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Hotels We Love | Walt Disney World Edition

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We are often getting emails from our readers wanting to know what our favorite hotels at Walt Disney  World. We had to think long and hard, and we have created a list that includes our four favorite hotels in the four resort categories Disney has to offer. These include the following categories: deluxe, moderate, value and Disney Vacation Club (or Home Away from Home Resorts)

 Deluxe: Contemporary Resort

 This was tough for us. The Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge are spectacular, but our heart is always drawn to the Contemporary. The Contemporary Resort was the first Walt Disney World hotel, and features one of the most architecturally unique hotel at any Disney destination. It's also important to mention that there is no bad views at the Contemporary. You either have an unobstructed view of the Seven Seas Lagoon or Bay Lake. Even if you're in the Garden Wing rooms you still have nice views of grass lawns or the water. To add to this, the dining at the Contemporary is great. It also features the closest proximity to the Magic Kingdom. 

 Moderate: Port Orleans Riverside

 Peaceful, beautiful and relaxing, Port Orleans Riverside offers a truly enjoyable experience. With rooms among lush forests and waterways, Riverside makes every guest feel like they are a world away from Walt Disney World. The dining options aren't bad at the resort either. The resort also features a ferry to Disney Springs. 

 For as much as we love Riverside, we think that this resort will be unseated by Coronado Springs as their new hotel tower opens in 2019.

 Value: Art of Animation

 The prices might suggest a moderate or deluxe, but Disney tells us that the Art of Animation Resort is a value resort and it is the best. The food court, the family suits and overall touches of Disney throughout the resort makes Art of Animation one of the most popular hotel at Walt Disney World. To add to the amenities, the resort also features classes free of charge where resort guests can learn to draw their favorite Disney characters. 

 Disney Vacation Club: Villas at Wilderness Lodge

 We love Wilderness Lodge, and the villas are the best part of the resort. You are truly transported to a lodge hidden in the untamed wilderness when you walk into that lobby. The lobby is quaint and cozy. It's a great place to sit and read or play some cards with your family. The villas are also close to the main resort, which features a great pool area and is rather close to the Magic Kingdom with a short boat ride.

 Do you agree with our list? What's your favorite Walt Disney World resort? Let us know in the comments.
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