This episode should be called: “Pete schools Ryno” or “Ryno’s Training Day!” Poor Ryno is not getting any of these right! But Pete is knowledgeable! But I agree with Ryno’s DVC pick!😉OKW!
Lane Cooper I stayed at yacht club this year in 2018 and my room just looked at a pool (not the huge pool with waterslide) but a normal one and our room wasn't dirty it was actually really nice and we loved walking to Epcot and the boardwalk although I didn't get to have ice cream I loved the pizza and the character breakfast with Rapunzel
Nichole Farris just booked Abby and I there last weekend of August and I couldn't be more excited. Haven't been back since my honeymoon in 2002. Can't wait! Construction and all, one of my favorites. Abby is pissed we aren't going back to Pop.
I feel sorry for anyone who has had a bad experience at ASS. I stay there every year and have had nothing but great times, especially with the fact that it's the cheapest Disney hotel. Big plus is how close it is to AK.
Kevin Hallin. For the same money, I prefer to rent a value DVC studio Villa at AKL, it's just a much better option. (yes, it costs the same, or at least it has for all the dates I've looked at and stayed at, using David's Vacation Club Rentals)
All Star resorts should never be over $100 a night. and yes the worst par is the foreign tour groups and athletic groups that have little to no supervision. Rude and reckless. Heard Ryno's worst last week on the best of and it made me sick to my stomach that he said Riverside. BLASPHEMY!!! I hope Old Key West is nice because that is where we are staying the first of June.
Only ever been to Disney World once and we stayed at All Star Sports. It was the best we could afford at the time and it was very very basic but we couldn't have cared less, we were at Disney World XD We live in the UK so once you factor in just getting to Orlando it cuts incredibly deep in to the holiday budget so I think this is why they're so popular and great money makers. When you had to spend close to $3000 on economy flights to America you generally just lump for the cheapest accommodation you can get! Going back for the first time in 15 year this November and staying at Port Orleans riverside in a preferred room so hoping for a slightly nicer hotel experience =)
Thanks Pete for the info re: the updated rooms at the Beach Club for the DVC rooms. My husband and I reserved a studio, probably 5 years ago, and the room was so horrible it totally turned us off to DVC! Interesting to hear that the person who is in charge of DVC has changed over. DVC rooms at the Beach Club now look wonderful. Although I also love the redone regular rooms there, too. And Ryno, I'd vote Yacht Club over Beach for worst of. Beach Club is relaxing to me, but Yacht Club has always felt a little stuffy (stayed at each in the past 4 years).
1st resort we stayed at in 1996 when it was Dixie Landings. Absolutely my fave moderate. Wonderfully themed, great food court, lovely grounds and great pool, best prime rib at Boatwrights and Yee-haw Bob for over 16 years at River Roost Lounge!
The contemporary is way to airport like, you understand what I am saying. Like u go from the Orlando airport and then u feel like u went to the airport hotel with Chef Mickey.
Isaac Lioh I agree with this 100%. I've only stayed at the Contemporary once and it doesn't feel like Disney anywhere besides Chef Mickey. Other than going to Chef Mickey and the one time I stayed there, the longest I've been in the Contemporary is a stop on the monorail
Isaac Lioh I stayed there once and the cast members are wonderful however, it does feel less like a disney experience and more like a regular hotel. For example at the Polynesian it feels like home and very different from other hotels.
I agree with the Contemporary as well. The only thing its had going for it is the monorail. And even then the monorail becomes a down side because of the noise. That A frame seems to be a magnet for noise and its not a relaxing experience. I also found the rooms there to be tiny in comparison to other deluxe resorts. When I stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, I expect a fair amount of deluxe in my experience. I expect a beautiful spacious room, I expect good views out of pretty much any room, I expect cleanliness, and I expect a full resort experience. I just dont feel like I get that out of the Contemporary. If I want to stay at a resort on the monorail, my go to is the Polynesian. EVERY time I've gone there its been glorious, with beautiful views, hospitable staff, convenient to the parks, and the rooms are spacious. I want to try the GF, but the budget hasnt allowed for that, but the Polynesian has remained in my budget for a deluxe on the monorail.
The Contemporary was...contemporary about 40 years ago when it was first built. Now, in 2017? Not so much. And if you've ever watched the construction videos for Contemporary, it doesn't take much imagination to realize the rooms must be postage-stamp small. Having walked through to get to Chef Mickey's a few times, it is visually very interesting, but it doesn't strike me as a place I'd want to stay.
Absolutely love Old Key West, its quiet, older crowd, and a extremely nice resort to return to after a long day at the park, plus Olivia's... As for the value resorts, you get what you pay for, while the rooms are ok, the crowds that are attracted to those resorts are just a pain. Spend some time at the food court, and watch the kids running around climbing over the tables and booths like its a jungle gym with no adult supervision and you will understand what Im saying.
Ive been to the Yacht after the refurb and let me just say, it is great! The new Ale and Compass is great and so are the rooms! You also have the boat right in front of the resort!
All of the All Stars are horrible and way over priced in my opinion. I would rather stay off property than stay at a All Star. I don't understand your moderate picks. Port Orleans Riverside is our go to moderate resort and the Caribbean Beach has been OK in the past but we haven't stayed there in a while. For us Coronado Springs is the worst. It just doesn't feel like Disney there. The food court is great but it's very expensive. I agree that all the DVCs are very good but Saratoga Springs is our least favorite. Same on the deluxe but the Yacht Club is also our least favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Jack G. Staying at All Star Movies isn't bad at all. It is good for a four size family, like mine. It definitely is a smaller and outdated place but, it's very fun. You can also walk to the refill building.
