Why You’re Staying in the Wrong Disney World Hotel

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  • @BC-te9ow
    @BC-te9ow 5 місяців тому +44

    Staying on Disney is part of the trip experience. Transportation and extra hours are just an added plus. I can stay at Hilton or Marriott anytime anywhere.

    • @BobDoesReviews
      @BobDoesReviews 5 місяців тому +8

      This. Disney aint Disney if i have to leave the Disney bubble. Just my opinion.

    • @parkerwalker5128
      @parkerwalker5128 5 місяців тому

      Bingo! That’s exactly how I feel. I also like the security of being on property. But yes, it really is part of the vacay. I’d rather stay at an All Star than leave the bubble.😍

    • @tnwhiskey68
      @tnwhiskey68 5 місяців тому +3

      We used Hilton honors points at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista and it was a better hotel than lower end Disney properties. It is walking distance to Disney Springs, had the disney buses and gift shops. Great pool and restaurants too. I'd stay there if Shades of Green is full.

  • @StorytellerStudios
    @StorytellerStudios 5 місяців тому +35

    Enjoyed The Grand Floridian...gorgeous hotel...just really miss my firstborn.

    • @bell.videography
      @bell.videography 5 місяців тому +2

      Huh?

    • @Roflcoptorz
      @Roflcoptorz 5 місяців тому +11

      @@bell.videography I think they are hinting they had to sell their child to afford to stay there 😅

    • @chriswhiteauditions
      @chriswhiteauditions 5 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @WeGothThisAdventures
      @WeGothThisAdventures 5 місяців тому

      😅

    • @TheGoofy1932
      @TheGoofy1932 4 місяці тому +1

      Totally worth it. Have you seen their grand 3 bedroom suites? You made a wise decision. 😂

  • @a.j.4644
    @a.j.4644 5 місяців тому +37

    Sorry, I did five trips from 2012 to 2022, two DLR, three WDW, all at Disney hotels. Last month I took the family off-site to a true 1-bedroom suite at a hotel that had an included full breakfast buffet and water slides for half the price of a family suite at AoA that doesn't include breakfast. The "wrong" Disney resort just might be ANY Disney resort at current prices.
    As always, thanks for the insights, DFB crew.

    • @carol2girls
      @carol2girls 5 місяців тому +3

      Why do you not mention the hotel?

    • @LifeWithMrsB
      @LifeWithMrsB 5 місяців тому +6

      We also stay offsite. Last time we stayed at Blue Tree Resort, we had a two bedroom suite which slept six, full kitchen, dining table, washer dryer, two balconies, really good amenities and only 3 miles from Disney. Costs less than £100 a night! Such a bargain.

    • @joedavenport5293
      @joedavenport5293 5 місяців тому +5

      When you're have kids with you free breakfast is a MUST!

    • @abzy3k1
      @abzy3k1 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@LifeWithMrsB do you recommend this over staying at closer hotels?

    • @emgall8523
      @emgall8523 5 місяців тому +3

      Drury Plaza Hotel Disney Springs is wonderful. Last May I stayed 4 nights at about $150 per nights. Free park bus transportation, breakfast buffet, and evening hot buffet, beautiful pool, all included in the price. It’s walking distance to Disney Springs. There are other nice hotels on same street ( Hotel Blvd).

  • @MrBeekeepa
    @MrBeekeepa 5 місяців тому +14

    It’s worth it to stay on property. If it’s too much for you, it’s too much for you. You’ll still have a great trip not staying on property. But it’s worth every penny to be stuck in “the bubble” for ten days or so and really soak up the world away from the real world Disney has built down there!
    Coronado Springs is an incredible resort and I feel like I’m in a whole other world when I stay there !
    Taking my girlfriend on a surprise trip to stay at Contemporary in just a few months. She’s always wanted to stay there and it’s a bucket list dream so I can’t wait to finally be able and fortunate enough to take her there!

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +1

      Awwww that’ll be so fun!

