The WORST Disney World Hotels in 2024
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- You may not wanna hear this, but that DREAM Disney World resort you’ve been fantasizing about for your 2024 vacation may not live up to your expectations. Let’s cover the hotels you’re gonna want to AVOID booking a room for next year, today on DFB Guide.
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We ride the buses all the time. They are clean, comfortable and easy to use. It’s always important to remember that WDW is as big as Manhattan.
And its buses are consistently more crowded and equally as dirty
The bus transportation works perfectly fine. It taking an hour is so overblown, the trip only takes 30min at the most for early entry. Please don’t spend $600 a night just to avoid a bus. Even suggesting rideshare over a free bus seems silly unless you have mobility issues.
Honestly if you gonna do rideshare is way better to stay off-property. Never had any issues with buses, but never went on Spring Brake or High Summer.
I agree. Every bus stop has a 5-15 minute max wait for wherever you need to go. And they pass the traffic in the bus lanes lol
Strongly disagree with you here. We only took the buses on our first trip while staying at POR and it was like everyone was being stuffed into the buses like cattle. Super uncomfortable each time we rode. Now we take the skyliner, boat, or just get a ride share. I’d happily pay the Minnie van prices then have my family ride one of those buses again.
Yeah I just stayed there in February and no bus trip took more than 20 minutes. It’s always good to give yourself extra time if you’re park hoping or have a dinning reservation or lightning lane. But don’t avoid the buses. They’re free, clean, and reliable.
The Incredibles retheming of some Contemporary Resort rooms, has to be one of the biggest Disney hotel blunders since the Star Wars hotel. It's not even close to luxury. It's Art of Animation tacky.
Caribbean Beach’s main pool is only closed through March now. I called Disney for my clients staying in April and I was told the main pool will be open.
Oh the pool closure I was like what the resort is going to be closed ?? ,but now I know you meant the pool I’m staying there again in January
The family suites at all star music sleep six people! 2 bathrooms! Separate bedroom for the parents! Big fridge! There is simply no better way to go for a big family
I remember my cousin coming back from one of the cheaper resorts and telling us that the walls were so thin you could clearly hear a person in the next room opening a soda can.
I just got back from Disney all stars music. I would give it 10/10! The double room for a family of 5 was massive! Comfortable and so comfy. The pool was all that was needed and the staff were very attentive. Sadly staying at the “budget hotel” you have too walk further (200 yards) for the bus at the attractions.
totally agree just stayed there last week
Stayed at all star movies just last week. It was worth it !
Just planned my first Disney trip in ages and am staying here. Thanks for the confidence boost!
I thought the buses were gonna be a pain based on DFB’s commentary but they were a breeze.
An hour buffer is ridiculous. Get on the bus it’s fine.
Stayed at French Quarter this summer for a week and the bus shuttle was a breeze. We had zero complaints or setbacks.
I was at Riverside in September. On the far side from the lobby. I found the buses to be great & can quickly, and only took about 15min to any park.
My family is staying there this Jan. How long did it take to get the bus in the morning if you are trying to get there for early hours?
@@jenshrock6816 I’ve stayed at Port Orleans Riverside (POR). At POR they have 4 internal bus stops & I usually stay near the North stop (2nd of 4). It usually takes about 15mins max to get to a park. PO seems to be fairly central to all the parks.
@@jenshrock6816French Quarter is so small that you’ll likely get the bus first try. We never had to wait for a second bus.
We stayed at POFQ in October just gone and the bus service was fantastic! Maybe it’s because we’re British and we’re used to waiting 45 minutes for a bus that might not even show up😂
We stayed at Aulani while they were doing some updates, and they actually gave us some dining dollars to use each day. It actually saved us a good bit of money! Not sure if resorts in the WDW bubble offer the same benefits, but it was definitely a plus for us.
