Best value resort

[cat hem]

I'm dropping off my DD for the DCP in August. Obviously we need a cheap place to stay for a few nights. Believe it or not the WDW value resorts are much cheaper than any of the "off-site nearby" hotels. But I've never stayed at a value and I'd like some opinions about the best one. I'm leaning toward Pop Century (I'm wary about the All-Stars with the large groups that use them - I'm sure that they're at Pop as well but I'm hoping not as many?)

 

[princessmommy]

Pop or AoA

 

[JasonDeyoung]

Pop Century or Art of Animation

 

[BigRedDad]

Same as above. However, if you are seeing offsite hotels for more than the Values, I think you are searching in the wrong places. Most offsite Deluxe resorts are cheaper than Disney Value resorts.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Believe it or not the WDW value resorts are much cheaper than any of the "off-site nearby" hotels.

That's highly unlikely.

 

[aw14]

I have only stayed at ASM, but I hear nice things about POP and AoA

 

[DisneyJoe]

Pop Century or Little Mermaid Rooms at AoA

 

[lostpro9het]

Pop!

 

[cat hem]

That's highly unlikely.

True, but Pop is about 1 mile from the Vista Way complex and the hotels "right across the street" are over 100 a night so I'd much rather stay on site and since the value resorts are under 100 I'd rather stay on property.

 

[cbettua]

AOA is by far one of my favorite resorts. I have a 4 and 5 year old and we just adore the grounds area. I also love that they always have a tuna roll to go.

 

[Otterhead]

AoA and Pop Century have exactly the same size rooms, so either one would be great -- it's more the theming differences, and AoA is a bit newer.

 

[SAV]

Pop!

 

[Sparkle1566]

Pop.... all the way !!!!!
All Star resorts share buses. Pop has their own bus for each park with one bus stop area. Saves tons of time. I love this resort.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

We have always stayed at deluxe resorts ( Animal Kingdom Lodge ). Will we be she'll shocked if we stayed at a value resort? What's the difference?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

We have always stayed at deluxe resorts ( Animal Kingdom Lodge ). Will we be she'll shocked if we stayed at a value resort? What's the difference?

Shocked? No. What's the difference? Exactly what you would imagine. Theming, quality of accommodations, food and beverage options and quality, level of service, type of fellow guest, merchandise options, proximity to parks, etc.

ETA: The biggest difference is probably immersion. Value resorts are generic hotels with DISNEY slapped here and there. Moderate resorts often have solid theming in the common areas with more generic guest rooms. Deluxe resorts are immersive throughout.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Shocked? No. What's the difference? Exactly what you would imagine. Theming, quality of accommodations, food and beverage options and quality, level of service, type of fellow guest, merchandise options, proximity to parks, etc.

ETA: The biggest difference is probably immersion. Value resorts are generic hotels with DISNEY slapped here and there. Moderate resorts often have solid theming in the common areas with more generic guest rooms. Deluxe resorts are immersive throughout.

Thanks - I really didn't have a clue

 

[pluto77]

I agree with Pop or AOA. Although, AOA may be a bit more expensive with it being newer (that's what I've found anyway, although it may depend on the time of year, not much more though).

 

[princessmommy]

We have always stayed at deluxe resorts ( Animal Kingdom Lodge ). Will we be she'll shocked if we stayed at a value resort? What's the difference?

Yes- we were going from moderate to value. I can only imagine going from deluxe to value.


Smaller rooms, smaller beds, single sinks, No pool slide....

 

[Ali in Wonderland]

We have always stayed at deluxe resorts ( Animal Kingdom Lodge ). Will we be she'll shocked if we stayed at a value resort? What's the difference?

You won't be shocked. What Captain America said is exactly right. Think Holiday Inn with Disney theming (as far as accommodations go). We typically stay at deluxe or moderate resorts. For our last trip we told the kids they could pick any resort they want. They picked All Star Sports. I was kind of nervous about staying at a value (not sure why, just was). It was a good experience though. We didn't stay in our room or at the resort much. We just needed a place to shower and sleep. I guess a value is perfect for that kind of trip. As for the type of fellow guests, I wouldn't worry about that. I've seen plenty of Billy Bob's (best word without being rude) at deluxes and moderates. Any way, it was a good experience. Will I always stay at values now? No. I actually have AKL booked for the fall. We are willing to try more values though.

 

[Disneydreamer23]

Pop is the best!