My wife and I were married at Disneyland in California, and our Honeymoon was a week at WDW in 2004. We actually stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort (in 2004) and I still have photos of the rooms inside. Back then they were in great shape, and we had daily house cleaners come in, make up Disney characters out of towels, leave us notes and chocolates. We had a great time there. It's a shame that they let it go down hill so bad over the years it seems.
I will agree that All-Star Sports is the worst of any of the value resorts. Our experience was during our stay with the cheerleading competition week. At night the teenagers were loud and crying about their boyfriends, the food court had trash on the floor and tables, and our room had a giant lump in the mattress. It just was not pleasant during our stay.
The way Ryno feels about Caribbean Beach is how I feel about All Star Sports. It will always hold a special place in my heart as it was my first hotel I stayed at Disney. However after my most recent trip, Wilderness Lodge is my favorite so far.
We stayed in the French Quarter and loved it. Nice little bar, hot tub, boat launch, and we could walk over to Riverside easily and use their amenities. The staff at French Qtr were so nice. They retrieved my son's cell phone after he left it on the bus!
As a cheerleader when we have comps and have to stay there I feel the same it is very trashy and not kept up well along with over priced crappy food. I actually have to go in 2 days so wish me luck.
Just went with my schools chior and yes I agree although we did get new sheets when we spilled our drinks on our beds along with new towels though but we stayed at the all star movies (I think)
I love Old Key West. The rooms are gorgeous and spacious. I like being able to spend the day at a Disney park and return to OKW and completely relax; you don't hear and see crowds of people. You instantly relax (I can't say that about the other resorts I stayed at. ).
I stayed at the 80s building a few years ago; it was... OK, no great shakes. Clean. The food place was kind of bad. In the other video, they both actually rate Pop Century as their second favorite of the budgets (after Art of Animation).
Thanks for the videos. As you always say this is just your opinion but I enjoy hearing others opinions on things (doesn't change my mind usually but it's enjoyable). Once you have done all the best and worst things of Walt Disney World you should do a Disneyland series. Thanks for taking the time to make all the videos, podcasts and vlogs you make for us. Our family enjoys them.
I agree - you can only compare Disney resorts with other Disney resorts. The convenience, selection, and hospitality are in a whole other realm compared to off property resorts. We have done both and will take a Disney property over an off property every time when we want to visit the parks.
I stayed at Caribbean Beach with my family last Christmas. There was MOLD in our room, behind my younger brother's bed (he slept on those wonderful fold-down beds, that come out from the tv-stand). Not only was there mold on the bed frame, but there was also tons of dirty k-cups, snacks, etc. It looked like no one had cleaned behind that thing in YEARS. He has extremely bad allergies, so he got very sick due to it. He almost passed out when we were at Disney Springs, his eyes were very dilated, and he felt so nauseous. We came to find it that it was because of the mold that had been right by his head for 4 nights at that point. Disney compensated us and was extremely apologetic (we got VIP seating for shows, extra fast passes, a discount on our room) but none of that really mattered to us. We will NEVER be staying there again.
Everything you listed for the Caribbean Beach is what my experience was with Riverside... Door nob falling off, paint flaking off wall, bathtub cracked, etc...
I have only been to Disney three times and two of those times I had no choice in the resort. I'm glad you guys are verifying my feelings about what the other resorts were like.
From the Allstars I don't like sports but the only thing good about it is that it's the first stop for the shuttle. If you're staying at movies or music, the shuttle is often full when it gets there.
I stayed at Carribean beach resort 3 years ago and we loved it, the rooms didn't seem outdated and the housekeeping was actually good. We will be going there in 3 weeks again and cant wait!
I cannot BELIEVE Rhino picked POR! It is my favorite moderate by far: the theming of a deluxe for the price of a moderate. The grounds are gorgeous, the boat to Disney springs is awesome, and the rooms are charming.
The only advantage to ASS (ji ji ji) at least when I stayed there, was that the buses (which are shared with all the All-Stars) always stopped at Sports first. Saving two stops, especially after running a marathon, was worthwhile. But you guys are right. When I pick based on theme, Sports comes last.
For those impatient people: Pete: Value: All-Star Sports Moderate: Caribbean Beach Disney Vacation Club: Beach Club (But "There Isn't a Bad One") Deluxe: Yacht Club Ryno: Value: All-Star Sports Moderate: Port Orleans-Riverside Disney Vacation Club: Old Key West Deluxe: Yacht & Beach Club
I agree with your assessment of All Star Sports. The last time we went to WDW we stayed there and the room was noxious with the smell of chlorine. I get that we were near the pool area, but it so strong it was as if they cleaned every part of our room with chlorine. We had to move or be poisoned. They also need a massive update.
i loved all star music honestly, but omg you totally nailed it. all star is where they send school groups(i know because i stayed in all star music for a band competition, and all the other high schools were in all star sports
We are going to stay at old key west 2 room villa for our first disney trip this year in June. My heart sank to my butt when Ryno said it was his least favorite , but I'm happy that Pete disagrees. I can't wait to see for myself 💕love yalls videos!
Have to disagree w/ Pete on Yacht Club. Just went in April and stayed on club level in updated room. So nice and clean with the new flooring feels really open too!!
Ryno: OKW will always hold a special place in my heart. It's where I spent most of my Disney childhood. That being said, as a younger person, I agree that OKW would be at the bottom of my list. For the same reason as you. The theme isn't as on point for me as other DVC properties. I also agree with Pete. I'd rather not pick one.
I agree on the dirty conditions of Caribbean Beach. The room and furniture was in good condition, but we came in to a dirty refrigerator, dirty bathroom, etc. I had to go down and complain because beside looking like the bed sheets had been changed, it looked like nothing else was done.
Bay Lake Tower disappointed me very much. We stayed there twice in one year and loved being so close to the Magic Kingdom, but felt too far away from all of the other Disney MAGIC and how long it took to get from point A to point B using the Disney Transportation System. Walt wanted travel around the property to be fun too.
I remember in All Star Sports and the food area was so disorganized. The employees were all over the place, downright rude to each other, screaming, yelling. They weren't even training a newbie properly, they just let the poor girl there...on her own. We got our order wrong, she didn't know what she was doing, there was also a language barrier, and all of her coworkers just left her there, no help, no teamwork. Disappointing. We were also trying to order a birthday cake for my mother from their dining number...and nobody answered. We ended up getting it elsewhere which, thankfully, seemed like the better thing to do!
As a plank owner of Disney's DVC Old Key West, I agree with you both. It went off the reservation but has been brought back. I'm going to be sorry to see our ownership end but it was FUN while we owned it.
I just got back this week from a 6 night stay at the Yacht club and I just wanted to say that it was the most amazing place I've ever stayed. I wanted to go on a cruise or international trip this winter but I'm thinking about going back to Disney just to stay at the Yacht club again. Our room was renovated and was absolutely beautiful, clean and modern. The staff was really friendly and I loved the Crew's Cup Lounge and Yachtsman Steakhouse. The pool was also really enjoyable, which I did not expect because I figured it was mostly for kids, however, I'm 24 and had a great, relaxing time hanging out there as well. I'd really recommend staying there because it is so beautiful and relaxing. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that it just felt far from the other parks (aside from Epcot, which is a 7 minute walk or boat ride away).
We stayed at All Star Sports resort in September of 1995 . It was new looking , the food court was OK and the workers were friendly . Good memories but now we stay at Kidani village .
I'm assuming Ryno is talking about the Royal Rooms at Riverside, and I can agree, they're definitely themed more towards younger kids and families. But the resort as a whole is my absolute favorite.
The new royal guest rooms at Port Orleans Riverside are in my opinion the most attractive rooms among all of the Disney resorts. It actually looks magical, almost like it belongs in Cinderella's castle. The attention to detail in the design is amazing and it's not that more expensive than the regular rooms and it's certainly less expensive than the deluxe resorts.
The thoughts you had on Sports reminded me of my feelings for Movies. I hadn't stayed there since 2001(?) and just stayed there in January. At least Sports and Music have had a few refurbs and upgrades since they opened, Movies to me didn't feel like they've done anything in the years since I first visited it.
Caribbean Beach is great now! Always been our favorite due to sentimental reasons, but it definitely needed work a few years ago. Now after the renovations, best bang for your buck in my opinion. Especially with the Skyliner. :)
The first time I stayed at Riverside, it wasn't my favorite either. BUT then I've stayed since then and it's become my favorite of the moderates. But I agree the rooms lack any fun theming. They're just a bit boring. But the grounds are goooorgeous. I love these list videos!
My two least favorite deluxe hotels are Old Key West and Saratoga Springs. They are in desperate need for updates. The carpet in the OKW rooms is gross, and Saratoga Springs is far too spread out. Plus, why are they in the deluxe category if they do not have a signature restaurant?
Adding to the comments about Caribbean Beach resort: I paid almost $100 extra to have a water view...put us on the bottom floor with no possible view of water even if there hadn't been a giant DEAD palm plant in front of the window. Also, be warned...a long walk to anywhere on property...cool pool and cabana bar though.
I wish we had seen this show before we stayed at Carrbian Beach. We came to the room and there was fried chicken in our fridge. We called three times over two days before we got a response.
I liked port orleans! Except for the fact that it had very far away elevators.. hard on disable people.. we purchased the princess room I think it's called so it was nice but small. Then again I've only been to WDW one time so I never stayed anywhere else to compare it to.
I'd love to hear their opinion on swan and dolphin. I've always thought they were god awful. I LOVE the beach club but yacht club is crappy last time I went in the lobby reeked and I find the theming extremely poor I find beach club to be a much better option
The poly villas is not a great location. Not the room but last year when they put up a sign saying sorry the A/C didn't work, they are trying to find a solution. If that wasn't repaired and once it gets really hot you don't have a/c again, it's not perfect yet...
I love these videos! The cast is hilarious! However, I believe that Pete has a bias towards favoring Old Key West, as he is an owner there and it is the original DVC! I saw pictures of Old Key West and there truly wasn't a 'WOW' factor for me! I totally agree with Ryno's opinion on this one! However, Pete is 'spot on' with the other resets! But, I love Pete and his crew!😁😁😁 Awesome programming with humor!😆😆😆 Thank you as always, Pete and Ryno!😉😎🤗
I loved Caribbean Beach....BUT it's been about 10yrs....I do want to try it again after they redo it all. I will agree though, for as much as it cost, the room should have been nicer.
We stayed at All-Star Sports at our first and only visit to WDW. It was fine. The food court was decent. The room and grounds were clean and the theming was neat. It was also nice that it was the first bus stop picking up and returning from the parks. We are staying at Pop this fall so then I will have something to compare it to.
Last time we went to CB it was beautiful. Our room in Trinidad (north I think) was absolutelySTUNNING. But yes, it did look like some of the rooms were outdated.
Loved Caribbean beach last year and they had updated the rooms. We had no issues with the room or the cleaning crew. They are doing more updates but we decided to stay there for this trip in the pirate room. I do want to try riverside for the princess room but Caribbean is a good price and like I said we haven't had any issues but I guess stacking it up against the more expensive moderate hotels does put it at the bottom of the list.
I know that there was nothing more fun than getting my buddies on the All Star Sports football field and playing a game of ball, a lot of times against complete strangers. For when you have downtime it’s definitely a fun resort. The rooms aren’t that big however.
when I go to WDW where I sleep doesn't really matter to me. I'll gladly go cheap on the hotel room, considering you're there to spend your time in the parks, not your hotel room. As long as there's a clean bed and bathroom, I'm good with that.
My wife and I have visited Disney World twice in the last ten years and stayed at all star sports both times. Coming from the UK our flights cost a lot more than if we lived in the US so we're on a tighter budget. Both times we found the hotel to be perfectly fine. The beds are comfy, the air conditioning lovely, the staff were friendly and helpful and the room was nice and quiet. If we were insanely rich we'd obviously stay in a posher hotel but even if now someone gave us another £1000 for our holiday we'd spend it on eating out, souvenirs, dessert parties etc rather than upgrading our hotel. This is not a moan at Pete and Rhyno who we love and always watch all their videos. I understand why they picked the hotels in their lists but to us All Star Sports has been a great home away from home for us when we've been lucky enough to visit the most magical place on earth.
The reaction to Ryno saying Port Orleans Riverside for the Moderates was the funniest thing I've heard in a while!
I love how they tossed Ryno's name tag on the screen right after he said POR. Don't write us, write HIM! Hehe
Justin Kemmerlin once he said that i felt like jumping into a pit of lava
I stayed at Port Orleans Riverside and really liked it. Such pretty grounds.
Yes, some of the nicest grounds on property and great theming, boat to Disney Springs, the list could go on!
This episode should be called: “Pete schools Ryno” or “Ryno’s Training Day!” Poor Ryno is not getting any of these right! But Pete is knowledgeable! But I agree with Ryno’s DVC pick!😉OKW!
I stayed at the Yacht Club this past week. We had a club level water view, and the new rooms are beautiful.
Lane Cooper yes it’s gorgeous
Lane Cooper I stayed at yacht club this year in 2018 and my room just looked at a pool (not the huge pool with waterslide) but a normal one and our room wasn't dirty it was actually really nice and we loved walking to Epcot and the boardwalk although I didn't get to have ice cream I loved the pizza and the character breakfast with Rapunzel
I love it too!
Yes, I was screaming. :) I never had a bad experience there but I understand the concern about housekeeping. That isn't acceptable.
Nichole Farris just booked Abby and I there last weekend of August and I couldn't be more excited. Haven't been back since my honeymoon in 2002. Can't wait! Construction and all, one of my favorites. Abby is pissed we aren't going back to Pop.
Kathy Werling just came back and had an amazing experience
I feel sorry for anyone who has had a bad experience at ASS. I stay there every year and have had nothing but great times, especially with the fact that it's the cheapest Disney hotel. Big plus is how close it is to AK.
Kevin Hallin I agree with you! For the price and the small amount of time you spend there anyway.
Kevin Hallin. For the same money, I prefer to rent a value DVC studio Villa at AKL, it's just a much better option. (yes, it costs the same, or at least it has for all the dates I've looked at and stayed at, using David's Vacation Club Rentals)
OMG I just spat out my cup of tea when Ryno said Port Orleans Riverside. This is my favourite resort to stay at that I can afford x
Port Orleans Riverside is one of my favorites, what the hell??
I stayed in the yacht club last week, the new rooms are absolutely beautiful. Wood floors, tall beds, modern feel.
All Star resorts should never be over $100 a night. and yes the worst par is the foreign tour groups and athletic groups that have little to no supervision. Rude and reckless. Heard Ryno's worst last week on the best of and it made me sick to my stomach that he said Riverside. BLASPHEMY!!! I hope Old Key West is nice because that is where we are staying the first of June.
David Thacker we LOVE Old Key West! 😊
I love Port Orleans Riverside, and my aunt loves Caribbean!
But I still enjoy the best and worst videos.
I love you guys y'all deserve way more subs
Only ever been to Disney World once and we stayed at All Star Sports. It was the best we could afford at the time and it was very very basic but we couldn't have cared less, we were at Disney World XD
We live in the UK so once you factor in just getting to Orlando it cuts incredibly deep in to the holiday budget so I think this is why they're so popular and great money makers. When you had to spend close to $3000 on economy flights to America you generally just lump for the cheapest accommodation you can get!
Going back for the first time in 15 year this November and staying at Port Orleans riverside in a preferred room so hoping for a slightly nicer hotel experience =)
Exactly. It's a room and it's clean and it has a safe. You're hardly ever there. I see no point in caring which resort you stay at.
