Disney World offers Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, as a basic breakdown. Depending on your party size, choose a Value if you plan on spending the majority of your time at parks and exploring. Since you just need a place to sleep at night, Value resorts are acceptable and have great theming with Disney feel. Learn the Best Walt Disney World Value Resorts Below and the advantages (Pros) and disadvantages (Cons) of each.
All-Star Music Resort
- Pro – Historically allows Free Dining promotion when applicable (in the past).
- Pro – less spread out than Pop Century.
- Pro – Offers Family suites (Sleeps up to 6) usually less expensive than Art of Animation
- Pro – Guitar Shaped heated pool featuring the Three Caballeros and more pools on property.
- Pro – Quieter than Pop Century.
- Pro – Closest to Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom.
- Con – Large group and school groups often stay at an All-Star resort.
Pop Century Resort
- Pro – Has it’s own Bus system. Unlike the All Stars, which share.
- Pro – Historically allows Free Dining promotion when applicable (in the past).
- Pro – School Bands, Group Trips tend to stay at one of the All Stars.
- Pro – This resort offers bike rentals.
- Pro – Fishing offered at nearby marinas.
- Pro – Hippy Dippy Pool featuring flower shaped water jets and other pools on property.
- Pro – Unique photo souvenir opportunity
- Pro – Closest to Hollywood Studios & Epcot
- Con- More spread out than the All Star Resorts (proximity to food court, buss stop etc.)
Art of Animation
- Pro – Stay in a Little Mermaid Themed room.
- Pro – Has it’s own Bus system. Unlike the All Stars, which share.
- Pro – School Bands, Group Trips tend to stay at one of the All Stars.
- Pro – Offers Family Suites (Sleeps up to 6)
- Pro – Contains the Largest Resort Pool In all of Walt Disney World Resorts
- Pro – This resort offers bike rentals.
- Pro – Fishing offered at nearby marinas.
- Pro – Closest to Hollywood Studios & Epcot
- Con – Cost is normally higher than other Values.
- Con – Not included in Free Dining Promotions (in past years).
Learn more about the Walt Disney World Resorts and contact Destinations in Florida to help you book your perfect resort.