    • @tannerstubbe
      @tannerstubbe 5 місяців тому +1

      Coronado is so underrated. I love it there so much.

    • @EffortlesslyEffervescent
      @EffortlesslyEffervescent 5 місяців тому +1

      Be sure to either make a reservation or go to the lounge at Steakhouse 71 and get the Stack Burger! So delicious!!

    • @metallicnole4514
      @metallicnole4514 5 місяців тому

      I could never stay 10 days at any resort, even if I could afford it

    • @MrBeekeepa
      @MrBeekeepa 5 місяців тому +2

      @@metallicnole4514 to each their own! For me it’s an escape from daily life. We love the parks, the resorts, and shopping in the springs. If I could do two weeks I would in a heartbeat lol.
      But just like not everyone wants to ride Tron or Guardians, not everyone wants to stay in Disney World for over a week. I totally get it. I’ve been in summer 2022, spring 2023, and Christmas 2023 with my parents and sisters family. They were all smaller trips but we are going back in August for 10 days and still haven’t got sick of it yet lol. If anything we are more excited for this trip than any of the others!

  • @betttrbeth
    @betttrbeth 5 місяців тому +2

    I’ve been watching Provost Park Pass as Chris stays at 20 Disney resorts in 20 days. He provides so much great information. It’s not all about price, it’s about transportation, location and your vacation style. I think my dream resort would be Beach Club, but realistically I would be happy in Pop Century.

  • @The_Alexandra_B
    @The_Alexandra_B 5 місяців тому +21

    We can only afford to stay value so that makes the choice pretty easy.

    • @acefox1
      @acefox1 5 місяців тому

      You should look at renting DVC points from places like David’s Vacation Club rentals. For what you’re paying for a value resort you could likely stay at a Deluxe resort for about the same price.

  • @nathaliechevrier1222
    @nathaliechevrier1222 5 місяців тому +3

    Just noticed that you reached 1 million subscribers!!! Congratulations!

  • @Reddenbocher
    @Reddenbocher 5 місяців тому +6

    I booked Old Key West for $201 a night. That would make it the right hotel for us.

  • @parkerwalker5128
    @parkerwalker5128 5 місяців тому +3

    Love Animal Kingdom! Shout out to the mousekeeping team on the Kudu trail! 😍

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому

      👏👏👏

  • @amydoran9987
    @amydoran9987 5 місяців тому +6

    We have stayed at wilderness lodge for most of our trips. It fits our needs. We recently tried the suites at Art of animation. We loved that hotel too. I also love the hotels that have only internal rooms.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +2

      Both great choices!!

    • @mgseggerman
      @mgseggerman 5 місяців тому +2

      I visited Wilderness Lodge on a rainy resort day last year. It was, in a word, stunning. Art of Animation has the Landscape of Flavors Food Court, a hidden gem and an incredible value.

    • @manders78
      @manders78 5 місяців тому +1

      We always stay here as well wilderness Lodge

    • @BobDoesReviews
      @BobDoesReviews 5 місяців тому +1

      Wilderness is the BEST. If I have to budget a trip, I do Port Orleans Riverside

  • @dianawilcox8173
    @dianawilcox8173 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video, I truly enjoyed it!
    My family and I stayed at an AirBnB (though we booked directly through the owner), and we enjoyed that our house was so much cheaper for more space! However, being outside of the Disney bubble also presents a certain set of challenges!
    And I also enjoyed the part about booking a deluxe/ villa room for the extended evening hours perk. My family’s next trip is booked for next summer- We wanted to stay in property, but having some space (and preferably a full kitchen) is a must for my son (who has special needs/ autism). He absolutely HAS to have a private space away from the parks to sit and eat his chicky nuggies in silence 😊 So I was debating a family suite at All Stars Music (not a full kitchen), Cabins at Fort Wilderness (has a full kitchen but is more expensive than All Stars with no more benefits) vs a villa at OKW (plenty of space and kitchen with extra perks, but so expensive)! So when it was announced that the new DVC cabins at Fort Wilderness will be eligible for the extended evening hours starting later this year, I was sold! 😅 I went ahead and booked before the prices go up!

