French Quarter is my favorite moderate. I think it's charming. The rooms are so comfortable and quiet. I love that it's SMALL not much walking. It has everything I need. I think it's worth the extra cost depending on what type of vacation. When it's my husband and I, definitely. When I have the kiddos, depends. Values are good too. But whatever we do it's always on property because I need convenience.
I love French Quarter. It's one of my favorite and was my favorite Moderate until recently. I've now fallen in love with Coronado Springs. I use to hate it, but with the addition of the Tower and the added restaurants and the option to upgrade to Club level, but at a Moderate price. You can't beat it.
The Deluxe resorts had a dubious value proposition before COVID, but they aren't close to being worth the premium now. Moderate strikes more of a balance. But I think Good Neighbor is typically the best option.
It depends on what you need. I stayed in moderate resorts (Port Orleans Riverside, in the Bayou) until my last trip, when I had to be within walking distance of my resort for medical reasons. That meant deluxe resort. I stayed at Boardwalk Inn, and that saved Disney World for me, as a solo “senior citizen” traveler. Yes, I adore the Bayou, but for my needs now, Boardwalk Inn fits the bill.
If you're going to stay at a Good Neighbor resort, it may as well be the Hilton. If you just roll out of bed you're in Disney Springs, and it is a "quality" hotel. The others are OK but nothing special.
Stayed at Carribean Beach last summer, awesome pool, restaurant options, and skyliner is a massive perk. Also it was nice to walk over to Riviera to eat
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. Advice?
@jerrylysy521 we honestly liked the Jamaica section because it was closer to the skykiner. Pool is a bit of a walk, but we decided quick park access to Hollywood Studios and Epcot were mote important for us. Hope that helps
@@BrandonIslander ..... thank you for your response.... much appreciated! We've never stayed at a Disney resort so the choices are a bit overwhelming...lol!
Back in 2016, I took my then girlfriend on a Disney World vacation and we stayed at Port Orleans Riverside. One of my school friends went to work for WDW right after high school and has been there ever since. She got us a fantastic rate to stay there. I will say it was absolutely beautiful but we didn’t really want to soak up the other amenities other than the piano player at the bar. He was entertaining. This September, I decided to stay at Pop Century. I’ll be going alone and I really just need to sleep and shower. They are certainly wonderful places to stay, but if you’re just going to need a place to sleep, and will just be going to enjoy the parks, I’d rather stay in a Value Resort. Of course, if money was no object, I’d stay in a Deluxe Resort.
My Family LOVES Fort Wilderness. The atmosphere is so quiet and laid back. I like the feeling that you are going home for the night and not a cramped hotel room. As a family who travel with a disabled person there is way more room for a wheel chair and for the person to maneuver around.
The Cabins at Fort Wilderness are great. Loved the room and renting a golf cart is a lot of fun. We rented a car and you get to park right at the cabin. We’re returning soon.
I stayed at Coronado in the Gran Destino Tower back in January, and it was FANTASTIC. I’ve stayed at the Grand Floridian, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Pop Century, and All-Star Movies, and the Gran Destino Tower was literally perfect and one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in WDW. Great price, great amenities, great restaurants! My single complaint is that there is nothing within walking distance, but my hope is that maybe someday the skyliner will be expanded and Coronado will be added to the line.
I'm a big fan of French Quarter. Love the vibe. I've stayed at Caribbean Beach - it was ok. Staying at Riverside later this year....can't wait to try that one!
You’ll love it. FQ is our favorite then Riverside, staying there in December bcs we need the 5th sleeper. We have stayed at many of the other resorts and usually go back to PO
Riverside has been my favorite, but I’ve had to switch to a Deluxe because of my age and health. I need a lay-down nap in mid-afternoon now and can’t justify the time it takes for a bus or rideshare back and forth. Deluxe resorts are the only ones within walking distance of the parks where I spend the most time.
It's lovely! I never wanted to stay there when I lived in New York City, though, because I didn't want my vacation to feel like I was back in a city LOL!
You mentioned the Sangria University!!! We stayed at Coronado just to participate in the sangria university, it was very enjoyable time!!! It’s worth going to!!!
