Walt Disney World Value Resorts

In 1994, the first of the Walt Disney World Value Resorts opened. The All Star Sports Resort became DIsney's first true low-priced, family Resort. Adding these Resorts made staying at a Disney hotel within reach of almost everyone. Prices start at around $82.00 per night (plus tax).

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Interesting Facts

Here are some interesting things to know about the Disney World Value Resorts.

How many people can they hold?

Each of the All Star Resorts has around 1,900 rooms and the Pop Century has over 2,800 rooms. Let's do the math, 1,800 rooms times 3 resorts plus 2,800 rooms multiply that times 3 guests per room (average) equals... a whole bunch of folks.

How many people can stay in a room?

Disney rules (and Florida law) allow 4 people to a room, plus an infant, under 3, that can sleep in a crib. Disney charges $10.00 extra, per night for each adult above 2. (That's more than 2 adults, not adults above 2 years old.)

How big are the icons?

Each of the buildings has a giant icon associated with it. In the 80's section of the Pop Century there are giant bowling pins. They are 65 feet tall. Most icons are at least 40 feet tall.

The Resorts

There are 4 Walt Disney World Value Resorts. They are:

• Disney's All Star Sports Resort

• Disney's All Star Music Resort

• Disney's All Star Movies Resort

• Disney's Pop Century Resort

Prices

The published prices for Disney World Value Resorts are in the chart below, or...

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• Disney's All Star Movies
• Disney's All Star Music
• Disney's All Star Sports
• Disney's Pop Century

2009 Walt Disney Value Resorts Rate Chart

The fine print -

• Resort taxes are not included. (It's 13.5% at the All Star Resorts and 12.5% at the Pop Century.)
• There is an additional charge of $10.00 per adult for more than 2 adults in a room.
• Friday and Saturday are considered Weekend days.

Dates for the chart above.

Value Season - January 1-15, January 19 -February 12, August 9 - October 1, November 29 - December 17. (For January 16-18, add $10.00 per night to Standard and Preferred and $20.00 per night to Family Suites.)

Regular Season - April 19 - May21 (weekend rates apply), October 2 - November 24 (no weekend rates)

Summer Season - May 22 - July 2, July 6-August 8. The days around Independence Day, July 3-5, count as a weekend.

Peak Season - February 16 - April 3, Easter holidays April 4-18 all count as a weekend.

Thanksgiving - November 25-28.

Holiday - December 18-24

Holiday II - December 25-31

About the rooms

All of the Disney World Value Resorts have both Standard and Preferred rooms. The only difference between Standard and Preferred rooms is the location of the room. Preferred rooms are closer to the main building.

The rooms are 260 sq. ft. and are normal hotel rooms. Rooms come with one King or two Full size beds, a TV, telephone and more. All rooms open to the outside, there are no enclosed halls.

Rooms are decorated in the style and color of the building. Colors are bright and loud.

Check the individual resort pages for a list of items in the rooms.

Family Suites

In 2006 Disney introduced Family Suites at Disney's All Star Music Resort. The suites were created by combining two existing guest rooms.

What's in a Family Suite?

A family suite is two connecting rooms reconfigured into a suite. The suite has one queen bed and a sleeper sofa. There are two bathrooms and a microwave, coffe maker and mini-refrigerator have been added. There are a couple of sleeper chairs and a desk and chair in the suite.

Are the Family Suites a good deal?

Maybe. If you use a refrigerator and microwave to save money on meals, the Family Suites could save you money. On the other hand, booking two rooms is cheaper, and you get 4 beds that can sleep 8.

What's in the Resorts

Each Resort has least 2 pools that are themed to match the area. One of the pools has a "kiddie" area. A laundry room is close to each pool.

In the main building of each Disney World Value Resort is a shopping area, a food court, and the main check-in counter. Questions about anything pertaining to your Disney World vacation can be answered at the main counter.

Dad's Bottom Line

Dad's bottom line on Disney's Value Resorts are they are a great place to vacation if saving money is important. If you have a larger family (more than 4), two rooms or a Family Suite might be your best option.

If you do book one of the Disney World Value Resorts, Dad recommends you rent a car.

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