Don't let money hold you back during your trip to Disney World. These budget Disney hotels are a fantastic option for you to stay for less! We've compiled a list of the cheapest Disney World hotels for you and your family, that don't compromise theming, luxury, and fun.
These hotels are all located on property at Walt Disney World an include many of the same perks listed in our pros and cons of ever Disney World hotel guide. There are other hotels near Disney World that may have lower nightly rates, but we believe that staying on property is worth the slightly higher rates for the extra benefits.
We visit Walt Disney World frequently to ensure that all of our articles are up to date and providing the very best tips to help you save money and experience more. Below are the cheapest Walt Disney World resorts ranked from least expensive to most! This article has been verified and checked for accuracy for 2025.
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You can find vacation package discounts for on-site hotel rooms and Disney World tickets. These discounts vary and may increase in value depending on if you're a Walt Disney World annual passholder, Florida resident, Disney+ subscriber, Visa Cardmember, and more! In addition to special discounts for certain demographics like the ones I just listed, there are also general discounts offered to everyone.
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Walt Disney World hotels offer perks like free on-site transportation, early access into the theme parks every morning, access into the parks after hours for deluxe hotels, first dibs on Lightning Lane Multi Pass reservations plus the immersive quality of staying inside the Walt Disney World bubble.
1. Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
For those who enjoy the simpler things in life, The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is your best bet. Once the stars come out, you’ll sleep well in such a beautiful, serene setting. This less conventional option for staying at Walt Disney World can bring great Disney savings. From swimming to archery to horses to musical revues and more, there truly is enough recreation offered to keep you busy all day. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort has a variety of options with the cheapest options being a basic campsite and more deluxe options offered for full size cabins.Â
Pros: close to the Magic Kingdom and Magic Kingdom resorts, unique and affordable option for staying on-site, pets welcome, campsites and cabins fully equipped
Cons: longer walk or transportation to get to your campsite, less traditional resort amenities, need camping supplies for basic campsite.
At just $94 a night for basic campsite, this is easily the most affordable option if you don’t mind the lack of amenities and you love to camp. Many guests that also enjoy camping love to take advantage of this affordable way to visit Walt Disney World. But if camping isn't for you, then you should keep reading to see better options for cheap Walt Disney World hotels.Â
2. Disney's All Star Sports Resort
The All Star Sports Resort is the perfect pick for athletes and fans alike. You’ll find baseball, basketball, football, surfing, and tennis motifs everywhere you turn. All of the value hotels recently underwent large refurbishments meaning you will get modern rooms at all the resorts now. The sports themed All Star hotel is always the cheapest out of the three likely since the theme isn't quite as popular with families but it's also a big draw for youth sports competitions.Â
Pros: Â food court has good options for kids, kids love the theming, great price, it's the first stop on the bus transportation shared between the value resorts
Cons:Â bus transportation here tends to be challenging with longer wait and multiple stops to get to and from the resort, as a value resort there are no water slides, hot tub or table service restaurant, if there are athletic tournaments at the ESPN Wide World of Sports these teams usually stay here in large groups
With a surfboard-shaped pool, a delicious food court serving up all your favorite foods, complimentary outside movies, and an affordable base price of just $143, your stay at the All Star Sports Resort is always going to be the cheapest option for a hotel room at Walt Disney World.Â
3. Disney's All Star Music Resort
The All Star Music Resort pays homage to the popular musical genres of country, jazz, rock ’n’ roll, calypso, and Broadway show tunes. With two pools, a playground, an arcade, and shopping options, there is something to keep every toe tapping.
Pros: the only value resort that combines suites and standard rooms in the same buildings which can be advantage for families meeting at Disney World, it's in between All Star Sports and All Star Movies so you can walk to either resort if you want to visit the other food courts, food court has good options for kids, kids love the theming
Cons:Â bus transportation here tends to be challenging with longer wait and multiple stops to get to and from the resort, busses are typically shared between all the value resorts (except for Art of Animation), as a value resort there are no water slides, hot tub or table service restaurant
Starting at just $148 per night, the All Star Music resort will be music to your ears and to your wallet. This budget Disney resort is a fantastic option and just a few dollars more a night than the All Star Sports if you prefer this theme better. We loved our stay at this resort and especially appreciated how much money we saved!
