Magic Kingdom Resort Area at Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom is one of the premiere areas to stay at Walt Disney World! These resorts are some of the most recognizable, with lots of personality! We’ll break down what you can find for resorts near Magic Kingdom, so you can a stay that is the best match for your family!
This is one of the most picturesque areas to stay at Walt Disney World! Resorts in the Magic Kingdom Resort have transportation methods like the monorail, boats or even walking to easily be able to get right over to the theme parks.
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Most areas of the resorts have a great view of Magic Kingdom fireworks at night and they all get a special show of the Electrical Water Pageant on the water near the beaches. This is a wonderful area to stay in for families, especially if you’ll be visiting Magic Kingdom multiple times.
Magic Kingdom Area Highlights
- There are multiple resort options that make it easy to walk to many of the areas in the Magic Kingdom.
- Multiple transportation options connect with this area.
- There are resorts to fit every type of stay, from upscale to adventurous.
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Resorts in the Magic Kingdom Area
Are you planning to stay in one of the resorts connected to Magic Kingdom? Here’s a list of the resorts we’ve stayed at, along with my thoughts and reviews, so that you can find the best fit for your family!
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Grand Floridian Resort
This is Disney’s flagship resort and if you are looking for a stay with an elegant feel and easy access to Magic Kingdom, this resort should be considered! There is monorail service to get you over to Magic Kingdom. And if you feel like walking, there is a pathway that is a reasonable walk away from the iconic theme park as well.
While this resort is more expensive on this list, it can be a good choice for the holiday season or a special occasion. This resort is one of my top picks for adults, as it can feel a little more formal. Also, keep in mind that getting to EPCOT is a little more difficult from this resort.
Read more about the Grand Floridian Resort in my review.
Polynesian Village Resort
The Polynesian Village Resort is absolutely beautiful and really will make you feel like you are staying somewhere tropical! This is one of our family’s favorite resort options!
The restaurants here are also some of our absolute favorites, such as Ohana and Trader Sam’s. As an added bonus, this is the only resort that has a quick service window where you can get Dole Whips right on site.
Read more about the Polynesian Village Resort in my review.
Contemporary Resort
The Contemporary Resort is super convenient if you are planning on spending most or all of your visit at Magic Kingdom. There is a walking path that takes you right over to the front entrance of the theme park.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort has more of a retro feel to the rooms that also have an Incredibles theme. It also has some amazing restaurants, and we love stopping by Chef Mickey’s on our trips, even if we aren’t staying here! This is a nostalgic choice that is fun to visit, although not near the top of our list to stay at for a resort.
Read more about the Contemporary Resort in my review.
Wilderness Lodge
This resort is one of our favorite places to stay because it feels like an escape after a day at the park. It’s especially beautiful around the holidays and we love the lodge feel here!
Wilderness Lodge feels really special and tucked away, even though you are still really close to Magic Kingdom. You can even see the Magic Kingdom fireworks from this resort!
You’ll need to use the boats or bus for transportation here, but if you love the idea of coming back to a calm and cozy resort after your busy day, this is the place to stay!
Read more about the Wilderness Lodge in my review.
Fort Wilderness (The Cabins at Fort Wilderness)
This truly is a unique stay experience! There are so many fun activities for families like horseback riding, sing-alongs, and more.
The cabins offer plenty of individual sleeping spaces and kitchens so you have plenty of room. There is so much to do here and its so large that you can even just spend a full day hanging around Fort Wilderness!
Fort Wilderness can be reached by boat from Magic Kingdom. There are also camping options here if you prefer or are bringing an RV.
Read more about the Cabins at Fort Wilderness in my review.
Convenience of Traveling the Monorail of Disney World
The monorail connects Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and select Disney resorts, making it a convenient transportation option for guests staying on property or park-hopping between these locations.
The monorail makes travel fast and convenient, and it’s stroller-friendly. I have a full guide on the Disney World Monorail here.
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If you’ll be spending most or all of your time at Magic Kingdom, staying in this resort area can be a great choice. Additionally, if you’ll have a late night party at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, it can be convenient staying in this area.
We like changing up the area that we are staying in on each trip, but this resort area definitely has its perks! Since it’s primarily deluxe resorts in this area, you may also want to check out our Ranking of the Deluxe Resorts at Disney World in this article.
Our Thoughts on the Magic Kingdom Resorts Area
Staying near Magic Kingdom is a great choice if you’ll be spending a lot of time at this theme park when you’re at Walt Disney World! It makes it convenient to stop into your resort in the middle of the day for a rest. It’s also a great way immerse yourself in everything a particular area has to offer!
We have enjoyed our stays at the resorts in this area, and one of the best parts are the variety of resort options you have to choose from!
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