Was Aulani really small? I was thinking to take my kiddo there❤
@@kenyak2959 I didn't think it was particularly small. They have a huge pool and lazy river (which was closed for renovations while we were there) and some large hot tubs overlooking the ocean. Not to mention the lagoon which is perfect for kiddos and swimming -- it's was all quite lovely and we dream of going back all the time. It's maybe not as big as resorts on WDW property, but we were very happy. And there's plenty to do on the island! We rented a car and did a free driving tour, and got to see a lot of cool things, so we were never bored.
The family suites at Art of Animation worked GREAT for our group of 7. We booked it with a promotion that made one night free! And the Skyliner worked well for us.
You must not live in Florida.
@@DannyTruthMagnified Millions of Disney visitors don't live in FL. What's your point?
@@DannyTruthMagnifiedare you actually slow
@@sharedgrave That's a question I should be asking you, considering you don't seem to understand how to properly format a basic sentence.
Thank you for the information.. Everything you said made sense.
I think that Old Key West is the worst next choice would be Saratoga Springs....nothing there to do. If I had to pick a third.....Garden Wing Contemporary.
I agree! Old key west is hands down the absolute worst Disney resort I’ve ever stayed in. The design and layout is horrendous. I had a room that also bordered the Highway. Sitting in the balcony was impossible - it was SO loud. I’ll never stay at that resort again. Animal kingdom and Polynesian, however, are my top two.
Saratoga is right next to Disney Springs, for the Congress Park area it's about three minutes walk. Won't go back to OKW though.
I love Old Key West! The rooms aren’t that great, but I feel like it’s more “homey” and the cast members are great.
Wonderful video! I would like to request this type of video more often. ❤️ Great job
We had a room booked for Caribbean in mid Jan but the skyliner will be closed so we swapped to Grand Floridian!! Even though there will be construction we wanted to makeup for the skyliner being unavailable!
just stayed at all star sports and had a blast. don't need some ritzy hotel when the only thing we do is sleep in it. when we go to the parks, we stay in the parks. the bus service worked out well too even though disney gave us the longest walk to the busses.
Great video! We’ve done 3 few day trips so far this year to Coronado, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Riverside! All after watching your videos on multiple resorts and getting some visuals.
Please note the Skyliner is also going to be closed for a week or two in January 2024
I hope not the week of January 8th please just as long as it’s not the week I’m there edit it’s going to be closed from January 16th-21st 😅 I’ll be back home by then
My Favorite rooms at Disneyworld were at the Disney Inn Downstairs by the little pool. You could go out the Patio Doors and go directly to the pool and the kids went to the big pool. Alas - it is no longer.
The all star resorts (well the value resorts in general) are perfect for the times I’ve gone. They’re fun themed and have decent food options. I wanted to stay at a moderate resort but I noticed that the food options are more expensive.
Stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel when we went to Universal. It was amazing. Great pool, great restaurants. Boat ride or easy walk to the parks and shops. Plus we got free fast passes with our stay.
Thanks for discussing the Accessibility Issues! I became disabled a few years back and before that it wasn't something I gave a lot of thought to (and have I learned since then!! Phew! Something like 20% of all adults will develop a disability with significant impact).
Not sure if you're still checking comments on this one. But a deep dive into Disney accessibility, including mobility issues, people in larger bodies, neurodivergent folks, etc, would be so helpful. Like something talking about any accommodations, places like some of these hotels that aren't up to ADA code (which is freaking insane to me,) info like that. I know it'd be impossible to cover everything for every disability, but even just talking about the major categories would be really, really helpful.
It is definitely a tough topic for us to cover since accessibility needs and accommodations can vary so much person to person and there are so many different situations throughout the parks and hotels. Our best advice -- and this comes from having members on the team with accessibility needs either themselves or their friends and family -- is to to speak to Disney directly about the areas you may need assistance or accommodations and see what is available. And definitely plan extra time; Disney is incredibly accommodating, but often times that can mean making more trips to guest services, more phone calls before your arrival, talking to chefs, using test ride seats before getting in line etc.
Can we now have a “The BEST Disney World Hotels in 2024” please?
soon!
