An Idiot’s GUIDE TO VALUE RESORTS at Walt Disney World | 2021

This is my introduction to Walt Disney World's value hotel resorts aimed mainly for people that have either never stayed at one of these resorts, or have little knowledge of what to expect and how to compare. After giving a breakdown of what to expect from a Value resort, I'll provide a brief tour of each resort to help decide which is the best for your vacation. This will cover Disney's All Star Sports Resort, All Star Music Resort, All Star Movies Resort, Disney's Art of Animation and Disney's Pop Century.
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TIMESTAMPS:
Part 1: What is a Value Resorts? - 0:40
Part 2: Resort Tour - 4:41
All Star Sports Resort - 4:56
All Star Music Resort - 6:46
All Star Movies Resort - 8:26
Art of Animation - 9:47
Pop Century - 11:38
Summary/Outro - 13:40
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[@jazmin8461]

I just started your videos because we are planning a first time trip to WDW. And I have been so confused on where to even begin. Compared, to other WDW youtubers that I have been watching yours are clear, straight to the point, no jibber jabbing, points out important key features. I have even been taking notes from your videos to start planning our trip. Please keep it up and thank you so much. Please, please, please, do another video exactly like this one on the moderate and luxury resorts. Also another video explaining how and what are the wrist bands, what and how to use fastpass, how and what are dining plans, and a video on each individual park and what there is to do.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jazmin! That’s one of my favourite comments 🤗 Hoping to finish the guide to moderate resorts today so aiming to post that tomorrow. I’ll be definately doing more videos for all the parks. Thank you for watching 👍😁

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Hi. We are annual pass holders. He has the other videos on the moderate and luxury hotels, so I'll help with the magic wrist bands. They basically Electronically ID you. You can use them to open your room, they are water proof so you can wear them in a pool. Then you use them as your ticket to get in the parks. With pass holders, we also use them for getting our free parking. Then they are what you use to get on rides with fast pass, but they are not running fast passes yet. They were working on tying them to be able to charge items to your room, but I'm not sure if that has been implemented yet. When fast pass is implemented again, you can add rides via the Disney mobile app on your phone after you use up the three fast pass reservations that you can reserve way ahead of time.

[@jessicadavis6939]

I’m a Disney travel agent and I just discovered your videos! I’m sending them to all of my new clients! These are absolutely fantastic, thank you so much! ✨

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hi Jessica, that’s awesome! Thank you for that. Glad you’ve found them useful 😁👍

[@Laylasbadgirllifestyle]

Pop century is definitely the best bang for your buck but if you are traveling with small children I’m going to have to say art of animation or all star movies

[@DannysHauntedJourney]

How do you only have that many subs? This quality is amazing.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you!!! 👍😁

[@janeleslie4192]

I know right ?

[@jjrudy41]

I stayed off site once and I will never do it again. I used to always stay at value resorts as I spend very little time at the resorts except for a mid afternoon break. But I finally tried a moderate resort when I got older and had a little more money to spend and I think the moderate resort is right for me. The cost is still within my budget, but the biggest difference is transportation. Your still gonna deal with waits and full buses at the end of the night, but nothing nearly as hectic and the rest of the day is generally gonna be no issues. IMO: Best Value Resort: pop century Best Moderate: Port Orleans French Quarter.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks for sharing that, good insight 👍😁

[@turtlemun]

Great video! It taught me something new about the All Star resorts in that they share a bus route! It's such a relief to know that me and my travel partner aren't going to go way out of our way if we mistake one of the other all star busses for the one we're staying at. Thank you for the video!

[@aussieragdoll4840]

Just a hint about All Star Movies…. If you are in (I think) Mighty Ducks, the rooms are closer to the food court & buses for All Star Music, than for Movies. So it is often a]quicker to just walk over there & then get the bus there where it is less crowded.

[@IlovTrunks16]

Thanks for the simple, straight forward information. I've gotten overwhelmed with trying to decide (and I'm not really new to WDW), and this was very helpful.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching 👍😁

[@michaelkochajda2847]

Great info. Exactly on point answering all my questions

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

FB always look forward to when you put a New Video out . Honest and true reflection of the value resorts on site at Disney . If I and honest Pop Century is my fav as well , however prefer to stay off site either on 192 or International Drive . I prefer the freedom . However that being said I can see why people would stay on site with the Disney Extras you get with that . Great all round content which is presented in a very user friendly way . Top Marks FB 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks for that! Totally know what you mean about the freedom, when I first stayed on site I felt like something was missing. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@WDWBound]

Great video. Our favorite value is Pop Century, with Art of Animation in a close second. The Skyliner access REALLY upped their value in our opinion!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that! Yeah absolutely, the Skyliner is a huge game changer.

[@tomparker5786]

Quality of your videos is really good and edited very well. I consider myself to be an Orlando veteran, but thoroughly enjoy your summaries and learn a lot! Looking forward to the next video soon :)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Tom, really appreciate the feedback 👍😁

[@santiagoorjuela7797]

Love your videos bro, keep it going

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you!!! I will indeed 👍😁

[@jenniferlorimer9644]

Another great video. Thanks. Was always interested in art of animation as I'm a little mermaid fan. But will definitely take the information you have shared into consideration. Wonderful to watch 🤗 🌞😎

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jennifer! Yeah the rooms are very pretty, but noticeably more expensive than the other resorts. Depends how much you value room theming.

