RDR 473: Where to Stay at Disney: Perfect Resort Picks for Every Type of Trip

Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast

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Travel, Portorleans, Disney, Waltdisneyworld, Places & Travel, Ropedrop, Disneyland, Society & Culture, Cruise

5 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

🎙️ Rope Drop Radio - Episode: Where in Walt Disney World Should I Stay If…?

Planning a Disney trip and stuck on which resort to choose? We've got you covered! 🏰✨

In this fun episode, we're playing a game of "Where in Walt Disney World Should I Stay If..."—tossing out different travel scenarios and recommending the perfect value, moderate, and deluxe resort options for each one. Whether you're headed to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or just looking for a quiet post-park escape, we’re sharing the best places to stay across every budget.

🎯 Perfect for:

First-time planners
Families with unique needs
Guests deciding between resort tiers
Anyone who just loves dreaming of their next Disney stay!

🏨 Scenarios We Explore:

You’ve got young kids and are headed to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 🎃
You're pre-cruise, skipping the parks, and just need a great place to unwind before sailing 🚢
You're a family of 5 with teens—hello, space and amenities! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
You’re traveling with extended family and need a balance of fun and comfort 👵👴👩‍👩‍👦‍👦
It’s Christmas or New Year’s week—hello, holiday magic and crowds 🎄🎆
You're running during runDisney race weekend and want rest, recovery, and convenience 🏃‍♀️🏃
Your family wants the most "Disney" experience possible—think theming, characters, and pixie dust ✨
It’s an adults-only trip, and you're looking for top-tier dining and nightlife 🍷🍽️
You’re an adventure-seeker, ready for thrills in and out of the parks 🌊🚴‍♂️
Or maybe… you just want a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle 😌🌳

We share our top resort picks for each scenario—plus some personal favorites and a few hidden gems.

📝 Planning tip: Having the right resort for your trip style can make your Disney vacation even more magical!

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Transcript

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0:00.0	We want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Turin and Cruises. Here's something you might not know.
0:06.5	Booking with a travel advisor doesn't cost you anything. Disney pays them after you travel. You'll pay the
0:13.2	same price you see online, but Turin and Cruises adds an enhanced level of service. Their expert advisors
0:18.7	watch for discounts and apply them automatically, even after you book.
0:22.6	And it's not just Disney, they can help with cruises, universal, and all kinds of vacations.
0:27.6	Whether you want help planning at all, or just someone in your corner, if plans change, they're here to help.
0:33.6	And yes, they'll wait on hold with Disney four hours so you don't have to.
0:39.4	So when you're ready to plan your next trip, head to truene and cruises.com and tell them
0:44.5	RopeDrop Radio sent you. Now, let's Rope Drop.
0:49.1	Helping you navigate the Disney Parks.
0:51.7	With the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.
0:56.4	You're listening to Rope Drop Radio. Welcome to another Rope Drop Radio. I am Doug McNight here with
1:03.6	Lauren Shields. And Lauren, you had a busy weekend, didn't you? I did. We had three shows to get through for the girls' dance recital.
1:13.9	All the same dances in all the shows or different dances in different shows?
1:18.8	No, so the younger kids, so Lily did, it was called Pages from a Book, so they were all like a
1:25.6	character. So she was Olivia, the pig.
1:28.7	Okay.
1:29.1	And every kid dreams of dressing up like a pig for dance recital.
1:33.8	Yes.
1:34.9	She was really peeved about it when they announced it.
1:37.4	But like the costume ended up being really cute and they didn't have to have like a pig nose or anything.
1:42.0	Okay.
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