Walt Disney World Resorts List: Prices & Reviews (Visited Resorts)

Updated on Dec/2018

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*Campsite at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort $69

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort $92

Disney's All-Star Music Resort $92

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort $92

*Disney's Pop Century Resort $102

Disney's Art of Animation Resort $115

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort $170

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter $170

Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside $170

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort $175

*Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge $284

Disney's Wilderness Lodge $289

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort $299

Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House $332

Disney's Old Key West Resort $355

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa $355

Disney's Beach Club Resort $356

*Disney's Contemporary Resort $356

Disney's Yacht Club Resort $356

*Disney's BoardWalk Inn $381

*Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village $398

The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge $401

Disney's Beach Club Villas $404

*Disney's BoardWalk Villas $404

*Disney's Polynesian Village Resort $429

*Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows $439

*Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort $480

*Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa $517

*The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa $525

*Visited

Walt Disney World Resorts by Category: Value, Moderate, Deluxe & Villas

Value Resorts

Moderate Resorts

Deluxe Resorts

Deluxe Villa Resorts

Downtown Disney Area Hotels

Value Disney Resorts

• Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney's All-Star Music Resort
• Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney's Art of Animation Resort
• Disney's Pop Century Resort

Moderate Disney Resorts

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
• The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

 

Deluxe Disney Resorts

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney's Beach Club Resort
• Disney's BoardWalk Inn
• Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney's Wilderness Lodge
• Disney's Yacht Club Resort
• Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel

Deluxe Disney Villas

News:

The newest DVC property is the Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. There are 20 Bungalows that sleep up to 8 guests each.  Reminiscent of the South Pacific, the area is surrounded by a plunge pool overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon and has a view of the Magic Kingdom's fireworks. All of the DVC units are available for rent when not reserved by Disney Vacation Club Members.

• Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas
• Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Disney's Beach Club Villas
• Disney's BoardWalk Villas
• The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney's Old Key West Resort
• Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
• Treehouse Villas
• The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
• Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Downtown Disney Area Hotels

• Best Western Lake Buena Vista
• Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
• DoubleTree Guest Suites
• Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
• Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista Downtown
• Royal Plaza in Walt Disney World Resort
• Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort

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Best Disney World Quick Service Restaurants: Top QSR Rankings

Be Our Guest Restaurant (Magic Kingdom) - Given the insane amount of hype surrounding Be Our Guest Restaurant, some people might be surprised to not find this restaurant at the top of the list. Yes, the theming and attention to detail are great here (just don’t eat in the mess hall–I mean ballroom), and the food is ambitious for a locale in Fantasyland, but it ultimately is just not as good as other restaurants ranking above it. Add to that inflated prices and extremely long lines to get inside for lunch, and you have a restaurant that we view as very good, but overrated. Disney fans love new things so the initial praise isn't surprising, but we expect the luster to wear off after a couple years. We actually prefer Gaston’s Tavern for what it is, but the limited menu precludes it from making this list.

Columbia Harbour House (Magic Kingdom) - Columbia Harbour House has fallen a bit on this list. While we still love it thanks to its solid menu and very relaxed upstairs seating, but it is worth noting that every single good-to-great option is seafood, so in terms of variety it does poorly. Unlike many real world seafood restaurants, the food here isn't 60% breading, 40% seafood. It’s a great place to escape the crowds of the Magic Kingdom. If you’re a seafood fan, Columbia Harbour House could leapfrog several restaurants on this list.
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (Magic Kingdom) - Regular readers of this blog may recall that this was once my top counter service restaurant at Walt Disney World, and the original version of this list ranked it at #3 overall. Cosmic Ray’s will always hold a special place in my heart, but over the years, I've come to understand some of the complaints. I still think Cosmic Ray’s is underrated in view of popular sentiment from Disney fans, and it has seen a partial menu refresh, but it’s due for more. There are several good menu items, but just as many that can be described as ordinary. I love the toppings bar, and I feel that Sonny Eclipse is the epitome of the “Disney Details” that make Walt Disney World special. It’s still my sentimental favorite and a place I think most kids (or kids at heart) will love, but the food isn’t as good as the top restaurants on the list. The odd “bay” system also complicates dining here for families, and during busy seasons and prime dining hours, the place is a madhouse.