4. Disney's All Star Movies Resort
The All Star Movies Resort is a celebration of Walt Disney films. Toy Story, Fantasia, 101 Dalmatians, Mighty Ducks, and the Love Bug are all portrayed in colorful, larger-than-life figurines. This resort has a variety of entertainment options and is a short bus ride to the Animal Kingdom. This is the most popular of the three themed All Star Resorts since families connect more to the Disney icons around the property. Because of that this value hotel tends to sell out faster during promotions!
Pros:Â all of the amenities are in close proximity to the rooms so that eliminates longer walks around the resort, the food court has a lot of options, kids love the theming, great price
Cons:Â bus transportation here tends to be challenging with longer wait and multiple stops to get to and from the resort, busses are typically shared between all the value resorts (except for Art of Animation) and the All Star Movies resort is the last stop, as a value resort there are no water slides, hot tub or table service restaurant
Starting at just $150 per night, the Disney All Star Movies resort has some of the best theming out of the cheapest Walt Disney World resorts on our list. Read our full review of why we love this Walt Disney World All Star Resort.
5. Disney's Pop Century Resort
The Pop Century Resort takes you right back to the later decades of the 20th century. From bowling balls to the yoyo, experience all the most popular fads and trends of the 1950s-1990s. This resort stands out because of its multiple large, themed pools and even has a waterslide. Plus, it has its own bus system which makes for a quick trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Pros: kids love the theming , can walk to Art of Animation to eat at their food court, good location near all four theme parks, newly updated rooms, located on the Skyliner transportation system, small property means easy walk to all amenities.
Cons: as a value resort there are no water slides, hot tub or table service restaurants
With a base price of $188 per night, the Pop Century resort is totally groovy choice for your whole family. This is my favorite value hotel at Walt Disney World and the hotel I choose to stay at over all the others on this list! See why this is our favorite value hotel at Walt Disney World!
6. Disney's Art of Animation Resort
The Art of Animation Resort is continually rated highly among guests and reviewers. The resort spotlights several of Disney’s most beloved animated films including Cars, Finding Nemo, Lion King, and The Little Mermaid. Besides all of the fun, themed amenities, the resort is dog-friendly and features it’s very own bus system for added convenience.
Pros: food court is huge and as a large range of options, kids love the theming, themed family suites available, doesn't share a bus line with the other value resorts, one of the largest pools of the Disney World hotels, located on the Skyliner transportation system
Cons: as a value resort there are no water slides, hot tub or table service restaurant, standard rooms only available in Little Mermaid theming which might not appeal to everyone, standard rooms located in the back of the resort which means a longer walk to the transportation, have to transfer at Skyliner station to get to the parks
With a starting price of $231 a night for the regular Little Mermaid rooms (the suites will put you in a higher cost bracket making them the most expensive option on this list)- it’s easily one of our top picks for those who don’t want to have to choose between immaculate theming and affordability. I highly recommend this budget Disney hotel, it is a great addition to our cheapest Disney hotels list. This is widely regarded as the best of the Disney value resorts along with Disneys Pop Century Resort.Â
7. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort houses a convention center, so it truly excels in terms of amenities and convenience. This is an odd hotel to try and rank since the pricing varies so much between the older part of the hotel and the new Gran Destino Tower. If you pick the older Coronado Springs Resort rooms located outside the tower, you will get the cheapest price. If you pick a room inside the tower, your nightly rate will dramatically increase. For the best price, opt for the cheaper rooms if you don't mind being far from the tower amenities.Â
Pros: moderate hotel with hot tub and water slides, table service restaurant, great food variety on-site, updated amenities, does not share a bus with other resorts
Cons: large resort which means you may have to walk far to your room, very subtle theming which may not appeal to families, can be busy with business groups since it doubles as a convention center
The resort, starting at $244 a night for the standard rooms outside the Gran Destino Tower, is very centrally located and offers many more amenities than other similarly-priced stays including a health club, beauty salon, several pools, and more.
