Disney World Value Resorts offer larger-than-life theming, convenient park transportation, and the lowest-priced rooms in the Disney Resorts Collection. Here’s how every Disney World Value Resort compares, including rooms, family suites, pools, restaurants, transportation, and which hotel is best for your vacation.

Staying at Disney World does not have to mean paying Deluxe Resort prices. Disney World Value Resorts provide the core benefits of staying on property while generally offering the least expensive rooms in the Disney Resorts Collection.

There are five Value Resorts to choose from, and each delivers a different experience. Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort offer Disney Skyliner transportation to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney’s All-Star Movies, Music, and Sports Resorts typically have some of the lowest room rates on Disney World property.

Art of Animation and All-Star Music also offer family suites that sleep up to six guests, making them particularly useful for larger families.

To help you decide, we’re comparing every Disney World Value Resort, including rooms, family suites, transportation, dining, pools, benefits, and the pros and cons to consider before booking.

Disney World Value Resorts at a Glance

There are five Disney World Value Resort hotels:

• 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

What Is a Disney World Value Resort?

A Disney World Value Resort is an on-property Disney hotel designed around affordability, convenience, and bold theming. These hotels generally offer the lowest standard room rates in the Disney Resorts Collection.

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Value Resorts have fewer amenities than Disney World Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, but guests still receive important on-site benefits and complimentary Disney transportation.

Compared with Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, Value hotels generally have:

• Smaller standard rooms
• Exterior room entrances
• Quick-service dining instead of table-service restaurants
• Themed pools without waterslides
• Fewer lounges and recreational amenities
• More limited transportation options
• Larger-than-life Disney or pop-culture theming
• Lower nightly prices

The Value Resorts can be a particularly good fit for guests who plan to spend most of their time in the theme parks and do not need an elaborate hotel experience.

Disney World Value Resort Benefits

Value Resort guests receive many of the same core benefits as guests staying at more expensive Disney hotels.

Early Theme Park Entry

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes before the official opening time each day.

This benefit applies throughout your stay, including your check-in and check-out days, as long as you have valid admission and meet any applicable park-entry requirements.

Advance Lightning Lane Purchasing

Disney Resort hotel guests can purchase Lightning Lane passes and begin choosing experiences up to seven days before the first day of their stay.

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Eligible guests can plan for the entire length of their resort stay, up to 14 days. Availability and purchasing rules can change, so check Disney’s current instructions before your booking window opens.

Complimentary Disney Transportation

Every Value Resort offers complimentary transportation to the theme parks and Disney Springs.

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Pop Century and Art of Animation have both bus and Disney Skyliner transportation. The three All-Star Resorts rely on buses.

Direct-to-Room Service

Guests can complete online check-in through the My Disney Experience app before arriving. Once the room is ready, you can view your room number and use an eligible MagicBand or the app’s digital room key to unlock the door.

Complimentary Resort Activities

Activities vary, but Value Resorts typically offer complimentary entertainment such as Movies Under the Stars, poolside activities, playgrounds, jogging trails, and campfire activities on select dates.

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Unlike guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Value Resort guests do not generally qualify for Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.

Every Disney World Value Resort

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort celebrates classic Disney films with oversized characters and decorations. The resort’s themed areas include 101 Dalmatians, Fantasia, The Mighty Ducks, The Love Bug, and Toy Story.

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All-Star Movies has some of the most recognizable Disney theming in the Value category. Guests can walk past enormous statues of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Pongo, Perdita, and Sorcerer Mickey.

The resort is especially appealing to families with younger children who want their hotel to feel unmistakably Disney. Like the other All-Star properties, however, it relies on bus transportation.

All-Star Movies Rooms

Standard rooms at All-Star Movies sleep up to four guests. Most include one queen bed and one queen-size table bed that folds down over the room’s table.

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Available categories generally include:

• Standard Room
• Preferred Room

Preferred Rooms are located closer to Cinema Hall, the World Premiere Food Court, the main pool, and transportation. At a large resort, this location can make daily routines more convenient.

All-Star Movies Dining

Dining options include:

• World Premiere Food Court
• Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar
• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Pizza Delivery

The World Premiere Food Court serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect familiar quick-service choices such as Mickey waffles, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads, and bakery items.

