I've stayed at each of the values with the exception of AoA. I've had good and bad experiences at each. The buses can be hit or miss at ANY of the values. Our worst bus wait was during a stay at ASMusic. Over an hour wait in the hot sun for a bus to Epcot. A transportation supervisor showed up due to all of the complaints. Once the bus arrived, we boarded and were subsequently involved in an accident at the intersection with the CSR. They tried to make us write statements and give personal info and we all refused. I'm sure due to the extremely long wait we'd already endured. Then we had to wait for another bus to arrived and pick us up. It was a bad ordeal, but I suppose it could have happened anywhere.
Another terrible bus ordeal was waiting to leave MK and head back to ASmovies. It was sweltering hot, even late at night, and over 45 minutes waiting to board a bus. People were actually vomiting in line. Unbelievable. While I stood in this line with my tired, hot, frustrated family, surrounded by angry guests, I looked over at the moderate resort bus lines. They were short, and despite how short their lines were, they received more frequent buses. I decided at that moment that I would never stay at a value again if I didn't have to.
I've experienced frustration at Pop as well. It is absolutely the LOUDEST resort I have ever stayed at. I also found the food court to be extremely busy. I mean absolute bedlam. People pushing and shoving in lines, rudeness due to frustration on the part of the guests due to how chaotic the place was. An absolute mess and NOT what one wants to experience on vacation.
Keep in mind, these experiences ive described all occurred during the off season when the resorts are less full. We've stayed at moderates on our last two trips and I must say, the buses and food courts were worth every penny extra we had to pay. We've also gotten used to the tranquility of the moderates. Much quieter and calm.
Despite my preference for moderates however, I would stay at any of the values if that's all we could afford in order to make a trip to WDW. Additionally, we've gone on three Disney Cruises and we all prefer a
DCL cruise vacation. Sooo relaxing! But we still absolutely love WDW and will continue to return. We're planning our first Christmas in WDW this year. We're staying at CSR. I'm preparing for unreal crowds. Hopefully we will have a great time despite the huge crowds.
