food IS a theme park
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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Are you ready for some huge savings?!
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Lobby
Disney World just dropped a bunch of new deals for the new year! And with a new perk coming next year that allows hotel guests to visit a Disney water park for FREE on check-in day, now’s the time to book. Take a look at all the details below!
Are you having trouble deciding where you should stay when you visit Disney World?
Disney World
There are over 25 hotels on Disney World property alone. It can be hard to find the right fit for you and your party. With three different hotel tiers, Value, Moderate, and Deluxe, each tier shares and has its benefits as compared to the others. While you may think the room size or proximity to the park may be some travelers’ top priority, a pool rule could actually sway where you stay!
Disney World is being SNEAKY.
Reflections ©Disney
Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge was first announced in 2018, and later that year Disney filed permits for a new mystery development labeled “Project 89” to be built in an area right near Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. But then, POOF! Work halted on Reflections and Disney has been quiet on the project ever since. Lately, though, we’ve been seeing signs that Reflections may not be over after all, and we just found two more.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort hotel is a super popular option for a whole host of reasons — and it’s about to get even more popular!
©Disney || Island Tower
Later this year, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows will open, and we’ve been keeping an eye out for all the updates we can get. We’ve seen a sneak peek at some of the rooms and other areas of the hotel, including a full 3D room tour, too. But, we happened to notice something as we were perusing through the concept art — and we think you might be excited about it too!
It is not only the theme parks and Disney Springs that have great dining options at Disney World.
Skipper Canteen
Disney World’s hotels have SO MANY great dining options. Depending on whether you choose to stay at a Value, Moderate, or Deluxe Resort, your dining options increase. Value Resorts only have food courts, whereas Moderate Resorts will have a food court with some other quick-service and table-service options. Deluxe Resorts have the most dining options; for example, the Grand Floridian has over a dozen dining options, including a food court, a character dining experience, and the luxurious Victoria and Albert’s. But we have a controversial hotel restaurant statement to make.
Disney World is home to many different hotel options.
Disney Springs offers a variety of hotels nearby!
You can stay at one of the several hotels owned by Disney at Disney World or choose one of the hotels located near Disney Springs. These are hotels that are not owned by Disney, but they offer several Disney World perks such as transportation to the parks. There are a few different Disney Springs resort options, but a new hotel recently opened here!
Hidden among the trees of Disney World lies a resort so secluded that few people know it exists.
Treehouse Villas
Part of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Treehouse Villas are part of Disney Vacation Club and are hidden across from Saratoga Springs. While these villas are not actually in a tree, you are surrounded by trees and greenery in a three-bedroom elevated villa. There are 60 treehouses, making the Treehouse Villas feel like its own neighborhood.
We know a thing or two about dining at Disney World!
California Grill
Not only have we dined at every restaurant at Disney World, but we have even stayed at every hotel in Disney World. We have ranked hotels and restaurants, but then we thought, “What if we ranked Disney World hotels just based on their restaurants instead?” So that is precisely what we are going to do!
Planning a trip to Disney World can be quite the challenge when it comes to where you’re going to stay.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Let’s just say that you have plenty of options to choose from (there are more than 25 hotels). For sake of argument, let’s pretend that you’ve already booked your Disney World hotel. Now what? So glad you asked. We want to try and help you out by bringing you a whole list of Disney World hotel hacks for your viewing (and planning) pleasure!
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