ULTIMATE Guide to Disney World's CHEAPEST Hotels - Value Resorts At Disney World
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- You’re surrounded by Disney, you get theme park perks, and… cheaper prices? Is staying at a Disney value resort too good to be true? Weeeeeelllllll…. Maybe. We’ve got ALL the value resort pros and cons comin’ atcha today - here on DFB Guide.
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Pop has been my favorite since the skyliner came into existence. I try to stay there every visit now. Not waiting for the buses for half the parks is a game changer.
Honestly I’ve chosen Pop over deluxe resorts several times. It’s my favorite on property lol.
Stayed at pop last year around September it’s easily the best hotel for the price and the monorail access also the cafeteria is really solid for breakfast and dinner!
I’ve taken my kid to Disney several times and we’ve stayed Deluxe. He discovered All Star Sports all on his own and is now desperate to stay there. So that’s where we’ll be for our trip next month. I don’t mind the value resorts but Pop is usually my go to.
My kid is 11. Giant sports stuff has him more excited than a savannah view or stormalong bay ever did. He’ll spend hours just running on the pretend football field. Probably could’ve saved myself a bunch of money lol.
I’ve been saying the same thing! My daughter loved running around Art of Animation. And also POP, even though she had to ask what a Walkman was…😆 So I advise people with little kids to try those resorts, cause kids love them!
@@parkerwalker5128 they really do! You really have to ask yourself who the trip is for. When I go by myself or with other adults the deluxe resorts are great. With the kid? He just wants a pool to splash in and space to run around and chicken tenders. He doesn’t care about fine dining, he barely cares about the parks lol.
I enjoyed my stays at both POP Century and Art of Animation. The customer service was a bit lacking, but not extremely so. The rooms were nice and clean, and beautifully nestled by Hourglass Lake. The food is pretty good, and the skyliners give you a quick way to better food. I’d heard it could be loud at those resorts, I did not find that to be the case, and I’m glad I didn’t let those rumors keep me from experiencing those resorts. I would stay at either of them again in a heartbeat!
All Star Sports is working through their renovations! I stayed in building 10 in January, and I was told that buildings 6,9,7, and 10 were being updated and that they were starting on the standard rooms soon. My room was very recently redone and it was great, especially at around $130/night!
Been at Pop Century every time I've visited. The Skyliner has made it even sweeter.
Pop century is the best value resort. It’s been recently renovated and is now on the sky liner. The food court is great too.For all our sit down dining, we eat at the contemporary and at the parks.
Pop is my favorite thus far. I'm going with a group of friends for Christmas this year and we booked pop over any of the deluxe resorts because not only is the value good but the sky liner is just so damn convenient!
Hey there 😊 long time viewer, haven’t been to Disney World since I was a child and I was just accepted into the Disney College Program 🎉 Super excited and wondering if you might put out a video that focuses on DCP members and the 6-8 month program….maybe some must do’s or things to avoid, etc.
Thank you so much for the magic and inspiration, it absolutely contributed to me getting to experience a real dream ❤
I just commented so then your comment gets more popular which means she might see this lol
@@chrishiggins6750 thanks so much :)
Congratulations on being accepted to the college program. Enjoy your time when there. 🎆
@@junez2817 thanks so much :)
@@junez2817 XD
Determine the last stop on the resort loop and use that station. Nothing is more frustrating than touring the resort for 20 minutes before heading to the parks!
We absolutely loved Art of Animation!! We've stayed at more deluxe hotels as well, but AoA is still my personal fav!! Love the theming and amenities there
Staying at Pop this September and we’re planning on a resort bar crawl for our resort day. Gonna skyline and start in the Boardwalk area and slowly make our way back from there. There’s definitely a ton of options for a non-park day if you have to stay in a value resort. Just be creative and don’t stress about it.
Agree that’s what my bf and I are doing in September as well. From previous experience I’m never really in the hotel just excited to get outside
@@melinacolon74 Exactly! My brother insists on going all out when we’re there but I don’t see a purpose in going crazy on a resort room. Whenever I’m in Disney I only spend time at the resort to sleep or take a break. I can do both of those things in any resort so I don’t feel the need to drop an extra $500 per night to feel fancy.
I wish when Coronado did their room refurbishment the added pull down beds for a 5th sleeper. We have to get two rooms in order to stay there.
Same and we can’t go this year just because we have to buy a second room
Disney motel 6 are adequate. Hindsight says I wish I had chosen nicer/more expensive on our 39th anniversary trip in 2018 when my wife passed 2weeks after we returned home. I was planning a renewal of vows proposal for our 40th, on a Disney cruise with our children/grandchildren so was budgeting ahead. We had stayed at Old Key West, Saratoga Springs (free upgrade from Movies during cheer competition, thank you, again.), Art Of Animation, All Star Movies, ending at All Star Sports. She chose Disney over a cruise for the 39th. Unless it was to be with Grands/our children Disney was always her choice.
Sounds like you have many good, fun memories to hold on to. Remember me... 🎶🎵🎶
Condolences for your unexpected loss. It sounds like your wife would have loved your ideas for your 40th.
