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.

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.

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.

Closer to the Parks

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.

Free Transportation to Theme Parks

Get to the Parks Earlier

This is the replacement for the old Extra Magic Hours and it allows Disney World Resort hotel guests to enter all 4 of the theme parks 30 minutes earlier than the general public (non-Disney hotel guests).

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.

Stay Later at the Parks

Better Dining Reservations

Getting a dining reservation for the more popular restaurants in Walt Disney World can be extremely difficult, but it’s a little easier if you are staying on-site.

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