Port orleans French quarter is providing shuttle service to riverside for the pool. You can also take the boats so no you don’t have to walk
Going DUSNEY MUSIC RESORT 30th june - July 15th. From UK at a £10k total. thats for 5 transfers to and from hotel 1k in food and obviously flights. plus weeks of parks tickets
People slate the all star resorts however kids love them and they are keeping you in the bubble in a nice enough resort 🏰
Really cause when I was 9 we stayed at All Star Movies and I thought the room was small so needless to say we found Disney’s Caribbean beach a moderate resort and we love that one that’s our favorite and our home resort
All Stars are fine. We're just there to sleep and shower, so no point in spending more for us. Plus no internal bus loop. Why pay more for that hassle?
@@DisneyandCowboysfanCatholic I suppose it’s just me and my partner staying in the rooms we’ve stayed at sports in the past and this year stayed at Coronado springs and felt the rooms were the same size
@@mela1580 exactly I payed more this year and stayed at Coronado springs and for the little amount of time we actually were in the hotel we felt like we wasted money! Booked movies for next year after that
Yeah ,but Caribbean Beach resort has the Skyliner now for Epcot and Hollywood Studios
We stayed at Coronado like 5 years ago during construction, they warned us ahead of time, but also when we arrived to the room there was a card apologizing for the construction with pin for Donald Duck in construction gear!
Same for us in like 2017 ,but at Caribbean beach they did give us a gift card and everything it was hassle finding breakfast at the parks ,so we had to make do and find other options since old port royale was closed they did have a buffet style area though that had breakfasts
Same!!
Re the buses. Yes when all is fine they are fine BUT when it’s not it’s not. When AoA first opened we took the bus back late night from Magic Kingdom- with 4 exhausted children. Our bus ended up on I4 somehow. He missed a turn. That ride took over an hour- closer to 90 minutes after he turned back around. Was it a fluke? Sure but it happens. Thus I avoid the bus at all costs.
Saratoga Springs is a great place to sleep but boy oh boy does it suck as your home resort lol.
Why?
I am curious how bad the construction will be at the Grand Floridian? We were thinking about booking a trip in May there.
I make great money comparative to the average US income, but I STILL cant afford anything but the value resorts. How do people pay for these??? Especially with kids
Walked through the Riveria the other day, even toured the DVC rooms. Not a fan and won’t ever plan to stay there!
we can´t be friends if you say ¨The french quarter¨ because that is my home! you will love it if your new.
It’s honestly one of my favorites too, even over deluxe resorts!
Trying to get from the the all star music to the boardwalk was a nightmare. Multiple busses, a boat and a sky line. Would definitely recommend a ride share option like Uber for certain circumstances
Disney bus transportation is utterly horrid, especially when the parks are closing and they wait until your bus is packed like a sardine can with people standing in the aisle-an absolutely miserable situation.
You would think there would have more buses they could send when there is too much demand since all this people are paying a lot extra to stay on property
@@luma4902 The only way we would stay at DW again is to book a hotel with monorail park access, which we have done before. The monorail is a much better means of getting around in DW to the parks and destinations that have monorail access. If forced to take a Disney bus elsewhere in the parks not having monorail access, we would only do so in the mid-morning to mid-afternoon-or seek and use other means of transportation-but beyond those times it is a no-go for us.
If they didn’t pack the busses you’d be mad that you have to wait. You’ll be unhappy no matter what
@@charlottedobson1638 Your statement is completely and utterly false. I expect the buses to run in timely fashion, and to a safe capacity, versus packed in like sardines for the convenience of less runs and at the inconvenience, and expense, of the Disney guests.
Construction was a minor pain when i stayed at the Polynesian in 2014. If I recall, we got a free day pass to one of the water parks, which we had no intention of visiting, so it really wasnt any compensation. But still enjoyed myself!
Pop century is probably my favorite hotel
Just got back from a business trip to Orlando and stayed at B Resort and Spa at Disney Springs. MAJOR construction! Really annoying.
Staying at Universal hotel when I come down for Christmas party 👌🏾
Great intro!
