Kissimmee Vacation Home vs. Disney Hotel for Groups

Families and groups planning a theme park trip face the same question: book several Disney hotel rooms, or rent one large vacation home in Kissimmee? Both work. Here is an honest comparison to help you choose.

Space

A typical hotel room sleeps four or five in one room with one bathroom. A group of twelve might need three or four rooms, often on different floors.

A six-bedroom vacation home puts everyone together, with several bathrooms, a living room, a dining table big enough for the whole group and often a pool. After a long day in the parks, that shared space matters.

Cost

For a large group, one home is often cheaper than several hotel rooms. You also save on meals: cooking breakfast and a few dinners at the house adds up over a week.

Do the comparison for your own dates. Include taxes and fees, resort or parking charges at hotels, and car rental and park parking if you stay in a home.

Perks of staying on Disney property

Disney resort hotels come with benefits, which have included Disney transportation between the resorts and parks and early entry to the theme parks. If your group plans to be at the parks from opening every day and does not want to drive, those perks have real value. Check Disney's website for the current benefits.

Perks of a vacation home

• Everyone under one roof, with private bedrooms for each household.
• A full kitchen for breakfasts, packed snacks and family dinners.
• A pool at many homes, which is a welcome rest day for kids.
• Flexibility to visit other parks and attractions, including Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, without being tied to one resort.

Getting around

You will want a car if you stay in a home. Pay for theme park parking or use ride shares for park days. With more than one car, the group can split up when interests differ.

A mixed approach

Some families split the trip: a few nights in a vacation home for the reunion part of the week, then a night or two at a park hotel for the children's big Disney days. It costs a little more in moving time but gives you the best of both.

Which is right for you?

Choose a hotel if your group is small, plans to spend every day at Disney parks and does not want to drive. Choose a home if your group is large, includes several households or wants room to rest between park days.

Where to stay

Our six-bedroom Kissimmee House keeps a big family together close to the parks. See our Kissimmee destination page, our guide to planning a Disney trip with a large family and our family reunions page.

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