Top 10 Reasons to Stay at a Disney World Resort

Trying to figure out whether to stay on or off Disney property can be an agonizing decision.  Staying at a Disney World Resort offers many perks and is why my family chooses to stay on property.  The top 10 reasons to stay at a Disney World Resort can help make your family’s decision easier.

1. As you may have heard with real estate: location, location, location matters.  What better location to be at during your vacation that on Disney property?  Being absolutely immersed in the Disney magic only adds to the total experience.  The convenience of being close to everything Disney and in the heart of it all is well worth staying on property.
2. Concerned about how to get from the Orlando International Airport to your resort room at Disney?  Book Magical Express.  This free service bus takes you and your family from the airport to your resort and back to the airport when you are leaving.  You don’t even have to worry about any checked luggage as Disney takes care of moving it for you.
3. Once you are at a Disney resort, you won’t need to rent a car.  Disney provides several modes of transportation to move around their property.  Whether by bus, boat, or monorail, you can get to any place around Disney at no extra charge.
4. Staying on property will give your family the ability to utilize Extra Magic Hours (EMH) at either earlier morning hours or later closing hours depending on the scheduled park.  The extra time to enjoy the parks often results in less people meaning lower wait times for attractions.
5. Amenities offered at the Disney resorts can be great ways to add value to your vacation.  Every resort has dining options on site, great swimming pools, gift shops that include various sundry items, Disney theming, and more.
6. When shopping at Disney parks, many store locations offer delivery of purchased items back to your resort for free.  With this perk, you can feel free to purchase the items your family fell in love with, but not have to worry about lugging the items around the park, breaking, or losing them.
7. While no one knows when the next free dining packages will be offered, free dining is only an option when you choose to stay on property at certain Disney resorts.  Even if there is no free dining, to purchase one of the dining packages you must be staying at a Disney resort.  Dining packages may not be right for every family, but they do offer the worry-free option of having your meals prepaid.
8. Since the coming of FastPass+, booking to stay at a Disney resort will allow you to book FastPass+ at 60 days out instead of the 30 days for people who are not staying on property.   The extra days that you can book your favorite attractions will increase the likelihood that you can get the attractions at the times you wanted.
9. Disney Cast Members make a big difference by enhancing your stay with their availability 24/7.  Too many times to count do the Cast Members go above and beyond creating magical moments for guests.
10. Magic Bands are included for every member of your party when you choose to stay at a Disney resort.  Sure you could purchase them if you stay off site, but who doesn’t want the magic to start a little early?  The Magic Bands are mailed directly to you prior to your arrival.

For my family, there is no comparison or question about choosing to stay on-site at a Disney World resort.  What did your family choose?  Did I miss any reasons to stay at a Disney resort?  Comment below to let us know!

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