Jenna's Magical Adventures

Walt Disney World has a wide variety of resorts that can fit almost every budget. Today, I will focus on Disney World’s Value Resorts. There are currently 5 value resorts which are Pop Century, Art of Animation, and the All Star Movies Resorts. I have stayed at 3 resorts in the value category.

What is a Value Resort?

Hotel rates at Disney World can vary greatly, but Value resorts often provide the most affordable accommodations. These resorts offer both regular rooms and family suites at budget-friendly prices. While their rooms are smaller than those in other categories, they are still a great option. The beds are typically smaller, sometimes consisting of one bed and a pull-down bed. There is usually only one bathroom sink. Additionally, the main pool at Value resorts does not have a slide, and there isn’t a table service restaurant available.

What are some reasons I should stay at a value resort?

Affordable
While the cost per night can vary, Value resorts are considered the most cost effective way to stay at Walt Disney World. For standard rooms, the cost is $120-250 per night and suites are $300-700 per night.

Themed
While I have also stayed at moderate resorts and visited deluxe resorts, the immersion aspect is definitely different. At Value resorts, you feel like you are still at Disney and feel the magic. While beautiful and has other perks, Moderate and Deluxe resorts are definitely less Disney themed.

Walt Disney World Benefits
There are some really amazing benefits to staying at a Disney World resort. Staying at a Value resort means you can have Extra Magic Hours in the morning. You can also use a Magicband and add a credit card to it to make purchases throughout the resort and parks. When you stay at a Disney World resort, you can take advantage of their transportation throughout the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs.

What are some negatives about staying at a Value Resort?

While I absolutely love staying at Value resorts, it also does have some negatives. While I personally believe the benefits outweigh the negatives, I know this isn’t the case for everyone.

Resort
When talking about what makes a value resort a value resort, I mentioned some details about the room/resort. If room space/ food options are a concern for you and your family, a value resort may not be your best option.

Extra Magic Hours
While any Extra Magic Hours option is amazing, I remember when night time Extra Magic Hours were included in all Disney Resort stays. Now, most resorts offer only morning extra magic hours. It might not seem like a big deal, but I really miss the night time hours.

Transportation
This doesn’t happen all the time for all Disney Value resorts, but transportation can be slow due to them combining resorts for transportation. Waiting in a long line for a bus after a long day is definitely not magical! Pop Century has the Skyliner which helps a lot, and guests at Art of Animation can walk over and use it as well.

Have you stayed at a Walt Disney World Value Resort? Let me know about your experience in a comment!