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Wondering where to stay at Disney World?

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From iconic Disney hotels to luxurious off-property resorts, these are the best hotels near Disney World.

When Disney World first opened 50 years ago, the resort had just one theme park and two hotels.

Before you book a room, there are a few things you should know about Disney World hotels.

A giraffe grazes near the balcony of guest rooms at the Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney World in Orlando, Fla.

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Disney categorizes their on-site hotels and resorts as Deluxe, Deluxe Villas, Moderate, Value, and Campgrounds.

With an African safari feel, this resort offers an experience unlike anything found elsewhere in the United States.

Other on-site amenities include themed pools and unique dining experiences showcasing African flavors.

Polynesian Resort Disney World

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Recent additions include overwater bungalows and “Moana”-themed guest rooms.

and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

It offers a variety of dining choices including a character breakfast with Minnie Mouse.

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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There are regular rooms, villas, and club-level access.

It just feels like home."

Luna Park Pool is a favorite with a 200-foot-long water slide, plus a whirlpool spa and kiddie pool.

Exterior of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

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Transportation options from this Moderate resort include a water taxi to Disney Springs and buses to the theme parks.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Walt Disney World Monorail in 1975 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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The Swan and Dolphin Disney World

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Bird flying over water in front of Disney’s Grand Floridian

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Four Seasons Disney World

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Disney Coronado Springs

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Art of Animation Disney World

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The pool at Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Turn-of-the-century seaside cottages at Martha’s Vineyard are recalled in Disney’s Beach Club Resort, a deluxe-category hotel at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Featuring crisp colors, seashell motifs, french doors and a white sand beach, this waterfront getaway offers 576 luxurious rooms and suites and a 73,000-square-foot convention center. It is located on Crescent Lake in the heart of Disney property

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Exterior of the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

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Guest room with vintage furnishings in BoardWalk Inn

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Family walking out of a wave pool at Carribbean Beach Resort

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Siblings playing at Pop Century

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Exterior water wheel and building at Port Orleans

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