I’ll be staying at FQ during the pool closure. But it’ll likely be chilly outside so I doubt anyone in my group will be interested in swimming
They have buses to use the pool at Riverside and this resort is so good, I doubt you’ll miss the pool. Honestly, I’d pick pofq over deluxe resorts I’ve stayed at. It’s just so good.
Could you include sugar, free, desserts, found across Disney World and Disneyland for that matter. Thank you.
Yes. This is needed.
They have a sober vegan on staff. While he's not gluten free or reduced sugar, I feel like he's more sensitive to special diets. Would love for them to feature him more. Mocktails, gluten free, low sugar would be a great series for him.
@@mela1580 Yes, it's called water.
I’ve never had big issues with the busses(fingers crossed) so I don’t get everyone’s hate for them
Planning a trip for December 2024 for my dance group so this is perfect! Considering a Disney springs area resort
HIghly recommend the Drury; great hotel at a very reasonable price. The shuttles to the parks are a bit complex, though.
My mother in law once waited 3 hours at animal kingdom for a bus back to the all star resort we stayed at because she had an ecv and they kept sending charter buses instead of the Disney buses with ecv access. I would have thrown a fit if I had known but my husband and I were at the boo bash and she didn’t tell us until after
I’m staying at Caribbean Beach again in January can do without the pool not a swimmer and it should be nice and cool or even cold in January . One time I was there in November and I went to the pool and it was so cold (this was at all star movies) not doing that again especially in January when it’s even colder or cooler also let’s say we need to get from Animal Kingdom to Disney Springs we just get on the Disney Springs bus from the park right and then when we are finished at Disney Springs we get on the bus to CBR to get back to the hotel correct ? That’s what I remember from our 2018 trip going from AK to Disney Springs for the evening and then going back to the resort later I remember our 2021 trip we were farther from Old Port Royale ,but closed to the Skyliner had to stay in a pirate room in 2022 we asked for a preferred room and again in 2024 for our January trip we are getting a preferred room ,but I remember from last year having a hard time figuring it out we ended up checking the map and walking across to get on the Skyliner at Riviera on our Epcot and Hollywood Studios days it was fine
Hi. I’m interested to know which Universal hotels are close to each park. I want to see Grinchmas, for example, and I think that’s at islands of adventure. I only went to universal once when it first opened. When I go this time, I want to stay in the closest hotel to IOA or to both parks. Thank you.
IOA and Universal Studios are literally adjacent to one another and both are connected to City Walk. It is like one big area. The closest resort to all is Hard Rock but both of the Lowes hotels, Portofino and Royal Pacifica are also in the same general area. All three have a walking path and also offer a water taxi to the park/city walk area. All three also include the perk whereby your room key is valid as a fast pass which is huge (skip the lines all day for most rides) - to purchase a fast pass otherwise is often more expensive than the park ticket itself depending on time of year and demand. These resorts are more expensive but when you factor in the included fast pass they are a good value + proximity to the parks.
There’s one I stayed at that was Surfer themed. Can’t remember the name but it was close by.
Royal Pacific is a very short walk to IOA. You can also take the boat which drops you off a little bit closer to the Universal Studios entrance.
I love the drury plaza at Disney springs!
I looked at this hotel but was hesitant cause the shuttles didn't seem to come often and were on a rigid schedule. How did you find their shuttle service?
@@jennifermoss7913 it was honestly okay like the rigid schuduke was helpful because I knew exactly when to catch the shuttle and it came at least once an hour
@@wesleymiles5512 thank you
@@jennifermoss7913 yeah not to mention free breakfast and free dinner
@wesleymiles5512 Oh, believe me, that's why we were looking at it in the first place!!. This has been very helpful. Thank you
oh no! 😮 But I love them ALL!!!!
Hi! Can anyone tell me whether you are granted access to use the pool at a neighboring resort if your resort's pool is closed for refurbishment during your stay?
