The WORST Disney World Hotels in 2025

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @alma94_
    @alma94_ 29 дней назад +125

    The lady who does these videos has a voice that I can trust 100%, I can’t explain it

    • @robertbunch7829
      @robertbunch7829 29 дней назад +14

      The lady is AJ lol 😆

    • @michaeli.5691
      @michaeli.5691 29 дней назад +10

      AJ's voice has perfect inflection. She knows when to emphasize which is a great skill.

    • @mdf3530
      @mdf3530 28 дней назад +2

      That's AJ. She owns both DFB and AllEars.

    • @joseerodriguez6124
      @joseerodriguez6124 28 дней назад

      THAT Voice issssss REALLY IMPORTANT TOO MOI THANKS AJ🎉🎉

    • @04forerunner
      @04forerunner 28 дней назад

      @@mdf3530I did not know that about Allears… thought I was knowledgeable. Good tidbit!

  • @debbabe2254
    @debbabe2254 28 дней назад +48

    The Hollywood Tower Hotel is the worst WDW hotel. The guest elevator is broken, and have you seen the state of that lobby?
    They do have a nice gift shop...

    • @vincent412l7
      @vincent412l7 28 дней назад +1

      The menu for the Sunset Room looks good but I have not been able to book a reservation for it.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 28 дней назад +4

      The vibes are all off. And sometimes I feel like I hear a little girl singing? What’s up with that??

  • @jenniferzivoin3405
    @jenniferzivoin3405 29 дней назад +22

    Best themed DW resort? Animal Kingdom Lodge. It has giraffes. Live giraffes. No contest.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 28 дней назад +1

      This is fair LOL

  • @annefedoson4859
    @annefedoson4859 26 дней назад +6

    I think the theming at Art of Animation is really cute and colourful, but we really enjoyed Pop Century, rooms were refurbished with good storage space, and it wasn’t overwhelmingly spread out like Caribbean Beach where we stayed once. And I would stay anywhere with access to the Skyliner, best way to get around!

  • @alyoung6088
    @alyoung6088 29 дней назад +23

    THE WORST WDW hotel is the one that is not right for you & your family/group. If you want convenience to Magic Kingdom, then the All-Star resorts are not for you. If you want the best value for your money, then Contemporary is not for you. Deciding ahead of time what is important to you will go a long way to make sure the resort you choose is the BEST for what you want. Great Pool--then Beach Club/Yacht Club or Art of Animation. Convenient to Epcot or Hollywood Studios--then Boardwalk, Yacht/Beach Club, or Swan/Dolphin. Lots of fine artwork--Coronado Springs Gran Destino Tower. The list goes on & on, but do your research & talk with your people about what they want. Disney Characters? Lots of real animals outside your resort? Great fine dining, or just standard food court fare? Lots of choices at WDW, but not every resort caters to everyone's interests.

    • @lou4057
      @lou4057 29 дней назад +4

      Perfectly said 👏

  • @janesdad
    @janesdad 28 дней назад +3

    I just got back from a trip and stayed at Pop Century. My tip is get a room in the 80s building , building 7 . It’s literally like a 10 minute walk to the buses and a 10 minute walk to the Skyliner. It was very quiet too. I was on the fourth floor. I’m definitely going to request this same room every time I go. Great video as always thanks for sharing.

  • @WinnieRoe
    @WinnieRoe 28 дней назад +8

    Okay but just last night I literally spent like over an hour researching DW hotels and reading one of the blogs you posted about the worst to best hotels. I was still overwhelmed as I didn’t realize how many there were and just gave up lol. Thank you for this!

    • @estelaer
      @estelaer 28 дней назад

      It can be overwhelming! Especially when it’s a once in a lifetime trip and you want to make sure you make the right choice. Like another person commented here, I’d suggest starting with what’s more important for you- price, location, transportation, food options, the overall vibe of the hotel, aesthetics, pools, etc. and go from there.
      Thankfully there are a lot of resources for good info. And honestly, all hotels have their pros 👍🏼.

