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After a long, hot day exploring one of Disney World’s theme parks, there are very few better feelings than plopping down onto your hotel’s bed for the night.
Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort Hotel Room
However, be warned that you might run into an annoying issue with your Disney hotel room’s sheets.
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The issue to look out for is the dreaded “short sheet.” Disney uses flat sheets as opposed to fitted sheets, and because of either the size of the sheet they use or the fact that the bottom sheet is tucked in so tightly at the top of the mattress, there’s barely any length left to properly tuck in at the foot of the bed. This causes the sheet to not reach its full length and extend past the end of the mattress enough to stay secure.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
So, the sheets tend to “creep up” the bed, especially on those with a tendency to move in their sleep, leaving guests sleeping directly on their mattress. This can be incredibly annoying, especially when one is trying to get a good night’s sleep between long theme park days.
Royal Guest Room at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Now, there is a hack to get around this: Bring your own fitted sheet. Toss a basic, inexpensive fitted sheet that doesn’t take up much space in a suitcase, then pop it on over the mattress pad when you arrive at your hotel room. The fitted sheet will stay in place, your feet will stay covered, and the sheets won’t wake you up in the middle of the night. Disney hotels even have laundry available, so you can wash the sheets before you head home if you wish.
Laundry Machines at Port Orleans French Quarter
Simple solution, right? Well, it should be… as long as you get the right kind of sheet.
©Amazon
For example, this set from Amazon Basics is super soft, made with a breathable, wrinkle-resistant material, and is a 4-Piece Bed Sheet Set with 14-Inch-Deep Pockets, so you can bring the whole set to your Disney resort.
From our experience, what you don’t want to do is try something like these Disposable Bed Sheets. We were NOT a fan of these. The texture is similar to the paper smocks you wear at a doctor’s office, and we could easily see where that could be triggering/bring up bad memories for people. In other words, this is definitely NOT what you’re looking for on vacation.
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We’re not a fan of these disposable bed sheets!
If you don’t like the sound of running into the “short sheet” problem at Disney World, we’d advise throwing your own sheet into your suitcase. Just make sure it’s not the disposable kind! Stay tuned to Magical Guides for more Disney World tips.
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Have you ever dealt with the “short sheet” issue at a Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments below.
Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort Hotel Room
However, be warned that you might run into an annoying issue with your Disney hotel room’s sheets.
DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission.
The issue to look out for is the dreaded “short sheet.” Disney uses flat sheets as opposed to fitted sheets, and because of either the size of the sheet they use or the fact that the bottom sheet is tucked in so tightly at the top of the mattress, there’s barely any length left to properly tuck in at the foot of the bed. This causes the sheet to not reach its full length and extend past the end of the mattress enough to stay secure.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
So, the sheets tend to “creep up” the bed, especially on those with a tendency to move in their sleep, leaving guests sleeping directly on their mattress. This can be incredibly annoying, especially when one is trying to get a good night’s sleep between long theme park days.
Royal Guest Room at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Now, there is a hack to get around this: Bring your own fitted sheet. Toss a basic, inexpensive fitted sheet that doesn’t take up much space in a suitcase, then pop it on over the mattress pad when you arrive at your hotel room. The fitted sheet will stay in place, your feet will stay covered, and the sheets won’t wake you up in the middle of the night. Disney hotels even have laundry available, so you can wash the sheets before you head home if you wish.
Laundry Machines at Port Orleans French Quarter
Simple solution, right? Well, it should be… as long as you get the right kind of sheet.
©Amazon
For example, this set from Amazon Basics is super soft, made with a breathable, wrinkle-resistant material, and is a 4-Piece Bed Sheet Set with 14-Inch-Deep Pockets, so you can bring the whole set to your Disney resort.
From our experience, what you don’t want to do is try something like these Disposable Bed Sheets. We were NOT a fan of these. The texture is similar to the paper smocks you wear at a doctor’s office, and we could easily see where that could be triggering/bring up bad memories for people. In other words, this is definitely NOT what you’re looking for on vacation.
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Magical Guides-Disposable-Bed-Sheets-Set-Disposable-Bed-Sheets-Partners-Affiliates-Photo-Oct-18-2025-9-39-21-AM-4032-x-3024-700x525.jpg
We’re not a fan of these disposable bed sheets!
If you don’t like the sound of running into the “short sheet” problem at Disney World, we’d advise throwing your own sheet into your suitcase. Just make sure it’s not the disposable kind! Stay tuned to Magical Guides for more Disney World tips.
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Magical Guides-Evergreen-Affiliates-In-line-Shortcode-Clickable-Image-07-15-25.png
Have you ever dealt with the “short sheet” issue at a Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments below.
