The WORST Walt Disney World Resorts! 

only the o.g. 's remember when disney springs was called downtown disney (edit: thanks for all the likes)

ANY Disney resort is a good resort to me. I'm happy anytime I get to go. 😊

Can we get an updated version of this video for 2019 please

I'm sorry but for what the grand Floridian charges you should be carried around and be provided with a diamond encrusted umbrella. It's beautiful but I'm with aj

you shouldnt list resorts as the worst if they are under construction that is only a temporary thing

If you're avoiding the Grand Floridian because you have to walk outside from the lobby to the rooms, you might as well not even come to Walt Disney World.

Why did they change the name from Downtown Disney to Disney Springs Downtown Disney is so much better

Personally I love the outdoor hallways and getting to enjoy warm weather my entire trip. It’s something we don’t have up north, really creates the ambiance of a warm vacation.

It’s honestly nice to walk outside when you’re going to your room at the Grand Floridian. Yes there’s weather outside but that is the case literally anywhere you go in the entire world. Also, if you’re gonna be at Disney World, you’re gonna be outside most of the time, so it’s just like the normal time.

Caribbean Beach Resort All-Star Movies Grand Floridian Resort Saratoga Springs Coronado Springs Your welcome. 👍

Grand Floridian is my favourite and I love that my room is far away from the noisy lobby. It’s so classic and beautiful. The quality is amazing. And that you can see the fireworks over Cinderella’s castle from some balconies is just amazing.

Dang you don't wanna walk at the grand Floridian cause of the heat and weather, but your literally at an outside theme park 😂

Totally disagree about the grand floridian. It has the location, several dining options at all price points, immaculate grounds, shopping, its own orchestra, character experiences, a spa, piano player, convention centre, its on the lake, has the monorail, has boat access and the yacht Grand 1 at its door, fireworks views and a giant gingerbread house at christmas, one of the only spas on property, pools, a tennis court and the wedding pavillion. What else are people looking for in a hotel??? If you are complaining about walking outside for 2 minutes then Disney is probably not the place for you!

That’s part of the experience to walk to your room at the Grand Floridian! The architecture is incredible 😍

I loved the Grand Floridian. I stayed there with my parents for their anniversary and they gave us a free upgrade to the fancier floor

As soon as Caribbean Beach Hotel opens I'm staying there! A gondola to Epcot?? That's so awesome

I’m confused as to why the Grand Floridian resort is on this list. Because you don’t want to walk outside? Are you joking right now? No reason for this to be on this list for a 5-7 second walk outside.

I have worked at both Movies and Saratoga and I just wanted to correct a few things :). Movies is acutally the last of the all stars to get the groups, they go to Sports and then Music and lastly Movies. Movies is also the first to get the renovation so while Sports will have to wait another 2 years Movies is almost all the way renovated. As for Saratoga, Saratoga is not a deluxe resort it is a DVC property only and is therefore classified as a moderate (along with Old Key West) they are both set up with the doors opening to an outside hallway because it makes guests feel like they are in their own apartment instead of a hotel. They have a better sense of ownership when it is set up like that considering the DVC locations are internally set up like apartments with full kitchens and multiple bathrooms depending on the size.

Honestly, the grand Floridian is one of my favorite resorts to stay at. It's always clean, quiet, but it still has that exciting feeling that I always associate with staying at a Disney resort. Whenever my family can afford it, this is our go to resort.

I loved Coronado Springs because of the pool (the best in Disney), the climbable rocks, and the theme-ing, but the food is sub-par. If you are renting a car this is the place to be as it is incredibly easy to move around (unlike other resorts). They have mini-fridges in the rooms so it is a good idea to save your money on breakfast and eat cereal in. The gift shop here is pretty unique as well

The Grand Floridian is out of my budget but I would like to go there even with the disadvantages.

Caribbean Beach is awesome now... in 2019. They did an awesome job updating that resort. Totally agree with everything you said here about all the resorts.