Port Orleans Riverside, Princess room! The princesses’ pictures on the wall are so nice! The headboard lights up in delicate fireworks! Room is beautiful and it’s nice and quiet there. Restaurant wasn’t good, just stick to the quick service or walk to French Quarter. 😍
We stay at the family suite during Disneys downtime every year at All Star Music. I honestly don’t think I would do another hotel unless we didn’t have the kids. Love that place.
My airbnb is super cute, condo size, access to a small pool and hot tub, washer abd dryer, full kitchen, and more. Wayyyyyyy less per night in comparison. The main perk I am seeing is the early entry and closer to the parks since I will need to park and drive.
My parents and My Husband stayed at Coronado springs and we enjoyed it, Because you were able to get your exercising in when you walked and got to explore around the hotel
Caribbean Beach is a family fave. We stayed there on our first two trips to Disney. We got a deal on our room rate for the first stay because the pool was being renovated. We didn’t care because we were crazy about running to the parks every day until our son was upset 😭 about not getting to stay at the hotel to put his new Lego set together. It was also in July 🥵 But we learned our lesson and now take time to enjoy our relaxing resort days 😅 cause we paid good money to leave that on the table the second time around.
That's a good lesson! There are so many stories I hear about kids whose parents spent hundreds on park tickets and all the kids want to do is stay in the hotel and swim or play with new toys (my kid included!). But it makes sense. The parks are so overly stimulating -- everyone needs a day off from that once in a while!
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
Caribbean Beach is our favorite but we have been lucky with room placement each time we have stayed there. We love Sebastian’s with the new family style food and the convenience of the Skyliner.
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
Thank you so much for making this video. We always stay at Floridian, but happen to stay at a moderate last trip. We had such a great time at this moderate, that we booked it again for our next trip 😅. We are sad to miss extended evening hours, but had so much fun we think overall it will be worth it to miss it one more time.
Moderate resorts rock! Coronado Springs and Port Orleans are particularly my faves. Coronado has so many different styles and every corner is beautiful, plus the burger (all of the food really) at Three Bridges is amazing. Port Orleans is my go to spot for peaceful, gorgeous walks… the horses, the live music at Scat Cat Lounge, and the beignets!!! Third for me is Caribbean Beach Resort but it’s only third because the food options are so meh But there is great food right there at the Riviera and oh my goodness it is so gorgeous walking around there with the water and gondolas all around! This was one of my favorite videos this year, thank!
@@jerrylysy521 it is right along the same lake as Caribbean Beach Resort so it only takes a few minutes to walk there, it is also right beside a skyliner station! 😉
It's a bit different to go to the "motel" concept versus the "hotel" concept (e.g. the doors open to the outside and not into a hallway), but it's a lovely resort and can be a lot less expensive!
Port Orleans French Quarter is AMAZING if you like New Orleans style. They have beignets, everything walking distance, including the pool in the center of the resort, as well as the boat that takes you to Disney springs, this resort is very close to there, closer than riverside and old key west
With Caribbean we stayed in Martinique and watched the fireworks at night from the beach! With Gran Destino Tower we loved the smell and yes, we are proud graduates of Sangria University and loved standard room (it looked over the front of the building) but our Home is French Quarter! We started each day with coffee and beignets. Every now and then we took the boat to Disney Springs!
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
I love the Yacht and Beach Club and also the Boardwalk, maybe someday we'll stay there because the deluxe prices are... well... deluxe. I have a weird memory that they used to be moderate like 10 years ago but I'm not sure if they were or I just made up that memory.
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
@@jerrylysy521 I actually highly recommend the preferred rooms at Martinique and Barbados. I have stayed in both and they are about the same distance from Old Port Royale. I find it worth the extra cost just on shortening the walk to Old Port Royale alone. all the other sections are a considerably longer distance away.
