4. Con: You may not get your money's worth?

First time Disney guests tend to underestimate the scope of Walt Disney World. Really, it's like its own functioning city with a well organized transportation system. Each Disney resort is serviced by buses that transport guests to every park, and certain resorts also have monorails and boats. With this many transportation options, it seems almost silly to use your own vehicle. Many guests with cars are surprised by how little they end up using them at all. Before getting a rental car, plan out your vacation and see if you are staying mostly on Disney property. You may realize that a car isn't as necessary as you think. 

5. Pro: You can skip the buses

Although Disney's transportation is comprehensive, and it will take you where you need to go, it does have its issues. It's not uncommon to be waiting at a station for a bus to a certain park and see three other buses come in go in the time it takes for your bus to finally appear. And if you are traveling as soon as the park opens or as soon as the park closes, most likely your bus will be jam packed with little sitting room available. Luckily, Walt Disney World resort guests get free parking at all Disney parks as long as they show their room key or parking pass. 

6. Pro: You've got options for out of park errands

For some people, packing for vacation can be challenging and you can be guaranteed to forget at least something at home. The gift shops in each Disney hotel usually cover whatever basic necessities you may have forgotten like toothbrushes, shampoo, or a hair brush. However, it's not uncommon for people to totally forget to pack something important like their sneakers, a bathing suit, or a warm jacket.  Sometimes, people even forget more essential items like medications or special foods. In these cases, it's nice to have a rental car to run to the nearest department or grocery store. Within a few miles of Disney you can find stores like Target and Wal-mart that not only have pharmacies but sell everything you may ever need. For guests staying in a villa with a kitchen, it's also nice to have the option of going off-property to buy some groceries.  Instead of panicking and looking for a taxi, it's nice to know that you can simply walk to your car and drive to wherever you need to go.