A Disney World Deluxe Resort offers some of the bigger spaces, the best locations, and more dining options for guests to enjoy. They also come with the added perk of Extended Evening Hours, exclusive to those staying at Deluxe Resorts. But, with those perks comes a bigger price tag than you’ll pay at a Moderate Resort or Value Resort. Let’s dive into exactly what you’ll get at the Disney World Deluxe Resorts.

Disney World Deluxe Resort Hotels

There are eight Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts. They are:

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: This resort immerses guests in the African savanna, with vibrant wildlife and authentic cultural details.
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort: This resort offers a charming New England seaside atmosphere with pastel colors and a relaxed beachside vibe.
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn: This resort recreates the charm and excitement of early 20th-century Atlantic City with a lively boardwalk area.
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort: This resort features sleek, modern design and a monorail running through the main building, emphasizing futuristic elegance.
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: This resort embodies Victorian elegance and sophistication, with its grand architecture and luxurious amenities.
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: This resort captures the spirit of the South Pacific with lush tropical gardens, tiki torches, and Polynesian-inspired architecture.
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: This resort transports guests to the grandeur of the Pacific Northwest, with its rustic lodges and towering pines.
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort: This resort offers a nautical New England theme, with classic, upscale seaside décor and a marina setting.

Additionally, there are three hotels not owned by Disney that are nevertheless considered part of the Disney World Deluxe Resort bracket. Each are located in the EPCOT Resort area:

• Walt Disney World Swan
• Walt Disney World Dolphin
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

About the Disney World Deluxe Resort Rooms

Here are a full list of room types by location. You’ll notice some resort hotels offer villas — these are part of the Disney Vacation Club properties, which you can read more about here.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Room Types:

• Standard Room, available as:
  • Standard View (also available with King Bed)
  • Pool View (also available with King Bed)
  • Savanna View (also available with King Bed)
• Deluxe Studios, available as:
  • Standard View
  • Savanna View
  • Value
• Villas, available as:
  • 1 Bedroom Villa (Value, Standard, or Savanna View)
  • 2 Bedroom Villa (Standard or Savanna View)
  • 3 Bedroom Grand Villa (Savanna View)
• Club Level available for select room types

Pools Available:

• Uzima Springs Pool
• Samawati Springs Pool

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Room Types:

• Standard Room, available as:
  • Standard View
  • Water, Water, or Woods View
  • Deluxe Room
  • King Bed (instead of two Queens)
• Deluxe Studios
• Villas, available as:
  • 1 Bedroom Villa
  • 2 Bedroom Villa
• Suites, available as:
  • 1 Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Bedroom Suite
  • Nantucket VP Suite
  • Newport Presidential Suite
• Club Level available for select room types

Pools Available:

• Stormalong Bay
• 3 Leisure Pools

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Room Types:

• Standard Room, available as:
  • Standard View
  • Garden View
  • Water View
• Villas, available as:
  • 1 Bedroom Villa (Standard, Garden, Pool, or Boardwalk View)
• Outer Building Garden Room
• Deluxe Room
• Deluxe Studios, available as:
  • Garden or Pool View
  • Boardwalk View
  • Standard View
• Suites, available as:
  • 2 Bedroom Suite
  • Sonora VP Suite
• Club Level available for select room types

Pools Available:

• Luna Park Pool
• 2 Leisure Pools

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Room Types:

• Garden Wing, available as:
  • Garden View, King, Deluxe Room, Standard View,  Bedroom Suite
• Main Tower, available as:
  • Lake View, Theme Park View
• Deluxe Studios, available as:
  • Standard View, Theme Park View, Lake View
• Villas, available as:
  • 1 Bedroom Villa (Standard View, Lake View, Theme Park View)
  • 2 Bedroom Villas (Standard View, Lake View, Theme Park View)
  • 3 Bedroom Grand Villa (Lake View, Theme Park View)

Pools Available:

• Feature Pool
• Bay Lake Pool

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Room Types:

• Outer Building Room, available as:
  • Garden View, Lagoon View, Theme Park View
• Resort Studio, available as:
  • Garden View, Lagoon View, Theme Park View
• Main Building Room, available as:
  • Standard Room, Deluxe King Room, Theme Park View Room
  • 1 Bedroom Suite
  • Victorian Suite
  • 2 Bedroom Suite
  • Disney Suite
• Deluxe Studios, available as:
  • Lake View, Standard View
• Villas, available as:
  • 1 Bedroom Villa (Standard View or Lake View)
  • 2 Bedroom Villa (Standard View or Lake View)
  • 3 Bedroom Grand Villa (Standard View or Lake View)

Pools Available:

• Beach Pool
• Courtyard Pool

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Room Types:

• Standard Room, available as:
  • Standard View, Pool or Marina View, Lagoon View, Theme Park View
• Suites, available as:
  • Ambassador VP Suite
  • 1 Bedroom Suite
  • King Kamehameha Suite
  • Honeymoon Room
• Deluxe Studios, available as:
  • Standard View, Lake View
• Bungalow
• Club Level available for select room types

Pools Available:

• • Lava Pool
  • Oasis Pool

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

Room Types:

• Standard Room, available as:
  • Standard View, Nature View, Courtyard View, Nautre Fireworks View — all available with King Bed as well)
• Villas, available as:
  • Deluxe Studio (at Boulder Ridge or Copper Creek)
  • 1 Bedroom Villa (at Boulder Ridge or Copper Creek)
  • 2 Bedroom Villa (at Boulder Ridge or Copper Creek)
  • 3 Bedroom Grand Villa (at Copper Creek)
• Cabin (at Cooper Creek)
• Club Level available for select room types

Pools Available:

• Copper Creek Springs Pool
• Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Room Types:

• Standard Room, available as:
  • Standard View, Water View, Garden or Woods View, King Bed
• 2 Bedroom Suite
• Club Level available for select room types

Pools Available:

• • Stormalong Bay
  • 3 Leisure Pools

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Dolphin Hotel, Swan Hotel

• Traditional Room
• Deluxe Room
• Family Room
• Suites, available as:
  • Junior Suite, Grand Suite, Executive Suite, Signature Suite, Chairman Suite, Governors Suite, Presidental Suite

Dining Options

As far as amenities go, you’ll find the most available at a Deluxe Resort, with lounges, quick-service, and table service dining available at each.

Narcoosees at Disney Grand Floridian

For dining, here’s what you’ll find:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Jiko
• Boma – Flavors of Africa
• Sanaa
  • Sanaa Lounge
• The Mara
• Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar
• Victoria Falls Lounge
• Uzima Springs Pool Bar
• Maji Pool Bar

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

• Cape May Cafe
• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
• Beach Club Marketplace
• Martha’s Vineyard
• Hurrican Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill
• Ale & Compass Restaurant
• Ale & Compass Lounge
• The Market at Ale & Compass
• Yachtsman Steakhouse
• Crew’s Cup Lounge

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

• Flying Fish
• Trattoria al Forno
• Big River Grille & Brewing Works
• BoardWalk Deli
• BoardWalk Ice Cream
• Carousel Coffee
• Pizza Window
• AbracadaBar
• Leaping Horse Libations
• BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas
• Belle Vue Lounge
• Funnel Cake Cart

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• California Grill
  • California Grill Lounge
• Steakhouse 71
  • Steakhouse 71 Lounge
• Contempo Cafe
• Chef Mickey’s
• Contemporary Grounds
• Cove Bar
• Outer Rim
• The Sand Bar

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

• 1900 Park Fare
• Beaches Pool Bar & Grill
• Citricos
• Courtyard Pool Bar
• Enchanted Rose Lounge
• Gasparilla Island Grill
• Grand Floridian Café
• Narcoossee’s
• Victoria & Albert’s

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

• ‘Ohana
• Kona Cafe
• Trader Sams
• Capt. Cook’s
• Pineapple Lanai
• Tambu Lounge
• Barefoot Pool Bar
• Oasis Bar and Grill
• Kona Island

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

• Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
• Whispering Canyon Cafe
• Geyser Point Bar & Grill
• Roaring Fork
• Territory Lounge

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

• Cape May Cafe
• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
• Beach Club Marketplace
• Martha’s Vineyard
• Hurrican Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill
• Ale & Compass Restaurant
• Ale & Compass Lounge
• The Market at Ale & Compass
• Yachtsman Steakhouse
• Crew’s Cup Lounge

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Dolphin Hotel, Swan Hotel

• Shula’s Steakhouse
• Il Mulino
• Kimonos
• Todd English’s Bluezoo
• Amare
• Rosa Mexicano
• Garden Grove
• Cabana Bar and Beach Club
• Splash Pool Bar and Grill
• Fountain
• Tangerine
• Picabu
• Fuel
• Chill
• Java
• Grounds
• Lounges: Shula’s Lounge, Il Mulino Lounge, Phins Lounge, Kimonos Lounge, Todd English’s Bluezoo Lounge, Stir Lounge

Disney World Deluxe Resort Perks

Staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort will give you access to Early Theme Park Entry, meaning you will be able to enter any of the theme parks 30 minutes before their official opening time. Additionally, Deluxe Resort guests are the only ones with access to Extended Evening Hours, which take place on select nights at select parks. This feature will give Deluxe Resort guests an extra two hours in the chosen park for that date after the park has closed to everyone else.

Transportation

Here’s a full list of transportation options you’ll find at each of the Disney World Deluxe Resort hotels.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Magic Kingdom: Bus
• EPCOT: Bus
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Bus
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

• Magic Kingdom: Bus, Monorail from EPCOT
• EPCOT: Walking path, Boat
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Skyliner, Boat, Walking path
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

• Magic Kingdom: Bus, Monorail from EPCOT
• EPCOT: Walking path, Boat
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Skyliner, Boat, Walking path
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Magic Kingdom: Monorail, Walking path
• EPCOT: Monorail (transfer from TTC), bus
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Bus
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

• Magic Kingdom: Boat, Monorail, Walking path
• EPCOT: Monorail (transfer from TTC), bus
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Bus
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

• Magic Kingdom: Boat, Monorail, Walking path
• EPCOT: Monorail (transfer from TTC), bus
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Bus
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

• Magic Kingdom: Boat, bus
• EPCOT: Bus
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Bus
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

• Magic Kingdom: Bus
• EPCOT: Walking path, Boat
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Skyliner, Boat, Walking path
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Dolphin Hotel, Swan Hotel

• Magic Kingdom: Bus
• EPCOT: Walking path, Boat
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Skyliner, Boat, Walking path
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Bus