The Mara (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge) - The Mara is exactly what you’d expect from a counter service restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge: full of unique and adventurous options, at least in terms of counter service dining. The plus side is that it also serves less-adventurous options, like the Pepperoni Flatbread. I've enjoyed everything I've had here, but I can’t point to any entree that blows me away, which causes it to fall to #7. We've yet to try the salmon, BBQ chicken flatbread, or rotisserie chicken, so maybe those will be the entrees that put this over the top for us. The big draw here is the Zebra Domes found in the coolers; make sure to get an order of them to split.

New Captain Cook’s (Disney’s Polynesian Resort) - Two words: Dole Whip. Make that four words: self serve Dole Whip.  Need I say more? Actually, yes, as the self-service Dole Whip is far from the biggest draw here. The menu at Captain Cook’s is also incredibly varied and made-to-order. Thanks to great and made-to-order lunch and dinner options including some unique cupcakes, plus Tonga Toast for breakfast, Captain Cook’s ranks very highly. We highly recommend taking your food outside (the small dining area inside is often crowded, anyway) and enjoying the sights and sounds of the Polynesian while you enjoy your meal.

Tangierine Cafe (Epcot, World Showcase, Morocco) - Despite some really incredible table service options, the counter service food in Epcot’s World Showcase is fairly uninspired. Tangierine Cafe is the big exception, as it offers huge portions for fair prices, and has a fairly non-traditional counter service menu. While it is somewhat adventurous, it’s still tame-enough that most tourists can find something here that they like. We usually split a meal at Tangierine Cafe because it’s that filling. It may be tempting to add the Baklava to your entree for a bargain price, but buyer beware: we find the Baklava disgusting (YMMV).

Flame Tree BBQ (Disney’s Animal Kingdom) - If you love meat, Flame Tree BBQ might sneak into the top spot on this list for you. The 1/2 Slab of St. Louis Ribs that tops Flame Tree BBQ’s menu is the single greatest counter service option in all of Walt Disney World. Other options here sound great, but nothing tops those ribs. The details and view of Everest in the seating area make this a must-try. Only its dessert selection and limited menu for non-carnivores causes Flame Tree BBQ to fall to number 4.

Pepper Market (Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort) - Pepper Market has had a bit of an identity crisis the last few years, going from a la carte to buffet back to a la carte market style ordering. If you’re a huge, value-focused eater, the change away from buffet is probably disappointing. However, we feel this has improved food quality. Portion sizes are still more than ample for most appetites, and the sheer amount of variety here is insane. The new rib entree is the highlight of the menu, and they give Flame Tree BBQ a run for their money, and the Aztec Burger is also a great, unique option that seems of far better quality than any other counter service burger at Walt Disney World. Add to that a variety of good Mexican food, other international options, and pizza, and you have a top notch restaurant for dining.

Sunshine Seasons (Epcot, Future World) - It’s ironic that the top counter service dining option in a Walt Disney World theme park would come from Epcot–the park known for its spectacular World Showcase dining–but not the area of the park generally considered to have amazing dining. Sunshine Seasons offers something for everyone. Delicious sandwiches, chicken, salmon, and an array of amazing desserts. The seating area leaves a little to be desired (perhaps a nice fountain in the middle, wink wink), but overall Sunshine Seasons cannot be beat.

Contempo Café (Disney’s Contemporary Resort) - Already “famous” for its cupcakes, Contempo Cafe is one of our new favorite restaurants. We have dined here several times and always come away happy. Our most recent experience, during which we tried flatbreads and their Mahi sandwich catapulted it to the top of this list. Not only are menu items delicious and unique, but the menu is huge, offering ample variety for everyone in your group. It does lack theming, feeling a bit like a loud food court, but when the monorail zooms by overhead, you realize the Grand Canyon Concourse is all the “theming” it needs.  The important thing to remember here? Save room for dessert.


