Many people are not aware that Disney has right at 50% of all hotel rooms in the Orlando market are situated inside the confines of their theme parks. Everything from the lower nightly rates of the All Star Hotels to the upper pricing model of the Floridian can be found right here. If you are desirous of choosing a property to stay at for the ultimate of a Disney vacation be cognizant there are some distinct advantages to staying on property. First Disney requires all hotels and resorts to provide shuttle service to all theme parks every 30 minutes. This service is FREE. Second, Disney inspects all “on-site” hotels  to make sure they adhere to the highest standards in the Orlando marketplace and lastly, if you are staying at a Disney Resort you get the advantage of having extra hours in the Theme Parks to enjoy your vacation more.

We happen to recommend what we think is the “best value” in a Disney World Resort. It is priced down near the lower end Disney World limited service hotels, but provides exceptional quality for your vacation stay. This property is:

Best Western inside Disney World … This 325 room eighteen story high-rise resort hotel  is located right next door to Downtown Disney. Here you will find all of the nightclubs of Pleasure Island, one of the best movie theatres in the area, the largest Lego Land store in the world, and of course Disney Quest which is the interactive theme park that is so popular with kids 7 to 12. All of the oversized rooms offer queen beds as well as balconies. If you want a treat ask if you can stay on the Disney side of the hotel, for from your room you will be able to watch the spectacular fireworks show from your window. This full-service hotel has two restaurants, a pool bar, and a full lounge. It also offers a Disney store where you can pick up your tickets in the luxury of your hotel without the hassles of long lines at the parks. Parking is FREE. If you are desirous of being inside Disney World but want to save some money….this hotel is definitely your answer.

Hilton Inside Walt Disney World ...What can we said bad about the Hilton…here you have first class accommodations at a four star hotel located inside the Disney complex. The property offers some of the nicest rooms in the market, but they are not for those looking to keep your wallet in your pants. If you have the money, check out the Hilton, you will be quite surprised.

The Palace Resort and Spa Orlando …This four star hotel is behind the lake of Downtown Disney. It offers a lovely setting to many of the rooms overlooking the water. Where this is a convention and resort hotel, you will likewise find the rates up there with the Hilton. But if money is not a concern, and luxury is, then you will want to check out The Palace Resort and Spa.

Another hotel worth considering is the The Grosvenor Resort inside Walt Disney World.