All-Star Movies does not have a table-service restaurant.

All-Star Movies Pools

The Fantasia Pool is the resort’s main pool and features Sorcerer Mickey. The nearby kiddie pool and water-play area are convenient for younger children.

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The resort’s quieter Duck Pond Pool resembles a hockey rink and is inspired by The Mighty Ducks.

Best for: Young children and classic Disney character theming
Transportation: Buses to all four theme parks and Disney Springs
Biggest advantage: Some of the best Disney theming at the All-Star Resorts
Potential disadvantage: No Skyliner or non-bus transportation

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort celebrates musical genres including jazz, rock ’n’ roll, country, Broadway, and calypso. Oversized instruments and music-inspired icons appear throughout the property.

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What most distinguishes All-Star Music is its family suites. Along with Art of Animation, it is one of two Disney World Value Resorts with accommodations that sleep up to six guests.

The suites are often less expensive than those at Art of Animation, making All-Star Music an option worth comparing for larger families who do not need Skyliner transportation or heavily Disney-themed accommodations.

All-Star Music Rooms and Family Suites

Standard rooms sleep up to four guests and generally include:

• One queen bed
• One queen-size table bed
• A beverage cooler
• A coffee maker
• A bathroom and separate vanity area

Standard and Preferred Room categories are available.

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The All-Star Music Family Suites sleep up to six guests and include:

• A separate bedroom with one queen bed
• Two queen-size pull-down beds in the living area
• Two bathrooms
• A kitchenette
• A full-size refrigerator
• A microwave
• A sink and storage
• A small dining area

The additional bathroom can be especially valuable when six people are getting ready for the parks.

All-Star Music Dining

Dining options include:

• Intermission Food Court
• Singing Spirits Pool Bar
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Pizza Delivery

Intermission Food Court serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is no table-service restaurant at the resort.

All-Star Music Pools

The Calypso Pool is the main feature pool and is themed around The Three Caballeros. Nearby, the Piano Pool offers a quieter place to swim.

Neither pool has a waterslide. Value Resort pools also generally do not have hot tubs.

Best for: Families of five or six and budget-conscious larger groups
Transportation: Buses to all four theme parks and Disney Springs
Biggest advantage: Value-priced family suites with two bathrooms
Potential disadvantage: Bus-only theme park transportation

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort features themed areas inspired by football, baseball, basketball, tennis, and surfing. Oversized football helmets, surfboards, baseball bats, and other sports icons decorate the grounds.

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The resort is frequently popular with youth sports teams and groups participating in events at the nearby ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. That can create a livelier and sometimes noisier atmosphere, particularly during competitions.

All-Star Sports frequently has some of the least expensive rooms in the Disney Resorts Collection. It can be a strong choice for guests who prioritize price over amenities and transportation.

All-Star Sports Rooms

Standard rooms sleep up to four guests and generally include one queen bed and one queen-size table bed.

Room categories include:

• Standard Room
• Preferred Room

Preferred Rooms are located closer to Stadium Hall, the End Zone Food Court, Surfboard Bay Pool, and the resort’s bus stops.

All-Star Sports Dining

Dining options include:

• End Zone Food Court
• Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Pizza Delivery

The End Zone Food Court serves quick-service breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The resort does not have a table-service restaurant.

All-Star Sports Pools

Surfboard Bay Pool is the resort’s main pool and is surrounded by oversized surfboards. The Grand Slam Pool is shaped like a baseball diamond and features a Goofy fountain.

All Star Sports pool. Photo by Judd Helms

The pools do not have waterslides or hot tubs.

Best for: Sports fans, teams, and travelers prioritizing a low rate
Transportation: Buses to all four theme parks and Disney Springs
Biggest advantage: Frequently among the least expensive Disney hotels
Potential disadvantage: Can become busy and noisy when large groups are staying

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has the most elaborate Disney and Pixar theming of any Value Resort. Its four sections are inspired by Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid.

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The courtyards feature enormous character sculptures and environments inspired by the films. Guests can walk through Radiator Springs, enter the elephant graveyard from The Lion King, or stand beside larger-than-life versions of Ariel and King Triton.

