kitchen

• Read more about Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Bay Lake Tower

• Prices starting at: $956

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: 1-Bedroom Villa (larger villas also available)
• Max capacity: 5 adults
• Square footage: approximately 803 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair
• # of bathrooms: 2
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, full kitchen

• Read more about Bay Lake Tower

Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

• Prices starting at: $1331

• Onsite or offsite: Onsite
• Room type: 2-bedroom villa
• Max capacity: 8 adults
• Square footage: approximately 1050 square feet
• Bed configuration: 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 1 Queen sleeper sofa
• # of bathrooms: 2
• Kitchen or kitchenette?: Yes, full kitchen

• Read more about Copper Creek Villas and Cabins

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Offsite Resorts for Families of 5 Near Walt Disney World

Families of 5 can save a lot of money by staying offsite. Just make sure you weigh the pros and cons of not being on property.

Before deciding to stay offsite

There are literally hundreds of options (far too many for us to list) so we’ve prioritized the resorts that are closest to Walt Disney World, including the Disney Springs and Bonnet Creek areas.

People staying offsite should consider that many/most offsite resorts have daily resort fees, parking fees, etc., and you need to review the perks of staying onsite to make sure it is your best option.

Also, offsite transportation is notoriously bad, and we recommend that if you do choose to stay offsite that you plan to drive yourself to the parks. Learn more in our parking at Disney World post.

Important note: The prices for the same dates at offsite resorts tend to fluctuate more than onsite options depending on when you book, occupancy rates, etc. Check with the resorts directly for the current prices.

B resort

Offsite or onsite: Offsite, Disney Springs resort area
Room type: Captivating Queen
Max capacity: 5
Square footage: Just over 300 sq. ft.
Beds: 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa
# of bathrooms: 1

Wyndham Bonnet Creek

Offsite or onsite: Offsite, but very, very close to Disney World
Room type: 2-bedroom condos
Max capacity: 8
Square footage: 1257 sq. ft.
Beds: King bed, 2 double beds, and queen sleeper sofa
# of bathrooms: 2

Book through VRBO.com

Doubletree Suites by Hilton – Disney Springs Resort Area

Offsite or onsite: Offsite, Disney Springs resort area
Room type: 1-bedroom suite
Max capacity: 6
Square footage: 540 sq. ft.
Beds: 2 queen beds and a pullout sofa
# of bathrooms: 1

Swan/Dolphin

Offsite or onsite: Technically offsite, but located onsite between other Epcot-area resorts and has many onsite perks
Room type: Deluxe Alcove (Standard Dolphin rooms w/a rollaway bed can also accommodate up to 5 people)
Max capacity: 5
Square footage: 500 sq. ft.
Beds: 1 bed in sleeping area (queen bed at the Swan, double at the Dolphin), sofa bed, and optional rollaway bed
# of bathrooms: 1

Drury Plaza Hotel

Hilton Orlando Resort Lake Buena Vista

Offsite or onsite: Offsite, in Disney Springs resort area
Room type: Junior suite
Max capacity: 6
Square footage: Around 500 sq. ft.
Beds: 2 double beds and a sleeper sofa
# of bathrooms: 1

Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

Offsite or onsite: Offsite, in Disney Springs resort area
Room type: 1-bedroom suite
Max capacity: 6
Square footage: 800 sq. ft.
Beds: 2 queen beds and a sofa sleeper
# of bathrooms: 1

Prices starting at: $272/night

Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek

Offsite or onsite: Offsite, Bonnet Creek area
Room type: Family Bunk Room
Max capacity: 6
Square footage: 420 sq. ft.
Beds: 2 Queen Beds and 1 Bunk Bed
# of bathrooms: 1

Flamingo Crossings Resorts for Families of 5

One final nearby area that is a great option for families of 5 is the Flamingo Crossings area.

Here are some of the resorts there that offer accommodations for families of 5:

• Fairfield Inn by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings
• Home2 Suites by Hilton at Flamingo Crossings
• Homewood Suites by Hilton at Flamingo Crossings
• Residence Inn by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings

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