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +1

      Ah - that’s GREAT! You’ll have to let us know how you like the new cabins!!

  • @jimelfering7485
    @jimelfering7485 4 місяці тому

    I regularly stayed at Fort Wilderness when I had a Recreational Vehicle. Alas, I sold my RV a couple of years ago so I haven’t been back. I miss the Fort😢.

  • @abbuhlcharles4006
    @abbuhlcharles4006 5 місяців тому +4

    Pop Century was always our go to hotel, my wife always called it our home away from home. Now that my wife passed away in 2022 and my granddaughter ( 18 years old ) will be off to college in the fall there will be no going back to Disney World for me.

  • @JessicaMello-ep4cn
    @JessicaMello-ep4cn 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for all your videos and information it’s greatly appreciated

    • @DFBGuide
      @DFBGuide  5 місяців тому

      Thank you!!!

  • @Xedgehog1
    @Xedgehog1 5 місяців тому

    When they are running a discount, the per night price changes to the discounted price. It is NOT the advertised percentage off that per night number.
    And if you're staying at All Star Movies, you could always hoof it next door to Music for food. But then everyone else is doing that too.

  • @marieborchardt2910
    @marieborchardt2910 5 місяців тому +7

    Port Orleans French Quarter, just say'n...
    It's the best!

    • @DFBGuide
      @DFBGuide  5 місяців тому +1

      Okay, but what about those Royal Rooms at Riverside???

    • @MrNBreezy215
      @MrNBreezy215 5 місяців тому

      I was just pricing the upgrade from Pop Century to POFQ in a few weeks. I'm saw your comment, took it as a sign and upgraded. 😂 I'll miss the Skyliner but a 20 minute boat ride to Disney Springs sounds cool.

    • @BC-te9ow
      @BC-te9ow 5 місяців тому

      Yes. Smallest moderate, easy to navigate, one bus stop out front.

    • @leftfinned
      @leftfinned 5 місяців тому

      @@DFBGuidejust stayed in royal room for 10 days in April…. We loved it!!

  • @adambaxter2038
    @adambaxter2038 5 місяців тому +1

    We finally booked our trip for this summer is past weekend, after weeks of which hotel, and what day do we want to arrive, and how many days of tickets do we need, etc. And then I see the title on this video, and I'm just thinking "Great, now AJ is going to make me wish I booked somewhere else.". Turns out everything's good, and, booking Pop so we could be on the liner route and go to other hotels for meals was one of the tips!

    • @parkerwalker5128
      @parkerwalker5128 5 місяців тому

      I love Pop Century, fantastic choice! Have fun! 😍

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому

      We really enjoy Pop Century! Hope you do too!

    • @adambaxter2038
      @adambaxter2038 5 місяців тому

      Thank you! We've stayed there before but not since the renovation. We added a couple extra days to our trip and that's why we ended up there. Maximizing value against time etc. If it had been a shorter stay, The budget would have been about the same and we'd have gone with a moderate most likely. We really like Riverside, but had also considered Coronado springs and Caribbean Beach. Dolphin is a nice place to stay too, and was also in play for this trip.

  • @strongereveryday1891
    @strongereveryday1891 5 місяців тому +1

    Does Universal have an after hours option?

  • @joedavenport5293
    @joedavenport5293 5 місяців тому

    I used to work front desk at Yacht & Beach back in 2005 and despite the pool at resort is definitely for grown ups.

  • @amyhowell7713
    @amyhowell7713 5 місяців тому +7

    I stayed at Caribbean during the refurb. It was a nightmare. They did give $75 gift card for every day u were there but not sure it was worth it

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +1

      Refurbs are rough……

    • @kencrystal6763
      @kencrystal6763 5 місяців тому

      I was 10 and I remember not liking the breakfast. The pools however were dead because I guess everybody else in the world was informed of the refurb but my parents lol

  • @alicemichaelis9468
    @alicemichaelis9468 4 місяці тому +1

    Aunt Susan sounds like a handful lol

  • @randy8651
    @randy8651 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for a great informative video. What resort would you recommend for a club level stay?