@@audrahartwig1252 ..... thank you so very much for your response. It does help us with our decision. It is definitely nice to be close to the restaurants at OPR and the feature pool.
just came back from french quarter, and I loved it! i could hardly hear the people staying in the room next door (ik they where there because i heard the toilet flush its so loud) and wow the pool is amazing! the slide is fast with out being scary, and i can walk to and frow by myself, if you have teens this will be good for them for some much needed "alone time" and the boat ride to Disney Spring might have been our favorite source of Transportation, AJ, why are the Disney buses so freaken cold (Even if the rain?!---can you do something about that?!---can this comment do something about it!?)
POFQ is my go to. No Disney Deluxe hotel is worth what they charge. Like, not even close considering you can stay at the Four Seasons for the same price! The PO complex is also just so calm, beautiful, and not overly Disney themed, which is good for me. Having most rooms be waterfront or water view at a moderate price is premium to me! I wish they would open moderate DVC, I would buy in!
If you're at Fort Wilderness, be sure to watch the evening Magic Kingdom fireworks from the beach! It's an almost unique perspective. (Wilderness Lodge is somewhat similar.)
Coronado has a reputation as a "convention resort". If you don't care to share your resort with a crowd of convention attendees, you may want to book elsewhere...
I’m going in September and will be staying at Pop Century. I was going to rent a car to avoid the buses. I canceled the car for the simple fact I can take the Skyliner from PC. I’m excited.
Stayed at POR in 2017 (Magnolia Bend) and Coronado twice in 2019 and again in 2021 (Casitas 4 and Ranchos 6A areas). Loved the boat option and of course Yeehaw Bob is a sight to behold at POR. We loved Coronado because of the dining and drink options. Yes its large, but if you know how the buses work at CSR, it makes sense. Plus the room set up with large counterspace and real Keurig-style coffe makers. Cant say the same now that CSR pricing seems to have gone stratospheric since 2021.
I'll never be able to visit because I'm poor and live on the other side of the world, but these are so interesting. EDIT: okay maybe not "poor", but with currency differences, the cost for getting a visa, plane tickets, hotels, and all that, this is the only way I get to see Disney World without going bankrupt. Lol
Like Pop Century, but love French Quarter, have also stayed at Coronado and Riverside. But to my family of 4 the deciding factor is 260 sq. ft. for Value vs 314 sq. ft. for Moderate. Also the Moderates have Hot Tubs the Values do not.
I am at WDW once or twice a year~ and hands down~ Gran Destino Tower! For room size, quality- BATHROOMS- amenities... there is nothing about it I don't love. Okay, except the location!
In the past only stayed at Disney Music and Pop Value and Disney Port Orleans moderate hotels before PO last update princess updated rooms. I enjoyed the mansion scenery at Port Orleans as well as the option of a boat ride to now Disney Springs or a bus ride. The food court also had great food. Disney Pop Century I believe was the shortest ride to a of couple of parks. Food was okay. Music had activities at the pool that were cute. Food was acceptable.
The Caribbean resort is actually the best! My mom and I stay there every year, the food is great, the walking and lack of elevators don’t bother us, the skyliner is right there, the pool is great
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
I've stayed at CBR, CSR and POR and I didn't really like any of them. Transportation was awful had to wait for multiple busses at CSR and CBR and missed FP back in the day because of this. Staff were terrible when i stayed at POR, I loved my Tiana room and that my building was fairly close to the main building. I'd rather stay value any day over any mod's
Just returned Sunday from a 7-night / 8-day stay at a Deluxe Resort with 5 rooms booked / 14 people in our party. NEVER again. 5-star prices with a (at best) 3-star delivery. A major reservation snafu upon check-in started everything off on the wrong foot. While the staff / cast members were polite and friendly, no one seemed to have the authority to actually resolve the problem (or even pose an alternate less-desirable resolution which may have been entertained.) The fact that I spoke to 2 other (very angry) families with the exact same issue in the Club Level lounge over the course of the week tells me that the issue is systemic, not simply a one-off mistake. Bell service? Be prepared to wait 2 1/2 to 3 hours on the popular move-in / move-out days….. Not ideal when you have a plane to catch. Very hungry, exhausted toddlers with the party because the flight getting to the Deluxe hotel was delayed? Don’t ask for food if it’s past 11 PM, because you won’t get any. (Not even one of the peanut butter & jelly hand-helds which are a staple in the Club level lounge.) Get a text at 11 AM the day BEFORE your departure date asking why you are still in the room? Be prepared to waste HOURS on your final day of “magic” dealing with the concierge and manager trying to resolve that snafu. Our once-in-a-lifetime “magical” Disney vacation was marred by the resort. The parks? Great! Wonderful! Magical! But, specifically with my party, Disney lost an opportunity to create goodwill and ensure we would all be return guests at the Deluxe Resort level. We all agreed - NEVER again.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm so sorry it was frustrating. I can definitely agree that it's hard to find food at Disney resorts after 11PM. I always talk about the multiple times I've been sitting in my room eating a gas station sandwich because of this!