Also you can try:
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining (Disney's  Pop Century),  Landscape of Flavors (Disney's Art of Animation), Sassagoula Floatworks (Port Orleans French Quarter), Roaring Fork (Wilderness Lodge), Wolfgang Puck Express, Cooke’s of Dublin, Earl of Sandwich (Downtown Disney), Fairfax Fare (Disney’s Hollywood Studios), Katsura Grill (Epcot?), Contempo Cafe (Contemporary Resort), (Magic Kingdom) Casey's Corner, (Animal Kingdom) Yak & Yeti's Cafe, (Hollywood Studios) Starring Rolls Cafe, (Epcot) La Cantina de San Angel, (Epcot) Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (Magic Kingdom)

Disney Main Entrance Pass Block-Out Dates: 2014 WDW Cast Member Guide

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Friday the 13th Crowds at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Trip Report

Disney parks on both coasts had overly crowded and imperfect events on Friday. However, it was complete chaos at Disney World’s Limited Time Magic event for Friday the 13th at Disney Hollywood Studios. A lack of proper staffing led to a traffic jam heading into the parking lot that lasted for hours (staring around 4:30pm), many guests were ultimately rerouted by security/police to Epcot for parking. The park was gridlocked on Hollywood Blvd and guests had trouble finding where and when the villains would be located in the park and special event merchandise sold out immediately, leaving lots of angry customers (who seemed to be mostly passholders and off duty cast members). Guest Relations processed  a massive list of complaints all night long. However, to his credit, park Vice President was personally taking guest complaints, handing out communication cards and handling issues all night long. You can bet that he was upset with how the event transpired and that there will be some heavy discussions about the situation in Team Disney Orlando come Monday morning.

Many people keep saying "you did not miss anything", "no fun at all", "I better stay on my couch", just to name few...

We hope to see something like a 3-5 days of this special event. Besides that Guest Relations received many complaints, we were hoping to get discount, to be extend event, or/and cast members and friend only show for one day (showing that way the appreciation for their cast members if there is any).

2013 Walt Disney World Main Entrance Blockout Dates (Cast Member)

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Magic Kingdom® Park - Main Entrance Passes

• January 2013: Tuesday, January 1 thru Thursday, January 17
• February 2013: none
• March 2013: Sunday, March 10 thru Friday, March 15 and Sunday, March 24 thru Sunday, March 31
• April 2013: Monday, April 1 thru Sunday, April 7
• May 2013: Friday, May 24 thru Sunday, May 26
• June 2013: Monday, June 3 thru Sunday, June 30
• July 2013: Monday, July 1 thru Friday, July 12
• August 2013: none
• September 2013: none
• October 2013: Friday, October 4; Saturday, October 5; Friday, October 11; Saturday, October 12; Friday, October 18; Saturday, October 19; Friday, October 25; Saturday, October 26
• November 2013: Friday, November 1; Saturday, November 2; Friday, November 8; Saturday, November 9; Friday, November 15; Saturday, November 16; Friday, November 22 thru Saturday, November 30
• December 2013: Friday, December 6; Saturday, December 7; Friday, December 13; Saturday, December 14; Friday, December 20 thru Tuesday, December 31

Magic Kingdom® Park - Disney Family Holiday Party Tickets

• October 2013: Friday, October 4; Saturday, October 5; Friday, October 11; Saturday, October 12; Friday, October 18; Saturday, October 19; Friday, October 25; Saturday, October 26
• November 2013: Friday, November 1; Saturday, November 2; Friday, November 8; Saturday, November 9; Friday, November 15; Saturday, November 16; Friday, November 22 thru Saturday, November 30
• December 2013: Friday, December 6; Saturday, December 7; Friday, December 13; Saturday, December 14; Friday, December 20 thru Tuesday, December 31
• January 2014: TBD
• February 2014: TBD

Top 10 Disney World Resorts for Kids: Best Family Hotels Ranked

Most people head to Walt Disney World with kids in tow. One of the most important decisions in planning your Disney World vacation is deciding where to stay. And if you will have kids along with you, that decision becomes even more important. So, here are out top 10 Disney resorts for kids.