Grand Floridian is my favorite! That walk to your room includes a view of Cinderella's castle. A covering would ruin that view.

the great part of the grand floridian is that you have to walk around and explore bc there is sm to see!

And I disagree with SSR. That's my dvc home and love that it's quiet and walking distance to the springs.. Although don't like the springs as much as I like downtown Disney

We just stayed in a deluxe room at the Grand Floridian for a week and it was incredible. Our room was beautiful, the quick service dining was great, housekeeping was great and the quick boat ride to and from Magic Kingdom was incredible! Have you even stayed at the Grand Floridian in recent years? And the Polynesian is all outside and similar in price. Also we never felt out of place or we didn’t belong. And my daughter loved the Mad Hatter water playground!

Next please do the best value/cheapest resorts and hotels!!

I think adding the Polynesian and Grand Floridian because there isn’t a covered walkway for the 5 seconds you’re outside is a little first world problem-y. We stayed at Poly and LOVED it. And most of the resorts aren’t all one building, regardless of tier. We stayed at Riverside once and I was much more put out about that walk than I was about walking three seconds to my longhouse at the Polynesian.

When they started talking about the Grand Floridian, I just turned my phone off and left it there for about an hour.

I definitely have to disagree with you on The Grand Floridian, it is my absolute favorite, having to walk outside to get to the main building is a weak reason to dislike it when practically all Disney resorts are that way. True the Contemporary is not, but in my opinion the decor and extra features there are not as luxurious as The Grand Floridian. We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside the last time after hearing so many people rave about it, but it is actually my least favorite now. I did not like how far out Riverside is and the multiple bus stops, more than once we were left standing and waiting for a bus for almost an hour because the bus filled up at the first stop. I also don’t like have spread out it is, and I don’t know if it was because of the new rule to allow dogs, or if something else, but so many of the walking paths smelled like dog poop. We stayed in the Royal Guest Rooms, which were ok, but not worth the hassle of the rest of the resort.

All Star Movies treated me AMAZINGLY. From the food, to the creativity, to the pool!!! I think you’re crazy.

AJ is usually great but her Grand Floridian phobia is amusingly insane.

I feel like Coronado Springs is one of the best resorts for couples without children! I absolutely love it there and the "Disney magic" definitely isn't ruined by the lack of screaming children at all hours of the day and night.

I loved Saratoga. Moderate priced. Not too crowded. Nice pools. Nice rooms. Good location.

remember this is her opinion and it should not influence your decision

You are way too hard on the whole ‘outdoor walkway’ issue. So many of the resorts are in multiple buildings with outdoor covered (and uncovered) walkways that you might as well add Pop Century, the other two all stars and the Port Orleans resorts to your list - for starters. These are *huge* resorts - walking the length of a football field to get to dining sucks whether you have to be indoors or outdoors to do it. Personally, I have no problem with the Polynesian and GF outdoor walkways because they’re there to be consistent with the theming of two very beautiful hotels.

We stayed at All Star Movies last year and it was our first ever trip to Disney. We absolutely loved this resort and wouldn't hesitate to go back. Going to Pop Century this year and cannot wait 😊.

Grand Floridian is my favorite. it's Florida people expect to be walking outside. IT'S THE BEST PART PEOPLE!!!!!!!

Make an updates plzzzzz...... is been a year 🙏🏼

I love the Grand Floridan. I stayed there many times and it is my favorite resort to stay at. I understand why you do not like it but i do not think it is one of the worst resorts in walt disney world. So i would have to disagree with you on that one.

Grand Floridian is BEAUTIFUL and it's my favorite! They have a grand piano that gets played and cute shops inside (including a soaps shop with fun tester baths and sinks, a girl's dream!). Timeless

We have stayed at Coronado the last three times we have visited Disney. Love that resort. Pools are awesome, the counter service options are great and the newly renovated rooms are amazing!

Love the Grand Floridian.. never stayed anywhere else. You need main building concierge...comfortable beds - triple sheets, large rooms, fresh flowers, welcome baskets, our concierge (3rd fl) are exceptional!! Got us into restaurants that I couldn’t get 3 months earlier. Not to mention (2nd fl) monorail!!! You’re already spending a small fortune might as well go all the way. The orchestra is a plus.... also the free offerings are Phenomenal!!! Wow!!! Everyone’s VERY KIND!!!

