Walt Disney World is a magical destination that attracts millions of visitors every year. While there are a variety of accommodations available, staying at a value category resort can be an excellent option for those on a budget. My trips to Disney World as a child were typically at value resorts, so they hold a special place in my heart. As an adult with children of my own, I have continued to keep value resorts in my line-up for my Disney World vacations.
Value resorts offer all the enchantment and excitement of Disney with affordable prices that won’t break the bank. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of staying at a Walt Disney World value category resort, including the amenities, convenience, and overall experience. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or on your own, these resorts provide an unforgettable vacation experience for all.
What is the Value Resort Category?
The Walt Disney World Resort offers a variety of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences. The categories include Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa Resorts. The Value Resort category, as the name suggests, offers the most affordable options for guests. The rooms are typically smaller and more basic, but still include Disney theming and amenities such as complimentary transportation to the theme parks.
The Value Resorts at Walt Disney World are: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Each resort has its own unique theming and atmosphere, such as the larger-than-life Disney character statues at All-Star Movies or the colorful, Art of Animation inspired by the wonder of Disney animated films. Despite being in the Value category, the resorts still offer plenty of Disney magic and fun for guests of all ages.
What I Love About the Value Resort Category
The value resorts have some of the biggest, brightest, most larger than life theming of all the resorts. This can be really great for families traveling with young children. All-Star Movies and Art of Animation Resort feature huge versions of beloved Disney animated characters, this can be a really magical experience for little ones and makes for great photo opportunties.
I think we have made it clear that the biggest perk about the value resorts is the price. These resorts still keep you on Disney property and immersed in Disney magic at the best possible price. But just because the price point is good doesn’t mean the quality of service suffers. While ammenities may not be as high end as you will find in the higher tier categories, the top notch customer service is still present.
The value resort category also has options for larger families. Both Art of Animation and All-Star Music have family suites that offer larger rooms that can sleep up to 6 guests and contain kitchenettes and two full bathrooms. I love that these options are available within this budget friendly category. My family recently stayed in a family suite at All-Star Music after their refurbishment and throughly enjoyed our stay. We were able to take advantage of the kitchnette by picking up some groceries and having quick and easy breakfast and lunch right in our room. This further saved us money buy cutting down the meals we had to purchase in the parks or from the resort.
Are the Value Resorts Right for You?
When I travelled to Orlando for Disney vacations with my family as a child, time was limited and making trips to Disney was not a frequent occurance. Our goal was to pack as much into our trips as possible. We frequently would rope drop parks at open and stay for fireworks and nighttime entertainment. Because we spent so much time in the parks and so little at our resort, values were 100% the right choice for us. Much of the increased cost for the higher tier resorts is for ammenties we simply would not have gotten much time to use and enjoy. So when thinking about your next trip consider how much time you will spend at your resort, if you plan on jam packed days like we did, then a value may be the right choice for you too.
Also, if you have a party of 5 or 6 you may also want to consider the Value resorts, particularly if you have a tight budget. Standard rooms at Walt Disney World typically sleep 4 people. There are a few rooms within the moderate resorts that can sleep 5 but these fifth sleepers typically will only fit a small child. This leaves families of 5 or 6 with having to book two rooms or booking a villa at one of the Deluxe or Disney Vacation Club Resorts. Alternatively you may find that a family suite at either All-Star Music or Art of Animation is the perfect accomidation to fit your entire party and stay in budget.
So tell us, will you be considering a value resort for your next Walt Disney World trip?