I’m so sorry.
These awesome videos are so informative and entertaining!
We stayed at Art of Animations, and it was AWESOME, especially for my little girl!
Pop century is our favorite. Skyliner makes a big difference. Going again in September. Can’t wait. 😊
I've only been at pop . Pre skyliner but I loved it . They were just renovated at the time . But my family loved it, we were comfy , had fun taking pics , enjoyed breakfast and the trains were always on time but we were there for Christmas . The dinner stuff was fine but we did eat in the parks or other resorts for that meal. My dream would be to take my entire family there and experience it all again
Absolutely love All Star Movies! This resort gives all nostalgia feels… my kids think it IS WDW before get to the parks.
Oh, good. This is the video I needed right now
Just love a good DFB video
Seeing All Star Music hit me right in the childhood feels!!!!!!❤
Dec 2022 Our First Christmas Holiday Vacation @ Disney property. We love The Cars Family Suites @ The Art of Animation Resort. Two thumbs up 👍🏼 Can’t beat the Skyliner close to Epcot and Hollywood Studios and visit some neighborhood resorts and restaurants 👍🏼
As always thank you AJ for all you do, appreciate it 👍🏼
We stay at Pop all the time skyliner is awesome and why pay more all we really do is sleep and shower in the resort
The Value Resort Buses ar the end of the night used to always be the Cattle Cars.
Love this! Thanks! These value resorts are still way cheaper than Disneyland Paradise Pier hotel which is $446 on a off season (not summer time or holiday time) and Paradise Pier hotel is the cheapest at Disneyland :(
We spent $2100 for 2 day park hopper for 2 people and good neighbor hotel for Disneyland. I am planning our Disney World trip and its costing us $3600 for Disney All Star Sport Resort, 4 day single park ticket 2x, flight from CA to FL 2x. Insane how cheaper it is lol
WE LOVE POP CENTURY
I'm going to Disney World for the first time in January 2025. As a Canadian, the exchange rate is a pain, so to be able to go for more than 4 days, I have to stay in a value resort. Even if I had the money for it, I don't think I would stay in a deluxe resort, just because I am not going to Disney to stay in my room all day. What matters to me is that the place is clean, to have a place to sleep, shower, and be ready for my next day at the park.
Hi AJ, would it be possible to do a video on hotels across or 5 minutes or so from the Disneyland park?
I started subscribing to you since the start of 2022
Could you please do a video on JUST neighbor hotels?
I’ve done every value with the exception of Art of Animation. While I’m sure AoA is super nice for the price I’d rather do a moderate or rent DVC points for a deluxe. Pop and ASMusic are the best in my opinion, AS movies and sports aren’t bad, but the schools and cheer squads always seem to overtake them.
I’ve stayed at all the value resorts and I completely agree that Pop and Music are the best ones. I stayed in the Cars suites and will never stay at AOA again. It was too expensive for what you get
We often ride the buses at Disney. They are convenient and drop you off near the front gate at the Parks. Parking at the Magic Kingdom is a real pain.
I stayed several times in WDW and for my last trips I decided to go back to the all stars. First because its cheaper without loosing the magic and also We actually do not spend any time in the hotel besides from sleeping. So at the ens of the day it was not worth to spend more for us.
We have stayed at movies, music snd pop and love them all. I will only stay at these!!!🤗
"Buffy the Veggie slayer" 😅😅
My worlds have collided.
I know I'm not the only one who thinks the Value Resorts at Disney World, are the most heavily themed ones in terms of character or attraction. Right?
They may lack activities, certain amenities and, (barring Pop Century I would say), easy access to the parks or other hotels...but they are the HEAVIEST themed hotels there which...is what I want out of a Disney Hotel, unless I'm looking for certain vibes or sensations, (like with Port Orleans; I could go to either of those hotels easily).
Also, I thought Art of Animation was Moderate, not Value? (I mean it is at least priced higher than Pop Century but still)
"value plus" lol
You need ro do one with good neighbor hotels next.
Is there transportation like busses from good neighbor hotels?
3:30 the Foosball is at Pop Century
I want to stay @ deluxe sometime in the future. Even if I just get to spend a weekend. I love All-Star & AOA as they remind me of my childhood, but as I'm older I want to see the hype of the more expensive ones
Renting dvc points in the “off” season makes it very affordable. I’ve gotten deluxe rooms for less than the value resorts.
@@queenblacc4579 how do you rent DVC points?
My friend and I stayed at a neighborhood hotel, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista for pretty cheap last November. Probably spent $500ish for 4 nights. Nothing special about the rooms, just a good cheap option if all you care about is a place to sleep at the end of the day. They have some resort fees and parking fees, but they offer a free bus to Disney parks so that was nice.
With Disney VISA discount in June $500 is what we will be paying for adults and a 13 year old at Movies. Would have been cheaper at Sports but thumbing won out. No parking or fees. Not sure where your bus dropped you but resort busses take you near park entrance, and, if Disney bus breaks down, they have back-ups (horror stories from friends), time is money.
