Disney World Resorts Archives

Disney Animal Kingdom Resorts Guide

May 27, 2026 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Today, I am continuing my look at the Walt Disney World hotels with the Animal Kingdom Resorts!

Animal Kingdom Resorts

Having already posted the Magic Kingdom Resorts Guide, Epcot Resorts Guide, and Disney Hollywood Studios Resorts Guide, this is my last resort guide for the four theme parks at Walt Disney World! Once again, I am going by Disney World’s website for this list of hotels as this is how they designate these resorts. Unfortunately, there’s no special transportation connecting these resorts. There’s just bus transportation to take you the parks here.

All Star Resorts

Disney has three All Star Resorts – All Star Sports, All Star Movies, and All Star Music. Each of them is considered a value resort and offer the lowest priced rooms on property. All of them also feature giant statues that fit the resort’s theme to designate different areas of the resort. I wrote a Disney’s All Star Resorts Overview post a couple of years ago if you would like a closer look at these three resorts. I’ve also posted a separate Disney All Star Sports Review from my solo Christmas stay in December 2024.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge is a deluxe/DVC resort. I’ve stayed here only once and it was almost a decade ago. That’s why I haven’t posted a separate review of it. If I ever return, I will post a review of it. However, it is typically one of the cheaper Deluxe options at Disney. It can still be pricey, especially those Savannah view rooms. It’s just typically cheaper than most of the other Deluxe resorts. This resort is built around an artificial savannah that has real animals! It’s the perfect location for animal lovers as you don’t need a park ticket to enjoy the animals here! Also, the food is pretty good here too!

Coronado Springs

Lastly, there’s Coronado Springs! This is another sprawling moderate resort that I’ve covered a few times: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Review and Gran Destino Tower – Disney Coronado Springs Resort Review. It also has the distinction of being the very first Disney World resort I stayed at! It has several good food options as well! I would stay here more frequently if it didn’t have so many bus stops.

Disney Animal Kingdom Resorts

So, there you have the Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Resorts! Which one are you staying at? Do you have a favorite?

Disney Hollywood Studios Resorts Guide

April 15, 2026 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Today, I am continuing on with my Walt Disney World hotel series with the Hollywood Studios Resorts guide!

Hollywood Studios Resorts

Previously, I published a Magic Kingdom Resorts Guide as well as an Epcot Resorts Guide. Today, I wanted to highlight the hotels closest to the other theme park on the Skyliner – Hollywood Studios! There is a good bit of overlap with the Epcot resorts due to the Skyliner. In fact, 1/2 of these hotels are also on the Epcot list. I’m going by Disney World’s website for grouping and they put a couple of hotels in both theme park locations. So, I’m going to cover them in both posts!

Art of Animation

First up, we have Art of Animation. I most recently stayed here in December 2025 with my mom. I posted a Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Review covering the standard rooms in the Little Mermaid section of the resort. However, there are family suites in the rest of the resort. I’ve not had the pleasure of staying in one of those rooms yet. Nonetheless, you can read my overall resort review here.

This resort is great for fans of specific Disney/Pixar movies (Little Mermaid, Cars, Finding Nemo, or Lion King). I love that it’s on the Skyliner too. It’s a fun theme that immerses you in the Disney bubble. It’s considered a value, but is priced higher thanks to the theme/popularity and suites.

Caribbean Beach Resort

Next up, is Caribbean Beach Resort. I posted a complete Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Review a few years ago. It’s a sprawling moderate resort on the Skyliner. It has fun, beachy vibes. My biggest complaint about this resort is its size. There’s multiple bus stops here. However, I did enjoy Sebastian’s Bistro the one time I ate there.

Pop Century

The other value resort on the Skyliner, is Pop Century! I’ve stayed here multiple times. It has fun retro vibes and is the most affordable resort on the Skyliner. You can read my entire Disney’s Pop Century Resort Review to get a better idea of what it’s like to stay here. I think it’s ideal for adults visiting Disney on a budget or for people on a budget who want access to the Skyliner.

Riviera Resort

Lastly, there’s the Riviera Resort. As I stated in the Epcot Resorts post, this is a fancy DVC/Deluxe resort. As such, I haven’t stayed here. However, I have visited a few times and really enjoyed the character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace. I also appreciate its compact layout.

Disney Hollywood Studios Resorts

Those are the four resorts that Disney considers to be HS resorts. So, which one is your favorite to stay at? Do you like staying on the Skyliner?

Epcot Resorts Guide – Walt Disney World

March 18, 2026 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Today, I thought I would provide a look at the Epcot Resorts or the resorts that Disney says is located nearest this theme park at Walt Disney World.

Epcot Resorts

I began looking at theme park area resorts last year with my Magic Kingdom Resorts Guide. Today, I am continuing that series by moving over to Epcot! Unfortunately, I have not had the privilege of staying at most of these resorts. However, I have visited most of them and have an idea of what they are about.

