Walt Disney World is quite possibly the dream vacation of every little girl and boy in the United States. The dream of walking around in the Magic Kingdom and shaking hands with the larger than life characters from all of the Disney movies is a captivating one. Even many adults who have never visited the park as children would love to experience a visit to the Magic Kingdom. But the ultimate would be to meet the big mouse himself—Mickey. A vacation at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels can be expensive, and not every family thinks they can afford to visit this dream destination. In this article we will look at the many Disney Hotels and resorts, and also we’ll look at the discount hotels that are located near the Disney properties where families can stay at much lower prices allowing them to be able to afford an enjoyable visit at the Disney parks.

There are 23 Disney World hotels in Orlando with four theme parks, two water parks, several different shopping areas, a huge selection of restaurants, golf courses, spas and many other sources of entertainment and recreation in the area. Walt Disney World Hotels have a wide variety of room rates for their various hotels. Families can camp out in the campground, stay at discount Disney Hotels or stay in a luxuriously appointed suite in one of the deluxe Disney World hotels. Walt Disney hotels are a large part of the overall Disney experience.

Some families might choose not to stay in a Walt Disney World Hotel on their trip to the Magic Kingdom. There are many vacation resort hotels near Disney World where families can stay at reasonable prices. The town of Kissimmee has a staggering number of hotels where families visiting the Disney theme parks can stay. The hotels near Disney World are easy to get to and might be easier to get a reservation than at a Disney hotel.

There are seven Downtown Disney Hotels in Orlando. These are official Disney hotels near Walt Disney World, but they are also close to area shopping, dining and there is a shuttle service to bring guests to nearby entertainment opportunities such as the golf courses, water parks and Pleasure Island.

Whether you stay at one of the official Disney World hotels, or one of the local discount hotels nearby, planning ahead and doing your research can help you and your family have the best Disney Hotel experience that your budget will allow.