I've never heard anyone say they don't like the Grand Floridian because you have to walk through winding picturesque manicured gardens to get to your room...LOL. Also, you do know that there are over a 100 rooms in the main building itself that you can stay in right?

I actually love Saratoga Springs and the Grand Floridian. I'm not a fan of the contemporary though. The monorail and the California Grill restaurant is awesome, but it just feels so cold and unwelcoming... and could use a major renovation!

I love having to walk outside to get to the rooms/dining (never stayed at the grand Floridian but places like port Orleans and Coronado springs have that too) I think it’s so nice to walk in the heat and see the pool, other scenery around the hotel like fountains/gardens and then get to your nice air conditioned room. It’s the best. Even walking in the rain I don’t mind. I stayed at the contemporary last trip and honestly missed that.

I think Disney's worst (whether or not you agree with DFB's choices) are better than many other companies' best.

I always stay at all star music and it’s not bad. I personally love walking outside when I’m trying to get to my room. You can walk outside after it’s rained and not feel bad about getting everything wet because your outside.

I love Saratoga and I don't mind the outside walking at the Grand Floridian and Polynesian

Grand Floridian: where alligators may eat your family members. The vacation no one ever forgets.

I love Coronado Springs and I’ve had an amazing experience everytime I’ve stayed there

She did say, "In a year things could change." Disney periodt, is expensive!

I love the GF Resort!! So what if you have to go outside to get to your room or going to the lobby? It is busy enough in the lobby, I enjoy the outside like being home!

The All Stars Movies is amazing now they updated it. I loved it. May 2019

Let me get this straight: you think stepping outside or having to walk somewhere is a hindrance? That sounds like such a first-world problem. I can’t agree with covered walkways, either. I’ve stayed at both Polynesian and GF and part of their beauty is how they embrace the outdoor flora and fauna. GF’s center courtyard has beautiful views of the sky. I would hate for a covered walkway to block that. Buy an umbrella, put on your tennis shoes, and walk it out. Walks are good for the soul.

Stayed at Caribbean beach back in Dec. they gave us a Disney gift card with $75/per day ($500) for an inconvience, plus we had free dining. I'll take it that's for sure. Also, the hotel rooms that have been converted to stores makes it even easier to grab a snack as their are a few around the resort instead of having to walk to the front everytime.

I live in the REAL Saratoga Springs and they did a really nice job of getting the archecture and the feel right. It is a hike to the lobby though!

The past week i've went to Coronado Springs, and they remodeled EVERYTHING, Pepper Market is now Coronado Market (I don't remember it's name.) and they have really great food, i've never been to Maya Grill but I saw lots of people there. They changed the store, etc. And they renovated the rooms. I was in Casita 3 and it was a modern-mexican feeling once i stepped in. I had a really great experience.

Saratoga springs is kinda like an apartment complex... BUT! It's right next to downtown disney! (Or Disney springs whatever). That's what makes it one of my favorite resorts!

Saratoga Springs may feel like an apartment complex but that’s because this is basically a DVC resort. The rooms aren’t like regular hotel rooms where you just have a studio. They tend to be one or two bedroom suites with a kitchen/living room area so it is basically like having an apartment. And in my opinion, you’re going to walk in the parks and at Downtown so why is it so hard to walk a little ways to go to eat? I’ve never had a problem at Saratoga and it’s so beautiful in my opinion. I love how it’s decorated with the Disney horses, it has such a beautiful and welcoming feeling. And one of the big DVC mottos is “welcome home” I think Saratoga brings that. :) Love the video! Totally agree on most parts.

Going to have to disagree with you with Coronado!! Our family love this resort! We rarely eat at our hotel because there are SO MANY options across the whole of Disney and are always looking to try somewhere new. We have never had to wait for buses and we don't find any of the rides to parks particularly long! It has such a quiet, 'get-away' feel which is nice after a long day at the parks.

