Top 3 Disney World Value Resorts

May 7, 2019

Walt Disney World accommodations come in 5 different categories (deluxe villas, deluxe, moderate, value, and campground). Value Resorts are perfect for budget-conscious families as well as they are all very kid friendly focused.

These resorts have elaborate, larger than life theming in the common areas and more basic rooms with primarily double beds. Value Resorts also offer only quick service dining, each with its own food court. When staying at a value resort you get all of the same great perks of staying on-property such as, the ability to charge to your room and send packages from parks to your resort, Extra Magic Hours at one park per day, and complimentary transportation to and from all parks.

In total, there are 5 resorts in this category. Here are my top 3 Disney World Value Resorts:

#3 Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

The All-Star Movies Resort has 5 themes based on iconic Disney movies (Mighty Ducks, Love Bug, Fantasia, Toy Story, & 101 Dalmations) among 10 buildings with 1,920 rooms at 260 square feet each. This Value Resort showcases giant popcorn boxes and icons like Pongo from 101 Dalmations!

What makes Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Special

Movies Under the Stars

Guests get to watch complimentary screenings of Disney films! These take place on select nights at The Reel Spot, the outdoor seating location for World Premiere Food Court!

Room Refurbishments

The rooms at All-Star Movies have been undergoing refurbishments. A little over half of the resort is complete. With these updates the rooms got queen beds replacing the old double beds! One of the queen beds is a traditional bed; the other is a Murphy-style bed that converts into a table when not in use. You can read more about the resort refurbishments here.

I just love the fun theming at All-Star Movies! Who wouldn’t want to sleep next to a giant fire hydrant?!

#2 Disney’s Pop Century Resort

This Value Resort has 10 four-story motel style buildings around a central pool and food court.

Pop Century has 2,880 rooms with a standard size room at 260 square feet. If you are a fan of yo-yos, Play-Doh, Rubik’s Cubes, and rollerblades, this resort is for you! Take a trip down memory lane with theming from the 1950s through the 1990s.

What makes Disney’s Pop Century Resort Special

Room Refurbishments

All of the rooms at Pop Century have been refurbished. That means all of the rooms have 2 queen beds or 1 king bed!

Pool with Water Jets

The 1960s Hippy Dippy Pool features flower-shaped water jets. For the little ones, a kiddie pool area with a pop-jet water fountain is located nearby.

Movies Under the Stars

For even more enjoyment, Disney movies are screened on select nights at the Hippy Dippy Pool.

Designated Bus Stop

Pop Century does not share its buses with any other resorts. With dedicated buses that mean less waiting for you. Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts are right across Hour Glass Lake from each other. With the two resorts being so close, you can grab one of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort buses when returning from the parks, if one for Pop Century isn’t available.

Disney Skyliner

Travel by aerial gondola! This new transportation system coming in fall 2019 will make this resort very POPular! You will be able to get to Hollywood Studios and Epcot without riding the bus!

#1 Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Art of Animation is a fun themed resort based on 4 classic Disney films: Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid.

This value resort opened in 2012 with 864 standard rooms and 1,120 suites. Plus, the standard rooms at Art of Animation are slightly larger than the other value resorts at 277 square feet and have either 2 double beds or 1 king bed. All of the standard rooms are The Little Mermaid themed and sleep 4. Perfect for your little princess!

What makes Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Special

Family Suites

These suites are perfect for families up to 6! There is room for the whole family to spread out. Family suites include a bedroom with one queen-size bed; one double-size convertible TableBed; one double-size sleeper sofa; living room; 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette. Family suites come in 3 different themes: Cars, The Lion King, and Finding Nemo.

Largest Resort Pool In Walt Disney World Resort

Art of Animation Nemo Pool

At the Big Blue Pool, you will get to go swimming with Nemo! You’ll also find an interactive water play area, perfect for the little ones.

There are also two more pools—Cozy Cone Pool, inspired by the film Cars, and Flippin’ Fins Pool, featuring the “Under the Sea Orchestra” conducted by Sebastian from The Little Mermaid—are also available to guests looking to cool off.

Dog-Friendly Accommodations

Want to bring your dog on vacation! You can at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! For a limited time, your furry friends are welcome to join you. Note: Limit 2 dogs per room. Restrictions and fees apply.

Designated Bus Stop

Art of Animation does not share its buses with any other resorts. With dedicated buses that mean less waiting for you. Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts are right across Hour Glass Lake from each other. With the two resorts being so close, you can grab one of Disney’s Pop Century buses when returning from the parks, if one for Art of Animation isn’t available.

Disney Skyliner

Travel by aerial gondola! This new transportation system coming in fall 2019 will make this resort very popular! You will be able to get to Hollywood Studios and Epcot without riding the bus!

Skyliner Map

There are so many resorts to choose from at Walt Disney World, I hope I have helped make your decision a little easier!

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