Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort is a lot of fun and adds to the magic of a Disney vacation. We have a great post HERE about why staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel is a good choice. Here are the questions to ask yourself before booking.]
Walt Disney World offers three main categories for their Resorts: value, moderate, and deluxe/deluxe villa. They each offer different amenities and room sizes for Guests to choose from.
We looked into why a moderate resort might be a good fit for your family HERE, but we also wanted to understand why a value resort might be the right fit. Walt Disney World offers a handful of value resorts, including the All-Stars (All-Star Movies, All-Star Sports, and All-Star Music), Pop Century, Art of Animation, and the campsite at Fort Wilderness. Since the campsite is such a unique experience, we won’t include it here.
Let’s dive into why one of these Walt Disney World Resorts might be the right fit for your next Disney vacation.
Price Point
If you are looking to save a little money regarding your Resort, but still want to stay in the Disney bubble, value resorts are a great option.
Value resorts range in price from $100 to $200 for most evenings, which is a huge price saver compared to moderate resorts that start at around $200 per night and deluxe resorts that can get up to $700 per night.
If you want to save a little money while still on Disney property, we highly recommend looking into the value resorts.
Same Perks
Even though you are staying at a Walt Disney World value resort, you still receive many of the same perks as guests staying at a moderate or deluxe hotel.
Guests of the value resorts can still participate in early entry at the four Theme Parks. This gives them access to the Disney Parks 30 minutes before the official Park opening, which is a great way to get into a Theme Park before the crowds.
Transportation is another perk that Guests receive when staying at a value resort. Guests can take Disney’s free transportation throughout the Walt Disney World property, allowing them to sit back and relax.
Kid-Friendly Food Courts
When traveling with little ones to Walt Disney World, you will find that the value resorts have excellent food choices for picky eaters. The food courts at the value resorts are the best on Disney property, offering a variety of choices for adults and kid favorites as well.
The food courts are large, provide many tables, and are bright and fun. Disney’s All-Star Sports features an End Zone Food Court, Disney’s All-Star Music features an Intermission Food Court, Disney’s All-Star Movies has a World Premiere Food Court, Disney’s Pop Century features Everything POP Shopping & Dining, and Disney’s Art of Animation has Landscape of Flavors.
The food courts are also known for their deliciously themed cupcakes, so when visiting, look for those seasonal treats.
Park Open to Close
Another reason a value resort might work best for your family is if you are an open-to-close Disney park goer. If you don’t plan to take breaks at your Resort because you plan to be at Disney Park from when it opens to after the fireworks, it might make sense to save money and choose a value resort.
Value Resorts offer a safe and comfortable place to sleep and shower with some Disney magic sprinkled in along the way.
Options For Larger Families
It can be difficult for larger families to find accommodations in Walt Disney World without spending a lot of money. Two of the value resorts offer great options without a large price tag.
Art of Animation offers family suites (Cars, Nemo, and Lion King themed). These rooms provide sleeping arrangements for six people, two bathrooms, and a living area, making them great for bigger families.
All-Star Music also offers family suites. These cost a little more than a standard value room, but they are still extremely reasonable.
These two value resorts might be better for those with larger families who want to be budget-conscious.
Disney Fun
The value resorts are full of fun and Disney magic. All of these provide larger-than-life statues throughout the Resort, bringing everything from our favorite movies to sports to life.
You can walk around the Resort and take pictures with all of the fun icons to help you remember your stay.
Disney value resorts also have a magical energy that many Guests enjoy. If you like people and lots of fun, these Resorts will be great for you.
Skyliner Access
An amazing perk to staying at Pop Century and Art of Animation is the skyliner access. Guests of these two value resorts have access to the Disney Skyliner that will take them to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The newest mode of Disney transportation is fun and extremely efficient, getting Guests to the Parks and home again quickly.
No need to pay deluxe or moderate pricing for this service!
Walt Disney World has amazing Resorts, and the value resorts are no exception. They provide excellent accommodations, fun theming, and Disney magic.
If you want to save some money during your next Walt Disney World vacation but are still in the Disney bubble, we highly recommend looking into the value of resorts.
