If you're planning a Disney trip and trying to keep food costs under control, you might be wondering which Disney World hotels have kitchens. That was one of my first questions when we started bringing our kids regularly.
Eating out for every meal gets expensive fast, especially with a larger group or picky eaters. And beyond cost, sometimes it’s just nice to start the day with a quiet breakfast in your room or wind down with a simple dinner without wrangling everyone into a restaurant.
Luckily, Disney has a surprising number of options if you want to cook or reheat meals in your hotel room. Some resorts have full kitchens, others have kitchenettes, and a few offer larger fridges and microwaves, which can make a big difference.
After staying at several resorts and doing way too much research (so you don’t have to), I’ve put together this guide to help you decide where to stay based on your food prep needs and budget.
Key Points
- Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Villas are your best bet for full kitchens. You can book them even if you're not a DVC member.
- Family Suites at value resorts include kitchenettes and are often a great middle-ground for larger families or longer trips.
- Standard hotel rooms in value, moderate, and even deluxe resorts do not come with kitchens—just a mini-fridge and coffee maker in most cases.
Which Disney World Hotels Have Kitchens or Kitchenettes?
If you're trying to figure out which Disney World hotels have kitchens, your main options are the villas, family suites, and a few upgraded room types. Here's how they break down based on setup and price point.
Deluxe Villas (Full Kitchens)
These are part of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) system, but you don't have to be a member to stay in one. You can book directly through Disney or travel agents, and the villas are often the most comfortable option for cooking.
The 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom villas include:
- Full-size fridge
- Oven and stovetop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Sink
- Cookware, dishes, and utensils
These are great for families with dietary restrictions, longer trips, or anyone who wants to save money by cooking meals.
Price Range: Typically starts around $600–$800 per night for a 1-bedroom villa and can go well over $1,000 depending on the resort and time of year. Not cheap, but you’re getting a lot more space and amenities.
Resorts with villas that include full kitchens:
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas at Wilderness Lodge
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas (Jambo House and Kidani Village)
- Disney's Beach Club Villas
- Disney's BoardWalk Villas
- Disney's Old Key West Resort
- Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney's Riviera Resort
- Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
We stayed at Saratoga Springs for a 5-night trip and cooked most breakfasts and even a pasta dinner one night. It was a surprisingly peaceful way to start and end each day.
Family Suites (Kitchenettes)
If you don’t need a full kitchen but want something more functional than a basic hotel room, the family suites at select value resorts offer a great setup. They typically include:
- Microwave
- Small refrigerator
- Sink and counter space
- Paper plates, utensils, and cups
It’s not enough to make a full dinner from scratch, but it works well for things like breakfast, sandwiches, reheating leftovers, and prepping snacks.
Price Range: Family suites generally start around $300–450 per night depending on the resort and season.
You can find family suites with kitchenettes at:
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (see full review)
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort (Family Suites only)
We shared a suite at Art of Animation with extended family and used the kitchenette every day for breakfast and late-night snacks. It made mornings so much easier, especially with little kids who wake up hungry.
Also, if you're planning to use Disney transportation, it helps to check out the Art of Animation bus schedule ahead of time.
Studios at Deluxe Villas (Kitchenettes)
Studios are the smallest of the DVC villa options, but they still come with a kitchenette. It usually includes:
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Sink
- Toaster
- Disposable dishware and some basic utensils
This setup works well for heating up leftovers, prepping light breakfasts, or storing perishables. It’s not for cooking full meals, but it’s a solid compromise if you want some food flexibility without the cost of a larger villa.
Price Range: Studios usually start around $400–600 per night, depending on the resort.
Available at:
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Bay Lake Tower
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- All other DVC resorts with studio units
Again, you can book these even if you’re not a Disney Vacation Club member—they show up on the regular Disney resort site and through travel portals.
What to Expect from a Kitchenette vs Full Kitchen
Knowing what you're getting can help you plan your meals and packing list more effectively.
- Kitchenette: Includes a small fridge, microwave, sink, and limited storage. There’s usually a small counter and some paper goods. Good for cereal, toast, sandwiches, and microwavable meals.
- Full Kitchen: Includes full-size fridge, oven and stovetop, microwave, sink, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and sometimes even a blender or toaster. You can cook almost anything you'd cook at home.
If you plan to eat at least one full meal per day in the room, a full kitchen is worth considering. If it’s mostly about quick breakfasts or storing leftovers, a kitchenette will do just fine.
Is It Worth Getting a Kitchen?
For our family, yes—especially on trips longer than three nights. We’ve found that eating just one or two meals a day in the room (usually breakfast and a late-night dinner) saves us hundreds of dollars over the course of a week.
Even having cold drinks and fresh fruit in the fridge can make your day smoother. And for families with young kids or dietary restrictions, the ability to prep your own food is a game-changer.
We once did a split stay—three nights at a moderate resort and four nights in a one-bedroom villa. The villa part of the trip felt noticeably more relaxed. No rushing to a food court before the parks. No lines. Just coffee, bagels, and quiet mornings in the room.
If you’re still exploring hotel options, this guide to all Disney World hotels can help you compare other perks like transportation, theming, and pool areas.
For a full list of options, Disney's official resorts page is another good place to explore.
Other Tips for Making Meals in Your Room
Here are a few tips I’ve picked up over the years that made food prep much easier:
- Use grocery delivery: Services like Instacart, Garden Grocer, or Amazon Prime Now will deliver to your resort. Disney resorts will hold the groceries at bell services until you pick them up.
- Pack smart: Bring a real sponge, a dish towel, and a small bottle of dish soap. The ones provided are tiny and barely useful. Also, consider packing a couple reusable bowls or containers.
- Keep it simple: Instant oatmeal, fruit, granola bars, peanut butter, microwavable rice or pasta, and sandwich ingredients are easy staples. We also bring tea bags and a few snacks from home.
- Use your fridge wisely: Most fridges at Disney resorts are dorm-size and don’t have freezers. Use a cooler with ice from the hallway ice machine if needed.
And if budget is a big concern, combining in-room meals with tips from this guide on how to save money at Disney World resorts can stretch your dollars quite a bit.
Final Thoughts
Not every Disney hotel has a kitchen, and even kitchenettes aren’t available at all value or moderate resorts. So if food prep is important to you, booking the right room type really matters.
Deluxe villas offer full kitchens and tons of flexibility, but they come with a higher price. Family suites offer a happy medium for families who want to save on food without breaking the bank. And studio units can be a quiet upgrade if you just want the option to microwave or refrigerate a few things.
For us, it all comes down to how we want to spend our mornings and evenings. Having food in the room gives us flexibility, comfort, and savings. And after a long park day, that’s hard to beat.