Most accommodations at Art of Animation are family suites. The Little Mermaid section contains the resort’s standard rooms.

Art of Animation also shares a Disney Skyliner station with Pop Century, providing convenient transportation to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Art of Animation Rooms and Family Suites

Little Mermaid Standard Rooms sleep up to four guests and generally include two queen beds or one king bed, depending on availability and room category.

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These rooms are located farther from Animation Hall, the food court, bus stops, and Skyliner station than many of the resort’s suites. Guests should account for the longer walk when deciding whether the standard rooms are worth their frequently higher price compared with the All-Star Resorts.

Art of Animation Family Suites are available with three themes:

• Finding Nemo
• Cars
• The Lion King

Each family suite sleeps up to six guests and includes:

• A separate bedroom with one queen bed
• One double-size table bed
• One double-size sleeper sofa
• Two bathrooms
• A kitchenette
• A living area

The Finding Nemo suites are closest to Animation Hall, the Big Blue Pool, dining, buses, and the Skyliner. Because of that location, they are often the most expensive suite category.

Art of Animation Dining

Dining options include:

• Landscape of Flavors
• The Drop Off Pool Bar
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Pizza Delivery

Landscape of Flavors serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The resort does not have a table-service restaurant, but the Skyliner makes it relatively easy to reach additional dining at Caribbean Beach, Riviera, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios.

Art of Animation Pools

The Big Blue Pool is inspired by Finding Nemo and is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World. An interactive water-play area is located nearby.

The resort also has:

• Cozy Cone Pool in the Cars section
• Flippin’ Fins Pool in the Little Mermaid section

The pools do not have waterslides or hot tubs.

Best for: Larger families, younger children, and immersive Disney theming
Transportation: Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; buses to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs
Biggest advantage: Family suites, Skyliner access, and extensive character theming
Potential disadvantage: Standard rooms can be expensive and far from central amenities

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s Pop Century Resort celebrates American pop culture from the 1950s through the 1990s. The resort’s different sections feature enormous representations of toys, technology, fashion, and cultural trends from each decade.

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You will find yo-yos, bowling pins, rollerblades, a giant laptop computer, and characters including Lady and the Tramp scattered throughout the grounds.

Pop Century is our top overall pick among the Disney World Value Resorts. Its standard rooms are usually less expensive than Art of Animation’s family suites, and it shares the same Skyliner station with Art of Animation.

The combination of relatively affordable rooms and convenient transportation makes Pop Century one of the most popular hotels at Disney World.

Pop Century Rooms

Pop Century rooms sleep up to four guests. The standard layout generally includes:

• One queen bed
• One queen-size table bed
• A beverage cooler
• A coffee maker
• A bathroom with a separate vanity area
• Storage beneath the beds

When the table bed is folded into the wall, guests have access to a table and chairs. Lowering the bed converts that area into the room’s second sleeping space.

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Room categories generally include:

• Standard Room
• Standard Pool View
• Preferred Room
• Preferred Pool View

Preferred Rooms are closer to Classic Hall, Everything POP, bus transportation, and the Hippy Dippy Pool. However, some Standard Rooms can provide convenient access to the Skyliner, so the Preferred designation does not guarantee the best location for every guest.

Pop Century Dining

Dining options include:

• Everything POP Shopping & Dining
• Petals Pool Bar
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pizza Delivery

Everything POP serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also walk across the Generation Gap Bridge to explore Art of Animation and eat at Landscape of Flavors.

The Skyliner provides access to additional dining at Caribbean Beach and Riviera, although transportation hours and operating conditions should be confirmed before relying on it for a reservation.

Pop Century Pools

The Hippy Dippy Pool is Pop Century’s main pool and features flower-shaped water jets. A separate kiddie pool and pop-jet play area are nearby.

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The resort also has:

• Bowling Pool in the 1950s section
• Computer Pool in the 1990s section

None of the pools has a waterslide or hot tub.

