Disney World at Christmas 2026: what hotels near the parks really cost
Updated November 9, 2026
Short answer: hotels around Walt Disney World cost only a little more at Christmas. On November 9, 2026 we checked 30 of the highest-rated hotels near the parks for three-night stays: December 23–26 cost a typical US$212 a night at the member price, about 13% more than mid-January (US$187). The week between Christmas and New Year's was the most expensive at US$233 a night. Early and mid-December cost about US$175–195.
At Christmas the hard part is crowds in the parks, not the hotel bill. Below: prices week by week, the best-value hotels for Christmas, and where to stay depending on how you get around.
Hotel prices near Disney World, December 2026 to January 2027
The same 30 hotels, three nights for two adults, at the Suitefair member price. Hotels showing no rooms for a date count as unavailable.
| Check-in | Member price | Public price | Hotels with rooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving, Nov 25 | $190 | $208 | 26 of 30 |
| Dec 4 | $195 | $211 | 29 of 30 |
| Dec 11 | $174 | $188 | 28 of 30 |
| Dec 18 | $179 | $196 | 29 of 30 |
| Christmas, Dec 23 | $212 | $233 | 26 of 30 |
| New Year's week, Dec 29 | $233 | $253 | 26 of 30 |
| Jan 8 | $177 | $193 | 30 of 30 |
| Jan 15 | $187 | $205 | 29 of 30 |
What the numbers mean
Christmas costs little extra at the hotel. Orlando has a huge number of rooms, so off-property hotels stay close to their normal winter prices even over the holidays.
The week between Christmas and New Year's is the most expensive and the most crowded. If you can, go in the first three weeks of December, when Christmas decorations, the Epcot holiday festival and Mickey's Christmas parties at Magic Kingdom usually run, and hotels cost about the same as January.
Hotels on Disney property are a different story. The Walt Disney World Swan, a short walk from Epcot, ranged from about US$330 to over US$1,100 a night depending on the week.
The member price was about 9% below the public price on every date. Sign in (free) to book at it.
Best value for Christmas week (December 23–26)
Highly rated hotels near the parks that cost less than the typical price over Christmas.
★★★Aloft by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista
7950 Palm Parkway, Orlando
About US$101 a night over Christmas, rated 9.0. On Palm Parkway, a short drive from Disney Springs.
9.0Superb875 reviewsSee prices →
★★★AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista
12799 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando
About US$130 a night over Christmas, rated 9.0.
9.0Superb1613 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★Pestana Orlando Suites - Lake Buena Vista
11942 Ravallo Resort Drive, Orlando
About US$132 a night over Christmas. Suites with more room for families, rated 9.0 by more than 2,400 guests.
9.0Superb2474 reviewsSee prices →
★★★Hampton Inn Lake Buena Vista / Orlando
8150 Palm Parkway, Orlando
About US$168 a night over Christmas, rated 9.3, with breakfast usually included at Hampton Inn.
9.3Superb1458 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★Buena Vista Suites Orlando
8203 World Center Drive, Orlando
About US$164 a night over Christmas. All suites, rated 8.8 by nearly 15,000 guests.
8.8Very good14919 reviewsSee prices →
Close to the parks
If you want to skip long drives, these are within walking distance of Disney Springs or Epcot, or on Disney property.
★★★★Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
2000 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Orlando
About US$258 a night over Christmas, rated 9.3 by more than 4,000 guests. A short walk to Disney Springs.
9.3Superb4051 reviewsSee prices →- ★★★★
Walt Disney World Swan
1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Orlando
About US$327 a night over Christmas, against more than US$1,100 in early December. Within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
8.8Very good1711 reviewsSee prices → 
★★★★★Signia by Hilton Orlando - An Official Walt Disney World Hotel
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando
About US$276 a night over Christmas. A five-star resort in the Bonnet Creek enclave, surrounded by Disney property.
8.8Very good917 reviewsSee prices →
Booking tips
Book a free-cancellation rate now and check again later. Hotel prices around Disney move little over the holidays, but the best-value rooms do sell out.
Many hotels outside Disney property charge for parking or a daily resort fee. Our prices include fees that must be paid at the hotel where the hotel tells us about them; check the room details before you book.
Until December 1, the code BLACKFRIDAY lowers member prices again on every hotel (enter it on your Membership page after signing in).
Good to know
- How much does a hotel near Disney World cost at Christmas 2026?
- On November 9, 2026, 30 top-rated hotels near Walt Disney World cost a typical US$212 a night for December 23–26 at the member price, about 13% more than mid-January.
- When is the cheapest time to stay near Disney World in December?
- The weeks of December 11 and December 18 were the cheapest we checked, at about US$175–180 a night. The week between Christmas and New Year's was the most expensive, at about US$233.
- Is it worth going to Disney World at Christmas?
- Hotel prices are only slightly higher, but the parks are at their busiest between Christmas and New Year's. Early to mid-December has the holiday decorations with smaller crowds and lower prices.
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