#10: Port Orleans Riverside - Riverside, along with the other moderate resorts are ok for kids, but honestly, are better for adults without kids. They are quiet and decent resorts, but not anything overly fun or stimulating for kids. Riverside is the one exception, as they have a very fun pool, a cool boat you can ride to Downtown Disney along with the coolest thing, old time bamboo fishing poles you can rent and fish in the river. Riverside is a great resorts as well if you have three kids, as many of the rooms will sleep 5, the only moderate resort that has this amenity.

#9: Pop Century - While Pop Century, and the #8 All-Stars, were built for kids and families, they really aren’t the best resorts for kids. The pools do not have slides, and the resorts tend to get pretty crowded and often loud. Granted, Pop Century is well thought out and it is a fun resort. It has several big pools and a great arcade and food court, and plenty of Disney magic.

#8: All-Stars - While technically I would put All-Star Movies here at #8, in reality, the All-Stars are basically identical with only their theme separating the resorts. These resorts are similar to Pop Century, in not having a slide at the pools, but they have fun themes that kids seem to love. Whether your kids are into Sports, Music or Disney Movies, you can find something at one of these resorts to make your kids happy.


#7: Disney’s Fort Wilderness - Fort Wilderness offers both camping spots for tents, trailers and RVs as well as cool Wilderness Cabins. Kids love camping, and if you don’t want to rough it, the cabins are a great answer. Fort Wilderness has fun activities from campfires at night to hay rides and golf carts you can rent. A fun resort to spend time at for kids and adults.

#6: Polynesian - The Polynesian has many great attractions for kids, a great pool with ultra cool volcano slide, a beach, the monorail and a great view of the Magic Kingdom. The rooms are fun, and you really get into the feel of the Polynesian, especially at night, with the tiki torches. Plus, all kids love sitting on the beach and watching the water parade at night.

#5: Boardwalk Inn - Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is a great kids resort, with a fantastic roller coaster water slide at the pool, a great location near Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Boardwalk right out your door. Not only are there great restaurants on the Boardwalk, including the ESPN Zone, but you can also rent surrey bikes and hang out and watch the buskers, where are a blast.

#4: Wilderness Lodge - The Wilderness Lodge is a great resort for kids, with a fun, swimming hole type pool, great courtyard area and one of the funnest restaurants in Disney, Whispering Canyon Cafe. Plus, there is a great boat ride over to the Magic Kingdom available if you wish. Also, you can get a room with bunk beds, which always seems to solve a few fights over sharing a bed between the kids. Now, you just have to deal with the fight over who gets to sleep on the top bunk.

#3: Beach Club/Yacht Club - While technically the Beach and Yacht Club are separate resorts, in most cases, they really are only one resort. The Beach Club and Yacht Club have the best pool by far at WDW, Stormalong Bay. In addition to the great water slide, this sand bottom pool has a lazy river, a whirlpool and many other fun places to explore. Kind of like having your own water park outside your hotel room. Plus, the Yacht and Beach Club is right next to Epcot, and not far from the Boardwalk and Disney’s Hollywood Studio.

#2: Contemporary - there is just something magical about the Contemporary for kids. I don’t know if it is the monorail running through the lobby every few minutes, or the great views of the Magic Kingdom from the room, or the kids pool that is out in Bay Lake. The rooms are fun, just having been totally redone, and have nice balconies where kids can hang out and watch the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. Plus, it is only a 5 minute walk over the Magic Kingdom if you don’t want to wait for the monorail, the only resort you can walk to the Magic Kingdom from.