@@chelseagatien7413 I purposely did not name the resort because one of the members of my party is in the high-end hotel industry as a professional and does not want to burn bridges publicly. Both the resort and Disney corporate have been notified of all the issues we encountered. My only reason for posting this comment in response to this video is that I could not agree more that the moderate hotels are often just as good as the the higher priced Deluxe Resorts ~ and that’s where we’ll be staying next time. Have a great day!
I’m a fan of Port Orleans French Quarter and the Gran Destino Tower. Thank you, AJ, for all of your wonderful videos, and especially for not getting political, like some Disney vloggers do.
So I’m subscribed to and am receiving DFB Emails here in the UK and REALLY? De Santis is considering building a 400 cell prison across the road from Disney World? The man has no morals and can’t sink low enough can he?
I doubt De Santis will. He just breathing a lot of hot air right now. But I don't blame him for being piss off with Disney right now after Chapek really stab him in the back over that "don't say gay" bill.
You said it’s good for bachelorette parties, but you left out bachelor parties also, you need to include the guys, not just the girls, that’s not nice.
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
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French Quarter is my favorite moderate. I think it's charming. The rooms are so comfortable and quiet. I love that it's SMALL not much walking. It has everything I need. I think it's worth the extra cost depending on what type of vacation. When it's my husband and I, definitely. When I have the kiddos, depends. Values are good too. But whatever we do it's always on property because I need convenience.
The Moderate and Value hotels are both great options. Wouldn’t ever stay off property. Love the immersive experience ❤
I love French Quarter. It's one of my favorite and was my favorite Moderate until recently. I've now fallen in love with Coronado Springs. I use to hate it, but with the addition of the Tower and the added restaurants and the option to upgrade to Club level, but at a Moderate price. You can't beat it.
The Deluxe resorts had a dubious value proposition before COVID, but they aren't close to being worth the premium now. Moderate strikes more of a balance. But I think Good Neighbor is typically the best option.
It depends on what you need. I stayed in moderate resorts (Port Orleans Riverside, in the Bayou) until my last trip, when I had to be within walking distance of my resort for medical reasons. That meant deluxe resort. I stayed at Boardwalk Inn, and that saved Disney World for me, as a solo “senior citizen” traveler. Yes, I adore the Bayou, but for my needs now, Boardwalk Inn fits the bill.
I haven’t stayed at a good neighbor hotel yet but the more expensive disney hotels get, the more good neighbor hotels seem like a no-brainer
If you're going to stay at a Good Neighbor resort, it may as well be the Hilton. If you just roll out of bed you're in Disney Springs, and it is a "quality" hotel. The others are OK but nothing special.
@@richardmercer2337 Yeah, I think Hilton or Swan/Dolphin. Many of the others are just Best Western / Hampton equivalents.
@@richardmercer2337expensive?
You should make a video dedicated to Resort Hopping
Stayed at Carribean Beach last summer, awesome pool, restaurant options, and skyliner is a massive perk. Also it was nice to walk over to Riviera to eat
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. Advice?
@jerrylysy521 we honestly liked the Jamaica section because it was closer to the skykiner. Pool is a bit of a walk, but we decided quick park access to Hollywood Studios and Epcot were mote important for us. Hope that helps
@@BrandonIslander ..... thank you for your response.... much appreciated! We've never stayed at a Disney resort so the choices are a bit overwhelming...lol!
