It’s Party of Five at Walt Disney World!

When you travel with five or more people, finding a Walt Disney World resort that fits your party size and budget can be a challenge. Should you stay in one room or two? Which is best for you, a regular room, a suite or a villa? What are your options and how much do they cost? Small World Vacations agents have stayed at or toured every Disney resort on property and can help you to decide on the option that best fits your wish list and budget. Your party of five or more can choose from a wide array of accommodations at Walt Disney World.

VALUE AND MODERATE RESORTS

Booking two rooms at a Disney Value resort (All-Star Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Century or Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation) is a great option for larger families. At 520 sq ft of space, two rooms will sleep up to eight in four double beds and also give you two bathrooms. Connecting rooms provide adults with a place to relax after putting the kids to bed. Disney will only guarantee connecting rooms if there are more children than adults in your party. Others can still request connecting or adjoining rooms, and although Disney cannot guarantee it, they will do their best to accommodate.

A family of five’s most economical option is one room at Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside or Disney’s Caribbean Beach. Both are Disney Moderate resorts with bedding in select room categories that includes two queen beds and a bunk size pull-down bed recommended for a child under age 10. The rooms are 314 sq ft and amenities include a TV, coffee maker, vanity with two sinks and small refrigerator.

The Disney Skyliner (gondola transportation) connects Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort. Inspired by the open air village marketplaces of the Caribbean, passengers are able to transfer to other gondola routes at the Caribbean Beach station hub. Having access to the Skyliner is a great benefit to guests staying at these resorts, as it gives them an additional method of complimentary Disney transportation. Definitely something to consider when selecting your Disney resort hotel.

 

SUITES

Suites are available at Value, Moderate and Deluxe hotels and can accommodate larger families in one room.

Families of six will be comfortable in a 520 sq ft Deluxe Family Suite at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. These accommodations have a separate bedroom and two bathrooms. Bedding includes a queen bed, a full-size pullout sofa, an ottoman and a chair sleeper that both convert into a twin bed in the living room. For convenience there is a kitchenette with microwave, small refrigerator and coffee pot.

A party of six can stay in uniquely-themed family suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The Finding Nemo, Cars or Lion King Suites are 565 sq ft and include two bathrooms, a separate bedroom with a queen size bed, a double size sleeper sofa in the living room and a double size Inova table bed near the kitchenette. Kids will love the larger-than-life Disney and Pixar icons and the gigantic feature pool/play area spanning over 11,000 sq ft.

Casitas – 1 Bedroom Suites at Disney’s Coronado Springs, a Moderate resort, can accommodate up to six guests. These suites offer either two queen beds or a king bed in the bedroom, and a queen sleeper sofa in a living room area with a small table and chairs.

How would you like to rough it, Disney-style? At 504 sq ft, a cozy cabin at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort can hold up to six guests. Each unit is a separate dwelling with a private patio and parking for one car. The cabins are homey, with a living room area including a TV and Murphy-style pull-down bed, separate bedroom with a queen bed, bunk beds and additional TV, and one bathroom. If you like to prepare meals, there is a kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher utensils, cookware, plates, etc. These rustic cabins are a great option for guests looking to try something unique. Driving a golf cart around the grounds is a blast for kids of all ages.

 

DELUXE RESORTS

If convenience is your top priority, your party of five might consider a Deluxe resort, including the Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Polynesian, Yacht and Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn. These luxurious hotels are located either on the Monorail, within walking distance or a short boat or bus ride to the theme parks. Rooms at these resorts can accommodate a family of five in two queen size beds and a day bed in 400 – 448 sq ft of space.

If you are a party of six, a Club Level Deluxe room with two queen beds and a queen size sleeper sofa may be available at Wilderness Lodge or BoardWalk Inn. Club level rooms and suites include exclusive concierge amenities including snacks and beverages throughout the day.

 

DELUXE VILLA RESORTS

Disney Vacation Club Villas (DVC) provide spacious accommodations while also providing the comforts of home.  There are over a dozen DVC properties, each with their own style and theming:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villa – Jambo House
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

At DVC properties, you’ll find Deluxe Studios and 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Villas.

Deluxe Studios (374 – 447 sq ft) offer a kitchenette (microwave, sink, coffee maker and small refrigerator) and typically feature one or two queen beds and a double size sleeper sofa, pull-down bed, or daybed.

Another homey option for families of five is a One-Bedroom Villa (710 – 942 sq ft). These fully equipped vacation homes feature a master bedroom with a king-size bed and whirlpool tub, a living room with a double or queen size sofa and pull-out sleeper chair that turns into a twin bed, flat panel TV, DVD player, fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer.

Two and Three bedroom DVC villas span a whopping 1075 – 1333 sq ft and are perfect for multiple families with 8 – 12 guests looking to settle into their own home-away-from-home with a fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer.

Looking for unparalleled accommodations for your next Walt Disney World vacation? Check out the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs, the Cabins at Fort Wilderness, and Bungalows over the water at Disney’s Polynesian Village. These are sure to check that bucket list box.

Disney World is the perfect place for magical fun all year long. And now that you’re in the know about room accommodations, you can invite the whole family to join!

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