    • @CarissaHelmer88
      @CarissaHelmer88 5 місяців тому +2

      I think boardwalks club level is a step above, but never stayed at Grand Destino Tower Club level.

    • @randy8651
      @randy8651 5 місяців тому

      @@CarissaHelmer88 thank you

  • @kdamien
    @kdamien 5 місяців тому +4

    love your videos

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @ilovecraig2007
    @ilovecraig2007 5 місяців тому +1

    I love that you make these vids

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому

      We do too! Thanks for being here!

  • @gregkaiser4616
    @gregkaiser4616 5 місяців тому +2

    I like how everyone comments with absolute statements; as if we all have the same preferences and cash. 😂

  • @amberanthony883
    @amberanthony883 5 місяців тому +1

    Will we ever see Tea Time at the Grand Floridian?

  • @vincent412l7
    @vincent412l7 5 місяців тому

    The resort discounts might be because they "sell out". If a number of rooms are available, as they sell, the highest discount will sell out and a lower discount is availanke.

  • @jjrudy41
    @jjrudy41 5 місяців тому

    I have stayed at:
    All Star Sport
    All Star Music
    All Star Movies
    Pop Century
    Port Orleans French Quarter
    Caribbean Beach
    Swan
    Boardwalk
    And will be staying Art of Animation this year.
    So far the Boardwalk was my favorite.
    I would like to stay at Beach Club and Polynesian in the future.

    • @paul16451
      @paul16451 4 місяці тому +1

      Don't overlook The Riviera if you can do a splurge. There is no place more convenient or with more light-crowd transportation options, and they have an excellent character breakfast, as well as an A-plus coffee bar, right on site. Great other amenities too, both pools are great, even their quick-service food is really good. You can also watch the fireworks nightly from most of the room balconies, which I love to do.

    • @jjrudy41
      @jjrudy41 4 місяці тому

      @@paul16451 thats on my short list as well. But I just got back from AoA and I will say very satisfied.

  • @Cherylsquiltycorner
    @Cherylsquiltycorner 5 місяців тому +2

    Free waterpark tickets are great, but I cannot get a flight in from the UK to get to the park on arrival day!

    • @jenbearist
      @jenbearist 5 місяців тому

      I thought the tickets we get are inclusive of the water parks? I thought that was more for US holiday makers. Going for a second time and I have 14 day tickets for all the parks included.

    • @Cherylsquiltycorner
      @Cherylsquiltycorner 5 місяців тому +1

      Yes, if you are travelling from the UK it is most cost effective to get the 14 day 6 park hopper. But if you are staying 14 nights there are 15 days you could want to enter the parks. It is a nice perk for guests who are arriving early on arrival day, I just think it would be nice if there was a benefit that would be available to all no matter your arrival time.

    • @jenbearist
      @jenbearist 5 місяців тому

      @@Cherylsquiltycorner we leave at 10 again and don’t get to Orlando till the evening 😴
      All we want to do is a little something before bed. Usually food.
      We try to stay awake to adjust our bodyclocks. Given that we have rest days, this isn’t crucial to us at all.

    • @eddwallis6590
      @eddwallis6590 5 місяців тому +2

      But why do you need one if you have a 14 day hopper ticket?

    • @jenbearist
      @jenbearist 5 місяців тому

      @@eddwallis6590 agree. Strong agree.

  • @SharonMorgan-gb9qe
    @SharonMorgan-gb9qe 5 місяців тому

    I would like to try staying at all the Disney resorts but can only afford the value resorts

  • @josevicenty2659
    @josevicenty2659 5 місяців тому

    Poor aunt Susan , she catches all the heat 🤣

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +1

      Justice for Aunt Susan 😤

  • @muja_bunny
    @muja_bunny 5 місяців тому +4

    I'll be staying at the Poly in just 11 days ahhh

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +1

      Have so much fun!!