    • @Kelly-jx2ej
      @Kelly-jx2ej 21 день назад

      Start by contacting a Disney planner. They can help you get the best deals and plan almost everything for you. They are free. I think DFB has a few that they recommend linked somewhere on their website.

  • @BryanEisenhart-yr4qd
    @BryanEisenhart-yr4qd 29 дней назад +9

    When I stayed at Art of Animation back in 2022, I found it very well themed. First of all, we got a bump up from a standard room to a suite and second, that skyliner really made the stay that much better. I'm kind of both and adventurous eater and love my comfort food so the Landscapes of Flavor food court had all kinds of great options for someone like me. Who knew they'd have chicken Tika Masala for dinner? But, gotta love those tots with my eggs for breakfast (I ordered a side of tots in addition to the tots that came with my breakfast one morning)

  • @anthonywolfe7865
    @anthonywolfe7865 28 дней назад +3

    Favorite themed hotel - Wilderness Lodge, hands down. Calm, emersive, elegant, awesome!

    • @randychestnut6591
      @randychestnut6591 8 дней назад +1

      We love Wilderness Lodge. This was our first on-property hotel and we remember it like yesterday, My Mom and Dad were able to join us.

  • @DianneGallagher-m5f
    @DianneGallagher-m5f 23 дня назад +1

    ❤ Thanks AJ! After visiting almost every resort, at different times of the year and reasons, my favorite would be PO Riverside ❣😊

  • @randychestnut6591
    @randychestnut6591 8 дней назад

    We select a resort for our WDW vacations based on location / convenience and we get the whole family involved in planning and making the final selections. The best part, no matter where we stay and what we do, is having our family all together. Our favorites resorts in order are: Boardwalk Villas, Polynesian Resort, Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Grand Floridian Villas, Bay Lake Tower.

  • @rwbashaw66
    @rwbashaw66 29 дней назад +1

    My two favorate for themes are Port Orleans French Quarter and Animal Kingdom Lodge. I too am a work form Disney person (my boss calls the Work-Play visits…and encourages them as she says I am actually more productive from there . But all of them have great theming…just with consideration of what you want out of your stay in the way of immersion.

  • @biddle0785
    @biddle0785 29 дней назад +5

    I just stayed in Coronado at the end of September in Gran Destino. Disney Spring bus stops first at the tower. The rest of the buses, tower is the last stop.

    • @emanuelreyes7889
      @emanuelreyes7889 29 дней назад +1

      And it’s sucks that it’s a if you know you know type of thing bc waiting to be dropped off last at the end of the night does suck

  • @Adaranova
    @Adaranova 29 дней назад +2

    ❤how there will never be enough DFB videos to help us plan our perfect Disney Vacation

  • @thedg253
    @thedg253 29 дней назад +3

    I've stayed at 3 Value, 3 Deluxe, 2 Moderate, one good neighbor and the Military Shades of Green resorts over my 18 visits since 2000. All have their checkmarks and all have their downsides. But the resort I like for best Disneyfied theming is the All-Star Movies, the resort most relaxing for me was Wilderness Lodge. All depends on how much I want to spend and the mood I'm in that year!

  • @ES-fj7uc
    @ES-fj7uc 29 дней назад +7

    I am staying at All Star Movies in December! My first ever stay at a Disney Hotel, even though I have been to Disney world 3 times previously. I am still looking forward to it even though All Star resorts seem to be not everyone's favorite!

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 29 дней назад +4

      We still love ‘em!

    • @jimford6478
      @jimford6478 29 дней назад +3

      Happy for you! ENJOY !!!

    • @davidantunez4147
      @davidantunez4147 28 дней назад +3

      I stayed at all star sports for 8 days and it was great got the job done if ur their for the parks then why splurge extra on a room when ur gonna be in the parks anyway

  • @christinetownsend1100
    @christinetownsend1100 28 дней назад +2

    I haven't stayed at all the resorts yet (working on it) but out of Gran Destino tower, OKW, Saratoga Springs, Caribbean Beach, AK, All Star Movies and Port Orleans Riverside, I'd have to say Animal Kingdom Lodge has the best theming (savannah view is paramount). We also really liked Caribbean Beach. Next summer we'll be trying out the MK and EPCOT resorts, we'll see if my opinion changes!

