Disney World's Value Resorts

Disney Travel Secrets - How to do Disney

Kerri Stuart

Places & Travel, Society & Culture

3.2 • 995 Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2026

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Is a Disney Value Resort actually worth it? The answer might surprise you.

In this episode, #1 best-selling authors and veteran Disney travel agents Rob & Kerri Stuart break down everything you need to know about Walt Disney World's Value Resorts — so you can stop second-guessing and start planning the perfect Disney vacation.

Whether you're a first-time visitor trying to stretch your budget or a Disney veteran looking for a smart, centrally located home base, this episode is packed with insider tips, honest opinions, and info you won't find in the brochure.

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🎙️ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

The 5 Disney Value Resorts ranked and reviewed — including which three Rob & Kerri say you should avoidunless you absolutely have to stay there
Why Pop Century and Art of Animation consistently outperform the All-Star Resorts — and the location advantage that makes all the difference
The Disney Skyliner explained: how this gondola system connects Pop Century and Art of Animation to Epcot and Hollywood Studios (and why it might be the most underrated perk at Walt Disney World)
The Art of Animation Family Suites — 565 sq ft, two bathrooms, a kitchenette, and sleeps up to 6 adults. Is this Disney's best-kept budget secret?
A little-known piece of Disney history: what Art of Animation was originally supposed to be — and why September 11th changed everything
How to save serious money on food by using grocery delivery to your Disney resort room
Pool breakdowns, transportation options, dining, and more for every Value Resort on property

🏰 Perfect for: Families planning a Walt Disney World vacation, Disney budget travelers, first-time Disney visitors, Disney trip planners, and anyone trying to decide where to stay at Disney World.

📅 Mousekeeping Moment: Festival of the Arts at Epcot wraps up February 23rd — but Flower & Garden Festival kicks off March 4th!

This is Episode 1 of a 4-part series on Where to Stay at Walt Disney World. Next week: Disney's Moderate Resorts — including the one that has Club Level and happens to be Rob & Kerri's personal favorite.

🔍 Keywords: Disney World resort guide, best Disney Value Resorts, Art of Animation vs Pop Century, Disney World on a budget, Disney Skyliner tips, Walt Disney World family vacation, Disney resort comparison, Disney travel tips 2026, where to stay at Disney World, Disney World insider tips, Disney podcast, family Disney vacation planning, Disney World hotel review, Disney budget travel, All-Star Resorts review

Transcript

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0:00.0	Riddle me this, Batman. What is one of the top priorities that people make when they're choosing to go to Walt Disney World?
0:07.0	And this one's probably not even close.
0:11.0	So if you answered which Disney resort should I choose, you are correct.
0:16.0	Hello, my friend, and welcome to this week's episode of the Disney Travel Secrets Podcast.
0:20.0	We are your travel agent host and
0:22.1	number one bestselling authors in two categories. Robin Carey Stewart here in the CMD studio in
0:27.4	Windermere, Florida. This is episode number 471. That's crazy. And it does have original air date, February 23rd,
0:36.6	2026. And this is the first of four consecutive shows where we're and it does have original air date February 23rd, 26.
0:43.1	And this is the first of four consecutive shows where we're talking all about where to stay for your Walt Disney World vacation.
0:45.7	And working with literally thousands of clients over the years, we know that choosing your
0:50.3	resort is not just one of the top priorities, it is the one thing people go back and forth on more than any other decision they'll make for their Disney vacation.
0:59.6	So as we mentioned, this is the first of four consecutive shows about where to stay.
1:04.4	So we're going to do a deep dive this week into Disney's Valley Resorts.
1:10.1	Hello, my friends.
1:11.2	This is former Disney Imagineer Hugh Darley,
1:13.6	and you're listening to Disney Travel Secrets
1:15.6	with my friends, Rob and Carrie Stewart.
1:18.4	As you can imagine, I have plenty of Disney secrets myself,
1:21.8	and I can't wait to share them with you.
1:24.0	Let's get this show on the road.
1:25.7	Take it away, guys.
1:39.5	In this episode's segment of mousekeeping, if you're listening to this on the air date, which is February 23rd, I may have mentioned that just a couple of minutes ago.
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