  • @Tundra1980A
    @Tundra1980A 5 місяців тому +4

    We skipped going this year and we always stay on property…. Value isn’t there anymore

  • @vincent412l7
    @vincent412l7 5 місяців тому +1

    If staying at a non-Disney hotel, don't forget the additional costs.
    Disney dies not charge a resort fee, there is no charge for parking or transportation.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +1

      Very true!

    • @amydoran9987
      @amydoran9987 5 місяців тому

      True. People do not consider the added hidden fees. Staying on property if its possible, is the best option.

  • @SharonMorgan-gb9qe
    @SharonMorgan-gb9qe 5 місяців тому

    I wish these Disney resorts would get rid of their locked communal body wash,shampoo and conditioner. I found black and brown slimy mold under the cap recently at Pop Century when my daughter accidentally broke the pump. Hard to get out a decent amount as well.

  • @eddwallis6590
    @eddwallis6590 5 місяців тому

    In the UK trying to book AoA is RIDICULOUSLY expensive. Even the “basic” little mermaid rooms cost more than both AKL and WL. No idea why.

    • @abzy3k1
      @abzy3k1 5 місяців тому

      Sorry new here. What is AoA AKL and WL?

    • @eddwallis6590
      @eddwallis6590 5 місяців тому +1

      @@abzy3k1 AoA = Art of Animation, AKL = Animal Kingdom Lodge, WL = Wilderness Lodge. AoA is a “value” resort but typically costs more than AKL and WL which are “deluxe” resorts when you book in the UK.

    • @KaylaGoodson-kz7er
      @KaylaGoodson-kz7er 5 місяців тому +1

      The Little Mermaid rooms are considered a suite. And sleep up to 6 I believe. That's why they're more. They're comparable (and actually a little more expensive) than moderates with a 5th sleeper (family of 5 here and mad there are no "values" that sleep 5)

    • @abzy3k1
      @abzy3k1 5 місяців тому

      @@eddwallis6590 thank u!

    • @crabbypapa3862
      @crabbypapa3862 4 місяці тому

      @@KaylaGoodson-kz7er Actually, Little Mermaid sleeps 4, hideaway option for children = 5. The rest of them are 6 person suites. One queen bedroom with walk-in shower, 1 Murphy bed on the table, 1 couch bed, both doubles. Tub/shower and commode, with a door and the vanity with a sliding door. Works great when you have female teens doing makeup and someone needs to shower, or, sit on the throne. Possibly you can get a crib in the suites also.

  • @kristinavalcarce2404
    @kristinavalcarce2404 5 місяців тому +1

    You know, one of these days I'm going to meet Aunt Susan and tell her the things AJ says about her...

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому

      Aunt Susan will have to pencil you in. She’s a very busy lady. ✏

  • @alexisbk9576
    @alexisbk9576 5 місяців тому +1

    This video does not make sense. For 2 hr deluxe resort extending evening the parks are practically empty and include EVERYONE on the room reservation. You can easily get every ride done. We have at both Epcot and MK. However, the 3 hr After Hrs Parties you have to purchase an expensive ticket for EACH person. And they are so crowded - which DFB mentions all the time - that you can not get every single ride done. The After Hr Parties cost more because buying a ticket for every single person.

    • @vincent412l7
      @vincent412l7 5 місяців тому

      Extended hours require park tickets for EVERYBODY also. You cannot enter the park without a ticket.

    • @alexisbk9576
      @alexisbk9576 5 місяців тому +1

      @@vincent412l7 Incorrect. Deluxe resort extended park hours are only for deluxe resorts guests - everyone listed in the room - NO ticket required. Its the only reason we always stay at deluxe resorts. Its a free perk for staying at a deluxe resort. It’s for Epcot every Monday night and for Magic Kingdom every Wednesday night. However, The After Hours Parties require individual purchased tickets.