We need updated best and worst for 2020!✨

Movie resorts you say they improved their dining yet you show fries that look like someone pooped on it. And that was the most unappealing cinnamon bun I've ever seen. Scary.

Grand Floridian: has a monorail whos first stop is Magic Kingdom, has dining options including the nicest on property, character breakfast buffet, an arcade and quick service option, life size gingerbread house at Christmas, a full service spa, options to rent boats and jet skis, multiple shopping locations, grand piano playing Disney music in the lobby, views of the castle with fireworks when you walk outside, 2 pools, beautiful gardens and walkways Y’all: yeah but you gotta walk outside

I love Saratoga Springs for the reason most people do not -- it is a sprawling resort with beautiful lakes and pathways and does not feel like a 'hotel.' It makes me feel like I am staying in a Disney-lovers community. I adore the landscaping and the waterways, and enjoy the strolls to and from the lobby. The proximity to Disney Springs is a plus for me, too. I believe that context is important for why each of us enjoys different Disney resorts. As an urban dweller in a neighborhood of apartments with a small kitchen and no laundry nearby, I find the beautiful grounds and the in-room washer & dryer (one bedroom and above) a luxury. Disney has a wide array of hotels that appeal to every taste and I have stayed in almost every one and see why each one would appeal to different individuals and families. Hey, AJ, perhaps you should do a "Best WDW Resorts" video for families (Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Polynesian), adults (Beach Club, Boardwalk), holidays (Wilderness Lodge, Grand Floridian), relaxing vacationers (Old Key West, Treehouse Villas) and show how each WDW resort would appeal to different tastes. Just my two cents! Keep up the great work, DFB!!!

I’ve stayed in nearly all of the Disney resorts over the years. My least favorite was Grand Floridian. It just wasn’t worth the money to me. My most favorite was Yacht/Beach Club due to easy access through the back gate to Epcot (my favorite night-park). My absolute favorite now is Shades of Green. The rooms are bigger than any I’ve ever stayed in and the cost and amenities are out of this world. We stayed there two months ago and it is now our go-to resort.

Thanks for not just listing the all stars. Great valid criticism and personal opinions are great info to have when planning where to stay.

All-Star Movies are being refurbished right now ^^

Went to Caribbean Beach a few years ago and it was the worst!!!! Had never experienced a Disney hotel like that. Handicapped access was horrendous, the room was infested with earthworms (even the beds), phone was ripped out of the wall and did not work when plugged back in, there was used soap with hair in it and dirty towels, and blood on the mirror. I felt like we were at the Bates Motel not Disney! Had to flee to Port Orleans because it was so bad and by the time they got it taken care of it was the middle of the night. My child's birthday was just ruined by all this! Plus, I agree with AJ that walking a mile to get to everything is no fun when you are paying the kind of money they charge at these hotels. It is hard on kids, the elderly and the disabled who are worn out from the park to then have to continue hoofing it endlessly to reach their room or dining or whatever, and Florida weather is unpredictable at best so they really should have a layout that accommodates this better at their hotels.

It's interesting that you put Movies as your least favorite All Star location. I've heard from a lot of people that Sports had the most issues with aging badly and raucous tour groups/sports teams making life annoying.

we've stayed at carribean beach many times & loved it - reasonable prices - beautiful grounds to walk around - big pool, plus each hotel gets their own smaller one. agree, staying there now would be a disaster, lol. looking forward to the upgrades, hopefully without upgraded prices ;)

I adopted Pop Century as my home-away-from-home about 10 years ago. If I was rich I would try somewhere else but Pop has everything I need.

I like the separation on the Grand Floridian and Polynesian, it makes the rooms less noisy and I like that the DVC villas have a separate building

One of the biggest drawbacks to Grand Floridian is the fact that they are last on the loop before the Magic Kingdom. We love taking advantage of early entry and go to the park at opening even when they don't. It is not uncommon for the monorail to be completely FULL in the early morning because it is full of Contemporary and Polynesian Resort guests and you have to wait for one sometimes two more monorails to get on board! Really annoying for the highest priced resort! We LOVE Polynesian and Wilderness Lodge by far!

