Best Disney Resorts Near Hollywood Studios for Preschoolers (2026)

• Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  Value
  $185–320/nightExceptional poolskyliner, bus

  Why it works for preschoolers

  • Big Blue Pool is enormous and spectacular — one of the best pools on property
  • Family suites with Finding Nemo, Cars, and Lion King theming sleep 6
  • Disney character art covering every building — kids absolutely love it

  Know before you book

  • Family suites cost significantly more than standard rooms
  • Can feel overwhelming during summer peak — very large resort

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  Moderate
  $210–370/nightGreat poolskyliner, bus

  Why it works for preschoolers

  • Skyliner hub — connects to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios with easy transfers
  • Gorgeous Caribbean village theming across sprawling lakeside grounds
  • Fuentes del Morro pool with waterslide is a guest favorite

  Know before you book

  • Large resort — can be a long walk from your room to the main building
  • Pirate rooms are fun for kids but not for everyone

• Disney's Pop Century Resort

  Value
  $130–230/nightGreat poolskyliner, bus

  Why it works for preschoolers

  • Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with one change at Caribbean Beach
  • Hippy Dippy Pool is one of the most fun pools at a value resort
  • Retro decade theming is genuinely charming and fun for all ages

  Know before you book

  • Standard rooms only, no family suites
  • Skyliner can have weather delays and occasional downtime

These resorts sit nearer another park but still work well for preschoolers (3–5). The ones with the easiest trip to Hollywood Studios come first.

• Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

  Value

  $120–200/night · bus to Hollywood Studios

  Giant Disney character icons make it feel like you're inside a movie

• Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  Value

  $115–195/night · bus to Hollywood Studios

  Music-themed rooms and giant instrument sculptures throughout

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

  Deluxe

  $370–900/night · bus to Hollywood Studios

  Savanna-view rooms look out on real African animals — giraffes, zebras, and more

• Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

  Deluxe

  $570–1100/night · bus to Hollywood Studios

  Volcano pool with waterslide is the most fun deluxe pool at Disney

• Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

  Moderate

  $205–360/night · bus to Hollywood Studios

  Royal Rooms themed as princess carriages — magical for young Disney fans

• Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  Deluxe

  $390–750/night · bus to Hollywood Studios

  Silver Creek Springs pool with waterslide and geysers is spectacular