    • @vincent412l7
      @vincent412l7 5 місяців тому

      @@alexisbk9576 unless you sneak into the park, you still need valid admission or annual pass to enter the park. You get the extra hours but still have to pay for the day.

    • @allihead6292
      @allihead6292 5 місяців тому +1

      Please note that currently, Guests using this benefit will need valid admission and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day to experience extended evening hours, or Guests may experience extended evening hours if they have a ticket or annual pass with the Park Hopper option and first enter the park where they made their reservation…. Literally the Disney website

  • @bobscott5022
    @bobscott5022 5 місяців тому +27

    I don’t stay in Disney hotel through way too expensive who the heck is going to spend two or $3000 in the night crazy😊

    • @colleengreentree7547
      @colleengreentree7547 5 місяців тому +7

      Animal Kingdom lodge Jambo House, first week of December Saturday after turkey day to the following Saturday costs us 3200.00 for the entire 7 night stay. Passholder or florida resident discount.

    • @Yeetapple
      @Yeetapple 5 місяців тому

      @@colleengreentree7547 im sorry but almost 500 a day is insane, you can get flights from uk + hotel for 14 days for under 1k per person

    • @nahikupassi1688
      @nahikupassi1688 5 місяців тому +5

      There are value resorts for a lot less😅

    • @BobDoesReviews
      @BobDoesReviews 5 місяців тому +8

      uhh its not $3000 a night.... Look again.

    • @lou4057
      @lou4057 5 місяців тому +2

      Rich ppl lol

  • @BarbaraAnne0731
    @BarbaraAnne0731 4 місяці тому

    Aunt Susan is getting a bad rap 😮😂

  • @tyler5967
    @tyler5967 5 місяців тому +7

    Universal has built damn near a whole park in the time it has taken Disney not to even build the cake bake shop 😂

  • @swimnwfishes
    @swimnwfishes 5 місяців тому +1

    Just once, I wish they would include ft wilderness. Given what they DONT provide there, the rate should be lower.

    • @jenbearist
      @jenbearist 5 місяців тому +1

      Ooh. What don’t they provide? I always look at that one and love the look/vibe of it.

  • @danielvandersall6756
    @danielvandersall6756 5 місяців тому +2

    Nah, it's very simple. If you're not staying at the Polynesian, then clearly you are at the WRONG Disney Hotel. See? That was easy. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому +1

      Alooooooohhhhaaaaaa! 🍹🌴😎

    • @danielvandersall6756
      @danielvandersall6756 5 місяців тому +1

      @@dfbbreea OmiGod Breea replied to me!!!!! WOW!!!!! (Be Cool. Be Cool.) I have such a happy memory of the Poly from staying there in 1975--we got snowed in on the drive down from Indianapolis, and had to rough it in a train car room at the Chattanooga choo choo hotel. We rolled into the parking lot at about 2:30 in the morning--dead beat.
      Some employees of the hotel met us in the parking lot, with a golf cart to take our luggage and us to our beautiful room with a view of the Magic Kingdom. When I think about Disney Pixi-Dust level magic, that's the hotel that always comes to mind. There is a sad lack of Plastic cheese though. A Lapu Lapu makes up for it. Every Time.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 5 місяців тому

      @@danielvandersall6756 aww - I love that!

    • @danielvandersall6756
      @danielvandersall6756 5 місяців тому

      @@dfbbreea I'm not a big drinker--my wife not at all, after some bad stuff in her youth. But I do love the sheer quality of what you can get at Disney. Our last stay was in one of those gigantic one bedrooms at OKW--Gurgling Suitcase was fantastic. A nice Pina Colada and Olivia's Hushpuppies...

  • @UnstupidTube
    @UnstupidTube 5 місяців тому +3

    There is no such thing as the Wrong DisneyWorld Hotel. As long as its on property, ya good!

    • @Jimmy_D_82
      @Jimmy_D_82 5 місяців тому +1

      Unless large sections of it are closed off for renovation or construction… which is what they talk about in this video.

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