Best for: Overall value, couples, families, and Skyliner transportation
Transportation: Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; buses to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs
Biggest advantage: Skyliner convenience without paying for a Moderate Resort
Potential disadvantage: No table-service restaurant or upgraded pool amenities

Disney World Value Resort Transportation

Transportation is one of the biggest differences among the five Value Resorts.

Disney Skyliner Transportation

Pop Century and Art of Animation share a Skyliner station located in the middle of Hourglass Lake on the Generation Gap Bridge.

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The Skyliner travels from the resorts to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, where guests transfer to reach:

• EPCOT
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The ride is generally convenient, but guests must transfer at Caribbean Beach. The Skyliner can stop operating because of severe weather or planned maintenance, in which case alternative transportation may be provided.

All-Star Resort Bus Transportation

All-Star Movies, Music, and Sports use buses to reach:

• Magic Kingdom
• EPCOT
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Disney Springs

The three All-Star Resorts may share buses during less busy periods, but they frequently have dedicated buses—especially in the morning, around park closing, and during high-demand times.

Guests should not assume that every trip will include stops at all three hotels.

Pop Century and Art of Animation Buses

Pop Century and Art of Animation provide bus transportation to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs.

When the Skyliner is operating, bus transportation to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios may be limited or unavailable. Transportation procedures can change because of weather, maintenance, or operational needs.

Disney World Value Resort Rooms

Standard rooms at the Value Resorts are compact compared with accommodations at Moderate and Deluxe hotels. Most sleep up to four guests.

Standard room amenities generally include:

• Two sleeping surfaces
• A beverage cooler
• A coffee maker
• A television
• A bathroom with a separate vanity area
• An in-room safe
• A hair dryer
• Storage beneath the beds

At Pop Century and the All-Star Resorts, the second queen bed typically folds into the wall above a table. Art of Animation’s Little Mermaid rooms have a different layout, so review the exact room description when booking.

Most Value Resort rooms have exterior entrances. Guests access their rooms from outdoor walkways rather than interior hotel corridors.

Disney World Value Resort Family Suites

Family suites are available at Art of Animation and All-Star Music. Both sleep up to six guests and include two bathrooms and a kitchenette, but the layouts differ.

Art of Animation may be the better choice for families prioritizing theming and transportation. All-Star Music can provide more comfortable beds for adults and may be less expensive.

Before reserving two standard rooms instead, compare the total price, sleeping arrangements, number of bathrooms, and whether connecting rooms are essential. Disney can note a request for connecting rooms, but requests are not always guaranteed.

Disney World Value Resort Dining

Disney World Value Resorts do not have table-service restaurants. Each hotel has a food court serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a pool bar.

Food courts generally serve familiar items such as:

• Mickey waffles and breakfast platters
• Burgers and sandwiches
• Pizza and pasta
• Salads
• Kids’ meals
• Bakery items
• Grab-and-go snacks
• Refillable Resort Mug beverages

Mobile ordering may be available through the My Disney Experience app.

Pop Century and Art of Animation guests can easily walk between the two hotels, giving them access to both food courts. Their Skyliner connection also makes it possible to visit restaurants at Caribbean Beach and Riviera.

Disney World Value Resort Pools

Every Value Resort has at least two pools, but Value pools are simpler than those at Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Disney World Value Resort pools do not have waterslides. Hot tubs are also not generally available.

Our picks include:

• Best overall Value Resort pool: The Big Blue Pool at Art of Animation
• Best pool for classic Disney theming: Fantasia Pool at All-Star Movies
• Best centrally located pool: Hippy Dippy Pool at Pop Century
• Best quiet pool theming: Cozy Cone Pool at Art of Animation
• Pool hopping is generally prohibited. Although guests can walk between Pop Century and Art of Animation, they may only use the pools at the hotel where they are registered.

Guests staying at one All-Star Resort also may not use the pools at the other All-Star properties unless Disney specifically communicates otherwise.

How Much Do Disney World Value Resorts Cost?

Value Resort prices change according to the hotel, room type, season, day of the week, and current discounts. Standard rooms at the All-Star Resorts are usually the least expensive, while Art of Animation Family Suites are frequently the most expensive accommodations in the category.