[@aussieragdoll4840]

With All Star Movies… The people staying in (I think) Mighty Ducks are quite close to the front of All Star Music. So it can often be a better option to walk over there for food court and buses.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Good knowledge!

[@NEAdventures]

Would be great to get an updated video now so many things have changed.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I’m annoyed they overhauled fastpass etc after I finished this series 😫

[@614supercool]

I've stay at Pop and all the All Stars more than once and loved them. In my family we'd rather stay 2 weeks in a value than 1 week in a moderate or deluxe resort. We did a week long trip at French Quarter and wished we could have stayed longer. Great video.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah this is the rationale I use with my friends a lot, better to budget in a way that doesn’t reduce how long you get to stay at WDW.

[@the2un1]

Am planning to take my 3 year old son and my daughter, which of those 2 would you recommend me will be a better option. Pop or all the all starts

[@614supercool]

@@the2un1 Pop is amazing and the Skyliner is a big plus.

[@BEACHLIFE78]

Fun video bud , always a pleasure.Cant wait to be able to return to orlando 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Cheered matey! Hopefully only a few weeks away from an announcement 🤞🤞

[@LentilSoupChilean]

this is a really good guide! I have to agree that pop century is my favorite value resort. Also, congrats on 10.000 subscribers! You deserve much more subscribers because you do help a lot to understand more about orlando

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Miguel, really appreciate that very kind 👍😁

[@LentilSoupChilean]

Thanks! Also i forgot to ask if You are going to make an idiots guide to moderate resorts

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah literally editing it as I write this 👍😁

[@cucox]

I think an outside hotels guide would be cool! Also on property hotels not run by Disney

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I’d love to do a guide to off site resorts at some point. Appreciate the suggestions 👍😁

[@robertshort1271]

Awesome video again. Would love to see a video about Brit’s planning a holiday overall, what costs to expect, etc.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Robert!! Yeah I had thought about doing that soon. Current schedule is moderate resort guide, islands of adventure food and then islands of adventure tips video. After that I’ll be tempted to do a brits planning video. Really appreciate the suggestion 👍😁

[@robertshort1271]

@@TheFrugalBrit all sound brilliant! Looking forward to the moderate resort guide in particular.

[@rachelfox6328]

No free magic bands anymore I don't think. Disney dining plan is great if you get it free I really hope they bring it back. I could afford it if not. Great video

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Rachel, yeah I used some outdated information re magic bands, and completely forgot to update it for this script. 🙈 Despite covering the change in one of my news videos 🤦‍♂️

[@williamdavis3609]

I have stayed at both the art of animation and all star movies. Both are great but the skyway makes them very convenient.

[@williamdavis3609]

Sorry I meant the pop century.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Indeed, the skyliner is a game changer!

[@2506wesley]

Just booked my stay at all star movies for christmas season next year, seeing this video it feels like i made the right choice as it has the most disneyish theming. Resort food isnt really an issue for us as the disney area has so many fine dining options. Video got me even more excited traveling all the way there from europe!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah a few friends of mine booked the same for next year. Great theming...my kids never eat at table service anyway 🤪 Thanks for watching!

[@2506wesley]

@@TheFrugalBrit were going with just two adults so we dont mind traveling to the parks or other resorts to get a meal, im not planning on spending any time besides sleeping in the hotel anyway. Im getting more excited the more planning we do!

[@Sunflower00987]

This is one of my favorite resorts at Disney as feels the most like you are at Disney w/o being in parks. If you choose to have a meal here and IF Disney is doing in person ordering vs solely mobile order, ask to see the “secret menu”. The staff will come out with a case. In the case is a viewfinder to see the menu. Its a fun experience that AS Movie’s had that others don’t. Best to ask about this at off peak hours!

[@tiffanyw.8534]

1. I love the accent! 2. this was super helpful! I was torn between the family suites at Art of Animation(our son loves Cars) or the ones are All Star Music but based on your video i think we may have to spend a few more bucks on the Art of Animation...thank you again!! :)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that!! Glad you’ve found it useful 👍😁

[@chelfys_world]

Fantastic informative video as always thank you 😁

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Really appreciate that, thank you for watching 👍😁

[@United1999H]

Gets me in the holiday mood. Was saying to my gf that you could definitely partner with virgin holidays because your videos remind me the old holiday adverts on tv. Qaulity

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Joe, that’s a really cool compliment! Yeah I try to help people get excited about their holidays 😁 Thanks for watching 👍

[@phantommenace7857]

Sorry to say that the magic bands have been discontinued, as in, even if u stay at a resort, you need to purchase them for 20$ if you want them, they don’t come free anymore

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, yeah I completely forgot this, despite covering it in one of my news videos 🤪

[@mindyschocolate]

It’d be nice if they restarted the Disney Dining Plan too.

