Benefits of Staying at Disney World Hotels in 2025 Story

Benefits of Staying at Disney World Hotels in 2025

In this story, we will discuss whether it’s better to stay on-site at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel or off-site at one of the nearby third-party hotels or accommodations.

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We’ll help you to understand the benefits of staying at a Disney World Resort and if those perks are really worth the extra cost.

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Depending on which resort you stay at, you are only a short ride on Disney transportation away from the theme parks, or even a short walk away if you stay close enough.

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It’s absolutely amazing to be on vacation away from home and not have to worry about transportation and how you are going to get from one place to another.

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Get to the Parks Earlier

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Extended Evening Hours let you stay later in the parks than the general public and let you ride all the attractions with minimal wait times.

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Better Dining Reservations

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