Disney's Old Key West Resort
The original Disney Vacation Club resort, themed to the Florida Keys with spacious, residential-style villas. Boats run to Disney Springs along the waterway.
Transportation
Pools & water play
Good for
Overview
Is this resort right for your trip?
How this resort fits different trips, with its strengths and tradeoffs.
Trip fit
Best for
- Spacious villa stays near Disney Springs
- Longer stays that benefit from villa-style layouts and kitchens
Tradeoffs
Not ideal for
- Short stays where villa space and kitchens will not be used
- Travelers who prefer a simpler standard hotel room
Pros
- Among the largest villa layouts on property
- Relaxed, low-density Key West theming
- Boat service to Disney Springs
Cons
- Spread-out layout with internal bus stops
- Parks are reached by bus
- Quieter resort with fewer on-site dining options
Rooms & availability
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Room availability
Live availability and rates
Rooms
Room types
- Deluxe studios
- One-bedroom villas
- Two-bedroom villas
Rates
Typical price range
Upper-tier nightly rates; villa pricing varies by room size and view.
Resort size
Noise, size, and walking distance
A large, low-rise villa resort spread along the waterway with multiple bus stops.
Amenities
Pools, recreation, and getting around the resort
Pools, water play, walking paths, and parking details.
Pools
Pools and water play
Expect a themed feature pool with a water slide, and one or more quieter leisure pools.
Zero-entry pool
No zero-entry pool listed; pools use standard step or ladder entry.
Water slide
The feature pool includes a water slide.
Splash pad or kids' water play area
No dedicated splash pad listed.
Paths
Walking paths
- Waterside paths wind through the villa neighborhoods
- A walking path follows the waterway toward Disney Springs
Arrival
Parking notes
Standard self-parking is included next to the villa buildings.
Dining
Dining and characters
On-site dining options and where to meet characters.
Dining
Dining overview
Dining typically spans multiple table-service restaurants, quick-service options, and lounges. No character meal is hosted at this resort; characters meet in the parks.
Character dining
No character meal at this resort; characters appear in the parks.
Characters
Characters and meals
- No character meal at this resort
- Meet characters in the four theme parks
Transportation
Getting to the parks
Estimated door-to-gate travel times from this resort to every theme park and Disney Springs.
| Destination | Ways to get there | Fastest estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom |
| 25–40 min |
| EPCOT |
| 25–35 min |
| Hollywood Studios |
| 25–35 min |
| Animal Kingdom |
| 25–35 min |
| Disney Springs |
| 15–25 min |
Travel times are estimates for a typical door-to-gate trip — the walk to the stop, an average wait, and the ride — not official Disney times. Waits stretch at park open and close.
Estimates last reviewed June 10, 2026. Compare travel times across every resort
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Families
Toddler and stroller notes
Toddler-friendliness
Roomy villas with kitchens and laundry suit toddler families, and the relaxed pace is easy with young kids.
Stroller-friendliness
Flat, quiet paths are stroller-friendly, though the resort is spread out.
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