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Port Orleans doesn't have pirate rooms, you're thinking of the ones at Caribbean Beach resort. Port Orleans only has the princess and the frog rooms.
Pop and Polynesian are our favorites. We outgrew Pop. Our little girl turned three and we literally outgrew it. After staying at the Polynesian I cannot imagine ever staying anywhere else. Dole whips, Ohana, the fireworks on the beach, Cinderella's Castle is right there...
I agree with Peter, if there is no indoor plumbing it isn't my idea of fun
The pirate rooms are not at POR, those are at Caribbean Beach, Riverside has the princess rooms. That being said, I do love Riverside for moderate, we stayed there last time we went and it was fantastic. We stayed in the allowed alligator bayou section to have the pull down kids bed, and it was such great theming and a comfortable room.
Shhh stop telling everyone about how amazing Animal Kingdom Lodge is... People will start booking it and it will stop being this hidden gem.
I'm sorry to be that guy, but you said that last week you guys talked about the worst resorts, but I can't find that video anywhere. Is it podcast only?
Ok, I was just wondering the same thing. I am guessing that they have gotten posted out of order, or the other was on patreon and has not come to us yet, maybe?
Yeah I was like "when did they post that?!"
I think they posted the wrong one this week they normally tape both at the same time
I believe Ryno and Craig got confused on this week's DIS Unplugged podcast. These episodes are all recorded in advanced, and Patreon supporters get them a week in advance. So Patreon supporters got this "best resorts" video last week and are getting the "worst resorts" video this week.
For the rest of us, the "best resorts" video is this week and the "worst resorts" video is next week.
At least, I think that's what they meant to say. :-)
Ok....so glad I was not the only one double/triple checking to find that worst of one....I thought I was losing the ability to search...LOL
Saratoga is where we stayed because we have a time share there. Its nice but often confusing in terms out door layout. I must say when I stayed at pop century I felt it was a better stay with great quality for a great price and the best egg salad I ever had. Boardwalk and Animal Kinglodge are my favorite overall.
You should really have photos or video provided for what you are talking about so non locals pr people that have no idea can get a glimpse.
*or
Alexis Niz I agree
Try Disney food blog page they are great with that it’s only photos and videos
I thought POR had Royal rooms and Caribbean beach had the pirate rooms?
I thought the same. Never heard of pirate rooms at POR, only at Caribbean Beach. The princess rooms at POR aren't dark like Pete was describing. Maybe he got them confused.
Mischief Managed There isn't pirate rooms. He probably thought the Alligator Bayou lodges were pirate themed?
You are correct. Pete was in error. Port Orleans has the royal rooms as their "extra special" rooms. Caribbean Beach has the pirate rooms. There are no pirate rooms at Port Orleans.
Stefanie DOria Yes, that makes sense. Thought I'd missed some new development! Thanks
gottus2 I'm glad to hear the Royal Rooms aren't dark. We have booked to stay in one as a treat for our daughter. Thanks.
Nothing beats Boardwalk. The themeing and the convenience to World Showcase are just exceptional.
Hi Tim. I agree about the Boardwalk area. I always stay at the Dolphin Hotel, and love the entire Boardwalk/Crescent Lake/Dolphin/Yacht and Beach Club areas.
Ft. Wilderness can be awesome. If you are staying In a nice RV it is very comfortable and super convenient to Magic Kingdom. There are so many things to do. It is next to triple d ranch for horse back riding. You can tour the stables were the MK horses live. Pony rides and petting zoo for the little ones. Awesome pools and Food service. It is the nicest campground in the world.
We had no idea that Port Orleans offered Pirate Theme rooms. When we arrived, we ask if we could have a more Private room (aka away from the pool and heavy foot traffic) and the rep thought we said Pirate room.. what are the odds? We did get one.. and it was pretty private lol
Yes, pirate rooms are at the Carribean Beach Resort. Port Orleans has the Royal Guests Rooms. I think they got confused.
Kristi Andrychowicz Caribbean beach has pirate rooms as well
Wilderness Lodge, anyone? Place is amazing. Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge are very similar, though.
Of course Poly and Grand Floridian are classics.
I’m staying in a Royal Room at Port Orleans Riverside starting next Wednesday! I love an outrageously themed room for Disney World.
