Moderate Resorts Archive
2024 Walt Disney World vacation packages and resort reservations are now available! We’ve spent significant time on DisneyWorld.com, mostly waiting to ‘orbit’ in the virtual queue…but also comparing 2023 vs. 2024 hotel room rack rates to see what’s changed. This shares our “recalculations” on price increases, plus commentary about the significance of the rates, discounts,
Whenever new concept art for expansions is released or a resort reimagining wraps up at Walt Disney World, fans are quick to criticize or complain, with a common refrain being that Imagineering has lost its touch, the company no longer cares about themed design, or the hotels are becoming indistinguishable from Hiltons or Marriotts. This
Fort Wilderness Campground is one of the original three resorts at Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll share history of the rustic retreat, why it’s a special spot you should visit on your next vacation, and what’s on the horizon in 2024. Plus, our reviews of the cabins, campground, restaurants, and our most recent
Walt Disney World has announced plans to expand the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground by bringing reimagined cabins to the property. In this post, we’ll share details and a timeline, share our opinion of the DVC expansion and why this is likely happening. For those who are unfamiliar with it, Fort Wilderness offers approximately 800
Our Walt Disney World hotel reviews feature room photos & video, pros & cons, top choices for families, honeymooners, solo, adults, and other travelers. We also rate off-site resorts in Orlando, including Universal, with everything you need to choose the best accommodations for your Florida vacation! (Updated April 16, 2023.) We have personally stayed at
Walt Disney World has released more new resort room-only discounts during Summer and early Fall 2023 for the general public. This post shares the details of these special offers, which are very good as compared to last year. Plus, commentary about the sudden spike in savings, sample pricing, analysis & other info. This isn’t the only
Walt Disney World has released new resort room-only discounts for Disney Visa Cardmembers through September 2023. This post shares the details of these special offers, which are very good as compared to last year. Plus, commentary about the sudden spike in savings, sample pricing, analysis & other info. This is one of several special offers that has been
This ranks every single hotel at Walt Disney World–Values, Moderates, Deluxes, and Villas–from worst to best. These resort rankings consider theme, amenities, location, transportation, pools, dining, guest rooms, and more to determine the top accommodations near the theme parks in Florida. Most notably, we give significant weight to value for money. That not only levels
Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside are sister Moderate Resort hotels at Walt Disney World that we recommend to anyone who loves themed environments. So…which is the better option for your WDW vacation? This post offers our head-to-head smackdown to see which reigns supreme. (Updated February 11, 2023.) We won’t bury the lede–they’re both great
Moderate v. Value Resorts. Many guests planning Walt Disney World trips wonder whether it’s worth saving money or paying extra for better amenities, pools, transportation, dining, etc. This comparison weighs the pros & cons of each tier and gives our verdict as to which accommodations are the best picks for different types of travelers. (Updated
Walt Disney World has announced that full housekeeping will return to all resorts in the near future, following the restoration of the services most hotels over the course of the last 6 months. This post shares the latest update, plus our commentary and recent reader reports on Mousekeeping experiences. Let’s start with the official announcement
