What do Disney's Deluxe Resorts and Villas Offer for My Vacation that I Cannot Get at a Value or Moderate?

Let's start with what is the same

All Disney Resorts have what you might call a base package to make your vacation awesome. They all have counter service dining, lounge/pool bars, arcades, themed pools, specialty theming throughout the resort, and at least one gift shop. They all offer free parking and complimentary transportation to each of the 4 parks as well as Disney Springs. In the rooms, they all have a cooler, coffee and tea service, and basic things such as hair dryers and toiletries. If you've read my overview of the Value and Moderate Resorts, you have a basic understanding what is offered at each level. So, how are the Deluxe Resorts and Villas different? Let's find out!

Deluxe Categories: What's a Villa?

There are Deluxe Resorts and then there are Deluxe Villas. If you're looking for the very best of the best in a Disney Resort, that might be a Villa. Why? The amenities and the space. Villas are like a home away from home. They offer 1 and 2 bedroom options, both of which include a full kitchen (fully furnished), a washer and dryer, a living area, and luxurious bathrooms. These are designed for comfort and quite possibly for an extended trip or family celebration. If you want or need to cook and will not be eating out much, your vacation dollars might be best spent here.

What is a studio?

Studio accommodations are similar to those of a Moderate Resort. The difference would be in the recreation offerings as well as the amenities. The rooms tend to offer more space than a Value or Moderate as well. For the purposes of this Blog, if it doesn't say Villa, consider it a Studio.

Resort Areas

All of the Disney Resorts are divided into areas: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. Knowing which area your resort is located in will help you to know what is special about each.

The Magic Kingdom Deluxe Resorts
Wilderness Lodge

These include The Polynesian and Villas, The Grand Floridian, The Contemporary, and Bay Lake Tower. Each of these resorts offer views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and it's nightly Water Pageant. They also all offer boat rentals, fishing, volleyball, jogging trails, and access to a Spa and Fitness Center. They are all located within site of the Magic Kingdom, and offer the Monorail, Bus Service, walking Trails, and Boat Service to the parks and Disney Springs. Check your MDE app for specific details.

The Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Creek Villas, and Copper Creek Villas are located just down the road. They offer most of the amenities stated above, plus lush landscapes and beautiful views of nature!

The Epcot Deluxe Resorts

Epcot has one resort that is different from all of the rest, The Riviera Resort. It has European influences throughout and offers Tower Studios, as well as Villas with up to 3 bedrooms. Recreation includes a Health and Fitness Center. It also offers spectacular dining options. Transportation is available by bus as well as the Skyliner. Though it is not located behind Epcot, you are just a Skyliner ride away from all of the fantastic recreation offers of the other Epcot Resorts.

All of the other Epcot Deluxe Resorts are located behind Epcot. The Yacht Club, The Boardwalk and Villas, and The Beach Club Villas are the resorts with the most entertainment at you fingertips! They offer Health and Fitness Clubs, Outdoor Recreation, Mini Golf, Boat Rentals, Fishing, Tennis, Volleyball, and Jogging Trails. Additionally, they have Disney's Boardwalk right there on property! Also, they are within a short walking distance to the back of Epcot! Don't want to walk? No problem, Bus service and Boat service are both available! See your MDE app for details. Once you arrive at Epcot, you'll find the Skyliner that can whisk you away to Hollywood Studios!

Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House and Kidani Village

This unique lodge and villas offers one of a kind recreation. In addition to the Spa and Fitness Center, they have offer 4 Savannah's complete with animal viewing areas throughout the resort! You can even select an animal viewing room to stay in! Animal Kingdom offers bus service to all Disney Parks and Disney Springs.

Signature Restaurants

Each of these unique resorts offer wonderful opportunities, recreation and amenities. They are all also different from the others! One additional perk at a Disney Deluxe is the dining! They offer Signature dining locations that cannot be found anywhere else! In the coming weeks, I will tell you about some of these amazing restaurants that can only be found at the Deluxe Resorts!

Still don't know where to stay?

It is my recommendation to find the resort you want to stay at, look through the photos of each hotel on Disney's Website. Then read back through this blog. Each offers a truly magical vacation!

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