How did grand floridian not get an honorable mention?
Duffy512pd I agree. It's my favorite. The atmosphere is amazing as is the location
Our opinion its the best.. AK is too far away..
I just stayed there. It's the only place I've stayed on Disney property (my mom books it bc Princess Diana stayed there and will never book another place) but honestly it's so nice and convenient and I feel so fancy while I'm in there. I don't really have an interest to stay anywhere else
Pete DID mention the other luxury hotels (as a group, not by each name). Said their costs due to being so close to the Parks made the Animal Kingdom Lodge a better price value.
Duffy512pd I don't personally like it at all. It's way too modern and high-class. Very beautiful but too expensive as well.
Riverside is too big! French Quarter is the best moderate without question! Only one bus stop is worth it alone! Plus, you can take a lovely stroll to Riverside!
Eric Mauchan agree!!
Eric Mauchan I am biased as French Quarter is where I worked I love it
I prefer French Quarter. It’s small and pretty and convenient. I prefer to do all of my walking inside the theme parks
I preferred French Quarter as well. When we went on our last trip we stayed at both and the service was much better at FQ. Could have been an off couple of days.
fort wilderness is the best place to stay hands down. some days we wouldn't even go to the parks since there is so much to do in that area
I was just thinking that. I kinda wished I hadn't planned so much theme park time so the kids could enjoy more of the Fort Wilderness time. That was how we had it when I was a kid, we had days in Fort Wilderness/River Country/Discovery Island, but we always had one day in Magic Kingdom, and later on we had one day in Magic Kingdom, two days in EPCOT. I need to update my touring plans, because we missed so much this time. But we still got the final space flight out of Space Mountain before we left!
Isn't that where the military stays for a deep discount?
no, that is shades of green
I grew up going to Fort Wilderness every summer. There's just no other place for me...this was back when you could pool-hop, I would spend one day at the park, next day at the Poly pool, then the park, then Yacht & Beach Club pool...I really miss those days!
Animal Kingdom Lodge was amazing, my 2nd favorite hotel of all time, only beat by Portofino Bay at Universal
I really enjoy the theming of Port Orleans Riverside in the Moderate category. In the Value, i would say Pop Century. For DVC and Deluxe i would say Wilderness Lodge.
It is 6 months until spring break which I booked for the family and the best resort that has affordable prices is Port Orleans Riverside which I booked for the week. I wanted Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom but the prices are ridiculous ($1000-2500 per night!) everything else is between $500-800/night. I wish I booked a year in advance.
I love port Orleans river side stayed there 2015 and love the pool. Love the room
Sorry Guys ..but the Pirate themed rooms are at the Caribbean Beach not Port Orleans Riverside :( common mistake but I work for the drc and the only themed room at Riverside are the Royal Guest Rooms
Pirate Rooms at Port Orleans Riverside? It's called Alligator Bayou. There's no pirate rooms at POR..
port orleans is my fav. I love it
My family absolutely loves the campground. We bring our camper down from NE Indiana.
We have become huge fans of the Boardwalk, both for the fine rooms and service and atmosphere and for the "back door" access to EPCOT, our favorite park. Flying Fish is amazing, too. VERY friendly staff, and if you get lucky, you can see the fireworks from EPCOT in your room.
I've been staying at Fort Wilderness with my family for just about 10 years now, every summer. We always stay for at least a week in our RV and the experience is just incredible. There is nothing like being in Disney World but being surrounded by such peace. The food there is incredible. It's a boat ride away from Magic Kingdom. Fort Wilderness is my happy place!
Carmine Cioffoletti
How does this work for a large family (16) split into 2 RV's? Can they be close to each other?
ranty baby I've gone a few times throughout the years with friends. You can request to be next to each other to keep the family together. I went with three other families and we were all next to each other. You just have to request! I would do that ASAP though. The earlier you request it, the better.
Carmine Cioffoletti
We live in TX, how crowded is it in summer & what type of RV if we rent. DB, DSIL, 5 DNi under 10 & me (crazy spinster aunt 53) in 1st RV. 2nd RV married DNe & wife and 4 DNe ages 3-16.
ranty baby Disney is always going to be crowded. June-August will be busy because of Avatar Land opening after much anticipation. June and August are good summer months to go. As for RV, with that many people you are going to want a bigger RV with many beds. If you are coming from TX, I have a nice recommendation. Look up Moore Camping Rentals. They are a local RV rental company in central Florida. You can look at all the different RVs they have for rental. They themselves will deliver it to Fort Wilderness and set it up. Each RV comes with a golf cart, courtesy of Moore's. You will need a golf cart in Fort Wilderness. Moore's will also come take the RV when your trip is done. All you have to do is show up to Disney and leave when you desire. You can just make an easy flight to Orlando and take the Magical Express to Fort Wilderness. Or make a long road trip without having to drive a rental RV.
Carmine Cioffoletti
Thanks for info. My brother was watching Going Rv, thought this would be cool to try. Sorry to say we've never seen Avatar. The blue people scare the little kids so didn't get it. Nephew & wife are teachers hence summer visit. Thanks again.
My favorites resorts are Pop Century, Port Orleans French Quarter, and Polynesian. Though I almost always stay at French Quarter because the theming and it's almost always quiet and the pool is great
Definite honorable mention for one of the best resorts on property is Shades of Green. Honorable mention only because it is exclusive to military (active and retired) members and their families. That said if you do belong to a military family, the value/quality balance is spot on. I know personally it's been our mainstay since 1996, and is certainly worth vouching for.
Spoiler alerts for worst of show. And somebody please pop ryno in the head for saying worst is riverside.
Pop Century FTW!
Yay! We are renting a DVC studio villa for points at Kidani Village this fall so I'm so glad to hear you think so highly of Animal Kingdom Lodge. We have never stayed in a deluxe resort before. :-)
DVC Kidani is a bit away from the Deluxe resort section (DVC Jambo is mixed in with the Deluxe resort) but you can get up the the Deluxe resort section by a walk or internal bus (depends which end of Kidani you end up).
Thank you, yes...I've heard it can be a bit of a walk. We will have our car so that should help!
Great :) it's good to know in advance. Some people stay at Kidani and wonder what all the fuss is about without ever finding the Deluxe resort section. . The Kidani pool is great, and you can use the pool up at the resort section too.
Farrah Lily we are DVC MEMBERS and we love it! our home resort is Kidani village and it is beautiful!!! we are spending 10 nights there in June , you will love it!!!!!
Awesome! I have heard so many great things about it...we are so excited! That's awesome that you are DVC members. I hope we can do that someday!
Best moderate by a mile, Coronado Springs!
My wife and I stayed a PO: R for our honeymoon, and it was absolutely beautiful. The food court was nice as well as the pool. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. We were very very disappointed in the bus service. We've gotten a lot better bus service from the lowest of the value resorts.
I totally agree, the Animal Kingdom Lodge/Villas are the best! While it's kind of annoying to be far away from pretty much all of WDW, it is way worth it between the savannah views, restaurants like Jiko and Sanaa, and even the pool is unique and fun (on the Villas side).
As a dvc member, I've stayed at saratoga springs, animal kingdom lodge kidani village, the polynesian, and (our home resort) bay lake tower. There are pros and cons to them all, but I have to say I love bay lake tower. It's (technically) on the monorail route. The walk to Magic Kingdom is so short and easily cuts off over an hour of transportation by the end of our stay. There are also very few rooms (I cant say no rooms bc sometimes you just get terribly lucky) with a bad view because they either overlook the lake or the castle. Plus top of the world is an amazing place to watch the fireworks from! I know no one was bashing it, but I think it deserves a few more comments. Can't wait until our next trip!
Annie S. Agreed. Bay Lake Tower is my home resort as well. I love the modern style, LOVE its location, and I love the views. I've stayed at Old Key West and Saratoga Springs as well, which are nice, but neither come close to Bay Lake Tower.
Animal Kingdom Lodge concierge is out of this world.....food, wine, and especially east african Tusker Beer and an honourable mention to the gummy bears
We like Port Orleans because of the boat to Disney Springs, as long as there are no South American groups staying there, very noisy and no control of those guest. We like the cabins at Fort Wilderness to only stayed there once. Thank You Kathy W
How do u say you don't put fort wilderness cabins because they are expensive, but you'll include art of animation when they are at a deluxe price for most of their rooms
Anytime I go, I stay at the Swan and Dolphin resort which I think is fantastic. It's got a lot of restaurants, its in a fantastic location, and it is just a very nice resort, even though it is pretty expensive
Terrapins360 just curious, what is the average price point? Everything I find is from a while ago and I didn't think it was right to call them to ask something I'm just curious about.
Terrapins360 I was planning in staying there (i stayed there years ago and it's good for the price especially right at epcot) but now that I am booking it for me and my boyfriend and you can't get the Magic Bands there for free and you have to pay for self parking (my biggest pet peeve. You already are paying hundreds and you have to pay to park your own car????? Disney owned resorts don't do that. Universal ones do and it makes me so mad. Like self parking is not only far away at swan and dolphin but you have to pay and no one else even does the work.) So I was turned off fast. I'm not sure where I will stay now since I have never stayed at any moderate ones (my parents have but forgot which they did so they can't give me tips) and only stayed at pop century for value (I hate PC. The arcade and the outside is pretty cool they have the best arcade ever in the entire WDW resort but the rooms sucked. They are small and the smell from other rooms drift through the vents and last time I went they hadn't even cleaned it well because there was someone's change from the last person staying there right on the floor between the beds. ) and I have been to Polynesian (my favorite MK resort) Beach Club(favoriteeeeee epcot resort ever), Boardwalk (my least favorite Deluxe resort but only because it is hard to get around when you are in a wheelchair and they put you on the 1st floor) and I have stayed at Grand Floridan (my favorite of all time besides the Polynesian) but so expensive I haven't stayed there in so long that I only remember what the Lobby looked like and I also stayed at Contemporary but I don't remember what the rooms looked like either but we go there some too because their arcade is second best. I have never stayed at Wilderness Lodge and my bf when he first went to Disney years ago stayed at AKL and he loved it but he said when it rained you could smell animal poop bad. I was thinking because we want to save money but still have a good experience either stay in Wilderness Lodge (sometimes the rooms are moderate prices), Old Key West (no idea where that is but they said on the worst video that is had biggest rooms of any resort on site and I love me some big rooms) or Coranado Springs or possibly beach club if we can get a good discount. I don't want us to stay at a place that is near Disney springs I like the hotel to be far enough inside WDW that you feel like you aren't even in a state anymore.
My family and I have stayed there for spring break and we all adored it. (We stayed at the Dolphin)
What do you think about Carribian beach resort?
Just stayed at Port Orleans riverside and I don't understand the love for this place. The only thing that is nice is that you can sleep 5 in a room(which you can do at the Caribbean beach as well) and sleep is all you could accomplish in he room. No storage to unpack(4 drawers and what appears to be an old tv stand) and little to no room to get ready or eat breakfast as a family. Getting around the resort or to or from was almost nightmarish, even when you can see the place you want to go it is hard to figure out how to get there. The restaurant was pretty bad(although the food court was ok)and the service at the bar was downright standoffish, closed it down early everynight and were not even pleasant about that. Also staying in building fourteen(the closest building) realized the staff parked in our spots everyday(doesn't Disney have staff parking?) the bus service was awful too, waited forever for them in the morning as buses to places that weren't even open like Disney springs came and went(that can happen everywhere though), then at the end of the night the bus would drive past the main drop off and hit every other one first exasperating 80-90% of the people on the bus(a first for me at Disney, that majority of the people got the worst of the service, including those of us who paid for a preferred room).The pool was not exactly great either for kids, especially considering the one at French quarter is basically as nice as a deluxe resort. Overall I will probably avoid this place again. But as usual Pete can only get things almost completely wrong.
Fort wilderness was honestly such a massive letdown when we went.
When my wife and I were buying into the DVC years ago we looked at the advantages/disadvantages at each resort. Animal Kingdom is very nice but it's so far from the parks. We're not big on the busing. Key West has some nice big rooms but again only buses to the parks. Saratoga Springs is nice, especially now since the Disney Springs changes. Poly and GF DVC didn't exist back then. In the end we chose the Boardwalk Villas. You can walk to Hollywood Studios, enter at the back of our favorite park (Epcot), along with the dining options along the Boardwalk and Yacht/Beach club. Oh and you're right next to the Swan and Dolphin dining options. To us it was an easy decision.
Old Key West is my family's DVC home resort so naturally it's my favorite, but when we went back in August we stayed in Kidani Village in Animal Kingdom Lodge and it was so unique from everything else and definitely high in my top 4 resorts out of the 4 that I've stayed at.
I think the main reason why people love Animal Kingdom Lodge so much is the memories you can obtain there. Especially for first time goers.
I agree, Animal Kingdom Lodge concierge is by far the best
Loved Jambo House @AKL. Amazing experience. Awesome place to stay.
In my opinion, the best moderate is easily Coronado Springs. Insanely beautiful resort with equally beautiful rooms. The kids love the theming of the pool, water slide, play area/sand pit; they also enjoy walking over bridges and "swinging" on hammocks throughout the resort. For adults, the option of having an indoor lounge, waterfront bar, and pool bar (with a super cool view) is awesome. However, the real winner for me is the La Vida Health Club which happens to be the only health club among the moderate resorts!! Super underrated, super wonderful.
Agree about Animal Kingdom Lodge! Easily my favorite WDW resort.
We did the cabins in 2013 at Fort Wilderness and it was great, however there was a rat in our pull down bed. It jumped on my 15 year old daughter when she pulled it down to go to sleep our first night. They are pretty much trailers to look like cabins. We reported it to Disney and of course they tried to make the situation better by offering another cabin, which we took of course, and providing fast passes for rides and food vouchers. It is a very pretty park and very big. We rented a golf cart, which I highly recommend and we enjoyed our time there outside. Other that our uninvited guest, we would probably suggest staying there, I think.....hahaha!!
5:15 the pirate rooms are at Caribbean beach. royal rooms are at riverside i believe (but don't quote me)
My first experience staying on Disney property was at Kidani Village. I'm spoiled now lol. I'm so close to buying DVC because of my experience at Kidani but I live in Orlando and that is holding me back.
I am booking port orleans riverside for our trip in August and had to laugh about your comment about boatwrights, never eaten there but the menu just didn't even appeal to us so I am glad I saw this, won't be booking a reservation there!! We're doing the royal room for our kids- looking forward to it, never stayed there. THX
I realize that this hotel isn't available to everyone, but if you are or have been in the military, I would highly recommend checking out Shades of Green. It's affordable, beautiful, comfortable, and in my opinion has the best shuttle services. It's right across the street from the Polynesian.
Agree 100%. Port Orleans Riverside is our go to resort almost every time we visit WDW. When we want to splurge it has to be Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Polynesian or Wilderness Lodge. We also love the cabins at Fort Wilderness.
Riverside is lovely! However, we found the food court terrible. Over cooked pasta, bakery did not serve beignets! What! It is a southern themed resort! I agree with the Boathouse. Food is terrible and service is terrible.
Great episode. We've only stayed at Port Orleans Riverside & Animal Kingdom Lodge. We loved them both. This year we are staying at the Contemporary simply because we can walk to Magic Kingdom. Anybody here like or dislike The Contemporary? I think next we'll try out Wilderness Lodge.
Doug Lewis I always loved the contemporary, but in all fairness I've only stayed once when I was 6, so that love could just be nostalgia or memories. The last two times I went, we stayed at the wilderness lodge and it was great! There's a boat that takes you directly to the magic kingdom so we got park hoppers and would always go to MK at night. If that's in your budget, I highly recommend it. Same goes for if you are staying at the contemporary. Since they have the monorail, you could easily go to Epcot or MK at night.
Ryno put Riverside on the worst list? My guy why. Riverside is one of the best resorts on Disney property hands down. Even the Royal Rooms aren't bad.
Why does the host adamantly disagree with his producer? Watching the video shouldn't seem like a competition. This is an opinion based video. I realized he wasn't trying to but that's how it seemed to me.
Port Orleans Riverside has the princess rooms Pete! The pirate rooms are at Caribbean beach. But any way, I totally agree that Port Orleans Riverside is the best moderate resort!
What do you guys think of the Treehouse Villas? Just wondering what your opinions are. Don't hear much about them
why not video what ur discussing so ppl. can really understand........??,..not many will ever get to see inside those resort's.........sigh.
If you’re not DVC, but want to stay at Animal Kingdom villas, do you get housekeeping?
Animal Kingdom Lodge was my very first resort, my second and last being Pop Century. As a seven year old at the time, I was pretty astonished over being able to see animals from my balcony. I was actually scared when I first went because I thought there would be lions. XD I remember the beautiful lobby, and some of the African art. I know one morning, they had Timon in the lobby to greet guests, which was cute. I also remember the little water park they had that we went to each night to relax. My mom was glued to the hot tub. She wouldn't want to leave it. I also remember a little sitting area they had outside where you can listen to stories. Animal Kingdom Lodge was definitely a unique experience, and I remember more of it than I do Pop Century. I would love to stay there again, or try Art of Animation since I freaking love the theme of the place.
Pirate rooms are at Caribbean beach resort NOT Port Orleans Riverside. Riverside has the Princess Royal rooms and they are beautiful.
Ok, does anyone else notice the Pete always says things twice. It drives me nuts and once you hear it, you can't unhear it. You can't unhear it.
My mom and I are planning a Disney vacation for this October, and we're thinking about staying in a resort. We haven't thought which one though. We've stayed at Carribean Beach and Coronado Springs before, had great experiences at both resorts. What are some suggeations for a good resort?
Pete needs to visit a farm. He can wake up to the cows, go take private tours of the barn, etc. I can see a Giraffe at any zoo. Big deal.
I totally agree with you Pete on Animal Kingdom Lodge and Port Orleans Riverside. I'm a passholder and love to hang out at both of these resorts. I also love Wilderness Lodge but was very disappointed in the changes made at the Polynesian. It no longer feels tropical especially out the back door and it doesn't feel deluxe anymore compared to the other deluxe resorts. If a family needs more space for value resort I enjoyed adjoining rooms at All Stars Movies in the Toy Story section. Close to parking, dining and the busses. Art of Animation is #1 though and I'm sure when the gondola is finished it will no longer be considered value.
I hate that the poly made changes to the lobby
Just a note - the pirate rooms are exclusive to Caribbean Beach and can not be found at Riverside. At Riverside, they have the Royal Guest rooms for themed rooms.
My life's goal / dream is to stay at Animal Kingdom! Has been since I was 10! Only reason I haven't is cus it is so far away from everything.
I stayed at the Pop Century years ago and found the room too small, way too many little kids, and took a long time to get a shuttle to the parks.
pop century had bed bug infestation, not long ago........the log cabin's are great.
Pop Century (60s) and Art of Animation (Nemo) will soon both be my #1 buildings when they complete the new Skyliner Gondolas station in the middle of the Generation Gap Bridge. Value accommodations now with convenient transportation! At Disney I generally spend 90% of my time in the parks. And the room is just a place to sleep and shower. So paying for a fancy pool, restaurants, arcade, shops, and lobby doesn't make much sense.
Of the value resorts I really like the 80s PacMan buildings at Pop best...but the 60s will be closest to the gondola station.
I'm with both of you on ALL of these! However, Port Orleans: French Quarter and Coronado Springs are definitely some of my favorite moderates!!! Both are always super quiet and the theming of them are so wonderful!! They always get forgotten, but they are hidden gems which is why I love them!
I'm also definitely with Ryno on the Cabins at Fort Wilderness! I live in Orlando and I still go to Fort Wilderness just to get away....or just to bike or walk! I absolutely love it! AND......I always love getting to visit the little bit of old "River Country" near Mickey' Backyard BBQ every now and again, just to see what Disney is still doing with it and the history of it all.
Great Videos that you guys have published. I am a long time Disney fan and now a 15 year Cast Member of WDW.
Below is my Best Resort List that I can come up with
Value: Pop Century
Moderate: Riverside
Home away from Home: Wilderness Lodge DVC
Deluxe: Poly
I think that my all time favorite resorts is from the old Home away from Home category. I like the original Tree Houses and the old Fairway Villas both from the Disney Villa's then turned Disney Institute.
Hi. Enjoy your Best/Worst videos - very interesting. What do you two think of the Dolphin Hotel?
AGH! I'm trying to plan my next trip to WDW, and I am a TOTAL Polynesian girl. But I am starting to be tempted to stay at Animal Kingdom. I'd almost feel like a traitor, since I've stayed at The Polynesian so. many. times. Including my honeymoon. But I can't help it. Polynesian. Even though the luau is a complete joke.
