Disney's Deluxe Resorts

The Deluxe Resorts are the jewels in the crown of Disney Resorts with many more amenities than the Value Resorts or the Moderate Resorts but at a price.

Most rooms have two double beds (some have a king sized bed) plus a small day bed and will comfortably sleep a family of five plus a small child (under 3) in a crib.

Rooms are generally larger that the Moderate Resorts and suites are available in most Deluxe Resorts.

Disney's Deluxe Resort Room Rates

Prices start from $240 per night for 2009/2010 in the low (value) season at the cheapest Deluxe resort up to $1040 in the holiday season (excluding taxes) in the most expensive Deluxe resort based on two adults in the room but prices do vary quite considerably by resort.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
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If you are looking for a proper hotel with full concierge and room service, multiple restaurants and are prepared to pay the price, then you cannot beat a Deluxe Resort.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is situated near the Animal Kingdom, Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, BoardWalk Inn, the Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin are all in the Epcot Resort area and Disney's Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Polynesian Resort and Wilderness Lodge are all close to the Magic Kingdom.

There is much more variety in the Disney Deluxe Resorts and most give better access to the major theme parks.

They each have full table service restaurants, a pizza delivery service, a lounge bar and snack bars located by the swimming pools, gift shops and health clubs.

There are both adult and children's swimming pools with water slides and spas and there is also access to other activities such as boating.

Most of them are located on the edges of lakes and lagoons with sandy beaches.

Disney Seasons

For 2009/2010, Disney have defined five seasons for their Deluxe Resorts; note there is no Summer season for the Deluxe resorts:

• Value season runs from January 1 to February 12, from July 19 to October 1 and from November 29 to December 17
• Regular season runs April 19 (after Easter) to July 18 and from October 2 to November 28 (after Thanksgiving)
• Peak season runs from February 13 until April 18 (after Easter)
• Easter season runs from April 4 to April 18
• Holiday season runs from December 18 until December 31

Read our reviews of all the Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort hotels - Animal Kingdom Lodge, BoardWalk Inn Resort, Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Yacht Club & Beach Club Resorts, Polynesian Resort, Wilderness Lodge, Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin.