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.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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-zy7xx3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jessicadavis69392 жыл бұрын
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! ✨
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jessica, that’s awesome! Thank you for that. Glad you’ve found them useful 😁👍
@DannysHauntedJourney3 жыл бұрын
How do you only have that many subs? This quality is amazing.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! 👍😁
@janeleslie41923 жыл бұрын
I know right ?
@turtlemun8 ай бұрын
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!
@jjrudy413 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that, good insight 👍😁
@aussieragdoll48403 жыл бұрын
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.
@IlovTrunks163 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome, thanks for watching 👍😁
@daxhausentraveller84883 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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 👍😁
@tomparker57863 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom, really appreciate the feedback 👍😁
@Laylasbadgirllifestyle2 жыл бұрын
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
@michaelkochajda28478 ай бұрын
Great info. Exactly on point answering all my questions
@jenniferlorimer96443 жыл бұрын
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 🤗 🌞😎
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer! Yeah the rooms are very pretty, but noticeably more expensive than the other resorts. Depends how much you value room theming.
@WDWBound3 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! Yeah absolutely, the Skyliner is a huge game changer.
@BEACHLIFE783 жыл бұрын
Fun video bud , always a pleasure.Cant wait to be able to return to orlando 👍
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Cheered matey! Hopefully only a few weeks away from an announcement 🤞🤞
@614supercool3 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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.
@the2un13 жыл бұрын
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
@614supercool3 жыл бұрын
@@the2un1 Pop is amazing and the Skyliner is a big plus.
@LentilSoupChilean3 жыл бұрын
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
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Miguel, really appreciate that very kind 👍😁
@LentilSoupChilean3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Also i forgot to ask if You are going to make an idiots guide to moderate resorts
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Yeah literally editing it as I write this 👍😁
@santiagoorjuela77973 жыл бұрын
Love your videos bro, keep it going
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I will indeed 👍😁
@robertshort12713 жыл бұрын
Awesome video again. Would love to see a video about Brit’s planning a holiday overall, what costs to expect, etc.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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 👍😁
@robertshort12713 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit all sound brilliant! Looking forward to the moderate resort guide in particular.
@aussieragdoll48403 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Good knowledge!
@United1999H3 жыл бұрын
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
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joe, that’s a really cool compliment! Yeah I try to help people get excited about their holidays 😁 Thanks for watching 👍
@cucox3 жыл бұрын
I think an outside hotels guide would be cool! Also on property hotels not run by Disney
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’d love to do a guide to off site resorts at some point. Appreciate the suggestions 👍😁
@tiffanyw.85343 жыл бұрын
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!! :)
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that!! Glad you’ve found it useful 👍😁
@timh47943 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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!
@timh47943 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit Great stuff! My family and I are due to spend Christmas and New Year in Orlando, your videos have been very helpful. Thanks.
@2506wesley3 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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!
@2506wesley3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@Sunflower009873 жыл бұрын
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!
@chelfys_world3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic informative video as always thank you 😁
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that, thank you for watching 👍😁
@meid7893 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing ☺️ exactly what I wanted to know
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍😁
@rachelfox63283 жыл бұрын
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
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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 🤦♂️
@noahdekoschak58263 жыл бұрын
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
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! It’s the best place on earth 😁
@NEAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Would be great to get an updated video now so many things have changed.
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m annoyed they overhauled fastpass etc after I finished this series 😫
@sluggy2363 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! I did have a link for DVC tips, will see if I can find it.
@LauraMonsalve1002 жыл бұрын
Excellent guide . Thank you
@alexgeorge5013 жыл бұрын
we stayed at the "All-Star Music" value resort during our vacation way back in 2003!
@williamdavis36093 жыл бұрын
I have stayed at both the art of animation and all star movies. Both are great but the skyway makes them very convenient.
@williamdavis36093 жыл бұрын
Sorry I meant the pop century.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, the skyliner is a game changer!
@robertshay92352 жыл бұрын
A very helpful video!! Thanks!!
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome Robert, thank you for watching 👍😁
@baruthrowling40033 жыл бұрын
you are like the male version of DFV. clear video with clean sound.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s an awesome compliment, big fan of DFB!
@KateHistoryMysteries3 жыл бұрын
Great again. When do you think Brits will be able to get to Orlando? Maybe this summer?
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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🤞
@KateHistoryMysteries3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit Sounds good. Need to save up until at least June 😉
@phantommenace78573 жыл бұрын
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
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yeah I completely forgot this, despite covering it in one of my news videos 🤪
@mindyschocolate2 жыл бұрын
It’d be nice if they restarted the Disney Dining Plan too.
@jayaddison95742 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on best value Villas for a medium-large sized family within easy commute to both Disney and Universal?
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
That’s not a bad idea, could be quite a while though.
@BoomBoom_ChuckyChuck45597 ай бұрын
The value resorts are much better than the other resorts in my opinion
@dylan93823 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on disney springs
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
I did do a Disney springs restaurants video. Hopefully I’ll get round to doing another video there. Thanks for watching 👍😁
@MrMelgibstein3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see Disney employees sporting those tattoos and body piercings .
@KateHistoryMysteries3 жыл бұрын
What is the walk like from Pop Century to Art of Animation? Quick, simple?
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Yeah precisely that, nice 10 minute walk 😁
@blaster-zy7xx3 жыл бұрын
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.
@azzuhrialbanna72793 жыл бұрын
Hi, is it possible to store your luggage before your check in time ?
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
You can indeed 👍😁
@AbdulazizAlhumaidi13 жыл бұрын
How easy is it to make a mid day nap in disney hotel?
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Pretty easy, but obviously easier the closer you are to the park you’re visiting.
@kts643 жыл бұрын
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
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
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 👍😁
@edvaira68913 жыл бұрын
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!)
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
😂 yeah it doesn’t really fit my definition of value. Thanks for watching 👍
@614supercool3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mickeytollison3 жыл бұрын
Where in the world are you staying in Midtown Manhatten for that price? Does it come with bars on the windows?
@katyevans36513 жыл бұрын
im going Dec 3 we are staing for 8 or 19 days
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Hope you have an awesome trip 😁
@gemmawest28222 жыл бұрын
do all 3 hotels not have their own buses?
@TheFrugalBrit2 жыл бұрын
All three all star resorts? Different pick up points, but all share same bus.
@gemmawest28222 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit thanks for the reply !
@AdamLindell3 жыл бұрын
Free magic bands are no more!
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, thank you for correcting! Completely forgot 🙈
@jonmcnaught51903 жыл бұрын
Do you tend to stay at hotels or a villa?
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
Hotels normally, I like the atmosphere 😁
@MsRene983 жыл бұрын
Magic bands are no longer free.
@TheFrugalBrit3 жыл бұрын
🤦♂️ urgh, I forgot, thank you!!
@KateHistoryMysteries3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFrugalBrit Extra Magic Hours have gone too, for now.
@leahenry80443 жыл бұрын
You are still able to use your previous Magic Bands for your next visit. Unless you disconnected it from the Disney app.