The Pirate Rooms are at the Caribbean Beach resort. Port Orleans Riverside has the Princess themed room which, while a bit pricey, are absolutely lovely.
Happy Thanksgiving! Thinking about joining DVC . The choices are the Polynesian,Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek,and Aulani .What would be your insight on the choices and I think Aulani is a bit to far for my parents to travel in there 70s.Hope to hear from you soon . Thanks and I enjoy your shows.
Hi! I am staying at Animal Kingdom Villas in august and am wondering is there anywhere on property that sells groceries ? Since the room has a kitchen I'd wanna buy some things to make but not sure if the resort offers groceries... I know grand Californian in Disneyland offers groceries in one of the stores. I'm aware there's delivery services that can deliver groceries but it's so expensive. Thank you!!!!
Old Key West , enormous rooms, parking is right outside your building and being a DVC member points are king and this resort has the lowest points per night of any of the DVC resorts.
Every DVC resort with the exception of Old Key West uses the same smaller rooms over and over, with different themes, they feel like a slightly glorified deluxe rooms and the walk from the parking lot can be quite long, unless you use the valet. You are right they are all very good ( Saratoga is definitely the weakest) but the best value for using points is Old Key West hands down, with the added benefit of those enormous rooms.
lets face it, every room looks the same when your sleeping :) so there is no wrong choice just personal opinions on what we all prefer the most.
Agree with Pete about Poly price point for villas on water😔. I wish they had other 2 br villas but love the Poly.We have stayed at deluxe the most.DVC members.I also agree with location of Animal Kingdom.
Growing up my family and I went to Disney World several times and we tried many resorts on varying ends of the spectrum. Some how. . . we always loved the cabins at Fort Wilderness the best even above the Grand. All the resorts we stayed at were all nice some very luxurious but Fort Wilderness was always our fav, it was more peaceful, and almost it's own little park. Honestly my clearest memories of trips to Disney are the golf carts at Fort Wilderness and finding Giant Pine cones in the wooded area by the cabins. Hearing the peacocks, and coming home from a long day at the park and what I remember most is the gecko's stuck to the cabin when we got home.
You mentioned you did a Worst Resort video last week but I can't find it?
I just read comments. Question answered!
Spot on assessment of AKL. That is our DVC home resort, we're stayed there several times, and although we enjoy all WDW resorts, it's hands down our fave. :-)
AKL is my favorite! I also adore Beach Club and this year we are trying the Boardwalk! We had a bad experience at WL but maybe someday we will try it again. Couldn't beat the distance from DVC to the bus.
I'd love to stay at a Disney hotel but coming from the UK they are too expensive. I stayed at Holiday Inn near Disney springs last year & it was very good & i would probably stay there again the next time i go to Disney world.
admiralpicard2010 the value resorts on Disney property are very very reasonable.
I was basically raised at the Pop Century resort, me and my family went there every time we went for about ten years. It was so fun.
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When I went with my family of 6 we stayed at the AOA and it was GREAT. The next time I go it will be just my wife and I. We are going to stay at the Contemp and eat our way around the parks lol.
Why would you tent camp in Florida? It's too hot and humid.
I know a lot of people that are able to have longer Disney vacations because they camp in tents at Fort Wilderness. It's not something I'm personally into, but I would try it once.
Villas at AK are stunning! We had a 2 bdrm Savanna view that was incredible. The dining experiences are excellent. Boardwalk is where we stay now for location but I agree with Pete - all are lovely!
But I will say Animal Kingdom Lodge is a way out feeling away from Disney but sometimes is that is nice. The quality of atmosphere and experience is probably the best for a deluxe resort.
Animal Kingdom Lodge by far is my favorite Disney Hotel to date!!!!
I had good memories at Contemporary, Fort Wilderness, Coronado Springs, and Old Key West.
The first time I ever went to Disney, I was about five years old. We stayed at the cabins and I actually had ask my parents years later if that was really part of the Disney resorts. It seemed so different from every other place and I had a great time. For sure, if I ever get the chance, I would totally go stay there again.
We are DVC and my favorites are Boardwalk Villas, Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village Savanah View), and Polynesian Village
Animal Kingdom Lodge is my family's favorite we always stay there. I actually like the location it's a nice come down being out of the way the parks aren't always in your face.