Our Favorite Resorts for Every Budget

Pixie Dust Vacation Planners • May 12, 2023

Whether your budget is large or small, there's a great place to stay at Walt Disney World!

Article & Tips from our Pixie Planner, Nicole Bigam

Value Resorts:

My favorite value resort on Disney’s property is Disney’s POP Century resort, the theming is geared for children through the decades, everything is larger than life. For the picky younger eaters, there is a food court which gives families more options for food. A big bonus is the skyliner transportation.

Moderate Resorts:

My favorite moderate resorts on Disney’s property is Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a fairly large resort that is very spread out, it features several pools with their main pool being Fuentes del Morro. At night you can witness EPCOT’s fireworks from there. They also have Sebastian’s Bistro which features their amazing Bread Pudding. At this resort you also get to take advantage of the skyliner transportation. *Caribbean Beach Resort is featured in the photo above.

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is a smaller, quieter resort, that gives you all the feels of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Their pool is great for kids that features at sea serpent water slide. You can take a boat ride over to Disney Springs from this resort. And if you’re up for a delicious sweet treat, check out the Mickey shaped beignets.

Deluxe Resorts:

My favorite deluxe resorts on property are Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Resort.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort hands down in my opinion has the best pool on Disney property, you can spend the day at Stormalong Bay, by renting a cabana, or just hanging out at the beach walk in entry to the pool, this resort features a lazy river, huge slide and more. Yacht Club is also attached to Disney’s Beach Club resort which they feature delicious restaurants to choose from, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Beaches & Cream, Minnie’s Beach Bash at Cape May. Yacht Club is also located on the Boardwalk which is a short walk over to EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance, the skyliner & boat to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Polynesian Resort will make your feel like you’re on two different vacations when you arrive. The decor and ambiance will make you feel like you’re in the French Polynesia, all while coming back from a day in the Disney parks. The rooms were recently renovated to a Moana theme, and you have access to the monorail to get to Magic Kingdom. It is also the only resort on property that offers Dole whips. You can watch the fireworks from Magic Kingdom nightly from the pool, sandy beach, or your theme park view room. You can also check out Trader Sam’s, Ohana, & Kona Cafe while staying there. This resort is featured in the photo below.