Poll: What's your favorite value resort?

[Spork24]

Just for fun, let's talk about our favorite value resorts.

Feel free to share why you love about your favorite!

My favorite is Pop century because it feels more intimate to me than the giant all stars. (I haven't gotten to stay at AOA yet)

 

[lustergirl]

I voted AS Sports. I have only stayed there and POP. POP was too big and too hectic for me. I like the All Stars better, much smaller. I have stayed at Sports several times.

 

[goofyintoronto]

I love Pop century....I love the lakeview room. its so beautiful and serene. I also like the option of walking over to AoA. Sports is also a great resort, so is Movies. Heck, I like them all. But Pop is definitely my fave.

 

[Pmlocke]

I voted Music because that has become our home away from home every year when we visit WDW. My wife and I love Music for these reasons. The staff. Those aren't my kids in that picture, that's me with the staff from the gift shop. I have NEVER had a problem because like life, things happen. When I call or ask for assistance it has always been taken care of immediately. Therefore-no problem. The room is always clean and is perfect for what we expect from a hotel room-large enough to sleep in. I go to the parks. I have no expecations of sitting in that room and watching television or catching up on my emails. I'm on vacation so why would I pay to sit in a room? The food has always been wonderful and my wife and I live at the pool every afternoon to catch some sun and rest before we are off to another park. I will be back at Music in 8 days and I can hardly wait. As for those who hated their stay at Music or the other values, I have also read bad reviews for the Grand Floridian or the Comtemporary or any of the moderates. Sometimes you just can't please someone.

 

[FantasiaMagic]

AoA - beautiful resort, so much fun. I stayed in a suite with some friends and we loved it.

 

[CrystalPalace76]

I love music so much so I had to vote for that one. AS Music is also the only value resort that I have stayed in.

 

[HopperFan]

Stayed in all but AoA but visit often for eats and walks.

I voted POP
Then -
Sports
Movies
Music

I really don't see AoA as a comparable Value. More like a Value+. The Suites are awesome (took TA tour of them) and over the top but there is nothing to really compare them to at other values. The standard rooms are equal rooms but for now priced way over what I would pay for them. The food court and the pools at AoA are more like a moderate than a value.

 

[bookgirl]

My list is

Music (very calm, less garish theming, good bus service would be my first choice due to pricing, relaxed atmosphere and seems to be the least crowded )
Sports (okay theming first stop in instances that the buses share, would stay again)
Movies (good theming but popular so more expensive for the same stay as Music or Sports, but would stay again)
PoP (Liked it fine, it was busy and because it's popular it's often booked to max and the bus stops were crowded with full buses, had the most festive vibe of all of them, also more expensive than the All Stars but would stay again with no regrets but wouldn't be my first choice)
AoA (It was super busy and noisy but very well themed. I would only stay here if I needed a family suite, other choices are better for a standard room. Was probably my least enjoyable stay at a value)

 

[MomsOfDisney]

AoA, such a fun resort! The food court is amazing, better than most moderate resorts I think!

 

[Disneylover99]

Order of preference for the values I've stayed at.

1. Pop
2. AofA
3. Music

 

[disBEAST]

Pop/AoA beat all others because of their dedicated buses, and the fact you can take AoA buses to get to Pop and vice versa, effectively doubling your transportation options. Of course I have never stayed at the AS resorts so can't really comment on those.

 

[Babsy]

Pop is Number One, IMO.
The lake is so beautiful - it is wonderful when you can get a room overlooking the lake and near the bridge. it is also nice to be able to walk to AoA for the additional food court and to enjoy the over the top theming. Great photo ops! Plus, POP has some fun features in its own right. I am old enough that it can be a bit nostalgic staying here.

All Star Sports and Movies are tied as second favourites because of the layout. You can book a standard room at either of these and still not have too far a walk. Music is last, but (in some ways) not least. It is my second choice when we have a preferred room and are travelling without any children. The rose garden area by the Jazz Inn section is very nice, IMO.

AoA is awesome, but expensive for a value. I prefer to visit from POP for the value. We don't need the suites (usually only 2 of us) and the regular rooms are far from everything and not worth the extra money that you usually have to pay over POP.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Between Pop and the All Stars, we pick Pop!

However, we are staying at AoA for part of our upcoming trip so that may become the new favorite! We shall see!

 

[pumba]

we have been to all of the above Values..and we really didnt care for Pop..we had to get a preferred pool view ..so paid more...we have been to the three All Star resorts..and really they are all great..but always will like Movies....we also pay for preferred rooms there too...we have been to the moderates and the deluxe resorts..but cant justify paying all that for a hot tub ..we like the values...great food courts too