Whats the difference between the Disney resorts, the Swan & Dolphin, the Downtown Disney hotels, and other hotels?
In addition to the obvious differences in terms of theming, proximity to the theme parks, etc., each of these hotel types has a different level of special privileges. Privileges available when staying at one of the Disney resorts, which include Value resorts, Moderate resorts, Deluxe resorts, Deluxe Villas (aka Disney Vacation Club) and Ft. Wilderness cabins & campsites: • Access to Extra Magic Hours • Ability to use Disney’s Magical Express (free transportation and luggage transfers to and from the airport) • Ability to make up to ten days of Advance Dining Reservations starting 180 days prior to check-in. • Unlimited free use of the excellent Disney transportation system (buses, boats and monorails) which connects all of the Disney resorts to the theme parks and Downtown Disney, and connects the Disney resorts to each other. • FREE parking at all of the Disney theme parks (you’ll be given a parking permit at check-in). • Charging privileges – you can charge most purchases in the Disn
