3 Disney World Hotels That Are Perfect For Big Groups
Disney World is always magical, but there’s something extra special about sharing it all with a big group of your nearest and dearest! Whether you’re exploring EPCOT’s World Showcase, enjoying Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After fireworks, or dining in Disney Springs, it really is the more the merrier in Disney World!
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Of course, traveling with a large group also brings a unique set of challenges. From choosing table service restaurants that seat larger parties to finding a resort that fits everyone’s needs, big groups often require just a bit more planning.
When it comes to choosing the best Disney resort for your large group, you’ll want to consider several factors, including the makeup of your party, the age group (or age groups) you’re traveling with, and the number of rooms you’ll need to accommodate your friends and family.
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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
In addition, you’ll want to consider your theming preferences, resort location, park transportation options, and of course, your budget.
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Carriage Rides at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
Luckily, Disney World offers a wide variety of accommodations. From the tiny Tower Studios at Disney’s Riviera Resort to the stunning 3-bedroom villas at Disney’s various deluxe resorts, Disney World’s offerings truly run the gamut. So if you’re traveling with a larger party, you’re in luck!
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Disney’s Riviera Resort
These incredible Disney World resorts offer everything your large travel group could need for a magical Disney vacation! Let’s check them out!
Best Value Resort for Big Groups: Disney’s Art of Animation
With its go-big-or-go-home Disney theming and the incredible Big Blue Pool, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is popular for a lot of VERY good reasons.
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
If you’re traveling with a large group, the resort’s biggest perk is undoubtedly its spacious family suites. There are three types of suites, each themed to a classic Disney film. Fans of Cars, Finding Nemo, and The Lion King will especially love these suites!
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
While Art of Animation’s family suites are not particularly luxurious, they do offer cost-effective and fun accommodations that can sleep up to six adults.
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Art of Animation’s family suites feature two bathrooms and a convenient kitchenette. You’ll also find a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a dining area with a Murphy bed, and a living area with a pull-out sofa.
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These suites are thoughtfully designed and offer multi-function spaces that provide both convenience and privacy for larger families. If you’re traveling with small children who require naps or an early bedtime, the separate rooms allow you the ability to step away while little ones sleep.
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Honorable Mention: Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
As an honorable mention, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort also offers family suites, and at a significantly lower price point.
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Still, in the Value category, we prefer Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for its amenities, theming, and prime location on the Disney Skyliner route!
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Disney Skyliner
Best Moderate Resort For Big Groups: Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside
For a fun and festive atmosphere that caters to lots of personalities and accommodates large groups, try Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort.
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This beautiful resort offers gorgeous, sprawling grounds, a fun-filled feature pool, and boat transportation to Disney Springs.
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To accommodate larger families, Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort offers 5th sleeper rooms with a single, pull-down Murphy bed.
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If you’re traveling with extended family and friends and would like rooms close together, consider upgrading to the Preferred Rooms category. The resort’s Preferred Rooms are all located in the Alligator Bayou section of the resort, ensuring that you won’t be far from your travel companions, even if you’re not right next door.
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As a bonus, Preferred View rooms also put you close to the lobby, pool, and transportation, allowing for easy access to the resort’s many fabulous amenities.
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Transportation is key on any Disney vacation, but when traveling with a large group, it can be even more essential.
For this reason, we love Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside for its proximity to Disney Springs — and the water taxi that will get you there on the charming Sassagoula River!
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Dining with very big groups in Disney World can be a challenge, but Disney Springs has several great options for large dining parties. In Disney Springs, you’ll find incredible dining options for large parties. And when you stay at Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside, you’ll have restaurants like Paddlefish, Chef Art’s Homecomin’, and Raglan Road Irish Pub at your fingertips!
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Honorable Mention: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
If your group prioritizes easy access to the theme parks, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is another great option for large groups. With direct Skyliner access to both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this tropical oasis offers maximum flexibility for easy park transportation.
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Martinique at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
In addition, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort offers 5th sleeper rooms, a pirate-themed pool, and walking access to all of the incredible dining at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Your party will enjoy plenty of options and maximum flexibility for a Disney vacation that checks ALL the boxes!
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Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Best Deluxe Resort for Big Groups: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
If Disney’s deluxe resorts fall within your budget, you’ll have plenty of options for upscale hotels to accommodate your entire group. That being said, our top Deluxe pick for larger groups is none other than Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
While many deluxe resorts offer large family suites (like the 3-bedroom villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and the treehouse villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa), you’ll find all that and then some at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
For top-notch theming, prime location, and laid-back tropical vibes, the Polynesian can’t be beat!
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At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Moana-inspired standard rooms sleep five guests on two queen beds and a pull-down day bed.
At over 400 square feet, these spacious rooms offer plenty of breathing room for larger families. For extra convenience, book a Deluxe Studio — you’ll get a room with a kitchenette and TWO bathrooms.
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Family Suites at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Of course, if you’re traveling with extended family or a big group of friends, the Polynesian also offers a variety of family suites (like the Ambassador VP suite) to accommodate up to eight adults.
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Bungalow at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The resort’s over-water bungalows come at a price — but with a private deck, refreshing plunge pool, and a breathtaking view of Magic Kingdom, splitting the cost with friends and family may just make it worth it.
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Bungalow at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The bungalows also include a sitting room, dining area, full kitchen, and washer and dryer.
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Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is FAR from the only deluxe resort in Disney World to offer these types of suites, and if budget allows, you’ll have plenty of options for large, multi-room accommodations to fit your big group.
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Still, the Polynesian tops our list for several reasons. First, the Polynesian Resort is conveniently located with direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. This translates to maximum flexibility in your schedule and allows everyone in your party to get where they need to go, quickly and easily.
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Monorail Blue
The Polynesian is also ideally located if you want to dine together as a group. ‘Ohana — one of Disney World’s most popular dining locations ‘- is located right on-site, and can easily accommodate large groups.
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When you stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you’ll also be close to other restaurants that can accommodate large dining parties, like Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
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Honorable Mention: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas
Like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas offers fifth sleeper standard rooms, deluxe studios, and a range of family-style villas.
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Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort
Besides spacious family-style accommodations, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn ranks high on our list for big groups due to its prime location, variety of transportation options, and proximity to EPCOT’s many dining options.
We also love the resort’s charming New England-style architecture and seaside theming!
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Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
When you stay at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, you can use the Disney Skyliner, Friendship Boats, or even your own two feet to access not one, but TWO Disney theme parks!
Don’t Miss Out!
Ready to book a magical Disney vacation for your big group? MickeyTravels can help you book the right accommodations, choose the perfect restaurants, and plan a perfectly pixie-dusted visit!
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