Families of four have it made at Walt Disney World - with literally thousands of rooms built with them in mind! In the past, larger families have had to get creative at Disney, or look at off site options. But there are now more options than ever for larger families at Disney. Port Orleans Riverside is no longer the only non-deluxe resort with room for more than four. (Keep in mind that a child aged two and under can be a fifth person in a room for four.) Caribbean Beach has added hundreds … [Read more...]
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
A series of retro-style "highway signs" will put you in a nostalgic mood as you drive up to Disney's Pop Century Resort. "Air Conditioned Rooms! Color TV! Heated Pool!" they successively announce. At the main entrance, a huge star-burst-backed sign (in a star-burst-shaped flowerbed) exclaims, "POP!" The resort pops with reminders of popular culture from the latter five decades of the twentieth century. This isn't the kind of nostalgia that makes you thoughtful; here, the past makes you … [Read more...]
Top 10 Must-Dos at Disney’s All-Star Movies
The Walt Disney World Value resorts are perfect for those families looking to visit the Mouse on a budget. Think they have nothing special to offer? Think again! Each Walt Disney World resort has it's own unique decor and amenities and the value category of resorts are sure to not disappoint! Disney's All-Star Resorts are the perfect option for families looking to stay on-site at Walt Disney World - without breaking the bank. There are currently (3) resorts in the All-Star lineup, but I'm … [Read more...]
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Art of Animation resort brings to life the worlds of four popular Disney films: LION KING, FINDING NEMO, CARS, and LITTLE MERMAID. Eric Jacobson, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering, said that “These themes have both compelling storylines and vivid visuals which will come together to create a truly memorable, immersive resort experience.” Immersive is the operative word. From the building-high sheets of paper showcasing Lightning McQueen, Simba, Nemo, and Ariel at the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Stay in a Walt Disney World Value Resort
There are five Disney value resorts at Walt Disney World - All Star Sports, All Star Movies, All Star Music, Pop Century, and the Art of Animation. Here are the top five reasons to choose one! 1. The Food Courts With up to 3,000 rooms per resort, the "Values" have a lot of mouths to feed - so their food courts are the largest on property. And since the value resorts don't offer table service restaurants, their quick service food court stations go the extra mile in providing variety in … [Read more...]