Cars Family Suite. Photo by Brett Svenson

Art of Animation’s Little Mermaid Standard Rooms can also cost more than rooms at Pop Century or the All-Star Resorts because of their limited number and high demand.

Before booking, compare:

• Disney’s direct room-only rates
• Disney World vacation packages
• Current Disney hotel promotions
• Annual Passholder and Florida resident offers
• Eligible third-party discounts
• Pop Century versus Art of Animation pricing
• A family suite versus two standard rooms
• Value Resort rates versus discounted Moderate Resorts

A discounted Moderate room can occasionally cost less than a full-price Value room, so it is worth comparing every available offer.

Are Disney World Value Resorts Worth It?

A Disney World Value Resort can be worth it for guests who want Disney transportation and hotel benefits without spending a large portion of their budget on accommodations.

Pop Century. Photo by Laurie Sapp

Value Resorts are particularly practical if you plan to spend most of each day in the parks and need a comfortable place to sleep, shower, and recharge.

A Value Resort may be right for you if:

• You want one of the least expensive Disney-owned hotels
• You plan to spend limited time at the resort
• Your children enjoy bold Disney character theming
• You want Skyliner access at Pop Century or Art of Animation
• You need a family suite that sleeps six
• You prefer Disney transportation to driving
• You want Early Theme Park Entry

A Moderate or Deluxe Resort may be a better choice if you want a table-service restaurant, a quieter atmosphere, a pool with a waterslide, larger standard rooms, or more extensive recreation.

Which Disney World Value Resort Is Best?

The best Disney World Value Resort depends on your budget, group size, and transportation priorities.

• Best overall Value Resort: Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• Best transportation: Pop Century or Art of Animation
• Best for Disney theming: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Best for young children: Art of Animation or All-Star Movies
• Best for families of six: Art of Animation or All-Star Music
• Best family suite value: Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Best for couples and adults: Disney’s Pop Century Resort
• Best for sports fans: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Best for the lowest room rate: One of the three All-Star Resorts
• Best pool: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

For most travelers, Pop Century provides the best combination of price and transportation. Art of Animation is our pick for immersive Disney theming and family suites, while the All-Star Resorts remain strong options when finding the lowest possible Disney hotel rate is the priority.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Disney World Value Resorts are there?

There are five Disney World Value Resorts: All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, Art of Animation, and Pop Century.

Which Disney World Value Resort is the best?

Pop Century is our best overall Value Resort because it combines relatively affordable standard rooms with Disney Skyliner transportation.

Art of Animation may be a better choice for families who need a suite or want the most extensive Disney character theming.

Which Disney World Value Resorts have the Skyliner?

Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort share a Skyliner station. Guests transfer at Caribbean Beach to reach EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Which Disney Value Resort is the cheapest?

The three All-Star Resorts typically have the lowest starting rates. The least expensive option for your trip will depend on your dates, room availability, and applicable discounts.

Which Disney Value Resorts have family suites?

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort offer family suites that sleep up to six guests.

Do Disney Value Resorts have free breakfast?

No. Breakfast is not included with a standard Disney World Value Resort reservation. Each hotel has a quick-service food court where guests can purchase breakfast.

Do Disney Value Resorts have refrigerators?

Value Resort rooms generally include beverage coolers rather than traditional refrigerators with freezers. Family-suite kitchenettes include additional appliances, but the exact setup varies.

Do Disney Value Resort pools have waterslides?

No. Value Resort pools do not have waterslides. Guests who want a feature pool with a waterslide should consider a Moderate or Deluxe Resort.

Do the All-Star Resorts always share buses?

No. All-Star buses may be shared during lower-demand periods, but the resorts frequently operate separate buses. Bus arrangements can vary by route, time, and operational needs.

Can Pop Century guests use the Art of Animation pools?

No. Although Pop Century and Art of Animation are connected by a bridge, guests generally may only use the pools at the resort where they are registered.

Do Value Resort guests receive Early Theme Park Entry?

Yes. Guests staying at Disney World Value Resorts are eligible for Early Theme Park Entry at all four theme parks.

Do Value Resort guests receive Extended Evening Theme Park Hours?

No. Extended Evening Theme Park Hours are generally limited to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other specifically eligible hotels.