  • @sinistralwing
    @sinistralwing 29 дней назад +5

    Coronado is MUCH more centrally located on property than that "Animal Kingdom Resort area" label implies. It's a literal 9 minute bus ride from Gran Destino to MK, I even timed it one morning when staying in the tower.

    • @GinaBCollecting
      @GinaBCollecting 29 дней назад +1

      Agreed 💯 I stayed at Coronado Springs and it’s a 10 minute bus ride to MK. And those buses came very regularly.
      I don’t know why Coronado was included in that “1 hour” comment

  • @HaleyFlood-fo1ll
    @HaleyFlood-fo1ll 28 дней назад +2

    I’ve stayed at Disney’s gran destino tower and it was the absolute best amazing dining beautiful rooms and I also love how if you stay in a club level room you get to go to the theme parks 30 minutes before it opens how cool is that 😊

  • @Grovetrain74
    @Grovetrain74 22 дня назад

    We just spent several days at Pop Century. We love the Skyliner access for Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Plus the theming is fun and the price is friends for our Disney budget. It’s our family go-to whenever we visit WDW.

  • @ErikaEmody
    @ErikaEmody 29 дней назад +34

    The bus ride to Animal Kingdom Lodge from Magic Kingdom truly is not that long. It’s a straight shot. I still think it’s a beautiful option. And once you arrive it’s SERENE

    • @WOWitsANT
      @WOWitsANT 29 дней назад +2

      I always wonder why everyone makes a big deal about the bus service from AKL. People exaggerate when they say it’s going to be an almost hour long bus ride lol.

    • @nycp1969
      @nycp1969 29 дней назад +2

      100%! It's not a big deal and it's a great resort.

    • @hopehayes7131
      @hopehayes7131 29 дней назад +2

      Right lol, we just stayed at AKL and it does not take that long...still exponentially better than diving to the TTC then taking a the Monorail or ferry boat.

    • @lavenderkisses9461
      @lavenderkisses9461 28 дней назад

      How long is the ride to wdw?

    • @vincent412l7
      @vincent412l7 28 дней назад

      ​@@lavenderkisses9461to WDW from where?

  • @gregcauston7515
    @gregcauston7515 29 дней назад +22

    After staying at both the Disney budget hotels vs Universal’s it’s hard to ever want to go back to Disney’s! Surfside blows away all the tired looking Disney budget hotels by a long shot and the food quality at Surfside can’t be beat!

    • @danielvandersall6756
      @danielvandersall6756 29 дней назад

      And that new Helios hotel by Loewes looks incredible. And costs only a little more than a room at Pop Century.

  • @Dannyhoyle710
    @Dannyhoyle710 29 дней назад +4

    The buses get a bad rep but I’ve always just used them having always stayed at the Port Orleans resorts! That and the boat to Springs.
    Nothing wrong with the buses when we visit. (Although that is generally last week in Aug into Sept) 🎉🎉

  • @kristinavalcarce2404
    @kristinavalcarce2404 29 дней назад +4

    This is too hard! I'd say a tie between the Polynesian and Animal Kingdom Lodge. Both of them completely immerse you in the setting

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 29 дней назад +1

      Both valid choices!

  • @demo2823
    @demo2823 28 дней назад +1

    Could you maybe make a "when money's not an option" video? Like where you showcase meals, snacks, hotels, souvenirs and experiences purely for peak quality without considering money when doing the ranking? Different people have different budgets and sometimes you are able to buy the best thing in a goven category, but videos which consider budget in the ranking befuddle what's really the best versus what has a good balance of cost and quality.

