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• Categories:
  • DVC Villas
  • Deluxe
  • Moderate
  • Value
• DVC
  • Boulder Ridge
  • Copper Creek and Cabins
  • Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
  • Boardwalk Villas
  • Villas at Grand Floridian
  • Old Key West (1st DVC Property!)
  • Saratoga Springs
  • Riviera
  • Bay Lake Tower
  • Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
  • Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House
  • Beach Club Villas
• Deluxe
  • Grand Floridian
  • Contemporary
  • Polynesian
  • Beach Club
  • Boardwalk Inn
  • Yacht Club
  • Wilderness Lodge
  • Animal Kingdom
• Moderate
  • Carribean Beach
  • Coronado Springs
  • Port Orleans - Riverside
  • Port Orleans - French Quarter
• Value
  • All Star Sports
  • All Star Movies
  • All Star Music (Family Suites option)
  • Pop Century
  • Art of Animation (Family Suites option)
• Perks to staying on property
  • Extra Magic Hours (some Good Neighbor hotels like Swan and Dolphin also benefit from EMH)
  • Disney “Bubble”
  • Transportation
  • Quality/Consistency - you know what you’re getting
  • Wonderful customer service/Pixie Dust moments
  • Free parking
• Cons to staying on property 
  • Expensive!
  • Can’t escape Disney if you’re sick of it and need a break (I’ve never had that problem)
  • Crowds - especially All-Star resorts - cheer competitions, etc.
  • Over-the-top theming - not everyone’s cup o’ tea
  • It can be nice to have access to full kitchen/multiple bathrooms, outside of park transport with larger family or if kids get sick
  • Can be very expensive with larger family as you may need multiple rooms
• Good non-Disney alternatives 
  • Lake Buena Vista Resort and Spa
    • Multi-bedroom same price as value room most of the time
    • Pirate ship pool
    • Close to restaurants & shopping
  • Air B&B, VRBO
    • Real house
    • Private pool
    • Plenty of space