Back in 2016, I took my then girlfriend on a Disney World vacation and we stayed at Port Orleans Riverside. One of my school friends went to work for WDW right after high school and has been there ever since.
She got us a fantastic rate to stay there.
I will say it was absolutely beautiful but we didn’t really want to soak up the other amenities other than the piano player at the bar. He was entertaining.
This September, I decided to stay at Pop Century. I’ll be going alone and I really just need to sleep and shower.
They are certainly wonderful places to stay, but if you’re just going to need a place to sleep, and will just be going to enjoy the parks, I’d rather stay in a Value Resort.
Of course, if money was no object, I’d stay in a Deluxe Resort.
I agree completely!
My Family LOVES Fort Wilderness. The atmosphere is so quiet and laid back. I like the feeling that you are going home for the night and not a cramped hotel room. As a family who travel with a disabled person there is way more room for a wheel chair and for the person to maneuver around.
We love Port Orleans French Quarter. We love the smaller resort. The pool is so fun! And the grounds are gorgeous!
The pool is VERY cool!
So glad you posted this video. We are staying at the Caribbean Beach resort for the first time in September!
The Cabins at Fort Wilderness are great. Loved the room and renting a golf cart is a lot of fun. We rented a car and you get to park right at the cabin. We’re returning soon.
I stayed at Coronado in the Gran Destino Tower back in January, and it was FANTASTIC. I’ve stayed at the Grand Floridian, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Pop Century, and All-Star Movies, and the Gran Destino Tower was literally perfect and one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in WDW. Great price, great amenities, great restaurants! My single complaint is that there is nothing within walking distance, but my hope is that maybe someday the skyliner will be expanded and Coronado will be added to the line.
The Coronado tower is definitely my favorite resort to stay at. Its so underrated. Only wish I had for it was more transportation options
I'm a big fan of French Quarter. Love the vibe. I've stayed at Caribbean Beach - it was ok. Staying at Riverside later this year....can't wait to try that one!
I hope you love it!
You’ll love it. FQ is our favorite then Riverside, staying there in December bcs we need the 5th sleeper. We have stayed at many of the other resorts and usually go back to PO
Riverside has been my favorite, but I’ve had to switch to a Deluxe because of my age and health. I need a lay-down nap in mid-afternoon now and can’t justify the time it takes for a bus or rideshare back and forth. Deluxe resorts are the only ones within walking distance of the parks where I spend the most time.
French Quarter is the best! Small and perfect!!❤❤
It's lovely! I never wanted to stay there when I lived in New York City, though, because I didn't want my vacation to feel like I was back in a city LOL!
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Can you please make a video about rundisney doing one later this year and trying to get more info.
You mentioned the Sangria University!!! We stayed at Coronado just to participate in the sangria university, it was very enjoyable time!!! It’s worth going to!!!
Port Orleans Riverside, Princess room! The princesses’ pictures on the wall are so nice! The headboard lights up in delicate fireworks! Room is beautiful and it’s nice and quiet there. Restaurant wasn’t good, just stick to the quick service or walk to French Quarter. 😍
Ha ha! The restaurant DOES have mardi gras fritters with pimento cheese, though, so there's that!
We stay at the family suite during Disneys downtime every year at All Star Music. I honestly don’t think I would do another hotel unless we didn’t have the kids. Love that place.
Can you do this for the deluxe resorts?
we already have! It's right here: ruclips.net/video/kKwGwXkhFyc/видео.html
The resort TV music at Coronado Springs>>>> can't be beat.
My airbnb is super cute, condo size, access to a small pool and hot tub, washer abd dryer, full kitchen, and more. Wayyyyyyy less per night in comparison. The main perk I am seeing is the early entry and closer to the parks since I will need to park and drive.
People also go to be surrounded by Disney at all times.
I'd love suggestions for where to eat if you have a gluten allergy
My parents and My Husband stayed at Coronado springs and we enjoyed it,
Because you were able to get your exercising in when you walked and got to
explore around the hotel
I do love walking around the lake at Coronado! That's something I miss when I'm staying somehwere like Animal Kingdom Lodge or Wilderness!