RandomlyBeautiful13. It does influence your dining options (arguably the sole reason why AKL outshines the rest, ever so slightly)
While you can technically travel there from other resorts, it's really time consuming and, frankly, not worth it
Especially not worth it when studio Villas at some DVC (deluxe resorts, btw) resorts cost the same to rent as the All Stars.
Thanks Pete for the info re: the updated rooms at the Beach Club for the DVC rooms. My husband and I reserved a studio, probably 5 years ago, and the room was so horrible it totally turned us off to DVC! Interesting to hear that the person who is in charge of DVC has changed over. DVC rooms at the Beach Club now look wonderful. Although I also love the redone regular rooms there, too. And Ryno, I'd vote Yacht Club over Beach for worst of. Beach Club is relaxing to me, but Yacht Club has always felt a little stuffy (stayed at each in the past 4 years).
Ryno, Please try Port Orleans Riverside again. It is our favorite. We are staying there for two weeks very soon.
Pamela Dritonj Two weeks?! That's awesome! We only stayed for a week. I never wanted to leave.:) If I ever struck it rich I'd live there.:)
1st resort we stayed at in 1996 when it was Dixie Landings. Absolutely my fave moderate. Wonderfully themed, great food court, lovely grounds and great pool, best prime rib at Boatwrights and Yee-haw Bob for over 16 years at River Roost Lounge!
Correction...20 years this month (since May 1997)!
POR is my favorite Disney resort ever!!!!! Well, okay, it's the only one we've stayed at. But it was great.
The contemporary is way to airport like, you understand what I am saying. Like u go from the Orlando airport and then u feel like u went to the airport hotel with Chef Mickey.
I totally agree.
Isaac Lioh I agree with this 100%. I've only stayed at the Contemporary once and it doesn't feel like Disney anywhere besides Chef Mickey. Other than going to Chef Mickey and the one time I stayed there, the longest I've been in the Contemporary is a stop on the monorail
Isaac Lioh I stayed there once and the cast members are wonderful however, it does feel less like a disney experience and more like a regular hotel. For example at the Polynesian it feels like home and very different from other hotels.
I agree with the Contemporary as well. The only thing its had going for it is the monorail. And even then the monorail becomes a down side because of the noise. That A frame seems to be a magnet for noise and its not a relaxing experience. I also found the rooms there to be tiny in comparison to other deluxe resorts. When I stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, I expect a fair amount of deluxe in my experience. I expect a beautiful spacious room, I expect good views out of pretty much any room, I expect cleanliness, and I expect a full resort experience. I just dont feel like I get that out of the Contemporary. If I want to stay at a resort on the monorail, my go to is the Polynesian. EVERY time I've gone there its been glorious, with beautiful views, hospitable staff, convenient to the parks, and the rooms are spacious. I want to try the GF, but the budget hasnt allowed for that, but the Polynesian has remained in my budget for a deluxe on the monorail.
The Contemporary was...contemporary about 40 years ago when it was first built. Now, in 2017? Not so much. And if you've ever watched the construction videos for Contemporary, it doesn't take much imagination to realize the rooms must be postage-stamp small. Having walked through to get to Chef Mickey's a few times, it is visually very interesting, but it doesn't strike me as a place I'd want to stay.
pete-i love your style of speaking, upfront, earnet and honest
The new yacht club rooms are beautiful! You'll love them!
Absolutely love Old Key West, its quiet, older crowd, and a extremely nice resort to return to after a long day at the park, plus Olivia's... As for the value resorts, you get what you pay for, while the rooms are ok, the crowds that are attracted to those resorts are just a pain. Spend some time at the food court, and watch the kids running around climbing over the tables and booths like its a jungle gym with no adult supervision and you will understand what Im saying.
Ive been to the Yacht after the refurb and let me just say, it is great! The new Ale and Compass is great and so are the rooms! You also have the boat right in front of the resort!
Saratoga Spings was completely forgotten about. Didn't even mention it lol!
I love your videos!
All of the All Stars are horrible and way over priced in my opinion. I would rather stay off property than stay at a All Star. I don't understand your moderate picks. Port Orleans Riverside is our go to moderate resort and the Caribbean Beach has been OK in the past but we haven't stayed there in a while. For us Coronado Springs is the worst. It just doesn't feel like Disney there. The food court is great but it's very expensive. I agree that all the DVCs are very good but Saratoga Springs is our least favorite. Same on the deluxe but the Yacht Club is also our least favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Personally I would say that Coronado is just OK. Kind of surprised that for moderate no one else had the cabins.
Jack G. Staying at All Star Movies isn't bad at all. It is good for a four size family, like mine. It definitely is a smaller and outdated place but, it's very fun. You can also walk to the refill building.
I like Coronado Springs, because it is not so Disney, Disney, Disney!
My wife and I were married at Disneyland in California, and our Honeymoon was a week at WDW in 2004. We actually stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort (in 2004) and I still have photos of the rooms inside. Back then they were in great shape, and we had daily house cleaners come in, make up Disney characters out of towels, leave us notes and chocolates. We had a great time there. It's a shame that they let it go down hill so bad over the years it seems.
I will agree that All-Star Sports is the worst of any of the value resorts. Our experience was during our stay with the cheerleading competition week. At night the teenagers were loud and crying about their boyfriends, the food court had trash on the floor and tables, and our room had a giant lump in the mattress. It just was not pleasant during our stay.
