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We’re Seriously Worried about Disney World’s Cheapest Hotels

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The one great thing about planning a trip to Disney World is that you have a lot of options for where to stay on property, including hotels for lower budgets.

All-Star Resorts

We’ve all saved some $$$ by staying at the value resorts, Disney World’s cheapest category of hotels. After all, staying there frees up money to spend on more important things…like FOOD. Whether it’s the All-Star Resorts, or the Pop Century or Art of Animation Resorts, if you just need a hotel room good for resting at night between park visits, Disney’s got you covered. But we’re worried about these hotels, and we’ll tell you why.

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This SECRET Tip Will CHANGE How You Use Refillable Mugs at Disney World Hotels

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Many Disney World guests love staying at Disney hotels for the magic, ambiance, and the perks of staying on property.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

However, there are a few downfalls to staying on property — the highest price tags, there aren’t as many perks as there were a few years ago, and if you get back from the parks late and want a snack, many of the dining locations in the hotels don’t stay open very late. This also means that it’s hard to refill a resort refillable mug until the morning, which can be annoying. But what if we told you there’s a loophole?

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The Disney Hotel Perks You Should Use—but Probably Don’t

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Are you ready for your next Disney World trip?!

Magic Kingdom

There’s a LOT happening at Disney World in 2024 like the Disney Dining Plan coming back, park hopping returning to normal, new rides, restaurants, and more on the way. So, if you’re planning a trip, we want to make sure you’re not missing out on any hotel perks!

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I’m on a Mission to Stay in a Moderate Hotel With My Value Resort Budget in Disney World

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There are SO many options to choose from when deciding where to stay on property at Walt Disney World!

Coronado Spings

With the three tiers of hotels (value, moderate, and deluxe), you know that the higher the tier, the more amenities you’ll have at your resort, the “fancier” the hotel will be, AND the more EXPENSIVE too! We’re all about giving you ways to save a buck, so let’s go over some moderate hotels that you can get for those vale hotel prices!

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The Biggest LIE You’ll Hear About Disney’s Art of Animation Hotel

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If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve no doubt already started to think about where you want to stay.

Art of Animation Resort

If you’re on a budget, you may be looking at Disney’s value resorts, which include Disney’s All-Star Resorts, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. But believe it or not, not all value resorts are the same, and the biggest differences have nothing to do with theming. Now, Art of Animation is a beautifully-themed resort, but there’s something you need to know about it: It may not be a great value, despite what you’ve been told.

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We’ve Stayed at Every Disney World Hotel. These Are the BEST.

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You’ve got the theme park tickets. You’ve got the park pass reservations. You’ve even got your flight details all figured out. But what you NEED to secure now is a Disney World hotel room. Out of all the different options you have to choose from, which resort is actually the BEST of the BEST?

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

We’ve stayed at every single hotel in Disney World, and we’ve figured out which one is right for YOU! [Read more…]

DON’T FORGET! A Major Hotel Discount Is RETURNING to Disney World

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What is your favorite part of your Disney World vacation? For some, it’s riding Space Mountain or eating a Dole Whip. Others, it’s coming back to your Disney Resort after a long day and turning on the resort TV channel.

Cinderella’s Castle

If you’re like us, we’re always planning the NEXT Disney trip. Whether it’s looking for low airfare to Orlando Airport or thinking about purchasing tickets to the Disney World holiday parties, our planning wheels are always turning. Can you blame us? There’s always something new to see or, in our case, to eat. Well, if you’re already planning your next trip, don’t forget about this BIG Disney hotel offer.

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The Two WORST Disney World Hotels, According to the Experts

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Not all Disney World hotels are created equal, and our experts are ready to tell you all about two that we’ve deemed the least popular in our ranking.

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Disney has hit us with major hotel news over the last few weeks with changes in choosing your resort category and new permits filed inching us closer to learning more about a few new changes at resorts. So with so much up in the air, we figured it was time to tell you a bit about which resorts we’re considering the least popular options to choose for your next Disney vacation. [Read more…]

The BEST Disney World Restaurants for Your Kid Who Only Likes McDonald’s

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Disney World restaurants have a little something for everyone.

Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s

With dozens (honestly more like hundreds) of spots spread across the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, you can find cuisine for most tastes and cultures…AND in a variety of price ranges. Whether you’re looking to try something exotic or stick to your homestyle favorites, Disney probably has something perfect for you. And today, we’re sharing our picks for the restaurants that your kiddo will like…even if they eat nothing but McDonald’s!

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Which Disney World Hotels Have Suites?

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Most family-sized concepts focus on the idea of a family having four or fewer individuals. But if you have a bit (or MUCH) larger family, you’ve already learned that one-size doesn’t always fit all.

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Are you planning a trip to Disney World with a BIG group? You might be wondering how to find a hotel that can accommodate everyone in your party without sacrificing space — or your budget.

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