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Breaking Disney's Value Resorts

By Jade Monzo, Owner, Rope Drop Travel March 9, 2021

Vacationing at Disney World certainly has no shortage of resort options to choose from. By breaking their resorts into three different levels of accommodations depending on price; known as their value, moderate and deluxe resort levels, Disney gives you the ability to choose exactly how much money you’d like to spend on your accommodations depending on what you are looking for in your stay. There are many factors to take into play when choosing which resort to visit. Of course, one the most important factors you will probably be taking into account is your budget and if you’re looking for the most economical way to visit Disney, value resorts are the way to go.

Disney World has five value resorts; Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. 

These resorts set themselves apart from other resorts in all of their over-the-top, larger-than-life theming that is sure to win over children. You’ll find all of these resorts offer quick service dining, resort pools and free bus transportation to the Disney theme parks.

Disney’s Art of Animation is the newest value resort where you will find yourself surrounded by the magic of Disney and Disney-Pixar movies. Besides your standard hotel room, it offers a family suite that can sleep up to six guests. If you have children who love the pool, Art of Animation is the way to go! Boasting one of the largest Disney resort pools with a zero-entry, children are bound to never want to leave. The convenience of the playground right outside the pool and life-size Cars characters are sure to win over every child in the family!

At Disney’s Pop Century you will be immersed in themes from the 1950s to1990s. Scattered throughout the resort you’ll be able to find a Roger Rabbit, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, and Playdoh container…all 30 to over 60 feet tall! Guests will also have fun at a pool designed to look like a bowling alley and a life-sized foosball game!

If you have sports fans in your family Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is a must-visit. You’ll find 30-foot high football helmets, tennis rackets and a baseball grandstand. The resort itself is broken into five sports-themed buildings, bound to please your little sports fan!

Let the rhythm move you at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort where you’ll find enormous music-themed décor throughout the resort. During the day enjoy games poolside at their main Calypso pool and at night, different Disney movies. This resort also boasts family suites that can sleep up to six guests. It’s a very reasonably priced way to travel with a larger family or group.

Love your Disney movies? You should consider staying at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Because it’s all about the movies it so visually portrays the feel of Disney for children. You’ll find larger-than-life versions of your favorite Disney characters, make sure you look for Buzz and Woody, our families’ favorite!

Staying at one of these Disney resorts will allow you to enjoy the magic of staying on-site within Disney with a reasonable price tag. Just choose which resort theme seems the most fun to you and your family!


Jade is the owner of Rope Drop Travel, a full-service travel agency specializing in Disney destinations. She lives with her husband and seven little ones' ages eleven and under. She enjoys helping with her children’s school PTO’s and all things Disney.


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