Beach Club

The one resort in this bunch that I have stayed at is Beach Club. It’s a deluxe resort with DVC villas. I was lucky enough to stay here a decade ago when I was invited to Disney Social Media Moms Celebration! I enjoyed my stay here and would love to return again someday. Unfortunately, price has been a hindrance on my return. It was so convenient to be walking distance to Epcot! Plus, it’s now walking distance to the Skyliner and Hollywood Studios! This is an upscale beachy vibes place. I can also recommend the Cape May Café Breakfast Character Meal here.

Additionally, they usually have a gingerbread carousel here during the holidays. The theme changes from year to year, but it’s always great.

Yacht Club

Yacht Club is located directly beside Beach Club. It looks very similar to the Beach Club, however it’s more of a muted grey color than the bright blue of Beach Club. I’ve not had the pleasure of staying here, but I did enjoy Ale and Compass Breakfast back in December 2024. Once again, I can recommend it for its location and close proximity to Epcot and the Skyliner. However, it is an expensive deluxe resort as well.

While they don’t typically get a gingerbread creation during the holidays, they display a nice train set. It’s fun to watch the train go around the village.

Boardwalk Inn

Another deluxe resort I haven’t stayed at is Boardwalk Inn. It is located across from Beach and Yacht Club. As such, it is also walking distance to the Skyliner and Epcot. I used to enjoy breakfast here when they had a character breakfast. My mom enjoys visiting as it reminds her of the boardwalk in New Jersey.

Swan/Dolphin Hotels

Technically, the Swan/Dolphin hotels aren’t owned by Disney. However, they are often grouped in with Disney resorts as they receive lots of the same perks as staying on property. Plus, they are located close to Epcot. I’ve never actually stayed at either one, but have heard nice things.

Riviera Resort

Yet another deluxe/DVC resort that I haven’t stayed at, but is located close to Epcot is Disney’s Riviera Resort. I have visited this resort twice for Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast, which I really enjoyed. I also like how compact this resort is. Plus, you are always close to the Skyliner. That makes a ride to Epcot and/or Hollywood Studios super easy.

Caribbean Beach

Lastly, Disney technically considers Caribbean Beach an Epcot resort. It’s the only moderate resort on this list and I’ve actually stayed here! You can read my Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Review to get a better idea of what this resort is like. However, it’s a sprawling resort with several bus stops. Although, it does have easy access to either Skyliner line with quick transportation to both Hollywood Studios and Epcot! I also enjoy Sebastian’s Bistro here.

Should you stay at Epcot Resorts?

If you have the means to stay at one of these deluxe resorts, I say go for it. It makes visiting Epcot so easy when you stay at one of these resorts. Personally, I typically pick a value on the Skyliner over Caribbean Beach. However, that’s just my preference. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the deluxe/DVC resorts on this list though.

So, which resorts on this list have you stayed at?

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Review

February 4, 2026 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Back in December, my mom and I spent four nights in a Disney World Little Mermaid Room at Art of Animation. So, I thought I would provide an updated review of the experience.

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms

The last time I stayed in these rooms (and this resort) was back in 2019! I shared about that experience in my Art of Animation Resort Review. Since it had been several years, I thought I would offer another glance at those rooms since I had my mom with me, who had another perspective.

Standard Room

These Little Mermaid rooms are the standard rooms at this resort. All of the other sections feature family suites. I’m still hoping to stay in one of those rooms some day. However, they are always so expensive. Maybe someday. Nonetheless, I really like that these rooms come with two regular queen sized beds. That’s become more important as my mom and I both get older. My mom has back issues and needs a good mattress to sleep on. I’m not old yet, but am getting older and appreciate a regular bed too.

The Little Mermaid theme was perfect for us. The animated film came out the year I was born. So, it was definitely nostalgic for us to stay in this room. Plus, being an older film, my mom actually knew who all of the characters were. Besides, who doesn’t love sleeping in a clam shell?

We also enjoyed using the Skyliner for transportation to Hollywood Studios and Epcot. However, the real problem with this stay was the walk. My mom really struggled this trip. We were thankful to discover several benches along the walk to the Skyliner for my mom to sit and rest. Several of them had nice views of the lake too. Unfortunately, it is just too long of a walk for my mom now.

Pros

Fun theme – It was so much fun to show my mom the little themed details in the room.
Nostalgic movie – We were happy to be staying in a room with characters/setting from my childhood. It was great for bonding.
Two real beds – Again, I hate that Disney has put pull down beds in the value rooms elsewhere. I love having two real beds here.
Skyliner access – I’m a big fan of the Skyliner. It’s so convenient.
Fun character waffles – You can get Mickey/Minnie waffles at lots of places. This is the only place I know of that gives you random character waffles.
On-site Perks – I’m partial to the perks of staying on-site including 60 days advance dining reservations, early park entry, and free park transportation!

