Disney4me Posted August 21 Report Posted August 21 For many guests, a kitchen or kitchenette in their Disney World hotel room is a major want, and there are more than a few hotels on property where they’re available! Kitchenette However, for every pro to having one, there’s a con that may lead some guests to rethink their stance. Before we delve into the pros and cons, here’s a quick rundown of the Disney hotels that offer kitchens or kitchenettes in some of their rooms: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 2-Bedroom Villa Living Room and Kitchen at the Riviera Pros One of the first major pros of a room with a kitchen or kitchenette is that you can prepare your own meals based on your diet or dietary restrictions and bring them to the parks with you. For starters, there’s no fear of accidental cross-contamination of allergens at the park. Beyond that, if it’s more of a dietary preference, you can always have a backup meal on hand just in case you don’t want to splurge too much on park food. Kitchenette at the Polynesian If you’re planning on waking up early to head to your Disney World park of choice for Early Entry — a perk included in your Disney World hotel stay — you can prepare breakfast while getting ready or even prep it the night before. That way, you can get out of your room quicker and not “waste time” stopping at the hotel food court for breakfast before hopping on a bus, Monorail, boat, or Skyliner gondola. Kitchenette at Art of Animation On the flip side, if you’re planning on taking advantage of Extended Evening Hours — a perk available to guests at nearly all of the hotels home to rooms with kitchens and kitchenettes (sorry, All-Star Movies and Art of Animation guests) — you’ll always have a kitchen available to whip up a late-night snack when you get back to your hotel. This comes in handy considering that there are only three hotels on Disney World property (Grand Floridian, Swan & Dolphin) that offer room service, and other hotel eateries will be long closed when you arrive back at your hotel. Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT Cons Of course, there are cons to these types of rooms for certain guests, beginning with the fact that you’ll need to stock up your kitchen/kitchenette with your own groceries. While this isn’t the worst thing in the world, if you have leftover or unused food at the end of your trip, you’ll need to either make room in your luggage to bring it home or simply lose the money. Family Suite Kitchenette at Art of Animation You’ll also need to keep the kitchen clean. While this may not seem like the biggest deal, some people may not want to keep a kitchen clean and tidy while they’re on vacation from keeping their home kitchen clean and tidy. Kitchenette at Copper Creek Villas Speaking of being on vacation, part of the appeal for many is escaping from “real” life, including indulging in theme park foods and treats that they don’t usually enjoy during their “real” lives. Those kinds of guests may not want to eat the types of meals they’d normally prepare at home. Who’s ready for a sweet treat? While having a kitchen in your Disney World hotel room may seem like a no-brainer, in actuality, it may not be for everyone! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney vacation takes! 3 Disney World Hotels in Desperate Need of New Life Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you stayed in a Disney hotel with a kitchen or kitchenette before? Would you do so again? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article Quote
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