I just wish Coronado had a stinkin microwave 😂
Did I miss the All Star hotels videos on "Reviewing EVERY Hotel in Disney World"? I didn't see them in Disney World Value Resorts playlist
It’s in the works!
@@DFBGuide oh good! I'm excited 😊
I didn't see any mention of the single most important aspect of the hotel room... the mattress! Do you get better mattresses when you spend more????
I laughed too hard at Buffy the Veggie Slayer
I’ve stayed at Art of Animation at DW and the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at DL. (I’ve also stayed at a budget friendly hotel at DL and stayed offsite at DW multiple times) When you look at the lobby at the Grand Californian you think it’s going to be very nice. But the beds were the same quality and room was the same size as when I stayed at Art of Animation. The only nice thing about the hotel was it had its own entrance into California Adventure and a shorter walk to MK. That being said I’ve learned not to spend the big bucks on the illusion of a high scale hotel at Disney. I do prefer to stay at a Disney resort because you can go back to the hotel in the middle of the day and you don’t have to worry about driving anywhere and losing your parking space. Also you don’t have to worry about driving back to your hotel late at night after you FINALLY get back to your car.
Also I feel like the more you spend on a hotel the less Disney themed/ more inconspicuous the Disney theme is. So if you have kids and want Disney theming, spend less
Art of Animation is the best!!! Take it back!!!!😂
I wait for these everyday
I know right!
Same 😊
My family loves AJ
Hey there thanks for the awesome videos!! We are traveling from the UK to visit and we are staying at movie resort. Can I ask, what are the prices one would pay for a lyft from the hotel to the parks?
Hey George, when I went there last year. it was about 30-40 USD depending on the time of day.
@@debtreliefguy123 hi Chris thanks so much!! I think we would use it for the early morning opening as we want to get to the resistance ride nice and early.
Enjoy! I went for the first time from the UK last summer and stayed at Movies. We loved it because it was the cheapest on a 3rd party site and we were hardly there. If you sign up to Lyft you get a discount code so they’re pretty good value. I’m going back this summer for my honeymoon and staying at Sports because that worked out the cheapest. I couldn’t justify the price of the deluxe hotels after spending thousands on flights. The buses are brilliant and they’re 10-15 mins max away from every park. Have a great holiday!
These value resorts are the best and very affordable
my uncle david wants to stay at saratoga springs which is a great resort so ahh i hope i get to go with him in 2024
My thing is if Disney is so expensive already, why go overboard on a hotel? Most people spend most of their time in the parks anyways and so paying $200-$300 more a night just seems kooky to me. Value resorts get a bad rap sometimes and I don’t get it.
has anyone ever stayed at new drury inn Disney hotel?
I love Movies
We visited WDW at the end of January and stayed at All Star Music. They didn’t change out the bedding when housekeeping was scheduled to come in, but they were quick to bring us clean bedding when we called. It was also not DAILY Mousekeeping. I’m honestly not sure if they cleaned outside making beds. I would check your bedding daily! As far as food, the Gnocchi plate was SO GOOD. We ordered it multiple times!!
That wasn’t specific to AS Music. Even the deluxe resorts weren’t getting daily housekeeping until this month.
If staying at the value resorts, do you get early entrance and extended night hours?
Yes to early entry (this one's for ALL Disney hotels), the extended evening hours are only for Deluxe hotels
@@DFBGuide are the swan hotels considered deluxe and where do I find the schedule to see if they offer extended hours and what days? Thanks for the reply.
Yes! Swan & Dolphin are considered Deluxe and staying there will get you access to the extended evening hours. You can find the days & hours on the Disney park hours page, it’s typically Magic Kingdom on Wednesday and EPCOT on Monday, but that could change especially as we get into the holiday season.
You forgot to say bachelor party also not just bachelorette party.
I'm not sure who would want to have a bachelor party at a resort designed for kids. I mean, to each their own, I guess.
Don't be fooled by this video! These Value Resorts are NOT Hotels, they're Motels. So the rooms opening to nature, not an inner hallway that would keep the rain off of you or bright light's guiding you to & from your room at night.
The value Disney resorts are better then the luxury , Disney value resorts are more fun with colorful Disney deco , why pay for a luxury boring hotel when you can stay in a Disney theme hotel for cheaper price right !
Guys, stay at a Airbnb. I stayed in an absolute castle for $150 a night 15 minutes from Magic Kingdom. You’re doing yourself a disservice staying at these overpriced tiny hotels.
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There is no such thing as a cheap hotel in Disney World. Disney priced me out years ago. Too bad.
What does "value" mean? Uncomfortable beds and a significantly longer drive/bus ride to the parks... don't even THINK about walking anywhere...
The beds at Pop are super comfortable, value means less amenities i.e, no full service dining, no hot tubs, no gym
POP and Art of Animation are on the skyliner. That is a game changer. And the rooms are new looking, especially at POP.
My bus rides to the parks from the value resorts are shorter than a lot of my wait times for buses at deluxe resorts 🤷🏽♀️
It’s actually called housekeeping. Why the heck would you call it something else of that housekeeping? That makes no sense.
Are you actually a dog? 🐶
You seem mad. Are you mad?
Mousekeeping is what Disney calls it.