The way Ryno feels about Caribbean Beach is how I feel about All Star Sports. It will always hold a special place in my heart as it was my first hotel I stayed at Disney. However after my most recent trip, Wilderness Lodge is my favorite so far.
We have stayed at Caribbean Resort countless times! We still love it! 😍
Ryno!! POrleans Riverside???!!!!! This resort is wonderful!!!! :)
We stayed in the French Quarter and loved it. Nice little bar, hot tub, boat launch, and we could walk over to Riverside easily and use their amenities. The staff at French Qtr were so nice. They retrieved my son's cell phone after he left it on the bus!
Lisa Jacoby ... The worst of my 6 trips to disney...
That's a shame!
Mark Koeppel We had a blast there! I'm sure there are way better but we loved it.
Totally agree. It is WONDERFUL. GORGEOUS. Sweet staff. Fun for the kids and a totally relaxed atmosphere!
Thank you Pete! Your comments on Home away from home! Gives me pride of ownership and It makes the dues easier to swallow 👍🏻
As a cheerleader when we have comps and have to stay there I feel the same it is very trashy and not kept up well along with over priced crappy food. I actually have to go in 2 days so wish me luck.
Xander Price Good luck, I hope you get a good room.
I just went with my schools orchestra and we stayed at All Star Music
Xander Price Worlds?
Just went with my schools chior and yes I agree although we did get new sheets when we spilled our drinks on our beds along with new towels though but we stayed at the all star movies (I think)
Xander Price I'm a cheerleader to and I train with ca so we get the best hotels🙄👍
I've stayed in the yacht club and beach club, and I loved both, however my favourite resort I've ever stayed in would have to be the Wilderness Lodge
I love Old Key West. The rooms are gorgeous and spacious. I like being able to spend the day at a Disney park and return to OKW and completely relax; you don't hear and see crowds of people. You instantly relax (I can't say that about the other resorts I stayed at. ).
the carribian beech is really nice with the new renno
I just stayed at pop century, I won't stay there again, I wish I had seen more reviews... it is so insanely loud!
TheCourtneyAdventures ! AGREED! It's awful!!!! And beds are HORRIBLY uncomfortable! We will never go back!!!!!
TheCourtneyAdventures ! When did you go? I've heard peak season at any value resorts is really busy and loud.
It depends on which building. I was in the 50s in July and it was very quiet.
TheCourtneyAdventures ! I went in April 2016, stayed in the 60s part and I agree, it wasn't an amazing hotel but it was good value.
I stayed at the 80s building a few years ago; it was... OK, no great shakes. Clean. The food place was kind of bad.
In the other video, they both actually rate Pop Century as their second favorite of the budgets (after Art of Animation).
port Orleans riverside is amazing
Yacht Club is nice, but the Boardwalk Inn was beautiful when I walked through it last week.
Especially those little cottages! Awesome little nook.
Thanks for the videos. As you always say this is just your opinion but I enjoy hearing others opinions on things (doesn't change my mind usually but it's enjoyable). Once you have done all the best and worst things of Walt Disney World you should do a Disneyland series. Thanks for taking the time to make all the videos, podcasts and vlogs you make for us. Our family enjoys them.
NOOOOOOOO Beach club is awesome!!!
I agree - you can only compare Disney resorts with other Disney resorts. The convenience, selection, and hospitality are in a whole other realm compared to off property resorts. We have done both and will take a Disney property over an off property every time when we want to visit the parks.
I stayed at Caribbean Beach with my family last Christmas. There was MOLD in our room, behind my younger brother's bed (he slept on those wonderful fold-down beds, that come out from the tv-stand). Not only was there mold on the bed frame, but there was also tons of dirty k-cups, snacks, etc. It looked like no one had cleaned behind that thing in YEARS. He has extremely bad allergies, so he got very sick due to it. He almost passed out when we were at Disney Springs, his eyes were very dilated, and he felt so nauseous. We came to find it that it was because of the mold that had been right by his head for 4 nights at that point. Disney compensated us and was extremely apologetic (we got VIP seating for shows, extra fast passes, a discount on our room) but none of that really mattered to us. We will NEVER be staying there again.
Everything you listed for the Caribbean Beach is what my experience was with Riverside... Door nob falling off, paint flaking off wall, bathtub cracked, etc...
I have only been to Disney three times and two of those times I had no choice in the resort. I'm glad you guys are verifying my feelings about what the other resorts were like.
From the Allstars I don't like sports but the only thing good about it is that it's the first stop for the shuttle. If you're staying at movies or music, the shuttle is often full when it gets there.
I love you guys! I look forward to every video!
I stayed at Carribean beach resort 3 years ago and we loved it, the rooms didn't seem outdated and the housekeeping was actually good. We will be going there in 3 weeks again and cant wait!
I love yacht club 😂😂 but I agree with the others, they don't float my boat either, most of my love is for the contemporary resort though
I love beach&yacht club resorts!
love this channel! y'all have the best job ever!
I cannot BELIEVE Rhino picked POR! It is my favorite moderate by far: the theming of a deluxe for the price of a moderate. The grounds are gorgeous, the boat to Disney springs is awesome, and the rooms are charming.
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The only advantage to ASS (ji ji ji) at least when I stayed there, was that the buses (which are shared with all the All-Stars) always stopped at Sports first. Saving two stops, especially after running a marathon, was worthwhile. But you guys are right. When I pick based on theme, Sports comes last.
