Once your needs, budget, scheduling possibilities are evaluated, once you have made up you mind on whether to plan your vacation stay off-site of the Walt Disney World, you will find out that not only can you find convenient accomodations but you may enjoy your stay plenty.

The main issues about deciding upon on-site or off-site accomodations turn around these topics: price -- establishing budgets, distance to Disney parks, theming, your vacation's main purpose.

Staying off-site will definitely result in lower costs and might actually make a difference if you're not the biggest Disney fan -- all the Disney magic in Walt Disney World can become really tiresome. Obviously, it is a good option if you plan on spending your vacation not having Walt Disney World as main objective.

On the other hand, if travelling with kids, it might be more opportune to book on-site, because of the great Disney theming and the long distances to the parks which can be really a nuisance when returning tired from the parks with tired, cranky kids. The great majority of Disney World vacationers who have children seem to agree in this respect -- stay on-site when with kids.

There are a lot of options to chose from near Disney World, hundreds of hotels including Disney operated ones.

Off-site hotels main locations are:

• Lake Buena Vista area
• Near Walt Disney World Theme Parks, along International Drive
• Kissimmee area -- small, cheap hotels

The Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels are Disney-operated. There is the option of purchasing a Good Neighbor Hotel Package, which contains:

• Accommodations at Good Neighbor Hotel -- include also transportation to and from select Disney theme parks (some hotels charge additional fee).
• Starting with 2005, the package contains also a Magic Your Way Ticket. This offers you the possibility to build your own Theme Park Ticket chosing from one or more of the WDW Resort Theme Parks and Attractions: Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Downtown Disney, Disney Quest, Blizzard Beach Water Park, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
• Official Walt Disney travel company luggage tag (one per person).

Hotels Near Disneyworld -- Illustrative Lines

We have chosen to exemplify off-site hotels features by succinctly describing some of the Good Neighbor Hotels - one of each category (deluxe, suite, moderate, economy):

The Celebration Hotel

Category: deluxe hotel

Hotel amenities:

Disabled persons:	Rooms and amenities for guests with disabilities
Pool:	Heated swimming pool, whirlpool
Gym and spa:	Fitness center, spa
Recreational activities:	Sports, bicycle/ Segway/ NEV (Neighborhood Electrical Vehicles) rentals etc
Transportation:	Complimentary scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World
Parking:	Free self-parking, valet parking
Concierge service/Bell service/Security guard:	Available
Laundry service/Dry cleaning:	Available
Business center:	Available
Business services:	Fax machine

Non-smoking rooms available.

Rooms:

Room types:

115 rooms and suites

• Two queen-size beds or one king-size bed
• Separate living room with sofa bed
• Maximum occupancy: 6 people

Room amenities:

• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Microwave oven
• 2 remote control/cable TVs
• Pay movies
• Interactive video games
• In-suite safe (fee)
• Work desk, chair
• 2 telephones
• Express check-out
• Data port

Dining:

• Citrus Bar
• Grille

Informative prices:

Double Queen Suite: $109 - $179

King Deluxe Suite: $129 - $199

Buena Vista Suites

Category: suite hotel

Hotel amenities:

Disabled persons:	Rooms and amenities for guests with disabilities
Pool:	Heated swimming pool, whirlpool
Gym:	Exercise room, two tennis courts
Transportation:	Complimentary scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World
Meeting facilities:	Available, up to 150 persons

Non-smoking rooms available.

Suites:

Suite types:

280 suites

• Two queen-size beds or one king-size bed
• Separate living room with sofa bed
• Maximum occupancy: 6 people

Suite amenities:

• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Microwave oven
• 2 remote control/cable TV's
• Pay movies
• Interactive video games
• In-suite safe (fee)
• Work desk, chair
• 2 telephones
• Express check-out
• Data port

Dining:

• Complimentary full American breakfast buffet at the hotel
• Citrus Bar
• Grille

Informative prices:

Double Queen Suite: $109 - $179

King Deluxe Suite: $129 - $199

Radisson Inn Lake Buena Vista

Category: moderate hotel

Hotel amenities:

Children:	Playground
Pool:	Heated swimming pool, whirlpool
Gym:	Fitness room
Valet/Bell service:	Available
Parking:	Free
Transportation:	Complimentary shuttle service to Disney theme parks
Other services:	Safe deposit boxes

Rooms:

Room types:

200 suites

• Two double beds
• Separate living room with sofa bed
• Maximum occupancy: 4 people

Room amenities:

• Coffeemakers
• TV
• Pay movies
• Iron/Ironing board
• Hairdryer
• Telephone
• Air conditioning
• Housekeeping -- daily
• Wake-up calls

Dining:

• Complimentary full American breakfast buffet at the hotel
• Flamingo Gardens Restaurant
• Flamingo Lounge

Informative prices:

Room rates: $89.00 - $95.00

Ramada Plaza Hotel - Inn Gateway

Category: economy hotel

Hotel amenities:

Disabled persons:	Facilities for persons with disabilities.
Pool:	2 pools, 1 heated
Gym:	Fitness center
Valet service:	Available
Parking:	Free
Laundry:	Available
Business center:	Available
Transportation:	Complimentary shuttle service to Disney theme parks
Other services:	Safe deposit boxes

Rooms:

Room types:

The Plaza

• 140 interior corridor rooms -- 2 queen , 2 kings or 1 king and a queen sleeper sofa

The Inn

• 353 two-story -- two queen beds

Room amenities:

• Coffeemakers
• Refrigerator
• TV
• Pay movies
• Iron/Ironing board
• Hairdryer
• Telephone
• Air conditioning
• Housekeeping -- daily
• Wake-up calls

There are non-smoking rooms.

Dining:

• Palms Restaurant
• The Deli Bar
• Ficus Lounge

Informative prices:

Inn room rates: $58.50

Plaza room rates: $68.50 - $78.50