Ultimate Guide to: Disney's Old Key West Resort

Overview: Disney’s Old Key West is the original Disney Vacation Club Resort making it home to villas and the most spacious rooms on Walt Disney World property. This expansive resort is conveniently located on the Sassagoula River making it easy to access Disney Springs via boat.

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​Resort Map & sections:

Disney’s Old Key West Resort is home to over 50 buildings with rooms and 4 room types. There are 4 pools spread across the resort.

Room types:
Disney’s Old Key West has 4 rooms types and is home to the largest rooms on Walt Disney World property.
Studios - sleep up to 4 guys total, with a few variations. Options include, rooms with one king sized bed, rooms with two queen sized beds, and rooms with one queen sized bed and one sleeper sofa. Studios have one full bathroom.

One bedrooms - one bedrooms are the “original DVC rooms” and the very first villas on Walt Disney World property. These rooms sleep up to 5 guests with one king sized bed in the master bedroom, one pull out sleeper sofa, and one single convertible chair. They also have a full kitchen complete with a dining table and full silverware, dishes and a dish washer to wash them in. One bedrooms only have one bathroom but there is a jacuzzi set off of the bathroom attached to the master bedroom.

Two bedrooms are a one bedroom and studio combined. They sleep up to 9 guests with 5 on the one bedroom side.

Three bedroom grand villas sleep up to 13 guests and are two stories. There is a bedroom downstairs with a king sized bed. This bedroom has its own bathroom and is located off of the kitchen, living room and dining room area. The couch in the living room pulls out to sleep a two guests and a pull out chair sleeps an additional guest in the living room. There is a full bathroom off of the living room. Upstairs there are two full bedrooms that each have two queen beds and their own full bathroom.

Dining room and kitchen from a 3 bedroom villa

​Dining Options:
Disney’s Old Key West Resort is home to three dining locations.

Olivia’s is the sit down dining location. Olivia’s serves brunch and dinner. Both are relaxed and American style offerings. The bread offered with dinner is a must try.

Good’s To Go is the quick service offering right next to the Community Hall and the Sandcastle pool. It offers burgers, chicken nuggets and other American style quick service as well as Key West’s classic key lime pie on a stick.

The Gurgling Suitcase offers drinks and small food options including fried pickles and conch fritters. It’s also home to Old Key West’s signature alcoholic drink - the turtle crawl.

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Pools & Recreation: 
Disney’s Old Key West resort has 3 quiet pools and one main pool with a slide. The Sandcastle Pool is the main pool with a slide, it is located right near the hospitality house - where you can check in - and main dining areas. The Sandcastle Pool is home to poolside games and nighttime movies as well as conveniently located next to the Community Hall where crafts, games, bike and sports rentals. Make sure to check resort times guides for activity times and prices if applicable.

Location and Transportation:​
Disney’s Old Key West Resort is conveniently located along the Sassagoula River making it just a short boat ride away from Disney Springs! It is possible to talk from Old Key West to Disney Springs but it is a very long one and more for guests looking to get in a lot of exercise than a reliable transportation. All theme parks are accessible via the Disney buses which are included in resort packages.

Recommendations:
Disney’s Old Key West is an extremely expansive resort, we always recommend requesting a room close to the hospitality house. This will put you near the main pool, as well as the main building with all of the restaurants as well as being the first bus stop to and from the parks.

My favorites about this resort:
My personal favorite thing about Disney’s Old Key West is the relaxing vibes of the resort. This resort is truly perfect for the perfect vacation vibes and not worrying about anything other than sitting by the pool.

Room tour links:
Old Key West 2 Bedroom Tour

Old Key West 3 Bedroom Tour