I'm staying at saratoga, port Orleans riverside and Caribbean beach in october
That sounds amazing!!
Caribbean Beach is a family fave. We stayed there on our first two trips to Disney. We got a deal on our room rate for the first stay because the pool was being renovated. We didn’t care because we were crazy about running to the parks every day until our son was upset 😭 about not getting to stay at the hotel to put his new Lego set together. It was also in July 🥵 But we learned our lesson and now take time to enjoy our relaxing resort days 😅 cause we paid good money to leave that on the table the second time around.
That's a good lesson! There are so many stories I hear about kids whose parents spent hundreds on park tickets and all the kids want to do is stay in the hotel and swim or play with new toys (my kid included!). But it makes sense. The parks are so overly stimulating -- everyone needs a day off from that once in a while!
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
I wanna visit the dolphin 🐬 resort it’s so perfect and the grand floridan 🌴
Caribbean Beach is our favorite but we have been lucky with room placement each time we have stayed there. We love Sebastian’s with the new family style food and the convenience of the Skyliner.
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
Thank you so much for making this video. We always stay at Floridian, but happen to stay at a moderate last trip. We had such a great time at this moderate, that we booked it again for our next trip 😅. We are sad to miss extended evening hours, but had so much fun we think overall it will be worth it to miss it one more time.
Ooh that's great! Which moderate was it?
Don't forget - Swan and Dolphin adds about $40 a night fee for "Disney Services".
Moderate resorts rock! Coronado Springs and Port Orleans are particularly my faves. Coronado has so many different styles and every corner is beautiful, plus the burger (all of the food really) at Three Bridges is amazing. Port Orleans is my go to spot for peaceful, gorgeous walks… the horses, the live music at Scat Cat Lounge, and the beignets!!! Third for me is Caribbean Beach Resort but it’s only third because the food options are so meh But there is great food right there at the Riviera and oh my goodness it is so gorgeous walking around there with the water and gondolas all around! This was one of my favorite videos this year, thank!
What is the walking distance to the Riviera???
@@jerrylysy521 it is right along the same lake as Caribbean Beach Resort so it only takes a few minutes to walk there, it is also right beside a skyliner station! 😉
Our go to on almost every trip has been the Wilderness lodge hotel. Recently, I have been intrigued and interested to try Port Orleans French quarter.
It's a bit different to go to the "motel" concept versus the "hotel" concept (e.g. the doors open to the outside and not into a hallway), but it's a lovely resort and can be a lot less expensive!
Port Orleans French Quarter is AMAZING if you like New Orleans style. They have beignets, everything walking distance, including the pool in the center of the resort, as well as the boat that takes you to Disney springs, this resort is very close to there, closer than riverside and old key west
And my favorite thing is the Scat Cats bar, with live jazz band performances
I loved Pop Century when I stayed there my first time in Disney world. My next visit I want to stay in Carribean Beach
I hope you love it!
With Caribbean we stayed in Martinique and watched the fireworks at night from the beach! With Gran Destino Tower we loved the smell and yes, we are proud graduates of Sangria University and loved standard room (it looked over the front of the building) but our Home is French Quarter! We started each day with coffee and beignets. Every now and then we took the boat to Disney Springs!
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
I love the Yacht and Beach Club and also the Boardwalk, maybe someday we'll stay there because the deluxe prices are... well... deluxe. I have a weird memory that they used to be moderate like 10 years ago but I'm not sure if they were or I just made up that memory.
My favorite moderate is Caribbean Beach. I just love the extra tropical atmosphere it provides.
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
@@jerrylysy521 I actually highly recommend the preferred rooms at Martinique and Barbados. I have stayed in both and they are about the same distance from Old Port Royale. I find it worth the extra cost just on shortening the walk to Old Port Royale alone. all the other sections are a considerably longer distance away.
@@audrahartwig1252 ..... thank you so very much for your response. It does help us with our decision. It is definitely nice to be close to the restaurants at OPR and the feature pool.