  • @patrickcutter6811
    @patrickcutter6811 29 дней назад

    Greg, please don’t let your audience think this is a done deal/red wave. Can’t take anything for granted man! Love your message and love the channel brother! 🙏🏼

  • @cindybissonnette437
    @cindybissonnette437 15 дней назад

    We recently stayed in a Little Mermaid room at Art of Animation. The room looked new. No carpeting which is a huge plus in my opinion. No wear on anything. The bed was as comfortable as the Animal Kingdom Lodge room we stayed in for the second half of our trip.

  • @joemisek
    @joemisek 29 дней назад +1

    We stayed at Pop Century in June and loved it, the kids were smitten by the theming there. Wouldn't mind a few more square footage in the rooms but otherwise, it was so cool.

  • @miathomas2308
    @miathomas2308 29 дней назад +1

    The Coronado Springs return buses to Gran Destino Tower give you an extra 15 minutes to contemplate why you didn't just pay the extra $70 to stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. The ramp from the tower elevators to the food court further reinforces that you are at a moderate resort. If you squint while looking out from your gorgeous, Water View room, you might even see the resort pool.

  • @maddog6620
    @maddog6620 29 дней назад +5

    You are awesome 🤩

  • @familyfehl9975
    @familyfehl9975 29 дней назад +8

    Psh. Idc if im staying in the most basic hotel as long as im at Disney and on property lol.

    • @skilletfan4
      @skilletfan4 29 дней назад +1

      We're hardly at the hotel anyway.

  • @jennifermajor5013
    @jennifermajor5013 29 дней назад +2

    I know it’s huge and not everyone’s jam, but we love Caribbean Beach. I love the Skyliner and we just make sure that we either stay closer to the Skyliner OR the Front Desk. Wine. Need I say more?

  • @carriepohlman2453
    @carriepohlman2453 28 дней назад

    We booked our first World Disney World vacation a few weeks ago. I did so much research on deluxe resorts and decided on The Beach Club Resort. The next day after booking we got an email about the closure of Storm Along Bay 😢.
    It was not listed on the renovation info on the resort website. We are a bit disappointed but it's not a deal breaker. I guess renovations aren't always listed. I know we will have fun anyway. We are excited!!

    • @estelaer
      @estelaer 28 дней назад +1

      That sucks! But if it was a deal breaker for you, they’re usually very flexible with modifications. In February I had to make a last minute modification to my stay and they were very quick to arrange it and giving me the corresponding refund. It was within one week of my stay.

  • @bradbarefoot2986
    @bradbarefoot2986 17 дней назад

    For me....Coronado Springs, have loved it since 1997 !

  • @metallicnole4514
    @metallicnole4514 28 дней назад +1

    What’s up with the value hotels having a table bed you have to pull down?

  • @amydoran9987
    @amydoran9987 27 дней назад

    My family and I always stay at the wilderness lodge hotel. It’s beautiful, and you can ride the boat daily to the magic kingdom. Once, we stayed at the Coronado hotel. It was awful. Way too far and the buses took over an hour to come. The main quick service was terrible too. We enjoyed pop century more. When my husband and I stayed there on our own, without our kids.

  • @sbk123411
    @sbk123411 29 дней назад +2

    Best theming for me is Polynesian Resort. I feel like I’m truly in the islands when I’m there. It’s just too bad that it’s so far out of my price range.

  • @KadenStaab
    @KadenStaab 29 дней назад +2

    We’ve stayed at Old Key West, Coronado, Port Orleans, and Wilderness. Old Key West still tends to be our favorite but man it’s pricey. We only go once a year so that’s our excuse!

    • @estelaer
      @estelaer 28 дней назад

      What do you like about old key west? I’ve only been there once for breakfast only and I’m interested in what’s the whole appeal of it.

    • @KadenStaab
      @KadenStaab 28 дней назад +1

      @@estelaer super quiet. Large. Close to Disney springs. Just feels much more relaxed than a lot of the other places tbh. Idk. Just had a nice feel and charm to it!

