Are value resorts tacky and poll: Which Value Resort is the best?

[Disney Lover Addie]

Pop Century. All Star Movies. All Star Sports. All Star Music. Art of Animation. The resorts I just listed are known as value resorts, and when I ask people if I should stay there I get mixed reviews. Some say they are great but I have heard many say they are "tacky". Is this true? I would love to hear reviews or stories about the resort overall.

 

[Clamman73]

I would say they're great in a tacky way...which is sort of the point to the values.

 

[aw14]

I would say they're great in a tacky way...which is sort of the point to the values.

Exactly. He theming is always a bit over the top, but in a good way imo.

 

[networkpro]

Tacky is subjective. I'd say its more in line with "enhanced with easily identifiable themes with bright colors"

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yes, but WDW is kind of tacky, which is why it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. My biggest issue with the values is that they are decorated, not themed. The mods and deluxe are themed.

 

[Pixieish]

It really bothers me that people are so snobby and mean about staying at the values. There's nothing WRONG with them...they're decorated with "in-your-face" Disney for kiddos.

 

[Hakunamatata]

So what in the hell is with the title to the thread and then a “which is the best?” Poll?

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I used to not like them, but then last year I had a great day at the All-Star Music and in all fairness I really liked it there.

Tacky? Yes, a bit. They are just massive motel blocks in the middle of nowhere with big colourful objects to make them fun. Not what a world class resort should've built, not just because they are too cheap looking, but because of the wasted opportunity of having America's largest controlled holiday destination only to make it indistinguishable from the rest of Central Florida.

 

[TheGuyThatMakesSwords]

Responding to Poll.... NONE.
All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong.

 

[NeverEnufDisney]

With the refurbishment at Pop underway, the refurbished rooms have had a significant upgrade. I just got back and the replacement of the tub shower combo with a full shower with rain shower head and hand shower as well as the tv upgrade, the Murphy bed/desk, and the coffee station and refrigerator, it's had a significant facelift. As for the icons for each building, you can call them tacky, but I would call them whimsical and reflective of the decade. I stayed at the All Stars as well and with all of Disney, you need to get your head thinking in a fantasy and fun frame of mind.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It really bothers me that people are so snobby and mean about staying at the values. There's nothing WRONG with them...they're decorated with "in-your-face" Disney for kiddos.

You have your opinion, others have their’s. The OP asked for opinions. It really bothers me when people get angry at someone who has a view that differs from their own.

When I was a kid, there were no values. I still loved the Resorts, mostly for the pools. You don’t need a giant Woody to make kids happy. By the time All-Star Sports opened, I was 12 and didn’t care for the pools. Further, by that age I actually cared about Disney theming and storytelling. The values have neither. On the other hand, they have the best food courts.

Call me snobby and mean if that makes you feel better. I’m trying to be objective.

 

[WondersOfLife]

At first I was shocked that everyone was choosing Pop... Because I recently stayed there (in an older room, in July) and I thought it was... Alright. SO WHY NOT ART OF ANIMATION!?

Then I remembered... Oh right.. Room refurbs!

 

[Animaniac93-98]

You don’t need a giant Woody to make kids happy.

True, but isn't the giant Woody the reason they're kids in the first place?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Some Disney value resorts have actual theming:

Hotel Chyenne - Disneyland Paris

Or look nice on the outside:

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel

Just not so much the ones in the US.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Some Disney value resorts have actual theming:

Hotel Chyenne - Disneyland Paris

Or look nice on the outside:

Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel

Just not so much the ones in the US.

Indeed.

 

[Pixieish]

You have your opinion, others have their’s. The OP asked for opinions. It really bothers me when people get angry at someone who has a view that differs from their own.

When I was a kid, there were no values. I still loved the Resorts, mostly for the pools. You don’t need a giant Woody to make kids happy. By the time All-Star Sports opened, I was 12 and didn’t care for the pools. Further, by that age I actually cared about Disney theming and storytelling. The values have neither. On the other hand, they have the best food courts.

Call me snobby and mean if that makes you feel better. I’m trying to be objective.

I'm not saying having a different opinion is snobby - I have seen some REALLY snobby responses to people asking about the value resorts...like "OMG. I would NEVER stay at a value. Have you seen the people that stay there?" THAT is snobbishness at its worst - and that was one I saw about two days ago.

I prefer the moderates, myself...but we stayed at AS Movies for our boys' first trip, and they fell in love with it, so it will always hold a special place in my heart.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I'm not saying having a different opinion is snobby - I have seen some REALLY snobby responses to people asking about the value resorts...like "OMG. I would NEVER stay at a value. Have you seen the people that stay there?" THAT is snobbishness at its worst - and that was one I saw about two days ago.

I prefer the moderates, myself...but we stayed at AS Movies for our boys' first trip, and they fell in love with it, so it will always hold a special place in my heart.

Making fun of the people that stay there is too far. I’ve seen classless fools at each resort category.

 

[Disneyfreak Jen]

I've stayed at Values, Mods, and Deluxe Villa and I love POP. Great resort, love the theming and larger than life decorations, and the food court is great.

 

[Pixieish]

Making fun of the people that stay there is too far. I’ve seen classless fools at each resort category.

RIGHT?!? I can't even count the number of times I've seen people react to the values as if the people staying there are akin to walking dumpsters...it's really sad and gets me in all kinds of a mood. I've even seen one person talk like that and then post a drunken pic of herself hanging out of ill-fitting clothes while sliding down the bannister at the GF. (Gotta love people being idiots on FB! )

 

[Whatsthegoodword]

My problem with the Values is that they aren't much of a "value." They're very expensive for what you get in return.