It can vary by resort. If the resort has quiet pools that may be the only option, if there is no pool there may be a chance of getting access to another resort’s pool
@@DFBGuide Gotcha. Thanks so much!
Are the Minnie Vans hard for people with mobility issues to get into?
no. They are great specially if you want to go between resorts for dinners.
She really can’t resist taking a dump on Caribbean Beach at least a couple times every hotel video.
Her gripes are always the same: sprawling resort and no elevators. These have been true since it opened in 1988. The grounds are lovely, take a walk, AJ. And no elevators? Unless it’s a person with disability or mobility issues… it’s a flight of stairs. 🤷🏻♂️ The way she harps on about it, you’d think this were a 20-story hotel tower.
if i buy the dfb guide for 2023 will i have to buy the new one for 2024? because i'm traveling to wdw in 2024 but i want to start planning now
Our 2024 guide will be available for preorder very soon and with that preorder you’ll get a copy of the 2023 guide right away while we put the final touches on the new guide
@@DFBGuideWait really? That’s such a great deal 😍🙏🏼
When we were staying at the Boardwalk Inn, we were wondering what prevents someone who is not staying at the resort or is not with Disney Vacation Club from just jumping in and use the pool?
I heard they give you wristbands for Stormalong Bay. Were they not doing that when you stayed there?
@@mela1580 Nope, just walked from hotel room to pool ... nothing to check if we were actually staying at hotel.
@@mela1580I think they now use your Magicband, card or MDE app to open the pool gate. If you aren’t staying there… you can’t open the gate.
Security cameras and security watching for this!
I was at disney all star music resort about ten years ago. I was there with someone who was wheelchair bound. Something we did not take into account when using the bussing system from the all star resorts to the parks is that the cues for the busses do not have handicapped lines. You stand in the same line as everyone else. While that may not seem like a big deal it really became one as for a lot of people who are wheelchair bound in order to board a public transit bus you need room. That means no people getting on or off the buss and the bus doors clear so the ramp can come down. I lost track of the amount of times a bus driver would tell us to wait for the next bus because they let passengers on before us and could no longer get us into the bus...
Does this mean that dining at Ohana is noisy from construction around dinner times???
I’m not going to Disney in 2024 because I’m saving up for a top tier vacation to Universal when epic universe opens. I love Disney but they haven’t done anything to actually be competitive with Universal. I will return at some point but that will be after Disney does extractive upgrades.
Yeah I went to Universal last year and was sad at how trashed the park was. They don’t have nearly as many trash cans and every line I stood in, the ride broke down. I wasted hours because three of the big rides broke down. The park wasn’t much cheaper either. I got the two park two day pass and it cost me as much as disney. The only good ride was Velociraptor. Everything else was baby roller coasters, broken down, or was the same 3D ride, but themed differently (Transformers, Simpsons). Hopefully you have a better experience than I did. I’m going back to Disney.
@@mindyschocolate I've been a few times and have loved it. I agree it's not near as well themed as Disney, but haven't had any issues with more than one ride breaking down (Kong) and your also right that the price is cheaper and many of the rides are 3d sims but Universal is building an entire new park and that is what I'm holding out for. It would be nice if Disney built a 5th gate but all I really want from them is some meaningful updates and not trying to nickle and dime me at every turn. The lighting lane thing is truly a slap in the face to it's loyal customers.
I loved Disney’s Art of Animation
What is everyone's least favorite ride at Disney World and why?
Mission Space makes me want to dieee 🤢
This has nothing to do with disney buuuuuuut. Whenever we visit my in-laws whatever hotel we book has to have a pool! I am a 42yo man and I love swimming haha! Has to be indoors and has to have adults only time so no children are jumping on me.
I love AoA and stay there solo.
I have to use a wheelchair and I am a little older. I can walk or get into a ride without the wheelchair. The main thing is I cannot stand in line. Due to a very bad back. We cannot pay the most expensive room. It would be a 3 people. The room does not have to be large - I am more concerned about the distance of things due to me having to use a small wheelcchair. Thank you for all you do. We live in Ohio. If my back was better we could save our money but with my disability it really is almost impossible.