  • @bunkbed643
    @bunkbed643 29 дней назад

    Staying at Pop Century next year mostly because of the sky liner. Can't wait to go back to my room to relax then go right back to Epcot at night

  • @meganm8226
    @meganm8226 28 дней назад

    Are the water park pools heated? I couldn’t find info about that on the website…

  • @lovingit824
    @lovingit824 29 дней назад

    Hi ash do we know if all star movies pool will be open mid to late April? Thanks x

  • @vel0babe
    @vel0babe 29 дней назад +1

    I just looked up the prices for the Coronado Springs in mid-Feb and they were priced over $800/night!!! I’m used to between $200-300 for that resort, yikes! Must have been the only available rooms for that period of time?

    • @vincent412l7
      @vincent412l7 28 дней назад

      The website lists the lowest priced available roon. If rooms are not available they may show concierge rooms or suites. Also you have to look out for Presidents Day or Spring Break.

  • @Magnasynn
    @Magnasynn 29 дней назад

    0:03 I absolutely guarantee that Yacht and Beach are on this list before I go much further, just because of that pool closure lol

  • @texasburbs4380
    @texasburbs4380 28 дней назад +2

    SOOOO ready for Universal! Eeekkkk

    • @charleshamilton9274
      @charleshamilton9274 28 дней назад

      Thank god! The lines at the parks are too long as it is and who would want to be stuck next to you in line for Haunted Mansion. Bye, Felicia!

  • @MrZachary5757
    @MrZachary5757 28 дней назад

    I haven’t watched this video yet but…. Omg yacht club is literally the best Western of hotels…. I am writing this from my room rn. Very very disappointed water view facing Epcot which is nice for sure. But rooms are paper thin walls. Our room (4171) the big problem about this room it’s up against the maintenance room… absolutely terrible. But I walked in the hall ways going toward the boardwalk i feel terrible for those people.

  • @matt_ski05
    @matt_ski05 29 дней назад

    When I stayed at Coronado last summer, GDT was the last stop on the bus loop with the Casitas stop being bus stop 1. This could have changed but just what I experienced for an entire week recently

    • @KFHydePark
      @KFHydePark 28 дней назад

      There's a reason for this. If a guest is in Ranchos area of resort and wants to bus to El Centro or the Tower then the last stop has to be Bus Stop 1 or they would have to go to a park first and then come back.

  • @dherko
    @dherko 29 дней назад

    I only need a bed, bathroom and a mini fridge. That's all I use. Sometimes I splurge to have sky rail access but that's it.

  • @LynnBurrows-m5n
    @LynnBurrows-m5n 23 дня назад

    I like 2 stay at the Florida resort (the red building). If I go there sometime.

  • @jeanettesmith765
    @jeanettesmith765 29 дней назад +16

    Some of us just have to go with what is within our budgets.

    • @cbj-fi2wl
      @cbj-fi2wl 29 дней назад +1

      Wahhh, poor me.

    • @MastigosAtLarge
      @MastigosAtLarge 29 дней назад +4

      Good thing many of the resorts she mentions as worst are Deluxe resorts.

    • @2744ducksdman
      @2744ducksdman 25 дней назад

      There is no shame in that. All those people you see going to Deluxe Resorts may not actually be able to “afford” it and go into debt for that short feel of satisfaction.

  • @tibofinds3726
    @tibofinds3726 28 дней назад

    Is there a vid on non-Disney hotels within 15 min shuttle ride of magic kingdom. I stayed at a Radisson like 15 years ago and there was no negative aside from lack of Disney theme.

  • @braylonlee1924
    @braylonlee1924 5 дней назад

    by the way epic universe is universal's 4th park, volcano bay is the 3rd park

  • @scarletnight1077
    @scarletnight1077 29 дней назад

    Ugh I subscribed to your newsletter for the promised snack map in your old videos but never received it :/

    • @vincent412l7
      @vincent412l7 28 дней назад +1

      Chech your junk folder and your blocked list

    • @scarletnight1077
      @scarletnight1077 28 дней назад

      @@vincent412l7 i have! I receive there newsletter and everything

  • @edwinvazquez4230
    @edwinvazquez4230 29 дней назад

    For all Suite Life fans, Zack and Maddie might have to make a tough decision for their next suite date at a Disney World hotel…depends on how they wish to spend their vacation.