[@meid789]

Your videos are amazing ☺️ exactly what I wanted to know

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you 👍😁

[@LauraMonsalve100]

Excellent guide . Thank you

[@robertshay9235]

A very helpful video!! Thanks!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome Robert, thank you for watching 👍😁

[@alexgeorge501]

we stayed at the "All-Star Music" value resort during our vacation way back in 2003!

[@timh4794]

Great channel! Would you consider reviewing top 10 restaurants as defined by Trip Advisor? Also non Disney hotels but are on or near Disney such as Hilton Bonnet Creek etc.? Thanks!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hi Tim! The trip advisor suggestion is a really good idea, I had toyed with something similar. I’m gonna add that to the list. I’m also gonna do an ‘off site near Disney’ trip hopefully within the year to do this. Thank you!

[@timh4794]

@@TheFrugalBrit Great stuff! My family and I are due to spend Christmas and New Year in Orlando, your videos have been very helpful. Thanks.

[@baruthrowling4003]

you are like the male version of DFV. clear video with clean sound.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you that’s an awesome compliment, big fan of DFB!

[@BoomBoom_ChuckyChuck4559]

The value resorts are much better than the other resorts in my opinion

[@noahdekoschak5826]

hey i commented on your video a while ago saying i was moving to Orlando and Guess where i am ORLANDO i moved a few weeks ago its amazing thanks for the vids

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Fantastic! It’s the best place on earth 😁

[@sluggy236]

Another great video thanks Frugel! As a suggestion what about advice on DVC if you have any? Been looking lots on the buying on confirmed reservations and some good deals to be had.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that! I did have a link for DVC tips, will see if I can find it.

[@jayaddison9574]

Could you do a video on best value Villas for a medium-large sized family within easy commute to both Disney and Universal?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s not a bad idea, could be quite a while though.

[@KateHistoryMysteries]

Great again. When do you think Brits will be able to get to Orlando? Maybe this summer?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

It seems like the UK will be in a really good position come summer time. However I’m a bit nervous about Florida. Because of climate, Florida peaks for respiratory illnesses in the summer (lots of people indoors with air conditioning), whereas in the UK it’s in the winter. I’m worried that the governor is doing a victory lap a bit too soon in Florida. I think we’ll know by mid June. Fingers crossed🤞

[@KateHistoryMysteries]

@@TheFrugalBrit Sounds good. Need to save up until at least June 😉

[@dylan9382]

Can you do a video on disney springs

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I did do a Disney springs restaurants video. Hopefully I’ll get round to doing another video there. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@KateHistoryMysteries]

What is the walk like from Pop Century to Art of Animation? Quick, simple?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah precisely that, nice 10 minute walk 😁

[@blaster-zy7xx]

They are opposite the lake from one another with a causeway connecting them. They are closer to each other than the resorts are big, so it depends on where in each you want to go. Also the gondola station is right between the two, so that is an added feature for both.

[@azzuhrialbanna7279]

Hi, is it possible to store your luggage before your check in time ?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You can indeed 👍😁

[@jonmcnaught5190]

Do you tend to stay at hotels or a villa?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hotels normally, I like the atmosphere 😁

[@AbdulazizAlhumaidi1]

How easy is it to make a mid day nap in disney hotel?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Pretty easy, but obviously easier the closer you are to the park you’re visiting.

[@katyevans3651]

im going Dec 3 we are staing for 8 or 19 days

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have an awesome trip 😁

[@AdamLindell]

Free magic bands are no more!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Indeed, thank you for correcting! Completely forgot 🙈

[@gemmawest2822]

do all 3 hotels not have their own buses?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

All three all star resorts? Different pick up points, but all share same bus.

[@gemmawest2822]

@@TheFrugalBrit thanks for the reply !

[@kts64]

We booked with AOA in Sept if international flights happen this Yr Heard its the best value resort out of the lot Love the vlogs but few far inbetween, wait too long for next vlog shame as vlogs have great info

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah it’s the best on everything except price. For a number of reasons (mainly pandemic related) it’s been difficult to make more frequent content, but hopefully we’re near the end of this! Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@MrMelgibstein]

Can't wait to see Disney employees sporting those tattoos and body piercings .

[@edvaira6891]

I find it HILARIOUS that Disney is the ONLY place where $130-220/night would qualify as “Value”! Not even Midtown Manhattan is quite THAT ridiculously overpriced! (Heck, you can Easily score a SUITE for that kind of money at some of the nicer places in VEGAS for that kind of money!)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😂 yeah it doesn’t really fit my definition of value. Thanks for watching 👍

[@614supercool]

Value at Disney is crazy prices everywhere else in the world. $30 T-shirts and $25 coffee mugs, but I'm there every chance I can get.

[@mickeytollison]

Where in the world are you staying in Midtown Manhatten for that price? Does it come with bars on the windows?

[@MsRene98]

Magic bands are no longer free.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

🤦‍♂️ urgh, I forgot, thank you!!

[@KateHistoryMysteries]

@@TheFrugalBrit Extra Magic Hours have gone too, for now.

[@leahenry8044]

You are still able to use your previous Magic Bands for your next visit. Unless you disconnected it from the Disney app.

[@user-ur4io5lh5s]

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