Disney World Resorts by Location

Part of the Disney Vacation Club, though guest rooms can be booked by any guest; units range from studios to three bedrooms, and have the convenience of kitchens and washer/dryers.

Location: same prime location as the Beach Club property, above.

This large Moderate resort shows Mississippi river theming: the Magnolia Bend area has antebellum style, "Alligator Bayou" has rustic lodges; Ol' Man Island pool has a waterslide. Fishin' Hole, paddleboats, surrey bike rentals, River Adventure Cruise; free shuttle boat to Downtown Disney.

Location: this resort is classified in the Downtown Disney area, but is close to Epcot theme park. Adjacent to Disney's Port Orleans - French Quarter. Take a boat to Downtown Disney.

The theme here-- at this Moderate resort, adjacent to Port Orleans Riverside -- is the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, with Mardi Gras ambiance. A dragon-mouth water-slide is a favorite with kids, at the pool. Walk or boat to Port Orleans- Riverside; boat to Downtown Disney, too.

Location: classified as in the Downtown Disney area, but close to Epcot theme park. Take a boat to Downtown Disney.

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The fourth "Value" resort, themed around pop culture from every decade of the twentieth century, with lots of fun memorabilia and images of pop culture icons.

Location: this resort is said to be in "Disney's Wide World of Sports" area, and is not really near any theme park. (See map of Disney World). Bus time to Disney's Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom is estimated as 15 minutes; Epcot and Magic Kingdom are farther. Relatively near to Disney's Caribbean Beach.

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Opened in 2012 as the fifth Value resort, located near Pop Century; terrific style and colours, with theming from four popular Pixar animated films that kids love. The Big Blue pool, pictured left, has wonderful details from the Finding Nemo movie. Best feature for families: suites that can sleep up to six people.

A Moderate property; colorful low-rise units around 42-acre lake; beach, and boat rentals; Parrot Caye Island with playground; and a fun pool with castle and pirate themes, and waterslide.

Location: this resort is said to be in the "Epcot Area", but its location is around the back of the Epcot theme park (and it's also to the back of Disney's Hollywood Studios.) Therefore the bus ride to Epcot is estimated as 12 minutes; 15 minutes, to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are farther. Nearest other resort is Disney's Pop Century.

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This Disney Vacation Club resort has a Florida Keys theme. Units can be booked by any guests, not just Vacation Club members, and range from studios to three-bedroom guestrooms, with the convenience of kitchens and washer/dryers.

Location: near Downtown Disney; take a boat to restaurants, shops, and entertainment zone.

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Part of the Disney Vacation Club, though guest rooms can be booked by any guest; units range from studios to three bedrooms, and have the convenience of kitchens and washer/dryers.

The theme is upstate New York in the late 1800's: the heydey of horse-racing and country retreats, and "taking the cure" at natural springs.

Location: near Downtown Disney. A short walk to Cirque de Soleil and other entertainment venues, restaurants, shops.

This timeshare program works on a flexible "vacation point" system; guests can choose from Disney Vacation Club Resorts (at Disney World, and other locations such as Disney's Vero Beach Resort); other select resorts at Disney World, Disneyland California, Disneyland Paris; Disney Cruise Line vacations; Adventures by Disney; or from other "Member Getaways" worldwide. Nice for families: the Vacation Club Resorts at Disney World have suites with kitchens, laundry and multiple bedrooms. Read lots of tips about Disney's Vacation Club at Mousesavers.com.