#1: Animal Kingdom Lodge - Well, kind of a no brainer for me. The Animal Kingdom Lodge is my kids favorite resort, and that holds true for most kids I have ever asked. With rooms right on savannas, kids can sit and watch the animals for hours from their rooms. Plus, there is a great pool with super fun water slide and you can even see animals from the pool area. Just a great place for kids to stay, they never seem to complain when you are leaving the parks to head back to the resort.

By www.disneytop10.com

Top 10 Disney World Character Meals for Kids: Best Dining Ranked

Walt Disney World offers character meals of all types, for both young and old, but with so many to choose from, which ones are right for you. The top 10 character meals at WDW:

#10: 1900 Park Fare - located at the Grand Floridian, 1900 Park Fare has two different character meals. Breakfast is the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast, featuring Mary Poppins, the Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland. Dinner is Cinderella’s Gala Feast, featuring, of course, Cinderella. Neither one are fantastic, but if you are looking to do a character meal with Cinderella, and can’t get into our top character meal, 1900 park Fare is a good option, especially if you are staying at the Grand Floridian.

#9: Cape May Cafe - located in the Beach Club lobby, the Cape May Cafe offers a daily character breakfast with Goofy, Pluto and Chip and Dale. Nothing special, but it is usually easy to get into, rarely crowded and a good option for an out of the park character breakfast with decent food.

#8. Liberty Tree Tavern - located in the Magic Kingdom, the Liberty Tree Tavern offers a dinner with Minnie, Goofy and Pluto. Food is served family style, and is usually of very good quality. A nice break from the theme park, let you and your kids have a bit of a rest before getting back to the rides.

#7. ‘Ohana Character Breakfast - located in the Polynesian, ‘Ohana features Lilo and Stich, Mickey and Pluto. Serving breakfast only, this is a good place to stop on your way to the Magic Kingdom. Good food served buffet style, and the chance to see Lilo and Stitch are tough to pass up.

#6. Donald’s Safari Breakfast - located in the Animal Kingdom theme park, eat breakfast with Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Mickey in a safari like atmosphere, featuring buffet service, and a chance to see live animals while you eat.

#5. Crystal Palace - located in the Magic Kingdom, Crystal Palace offers all three meals with Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet, practically the only place to see those “characters” on property. Located in probably the coolest building on Disney property, many tables features a great view of the Castle.

#4. Chef Mickey’s - located in the Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s is the home of your friend, Mickey, where he presents you with fantastic food and a loud, fun atmosphere to enjoy your food. You can eat breakfast or dinner with Mickey, Goofy, Chip and Dale, and if lucky, Donald Duck.

#3. Playhouse Disney’s Play ‘N Dine - located at Disney Studios. If you have a toddler who is into Playhouse Disney, this is their chance to eat breakfast or lunch with their TV friends Jo Jo and Goliath from “Jo Jo’s Circus” and June and Leo from “The Little Einsteins”. The atmosphere is loud, featuring all your favorite Playhouse Disney songs, with kids and parents encouraged to sing along.

#2. Princess Storybook Meal - located in the Norway pavilion in Epcot, the Princess Storybook meal is fairly new, and has become one of the most popular character meals at WDW. All three meals are offered, and if you have a princess of your own, this is a must do during your Disney World vacation. Princess that are usually in attendance are Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins. During lunch and dinner, Ariel often visits in her royal gown.

#1. Cinderella’s Royal Table - located in Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom. What could be more magical than eating with Cinderella in her castle? Nothing, that is why this special character meal appears at number 1 on our list. Breakfast and lunch feature Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother, and usually Belle, Jasmine and Snow White. During Dinner, Cinderella gets a break, and the dinner is hosted by the Fairy Godmother, so make sure you get in for breakfast or lunch if you want to see Cinderella.

Please note Advanced Dinning reservations are strongly encouraged for all character meals. Most of the character meals sell out in advance, even during the slowest times of the year. Dining reservations can be made 180 days in advance, so it is rarely too early to call to make reservation.

By www.disneytop10.com