When does April 2024 room reservations open up?
I love staying at the Dixie landings hotel.
what is that?
That is the previous name for Riverside
That's the original name for Port Orleans Resort Riverside! :)
is there a way to go to epcot and then to to MK and avoid the bus
Caribbean Beach is my fave!!!!
just came back from french quarter, and I loved it! i could hardly hear the people staying in the room next door (ik they where there because i heard the toilet flush its so loud) and wow the pool is amazing! the slide is fast with out being scary, and i can walk to and frow by myself, if you have teens this will be good for them for some much needed "alone time" and the boat ride to Disney Spring might have been our favorite source of Transportation, AJ, why are the Disney buses so freaken cold (Even if the rain?!---can you do something about that?!---can this comment do something about it!?)
POFQ is my go to. No Disney Deluxe hotel is worth what they charge. Like, not even close considering you can stay at the Four Seasons for the same price! The PO complex is also just so calm, beautiful, and not overly Disney themed, which is good for me. Having most rooms be waterfront or water view at a moderate price is premium to me! I wish they would open moderate DVC, I would buy in!
If you're at Fort Wilderness, be sure to watch the evening Magic Kingdom fireworks from the beach! It's an almost unique perspective. (Wilderness Lodge is somewhat similar.)
PS I think AJ pronounces Caribbean Beach the same way that Disney does (on the skyliner anyway). Many/most people put the accent on "rib".
Coronado has a reputation as a "convention resort". If you don't care to share your resort with a crowd of convention attendees, you may want to book elsewhere...
We have had quite a few debates on our team about this! Is it Carri-BBEAAANNE like they say on the skyliner or CARIbbean like the Pirates ride?!?
the skyliner
I’m going in September and will be staying at Pop Century. I was going to rent a car to avoid the buses. I canceled the car for the simple fact I can take the Skyliner from PC. I’m excited.
I'll note that the cabins are now nearing the 500$/night rate. It does have one major amenity; its own kitchen. That can save a great amount of money.
Very true. And sometimes those general public discounts will bring the cabins down to low 400s or even high 300s. Still expensive though!
You can be clinically insane like me, decide air conditioning is for losers, and pitch a tent on the campgrounds in August.
It isn’t a Disney resort but if ya looking for a new clean modern hotel that’s pretty close to the parks you need to check out the spot x hotel.
No elevators is a pro for me lol I’m scared of elevators and take stairs
Stayed at POR in 2017 (Magnolia Bend) and Coronado twice in 2019 and again in 2021 (Casitas 4 and Ranchos 6A areas). Loved the boat option and of course Yeehaw Bob is a sight to behold at POR. We loved Coronado because of the dining and drink options. Yes its large, but if you know how the buses work at CSR, it makes sense. Plus the room set up with large counterspace and real Keurig-style coffe makers. Cant say the same now that CSR pricing seems to have gone stratospheric since 2021.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
“Congratulations you have officially been indoctrinated into the Disney Price Point Family” 🤣😭
I'll never be able to visit because I'm poor and live on the other side of the world, but these are so interesting.
EDIT: okay maybe not "poor", but with currency differences, the cost for getting a visa, plane tickets, hotels, and all that, this is the only way I get to see Disney World without going bankrupt. Lol
No cap 💅 5:45
The cabins referenced are officially being torn down for new ones to be built and converted to DVC rooms.
Like Pop Century, but love French Quarter, have also stayed at Coronado and Riverside. But to my family of 4 the deciding factor is 260 sq. ft. for Value vs 314 sq. ft. for Moderate. Also the Moderates have Hot Tubs the Values do not.
HOT TUBBBBSSS! Good point!!!!
I am at WDW once or twice a year~ and hands down~ Gran Destino Tower! For room size, quality- BATHROOMS- amenities... there is nothing about it I don't love. Okay, except the location!
It's such a hidden gem!
I love the deluxe resorts but they are just way too expensive now, so we generally aim for Moderates.