  • @spiritedreviewexc
    @spiritedreviewexc 28 дней назад

    French quarter (Duh) its quiet, and i was able to sleep. The pool is centrally located, but the down side is, the beds are high up. Not a problem for me really, but you might want to ask for a handiecapped room if you have someone who cant easily climb

  • @BirdsNNVA
    @BirdsNNVA 29 дней назад

    Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge have the best theming, IMHO

  • @mofal1703
    @mofal1703 28 дней назад

    If you wanna save 25% you're gonna have to stay in a deluxe resort, oh and All-Star sports too lol

  • @alexisbk9576
    @alexisbk9576 29 дней назад +3

    DFB, please start rating the AC thermostats in the resorts. Like does it have motion detectors that turns it off, or is it programmed to not go under 72. Also if the front desk is willing to send maintenance to turn off the Disney programmed settings, so you can actually control the thermostat. For us, we find only the deluxe/villas are willing to do that. So far, only the Tim Tracker reviews how the AC worked, but they rarely stay at resorts. DFB you are our only hope to a cool night’s sleep ❄️☃️❄️ The ballon trick rarely works anymore

  • @Rongasuuu
    @Rongasuuu 20 дней назад

    Wish they made a moderate deluxe priced hotel that has elements of art of animation and all stars. Tired of the new Disney hotels looking like modern hotels .

  • @chadfoster1329
    @chadfoster1329 28 дней назад +1

    Animal kingdom lodge hands down

  • @ChelseaDubois-b8q
    @ChelseaDubois-b8q 29 дней назад

    I have been to Disney many times and stayed in alot of hotels. The one I liked the Least was animal Kingdom Kadani and Animal Kingdom lodge. If you do not have a Savanna view this hotel is not worth the 500 price tag on a room to stare at a parking lot, and to be honest the hallways are dark and rooms are dark and drab. I know its theming but to be honest as someone with anxiety it is really off putting and the Kadani pool was not all that great.
    On the other hand My favorite is Coronado Springs and not just in the tower. It's quiet and sprawling and well themed and bright with out being obnoxious. I don't feel like I'm in Disney there but in another country. The motel style suites me as I feel less trapped with my anxiety and the restaurants and pool are amazing. The walks with my husband around those paths at night are peaceful. My husband and I go to this one every time even if we do a split we stay there for part of it . However, him and I drive to Florida and have our own car so getting to the parks is a breeze. This hotel does not get enough credit for how romantic it is except during cheer week... for the competitions ...schedule around those.

  • @mdf3530
    @mdf3530 28 дней назад

    Best themed Disney resort is Animal Kingdom Lodge

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 28 дней назад +1

      GOOD ANSWER, GOOD ANSWER 👏👏

  • @heidifedor
    @heidifedor 28 дней назад

    The parks should build sleep pods.

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 28 дней назад +1

      Where would you put a park sleep pod? I’d probably put one somewhere inside the Mexico Pavilion. Seems like it’d be cozy to sleep in a night market 💤

  • @jaredvititoe4815
    @jaredvititoe4815 28 дней назад

    Why is DFB trying so hard to make “soda goblin” a phrase people say?

  • @pats6599
    @pats6599 26 дней назад

    My family will probably be going in 2026 or 2027, and we'll be staying in Shades of Green. Have any of your team stayed there? If so, what do they think about it?

  • @victoriadell614
    @victoriadell614 29 дней назад +2

    🙂

  • @pauldaley8637
    @pauldaley8637 29 дней назад +1

    For theme, it has to be animal kingdom..all of the African themes inside and actual animals outside

  • @derek81222
    @derek81222 28 дней назад

    Worst hotel is definitely Saratoga springs. Spa is closed, terrible transportation, the restaurants aren't that great and turf club was closed Monday and Tuesday during our last visit and from my understanding thats normal, hotel looks like an apartment complex but it's deluxe you might get some extra hours 😂

    • @dfbbreea
      @dfbbreea 28 дней назад

      I miss the Saratoga Spa!!!!