Disney let you wait in line in the wheel chair now.
@@ChineseOperaInEnglish Thank you for the information.
Any hotel you book at, you can specify needing an accessible room and they will make it happen for no extra charge, so you are on the ground floor or by an elevator and have room to store the wheelchair
Universal videos ❤❤
I find some of the value resorts to be bad it looks like a cheap motel added cheap decorations i feel bad because they are affordable but for the price i expect more
FYI....UNIVERSAL'S deluxe resorts are the same costs as Disney's moderate.
FOUR month for pool closure renovations? I think Universal is very happy about this announcement. I guess it's their choice, though. When you take the lowest bidder, you get the lowest quality of service.
all of them. You can pay less elsewhere and get more
Anyone want to buy some Saratoga DVC points lol
4:30 is that you AJ?
Looks like her!!
I think it’s Gwendolyn Rogers, the owner of Cake Bake Shop.
grand floridian is the best hotelllll
AJ just say Riviera is a ripoff… we know you want to 😉
It can be a pretty good deal if you’re able to rent it through a DVC rental like David’s OR if you can get a decent room discount. AJ is still salty it’s so far from a park but some people on our team love staying there so it’s a controversial one amongst the DFB team. We all agree the 2-person rooms aren’t it, but those regular studio rooms have two showers which is a big plus for a room that sleeps 5
In Sum, do not stay at Disney, they charge you a LOT , no perks for staying, add construccion noise , stay outside , cheaper and spend your money more wisely.
If you don't use rideshare at home (as most don't), it's unlikely you will have the needed app on your phone...
Almost everyone I know has Uber, Lyft, or both on their phone…for me it’s mostly a remnant from college when I didn’t have a car, but plenty of people use rideshares at home for things like going to/from the airport, saving on parking for large events (concerts, sports games, etc.), safe transportation when they’re drinking alcohol, or for when they travel. It might be a generational or wealth thing though, bc my parents don’t have rideshares since they’re more likely to just pay for parking/rental cars
I download the day before my trip, and delete the app the day after. Easy peasy. And we have used for navigating the major city we live in when not wanting to take the subway for whatever reason, like being nicely dressed for a wedding; don't take metro in a tux, lol.
I'm going to have to disagree with you about the tower suite rooms at the Riviera. First, there are only about 20 of these rooms. And they are considerably less than the deluxe suite rooms. They are not designed for 4 people, but they do accommodate 2 people with ease. The bathrooms are as large as a regular deluxe suite and when the bed is folded up, there is plenty of space. While some people dislike the murphy bed, I happen to like it as it folds up and gives you a sofa to sit on so you don't have to sit on the bed. Yes they are pricey for the small size, but it is the Riviera after all. Lastly I will say this, the view from these rooms, especially the upper floors is absolutely spectacular. I have stayed in these rooms for New Years Eve for the last 3 years, and you can see the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Epcot, as well as the fireworks from I-Drive.
every Hotel on property has positives and negatives. My opinion every Disney Hotel is a fn waste of money. Top Hotel Dolphin Swan can easily get a rate of 200-250$ a night, perfect location. Second pick Disney Springs Wyndham , Hilton, or Holiday Inn, easily 140-170$ a night perfect 3-7 min walk to Disney springs. Anyone who spend 500-700$ a night on a Disney hotel is a sucker.
The Disney World hotels you should avoid are ALL OF THEM until they bring back ALL the benefits that should go with paying a premium to stay onsite!
DO NOT stay at Art of animation! Ariel was horrible !
How disgusting; why would anyone stay here at all? You've got Knotts, Leggo, and Universal/. Screw Didey/did not......
23:06 contemporary chef mickey great food. However their scrabbled eggs outside of chef mickey gave me a stomachache on the flight back and I didn’t feel so well as we landed. 🛬 however this was back in 2016 so im not sure if they changed it now. At least the mermaid room in Art in Animation was more colorful and stuff. same with Pop Century.