For those impatient people:
Pete:
Value: All-Star Sports
Moderate: Caribbean Beach
Disney Vacation Club: Beach Club (But "There Isn't a Bad One")
Deluxe: Yacht Club
Ryno:
Value: All-Star Sports
Moderate: Port Orleans-Riverside
Disney Vacation Club: Old Key West
Deluxe: Yacht & Beach Club
I agree with your assessment of All Star Sports. The last time we went to WDW we stayed there and the room was noxious with the smell of chlorine. I get that we were near the pool area, but it so strong it was as if they cleaned every part of our room with chlorine. We had to move or be poisoned. They also need a massive update.
i loved all star music honestly, but omg you totally nailed it. all star is where they send school groups(i know because i stayed in all star music for a band competition, and all the other high schools were in all star sports
We are going to stay at old key west 2 room villa for our first disney trip this year in June. My heart sank to my butt when Ryno said it was his least favorite , but I'm happy that Pete disagrees. I can't wait to see for myself 💕love yalls videos!
The Old Key West Villas are incredible! I loved everything about it.
Have to disagree w/ Pete on Yacht Club. Just went in April and stayed on club level in updated room. So nice and clean with the new flooring feels really open too!!
Madison Pitzer the rooms are so nice
Hmmm and Pete and Ryno know A.S.S.! 🤭😂🤣😂
Ryno: OKW will always hold a special place in my heart. It's where I spent most of my Disney childhood. That being said, as a younger person, I agree that OKW would be at the bottom of my list. For the same reason as you. The theme isn't as on point for me as other DVC properties. I also agree with Pete. I'd rather not pick one.
I agree on the dirty conditions of Caribbean Beach. The room and furniture was in good condition, but we came in to a dirty refrigerator, dirty bathroom, etc. I had to go down and complain because beside looking like the bed sheets had been changed, it looked like nothing else was done.
Thank you! I'm in Califirnia & freaked our trying to plan our first DW vacation...I like as much info as possible so again thank you.
Bay Lake Tower disappointed me very much. We stayed there twice in one year and loved being so close to the Magic Kingdom, but felt too far away from all of the other Disney MAGIC and how long it took to get from point A to point B using the Disney Transportation System. Walt wanted travel around the property to be fun too.
Wow... Beach Club is my favorite resort.
I remember in All Star Sports and the food area was so disorganized. The employees were all over the place, downright rude to each other, screaming, yelling. They weren't even training a newbie properly, they just let the poor girl there...on her own. We got our order wrong, she didn't know what she was doing, there was also a language barrier, and all of her coworkers just left her there, no help, no teamwork. Disappointing. We were also trying to order a birthday cake for my mother from their dining number...and nobody answered. We ended up getting it elsewhere which, thankfully, seemed like the better thing to do!
I stayed in Caribbean Beach Trinidad South in August 2016 and it was awesome. No complaints at all.
As a plank owner of Disney's DVC Old Key West, I agree with you both. It went off the reservation but has been brought back. I'm going to be sorry to see our ownership end but it was FUN while we owned it.
I just got back this week from a 6 night stay at the Yacht club and I just wanted to say that it was the most amazing place I've ever stayed. I wanted to go on a cruise or international trip this winter but I'm thinking about going back to Disney just to stay at the Yacht club again. Our room was renovated and was absolutely beautiful, clean and modern. The staff was really friendly and I loved the Crew's Cup Lounge and Yachtsman Steakhouse. The pool was also really enjoyable, which I did not expect because I figured it was mostly for kids, however, I'm 24 and had a great, relaxing time hanging out there as well. I'd really recommend staying there because it is so beautiful and relaxing. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that it just felt far from the other parks (aside from Epcot, which is a 7 minute walk or boat ride away).
We stayed at All Star Sports resort in September of 1995 . It was new looking , the food court was OK and the workers were friendly . Good memories but now we stay at Kidani village .
I'm assuming Ryno is talking about the Royal Rooms at Riverside, and I can agree, they're definitely themed more towards younger kids and families. But the resort as a whole is my absolute favorite.
I like the Caribbean beach resort
Maybe it's because I got a good rooms when I've been thier
Their food court is awesome tho just saying
aidan isaac thank you for this info since im going there next week.
aidan isaac I went their and the maid used to nap in my bed. She was awful
yeah I went here 3 years ago and we loved it and will be going in 3 weeks
The new royal guest rooms at Port Orleans Riverside are in my opinion the most attractive rooms among all of the Disney resorts. It actually looks magical, almost like it belongs in Cinderella's castle. The attention to detail in the design is amazing and it's not that more expensive than the regular rooms and it's certainly less expensive than the deluxe resorts.
All Star Sports holds a special place in my heart because it was the resort we stayed at on our first trip,
The thoughts you had on Sports reminded me of my feelings for Movies. I hadn't stayed there since 2001(?) and just stayed there in January. At least Sports and Music have had a few refurbs and upgrades since they opened, Movies to me didn't feel like they've done anything in the years since I first visited it.
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Caribbean Beach is great now! Always been our favorite due to sentimental reasons, but it definitely needed work a few years ago. Now after the renovations, best bang for your buck in my opinion. Especially with the Skyliner. :)
The first time I stayed at Riverside, it wasn't my favorite either. BUT then I've stayed since then and it's become my favorite of the moderates. But I agree the rooms lack any fun theming. They're just a bit boring. But the grounds are goooorgeous. I love these list videos!