In the past only stayed at Disney Music and Pop Value and Disney Port Orleans moderate hotels before PO last update princess updated rooms. I enjoyed the mansion scenery at Port Orleans as well as the option of a boat ride to now Disney Springs or a bus ride. The food court also had great food. Disney Pop Century I believe was the shortest ride to a of couple of parks. Food was okay. Music had activities at the pool that were cute. Food was acceptable.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! We haven't reviewed the Riverside food court in a while -- we'll get on that soon!
The Caribbean resort is actually the best! My mom and I stay there every year, the food is great, the walking and lack of elevators don’t bother us, the skyliner is right there, the pool is great
The pool is very cool, for sure!
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?
I've stayed at CBR, CSR and POR and I didn't really like any of them. Transportation was awful had to wait for multiple busses at CSR and CBR and missed FP back in the day because of this. Staff were terrible when i stayed at POR, I loved my Tiana room and that my building was fairly close to the main building. I'd rather stay value any day over any mod's
It takes 7 minutes to walk from Aruba to centertown market.......
Just returned Sunday from a 7-night / 8-day stay at a Deluxe Resort with 5 rooms booked / 14 people in our party. NEVER again. 5-star prices with a (at best) 3-star delivery. A major reservation snafu upon check-in started everything off on the wrong foot. While the staff / cast members were polite and friendly, no one seemed to have the authority to actually resolve the problem (or even pose an alternate less-desirable resolution which may have been entertained.) The fact that I spoke to 2 other (very angry) families with the exact same issue in the Club Level lounge over the course of the week tells me that the issue is systemic, not simply a one-off mistake. Bell service? Be prepared to wait 2 1/2 to 3 hours on the popular move-in / move-out days….. Not ideal when you have a plane to catch. Very hungry, exhausted toddlers with the party because the flight getting to the Deluxe hotel was delayed? Don’t ask for food if it’s past 11 PM, because you won’t get any. (Not even one of the peanut butter & jelly hand-helds which are a staple in the Club level lounge.) Get a text at 11 AM the day BEFORE your departure date asking why you are still in the room? Be prepared to waste HOURS on your final day of “magic” dealing with the concierge and manager trying to resolve that snafu. Our once-in-a-lifetime “magical” Disney vacation was marred by the resort. The parks? Great! Wonderful! Magical! But, specifically with my party, Disney lost an opportunity to create goodwill and ensure we would all be return guests at the Deluxe Resort level. We all agreed - NEVER again.
Lol why did you purposely NOT name the resort then?🙄
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm so sorry it was frustrating. I can definitely agree that it's hard to find food at Disney resorts after 11PM. I always talk about the multiple times I've been sitting in my room eating a gas station sandwich because of this!
@@chelseagatien7413 I purposely did not name the resort because one of the members of my party is in the high-end hotel industry as a professional and does not want to burn bridges publicly. Both the resort and Disney corporate have been notified of all the issues we encountered. My only reason for posting this comment in response to this video is that I could not agree more that the moderate hotels are often just as good as the the higher priced Deluxe Resorts ~ and that’s where we’ll be staying next time. Have a great day!
I’m a fan of Port Orleans French Quarter and the Gran Destino Tower. Thank you, AJ, for all of your wonderful videos, and especially for not getting political, like some Disney vloggers do.
So I’m subscribed to and am receiving DFB Emails here in the UK and REALLY? De Santis is considering building a 400 cell prison across the road from Disney World? The man has no morals and can’t sink low enough can he?
I doubt De Santis will. He just breathing a lot of hot air right now. But I don't blame him for being piss off with Disney right now after Chapek really stab him in the back over that "don't say gay" bill.
Couldn’t agree more! Leave the mouse alone!
You said it’s good for bachelorette parties, but you left out bachelor parties also, you need to include the guys, not just the girls, that’s not nice.
You're correct! I've seen lots of bachelor parties do Disney for a getaway! Thank you!
Caribbean Beach is our favorite!! We stay there every time.
Which island at the Caribbean would you suggest is the best as far as closeness to Old Port Royale and activities? We considered the Martinique or Barbados section but not sure if paying more for rooms in these 2 locations are worth it. We are travelling as a family with 2 children (9 years of age). Advice?