food IS a theme park
There is a lot going on in Disney World right now.
Pop Century Resort
From permanent closures to ride updates and new shows, there’s been a lot to keep up with! Now it seems like there might be something that makes the end of your Disney vacation just a bit easier and gives you less to keep up with.
Disney World has SO many different hotels you can stay at on your trip, but if you’re looking for a place you can stay on a budget, you’ll likely choose a Value Resort.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Value Resorts are some of the largest Disney World hotels and are located furthest from the parks, but complimentary transportation is available to get you where you need to go, just like with all other Disney World hotels. One of our personal favorites is Pop Century Resort, especially thanks to its access to the Skyliner. But if we’re being honest, you REALLY need to avoid it this year.
Disney World hotels are NOT all created equal (trust us, we’ve stayed in all of them).
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Some hotel splurges are worth every penny, while others…not so much. If you’re going to drop some extra cash on your Disney stay, you want to make sure it’s actually going to enhance your trip. That’s why we’re breaking down four hotel upgrades that Disney pros agree are 100% worth it!
Rope dropping can be a hassle…but it doesn’t have to be with this tip!
Hollywood Studios at rope drop
Rope dropping is the process of showing up to a theme park before it opens and then subsequently getting phased deeper and deeper into the park as it gradually becomes available to the public. Rope drop is popular among guests as it usually provides you with the shortest wait times of the day and a leg up on guests who show up later. With that said, it’s more like ripping off a Band-Aid rather than something you’ll love to do. Rope dropping at Disney World requires you to get up EARLY, and it could be even earlier than you think once you start factoring in transportation times. We’ve rope dropped from many different hotels over the years, and if you want to quickly get to rope drop and make the most out of your day, avoid these hotels and opt for their substitutions for a shorter commute.
Staying at a Disney World hotel comes with some pretty good perks!
Disney’s Riviera Resort
You can use Disney’s free transportation system. You can get extra time in the parks with Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours. You can also get a free water park ticket this year and sometimes, you can even snag free dining! There are also several ways to upgrade your vacation through your Disney hotel, but some Disney fans just do not think it’s always worth the price to upgrade!
Some construction walls have FINALLY come down in Disney World!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney World is undergoing a lot of changes, like Big Thunder Mountain’s lengthy refurbishment, the Muppets are leaving their courtyard, and Animal Kingdom is in the early stages of a BIG makeover! But we’ve got some good news about the construction walls in Disney World — one major hotel change is finally complete, and we’re checking it out today.
If you haven’t heard, Free Dining is back at Disney World!
San Angel Inn
This offer includes a free Disney Dining Plan for guests with paid Walt Disney World Vacation Packages. Nicknamed “Free Dining” by Disney fans, this is quite possibly Disney World’s most popular promotion. But is it actually worth getting this deal? There are some sacrifices you have to make and we’re going to break down if it’s worth it!
Okay, hear us out: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is SO underrated. It’s one of the cheapest hotels on Disney World property, and the theming is generally ON POINT.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Sure, it’s not like you’re staying at the Grand Floridian, but it’s comfortable enough if if you plan to mostly just sleep in your room and spend most of your time in the parks. Plus you get transportation (although it is JUST buses) to the Disney Parks, Early Theme Park Entry, and you get to stay within the “Disney bubble.” However, as a value resort, we still think there are some things at All-Star Movies that just haven’t aged well.
When it comes to Disney’s value resorts, “value” does not automatically equal “boring.” Not in the SLIGHTEST. Nor does it necessarily equal cheap – in any manner of the word.
So we’re gonna show you the EXCITING world of GIANT character theming, over-the-top pools, awesome transportation perks… and a few major downfalls for these more budget-friendly hotels in Walt Disney World.
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We know that a trip to Disney World is not cheap.
Magic Kingdom
The cost of travel, hotel, park tickets, food, and, of course, souvenirs can add up. We are all about saving you money during your trip to Disney World and giving you all the tips and tricks for setting you up for a magical vacation. But trust us, this $25 upgrade could totally change your Disney World vacation!
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