I know this is old, but some pictures to go along with your Best & Worst would be awesome. Add them into the videos...brilliant!
LOVED THIS! my favorite resort is either the Polynesian, and Wilderness Lodge!
Caribbean Beach is our family's favorite. And I've only stayed their twice but they have definitely improved room wise from what I've noticed.
Been to Disney world but never stayed in a resort my dad lives down there so I have a good place to sleep for free.
captainrobots can i stay with your dad
My two least favorite deluxe hotels are Old Key West and Saratoga Springs. They are in desperate need for updates. The carpet in the OKW rooms is gross, and Saratoga Springs is far too spread out. Plus, why are they in the deluxe category if they do not have a signature restaurant?
props for even being able to decide; I can't even bring myself to pick one.
Are you guys going to do any more of those Why We Love resort episodes again? I love those and was hoping to see more.
Adding to the comments about Caribbean Beach resort: I paid almost $100 extra to have a water view...put us on the bottom floor with no possible view of water even if there hadn't been a giant DEAD palm plant in front of the window. Also, be warned...a long walk to anywhere on property...cool pool and cabana bar though.
I wish we had seen this show before we stayed at Carrbian Beach. We came to the room and there was fried chicken in our fridge. We called three times over two days before we got a response.
I liked port orleans! Except for the fact that it had very far away elevators.. hard on disable people.. we purchased the princess room I think it's called so it was nice but small. Then again I've only been to WDW one time so I never stayed anywhere else to compare it to.
4:03 did ya hit ya head XD
I'd love to hear their opinion on swan and dolphin. I've always thought they were god awful. I LOVE the beach club but yacht club is crappy last time I went in the lobby reeked and I find the theming extremely poor I find beach club to be a much better option
Jaycie Seland Yacht Club is absolutely amazing!
In the past they've liked Swan & Dolphin. They're also sponsors on Disboards so I would be surprised to hear them really trash the hotels.
That awkward moment when Caribbean Beach is my family's first choice when we go moderate
The poly villas is not a great location. Not the room but last year when they put up a sign saying sorry the A/C didn't work, they are trying to find a solution. If that wasn't repaired and once it gets really hot you don't have a/c again, it's not perfect yet...
I love these videos! The cast is hilarious! However, I believe that Pete has a bias towards favoring Old Key West, as he is an owner there and it is the original DVC! I saw pictures of Old Key West and there truly wasn't a 'WOW' factor for me! I totally agree with Ryno's opinion on this one! However, Pete is 'spot on' with the other resets! But, I love Pete and his crew!😁😁😁 Awesome programming with humor!😆😆😆 Thank you as always, Pete and Ryno!😉😎🤗
Oops, autotype victim! The sentence should read "Pete is 'spot on' with the other RESORTS."🤦🏽♀️😉
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I loved Caribbean Beach....BUT it's been about 10yrs....I do want to try it again after they redo it all.
I will agree though, for as much as it cost, the room should have been nicer.
We stayed at All-Star Sports at our first and only visit to WDW. It was fine. The food court was decent. The room and grounds were clean and the theming was neat. It was also nice that it was the first bus stop picking up and returning from the parks. We are staying at Pop this fall so then I will have something to compare it to.
Last time we went to CB it was beautiful. Our room in Trinidad (north I think) was absolutelySTUNNING. But yes, it did look like some of the rooms were outdated.
Loved Caribbean beach last year and they had updated the rooms. We had no issues with the room or the cleaning crew. They are doing more updates but we decided to stay there for this trip in the pirate room. I do want to try riverside for the princess room but Caribbean is a good price and like I said we haven't had any issues but I guess stacking it up against the more expensive moderate hotels does put it at the bottom of the list.
Disney's All Star Resort as a whole just needs to be redone.
I know that there was nothing more fun than getting my buddies on the All Star Sports football field and playing a game of ball, a lot of times against complete strangers. For when you have downtime it’s definitely a fun resort. The rooms aren’t that big however.
If you take the old key west tour in the morning they explain the story and history of the resort and why it is themed the way it is
We stayed at Crocodile Bayou or Alligator Bayou. Whatever it was called. We loved the Riverside! It was a blast!
when I go to WDW where I sleep doesn't really matter to me. I'll gladly go cheap on the hotel room, considering you're there to spend your time in the parks, not your hotel room. As long as there's a clean bed and bathroom, I'm good with that.
My wife and I have visited Disney World twice in the last ten years and stayed at all star sports both times. Coming from the UK our flights cost a lot more than if we lived in the US so we're on a tighter budget. Both times we found the hotel to be perfectly fine. The beds are comfy, the air conditioning lovely, the staff were friendly and helpful and the room was nice and quiet. If we were insanely rich we'd obviously stay in a posher hotel but even if now someone gave us another £1000 for our holiday we'd spend it on eating out, souvenirs, dessert parties etc rather than upgrading our hotel.
This is not a moan at Pete and Rhyno who we love and always watch all their videos. I understand why they picked the hotels in their lists but to us All Star Sports has been a great home away from home for us when we've been lucky enough to visit the most magical place on earth.
I was going to argue for Caribbean Beach, but then I realised the time I stayed there it was like 2002, so it definitely wouldn't be the same XD
love to hear pete]s view of renovated caribean beach