What has bowling pin-shaped swimming pools, giant toys that tower 4 stories tall, miniature football fields, larger that life drum sets and guitars, serves you 3 square meals a day, has a comfy cozy bed for you to crash into every night and still leaves a little spending money in your wallet? Disney Value Resort Hotels are perfect for anyone on a budget, or with kids. And if you’ve got both? Well, it’s your lucky day :).
Disney currently has 4 value resort hotels with one more scheduled to open Summer 2012. Value hotels are the most affordable places to stay inside Disney, with prices averaging around $85 per night. Each hotel has it’s own theme such as movies, music, sports, or pop culture. And each theme brings its own larger-than-life décor. The rooms in all these resorts are standard hotel rooms with either 2 double beds or 1 king bed. They come with Cable TV, table and chairs, and a vanity area.
Here’s a closer look at each of these resorts.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
I’ll start with the one I know the most about and my current favorite of the lot (although I’m pretty sure the new one, which is art themed, is definitely going to top my list when it opens).
Pop Century is located near Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It features several 4-story sections, each themed around a different era of the 20th century. The 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s are each represented with giant toys and gadgets from the day.
Pop Century is located near Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It features several 4-story sections, each themed around a different era of the 20th century. The 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s are each represented with giant toys and gadgets from the day.
When we stayed at Pop Century, our room was in the 1950s section. Huge figures of Lady and Tramp stood guard at the entrance, while a giant jukebox overlooked the bowling pin swimming pool. Even at 19, I thought it was all pretty darn cool! The other sections have things like a giant foozeball table, a yo-yo, a tricycle, Jungle Book characters, a Rubix cube, Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head and even Mickey Mouse himself.
There are three uniquely shaped swimming pools: the flower-shaped Hippy-Dippy Pool, the bowling pin-shaped Bowling Pool and the monitor-shaped Computer Pool. The resort also includes a playground and splash pad area for the kids.
To the left of the lobby is the food court area with about 7 different places to choose from. The prices are about what you’d pay at the food court in the mall, but the food is fabulous! They have all kinds of great items like salads, pastas, sandwiches, hamburgers and lots more. The desserts are great too!
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
The Movies Resort is located near the Animal Kingdom. It’s dedicated to Disney’s classics like Toy Story, Fantasia, 101 Dalmations, Herbie the Love Bug and the Mighty Ducks. Each movie has two themed 3-story sections.
The Toy Story section features towering versions of Woody and Buzz, along with other favorites like Rex and the Green Army Men. An enormous Herbie, Pongo the dalmation, and a Fantasia songbook greet you in other themed sections.
There are two swimming pools. The main pool is themed with the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia, while the smaller one is inspired by the Mighty Ducks and is shaped like a hockey rink. There’s also a playground and arcade.
The food court is themed like a movie theater lobby. There are 5 booths to choose from with prices and selections resembling the Pop Century.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
The Music Resort is also near the Animal Kingdom. It features 3-story sections all about different types of music.
The show tunes section features top hats, Broadway billboards, and even a Broadway street sign. In Rock ‘n’ Roll you’ll find giant electric guitars and a jukebox, while a giant pair of cowboy boots and a fiddle represent good ole’ country music. There’s also a jazz section with a huge drum set and trumpet.
The two swimming pools are shaped like a guitar and a grand piano. There’s also a playground and arcade. The food court is adorned with musical murals and has offerings much like the other value resorts, including pizza.
One thing to note about this resort: it’s the only value resort that offers family suites that sleep up to 6 people.
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
The Sports Resort is, yet again, close to the Animal Kingdom. These 3-story sections are themed with 5 different sports.
The Home Run Hotel features a giant Louisville Slugger baseball bat, and the Hoops hotel has dozens of basketballs and a huge basketball hoop. There are also sections about tennis, football (with it’s own mini football field with big X and O icons), and surfing. The larger swimming pool is beach themed with a surfboard shape, and the smaller one is shaped like a baseball diamond. There’s also a playground and arcade.
The food court is covered in sports memorabilia and has your favorite American favorites, including the Coke and hamburger.
Coming Soon: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
The newest value resort is going to be dedicated to Disney’s beautiful animated classics. It’s going to feature Finding Nemo, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Cars. It will have 3 pools and will be located in the same area as the Pop Century. This resort will also house family suites with 2 bathrooms, a master bedroom and 3 separate sleeping areas. And best of all, you’ll feel like you’re living right in the movies. I can’t wait!!
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