I've Tried Every Hotel Hack in Disney World, and I'm Sharing the 3 That Work Every Time

Are you planning a trip to Disney World? Okay, we get it — planning that trip can be…a LOT. There’s a lot you have to think about: how long you’re staying, where you’re staying, what you’ll need, how you’re getting there, what tickets to buy, etc., etc., etc. It’s a never-ending list of things on your planning to-do list.

Disney’s Yacht Club

So let’s talk a little about your Disney World hotel. Now, we’ve got some hacks that we can share with you that work EVERY time. We don’t gatekeep, so we’re sharing our best Disney World hotel tips and tricks with you.

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Here are our best Disney World hotel hacks.

Kroger Delivery

Okay, the first thing we always tell you NOT to do is buy water at Disney World. It’s SO expensive. But the Florida tap water is…well…funky. But you can get bottled water and snacks delivered directly to your hotel from Kroger — and how easy is that?

Kroger Delivery!

All you have to do is download the Kroger app and order away. Be sure to look for coupons, too, for even more savings!

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Take the first bus

Some resorts are within walkable distance, so if you find yourself waiting for a bus at the end of the night after a long theme park day, just take the first bus that shows up. For example, if you’re staying at All-Star Movies Resort, just take the first All-Star bus that shows up and the walk the rest of the way. Or if you’re staying at Port Orleans — Riverside Resort and the first bus to show up is for Port Orleans — French Quarter, just take that bus and walk.

Disney bus line

This works out great for the hotels in the EPCOT area, too, because Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Yacht Club Resort, and Beach Club Resort are all within walking distance of each other. We know, we know, you might not want to do extra walking, but you might get back to your room faster that way.

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Book with a travel agent

Want to know how to get the BEST deal on a Disney World trip? Book with a travel agent, like with our friends over at Small World Vacations. It’s 100% free and your travel agent will take a lot of the stress out of planning PLUS they’ll be knowledgeable on any discounts or deals that can help save you money.

Cinderella Castle

Even better? If you book your Disney World trip with a travel agent and a better deal comes along, your travel agent will rebook your trip for you at THAT price and you’ll end up getting some of your original $$$ back! How’s that for NICE?

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Room Requests

Okay, so this isn’t something we can guarantee that will work every time, but it’s worked for us often. You can make a room request from your hotel (as long as it’s within reason — don’t be thinking you’ll get a concierge room if you’ve only booked a standard room) and Disney will do its best to honor your request.

Don’t be afraid to make room requests

Our best example of this is if you’ve booked a standard room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. You can request a partial savannah view room and you may end up with a room that partially overlooks the savannah, although actual savannah rooms cost more to book. Although you can make some room requests via My Disney Experience, others may require you to contact the hotel directly before your check-in date.

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So we hope that gives you some ideas for your next Disney World trip. Stay tuned to DFB for all things Disney!

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Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.

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