Cons

Far removed – These rooms are located in the back corner of the resort and are far removed from everything. It’s definitely not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.
Long walks – Again, expect long walks coming and going. It doesn’t matter if you are taking the bus or Skyliner. It’s a bit of a hike. There are benches to rest on, though some are in smoking sections.
Price – These are the most expensive standard value rooms on property.

Are the Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms worth it?

I think these rooms are great for millennials to stay in. However, I encourage you to use judgement when bringing boomer parents/grandparents due to all of the walking here. Personally, I love staying here by myself. It’s just a little too much for my mom. If you like this movie and/or want access to the Skyliner with two queen beds, then I recommend checking it out.

Disney All Star Sports Resort Review

April 30, 2025 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Back in December 2024, I was able to stay at the Disney All Star Sports Resort while on a short (48 hour) solo trip. Today, I thought I would share my thoughts on that experience.

Disney All Star Sports

Previously, I posted an All Star Resorts Overview with a brief look at each of the three themed value resorts. At the time, I had stayed at Music and Movies, but not Sports. So, since I finally checked off Sports, I thought it was time to review them separately as well.

The Resort

Just a brief reminder, this is one of the three All Star Resorts on property. Each one is considered a “value resort” due to them typically offering the cheapest rates on property. They are each highly themed to their respective namesakes with big statues around the resorts to fit the theme. Unfortunately, a recent room refurbishment made each of the rooms identical and almost exactly the same as those found at Pop Century (murphy bed/table). However, the artwork is the same across the three All Star Resorts. So, the theming currently ends once you step inside the room.

All Star Sports has various sports themed sections around the resort. These include: baseball, basketball, football, surfing, and tennis. For my visit, I stayed in the tennis section. I enjoyed this because there’s a scene depicting Donald and the nephews (Huey, Dewey, and Louie) playing tennis/baseball outside! I love Donald Duck, so it was nice to see him as I came and went from the room.

The Room

As I stated above, the rooms across the All Star Resorts are now nearly identical. In fact, aside from different artwork, they are almost exactly the same as those found at Pop Century Resort. So, if you are expecting a unique room, then this isn’t the resort for you. However, they have all been recently refurbished and are in decent shape – especially for the price.

Just like at Pop Century, there’s one regular queen sized bed. Then, there’s a pull down bed that’s also a table when not in use. This was a fine set-up for my solo trip. However, it’s not ideal for trips with my mom when we both want a regular bed for a good’s night rest. I will definitely nap in the pull down bed or sleep a single night in them though.

All Star Sports Food

A quick note about the food here. Your only option at value resorts are the quick service food courts. However, I was happy with the food I ate from here. For dinner on arrival, I selected a grilled half chicken meal. The chicken was tasty and not dry. For sides, I got green beans and mashed potatoes. The green beans were ok and I liked the mashed potatoes.

For convenience, I also ate breakfast here on the day of my departure. I got a signature Mickey waffle breakfast. My waffle was classic and good. The scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and tots hit the spot and fueled me for hours! It was quick and relatively affordable by Disney standards.

Overall, you won’t find anything too exciting here. However, it’s great for when you are in a hurry to hit the road or theme park. Plus, it’s more affordable than some options in the parks.

Pros

Cheaper rates – I have to list this as a pro. The All Star Resorts consistently have the lowest rates of on-site hotels. If budget is a big concern, then consider an All Star Resort.
On-site perks – I love to stay on-site due to the free park transportation alone. It makes this solo female traveler feel safe. I also like the 60 days out dining perk.
Fun theme – This is the perfect place to say for any sports fan. Although, I’m not a big sports fan and I enjoyed seeing Donald in the tennis section.
Newly refurbished rooms – It’s a cheaper rate, but not necessarily a cheap feeling room.
1st Bus Stop – Sometimes, they combine the buses for the three All Star Resorts. If that’s the case, then Sports is the first stop! That’s pretty convenient when you come back late at night and are tired!

Cons

Noise – I travel with a white noise machine to attempt to drown out some noise. However, I was still woken up by a crying child at 5 AM while staying here. So, don’t expect quiet privacy here. You will hear others and they will probably hear you.
Popular with sports team and tour groups – Due to the lower rates, all three resorts are popular with tour groups. However, Sports is especially popular with sports groups, in particular those competing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Maybe keep an eye out for competitions to plan your trip around if you are staying here.
Murphy bed – While I appreciate the use of space in the recent refurbishment, I would prefer two real beds for trips with my mom or longer trips.
Buses can be crowded – Being the first stop can mean that you have to fight the crowd to actually exit the bus. Also, there can be long waits for said bus.

Is Disney All Star Sports Resort worth it?

I found the nightly rate here to be acceptable and it’s part of what encouraged me to book this trip. The room was adequate for a solo two night stay. The theme was cute. I appreciated the on-site perks. However, if I was going for a longer stay or going with family, I would probably opt for a resort with two real beds.

Have you ever stayed here? What was your experience like?