8. Disney's Port Orleans Resort- French Quarter
Port Orleans Resort- French Quarter is one half of the larger Port Orleans Resort. The other half is Port Orleans- Riverside. The theme of these two resorts are both sides of the coin of Louisiana with French Quarter embodying the spirit of New Orleans. French Quarter has theming inspired by New Orleans and Mardi Gras with fun, larger than life figures in the pool area like big alligators!Â
Pros:boat transportation option, great theming for adults and kids without being overly cartoon focused, can access the pool and restaurants for either side of Port Orleans, moderate hotel with hot tub and water slides
Cons: large resort which means you may have to walk far to your room, no table service restaurant in the French Quarter
Port Orleans- French Quarter is often slightly more affordable than it's Riverside counterpart starting at around $246 per night. We do love the recreational amenities at French Quarter including the Scat Cat's Club.
9. Disney's Port Orleans Resort- Riverside
Port Orleans- Riverside is one of the most romantic, charming resorts you’ll find, but it has immersive theming too, making it a fun choice for both couples and children. Plus, it offers a variety of dining options and is pet friendly. And as a bonus: you'll feel like you just stepped foot onto the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. This resort also features the fun Royal Rooms which are themed to Princess and the Frog. And as a bonus: you'll feel like you just stepped foot onto the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Pros: boat transportation option, great theming for adults and kids without being overly cartoon focused, can access the pool and restaurants for either side of Port Orleans, moderate hotel with hot tub and water slides
Cons: large resort which means you may have to walk far to your room, Royal Rooms are slightly more expensive and are a far walk away
The Port Orleans-Riverside Resort is slightly more expensive than French Quarter averaging a starting price of $252 per night. This is a fan favorite resort for adults traveling without children but that doesn't mean you won't see kids here. It just has a perfect, romantic atmosphere for couples.Â
10. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
The Caribbean Beach resort offers vibrant theming, larger rooms, and beautiful landscaping. The resort has great theming for a tropical vacation vibe with plenty of pool options for everyone. The biggest perk of this resort out of all the other moderate level resorts is that it offers Skyliner transportation which is why it is also the most expensive on the list. If you want moderate level amenities, like table service restaurants and bigger pools, with Skyliner access than this is a great option.
Pros: as a moderate resort the pool has waterslides and a hot tub, table service restaurant available, Skyliner transportation
Cons: resort is spread out so you could have a long walk to your room, multiple bus stops around the resort
Starting at just $279 per night, you can choose between the villages of of Jamaica, Aruba, Martinique, Trinidad South, or Trinidad North for your stay. We absolutely loved this hotel, read our recent review from our stay here!
Cheapest Disney Hotels FAQ
January is traditionally one of the least expensive months to go to Disney World. But the past few years have seen August and September become less popular times to visit the parks and usually hotel discounts are released to reflect this.
The cheapest days of the week to stay at Disney hotels are typically Monday through Thursday. Prices are often higher Friday through Sunday and weekends can sometimes be excluded from hotel discounts.
The value Disney hotels are the cheapest hotel options with some nights averaging just under $200 per night. Moderate hotels typically start at $250 per night and deluxe hotels start at $500 per night and can go as high as $900 per night.
You can usually book a Walt Disney World hotel more than a month in advance. The sooner you book the better as you can take advantage of more availability. Advance Disney World hotel packages need to be paid off one month prior to check-in.
Ticket prices for Disney will be the same whether you bundle with a hotel or purchase separately. There are often discounts that only apply to hotel packages making the overall cost of Disney tickets cheaper.
The most expensive months at Walt Disney World are November, December, and March which all coincide with the holidays and spring break.
The best amount of time to stay at a Disney World hotel is at least six days which gives you enough time to see all four theme parks and enjoy your resort hotel.
The cheapest Disney World resort is All-Star Sports which is consistently ranked the lowest in cost amongst the other hotels. However, a tent campsite at Fort Wilderness is even lower but this technically is for a campsite and not a hotel room.
The best way to save money on a Disney World vacation is to take advantage of any hotel discounts and travel during non-peak travel times of the year so avoiding spring break and the holiday season.
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