The Disney Vacation Club Resorts are part of Disney's version of time share condos, but can be reserved nightly just as you would a room at a regular resort. Vacation Club room types range from a studio with a mini-kitchen, pull-out sofa and laundry room, to a three-bedroom apartment with sunken whirlpool tubs and full kitchens. Rates for Disney Deluxe Resorts start at $305 per night and go up to about $2,090 depending on the season.
What you'll get:
As a guest at a Disney Vacation Club Resort, you'll get all the perks of staying on Disney property. Airport transportation with the Disney Magical Express, buses to the theme parks, and parking are all complimentary. You'll also have access to extended theme park hours and delivery of your theme park purchases to the resort.
Disney Vacation Club Resorts are generally within Deluxe-level resorts, so they share the themed swimming pools with water slides and whirlpools. They also have arcades, playgrounds, a lounge, valet parking (for a fee) and water craft rentals (for a fee). Deluxe resorts have a food court plus a table-service restaurant and a character dining experience. Disney's signature dining experiences are found at the Deluxe resorts. Rooms have mini refrigerators and 24-hour room service. All the Disney Vacation Club resorts have salons, and some have full-service spas.
Like Disney Deluxe resorts, the Vacation Club resorts have prime real estate, and all are situated within a short monorail ride, boat ride or walk from one or more of the theme parks or Downtown Disney. You'll spend less time on buses and more time relaxing.