Best RV for a Disney Vacation

For most families, the best RV for a Disney vacation is a bunkhouse travel trailer that is delivered to your campsite and stays parked, while you reach the parks by car or Disney transportation. A Class B camper van suits couples or parents with one or two small kids who want one easy vehicle, and a Class A fits larger groups who want to drive their home on wheels and are comfortable handling a big rig.

The question parents really ask is not "which RV is nicest" but "which RV makes park days easier." Disney charges a separate oversized vehicle rate for RVs and camper trailers at its theme park lots, campsites post length limits, and someone has to be comfortable behind the wheel. Sort those out first and the right RV type usually picks itself.

What should decide the best RV for a Disney vacation?

Four things decide it: where everyone sleeps, whether you plan to drive the RV to the parks, whether it fits your campsite, and who will drive or tow it. Comfort in the Florida heat is the fifth check, and it depends more on your campsite's power than on the RV type. Work through them in that order:

Where will everyone sleep, and do the kids need bunks?

If you have three or more kids, a bunkhouse travel trailer is the clearest answer, because the kids get their own bunk area and the parents keep a separate bed. Our large bunkhouse travel trailers are built around double bunks for kids. A Class A is listed as sleeping 4 to 10, but how those beds are arranged varies by coach, so ask which beds are true bunks and which are converted dinettes or sofas. A Class B sleeps 2 to 4 people max, which means a family of four is sharing close quarters after a long park day.

A useful rule for Disney trips: early mornings and late fireworks mean kids often go to bed before parents. A separate bunk area lets adults stay up without whispering in the dark, which a camper van cannot offer.

Will you drive the RV to the theme parks every day?

Most families should not, because Disney treats RVs as oversized vehicles at its theme park lots. Walt Disney World lists "Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer" at $40 per day, compared with $35 per day for standard car or motorcycle parking, and notes that parking is limited and subject to availability. Disney also says standard theme park parking is included for registered Disney Resort hotel guests, but its parking page does not say whether that covers oversized vehicles, so do not count on it.

That is why the parked-trailer plan works so well: the bunkhouse stays hooked up at the campground, and you head to the parks in your car or on Disney transportation if your campground offers it. A Class B is the exception that can still make sense as a daily driver, since our Class B page notes it fits in most regular parking spots. Disney's list names "RV" without defining it, so if you plan to drive a camper van to a theme park, check with Disney parking which rate applies before you arrive.

Will your RV fit the campsite you booked?

Check the site length before you book the RV, not after. Disney's own campground lists pad sizes by site type rather than a single maximum length, from up to 10 ft by 50 ft for a Full Hook-Up site to up to 18 ft by 60 ft for Premium sites. Off Disney property, Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, which Florida State Parks describes as about 30 minutes from Orlando, has 60 campsites with 30 and 50 amp hookups, and only some sites accommodate rigs up to 50 feet.

For the two bunkhouse trailers in our fleet, that means a 32 ft or 37 ft trailer plus space for your car. When you reserve, ask the campground for the site's usable length and whether your vehicle parks on the pad or in a separate spot.

Who will drive, and are they comfortable with a big rig?

If nobody in your group wants to tow or drive something large, choose a delivered bunkhouse trailer, because you never move it during the trip. We bring it to the campsite and set it up; the fee is quoted by destination. A Class A is a different commitment: it is large and luxurious, and the person driving it will be backing into a campsite and handling Central Florida traffic. A Class B drives much more like a large van, which is why it suits parents who want flexibility without the size.

How do you keep everyone cool in the Florida heat?

Book a site with electric hookups and keep the RV plugged in while you are at the parks, so you come back to a cool space for an afternoon break. All five Disney campsite types list electrical hookups, and Lake Louisa lists 30 and 50 amp service. Ask the campground what amperage your site has, because a larger RV running AC all afternoon is happiest on a strong electrical connection. A parked trailer has an advantage here: it never has to be unplugged for a drive to the parks.

Which Orlando RV Rentals RV fits which Disney family?

Here is how our verified lineup lines up with real Disney travelers. Availability depends on dates, so check current listings.

Every rental comes fully stocked with essentials including dishes and linens, so you are not packing a kitchen for the trip. For more large-group options, see our large RV rentals in Orlando page.

How do you choose in three questions?

Best RV for Disney vacation: FAQ

Can I park an RV at Walt Disney World theme parks?

Yes. Disney lists camper trailers and RVs under Oversized Vehicle Parking at $40 per day, and parking is limited and subject to availability.

Is a Class B big enough for a family of four at Disney?

It can work for parents with two young kids, since our Class B units sleep 2 to 4 people max, but there is no separate kids' area. Families who want bunks usually prefer a bunkhouse trailer.

Class B vs a bunkhouse trailer for a Disney trip: which is easier?

A delivered bunkhouse trailer is easier once you arrive, because it stays set up at the campsite. A Class B is easier if you want one vehicle for driving, sleeping and park days.

Which Orlando RV Rentals RV sleeps the most people for a Disney trip?

The Heartland North Trail 29BHP sleeps up to 10 and the Jayco Jay Flight Bunkhouse sleeps 9. Class A coaches are listed as sleeping 4 to 10 depending on the unit.

Do we still need a car if we rent a bunkhouse trailer for Disney?

Plan on one. The trailer stays hooked up at the campsite for the whole trip, so park days run on your own car, or on Disney transportation if your campground offers it. If you would rather drive the RV itself to the parks, a Class B is the easiest fit for parking lots.

Ready to match an RV to your Disney trip?

Tell us your group size, campground and dates, and we will help you pick the right layout. To get started, contact our Manager and the Orlando RV Rentals Team, or View available RVs. You can also read common questions on our RV rental FAQ or start from the Orlando RV Rentals homepage.

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