I have stayed in all of the all star resorts...I like them. Just a simple room and hotel for a good price. We never spend a lot of time at the hotel, basically just to sleep, so a cheaper, basic room suits us well. In fact, I’m staying in the movies resort come November.

I think the quick service at Coranado is incredible!

I stayed at the Allstar music resort for a week it was actually pretty nice the room was a decent size and the food was good.What I liked most of all was the staff they were very nice at the time When I went there I was a little kid and I was only 9 and one lady that worked there got everyone to autograph a book for me because I said I didn’t get a lot of autographs and she sent it in the mail with sparkles inside and stuff with a little letter she wrote and she signed it from Tinker bell I thought it was really sweet she did that and the resort was pretty nice in general they had two pools outside and a food court and they had balloons they gave out.I enjoyed it a lot but it was pretty expensive like most of the Resorts.I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

There is a covered walkway between the main Grand Floridian Building and the DVC villas, so it's not all that different from the Contemporary and Bay Lake Tower from that perspective. And if you don't want to walk outside to your building, they will happily take you around in those little golf carts to your building.

I love all of AJ's videos, but to put the flagship Grand Floridian Resort on the worst list is crazy. Like "my ex works there" crazy. I wish she was more comprehensive about why she dislikes it- "I don't like this place for multiple reasons..." but the only reason given was "... I have to walk outside to get to most of the rooms," with the hyperbolic "there's a lot of weather in Disney World, there's a lot of weather in Orlando, there are hurricanes (I guess Disney should put up a labyrinth of breezeways so patrons can walk between buildings during the hurricanes)..." editorial. No mention of the spa, the proximity to the MK, the ambiance, the attention to details, the best hotel service on property, Victoria & Alberts, Citricos, Narcoossee's, GF Cafe, Gasparilla's, the twelve piece jazz ensemble, afternoon tea, two huge pools, Mizner's Lounge, fantastic fireworks view, or Mr. Richard's charismatic smile... I guess having to walk outside for three minutes max is so horrific that nothing could make up for it. AJ is otherwise objective with her reviews (this critique is really odd). Empirically, out of 25+ options on Disney property, the Grand Floridian is (at worst) in the top five.

All I can comment on is the only resorts I stayed at (All Star Movies, All Star Music, and Fort Wilderness campground). Call me cheap but because my family and I are always at the parks from the moment they open until they close (only using the hotel to shower and sleep) we can't justify spending the extra money for something we are not going to stay around to use/enjoy. I fully agree, the All-Star Movies is outdated and in need of something new. We enjoyed the All-Star Music so much more then All-Star Music because it was bigger and had more pools. We own an RV so we used it at Fort Wilderness. We liked Fort Wilderness Campground (clean, lots of stuff to do, etc.) but since it is not hotel, we had to clean up after ourselves and it took the magic out of the vacation (was more like a camping trip).

When I'm currently writing this comment I'm at Coronado springs I LOVE Coronado and the fact that it's not as close to the parks At Coronado springs you get a nice break from all the excitement Disney has to offer The pool is relaxing and HUGE there The water slide's great to Also in my opinion the food there is fine You can see fireworks to and it's awesome Plus construction is kinda fun to watch 😀

Didn't expect to see Grand Floridian on this list -- especially since it's far and away the best resort experience I've had at Disney World. I understand walking outside when it's hot is a potential negative, but I think the only resort that doesn't involve walking outside to get to some of the amenities is the Contemporary. In fact I really enjoy walking around the Floridian and enjoying the architecture, colors, landscaping, and views. Plus you get a short boat ride to Magic Kingdom or an air conditioned monorail ride to the front gate. Oh, and the giant 24hr hot tub... Otherwise, though, I agree. Especially about Coronado Springs -- I really like the resort, and the Mayan-themed water area is great for families. But the food is just "eh" and the conference traffic can be noticeable depending on the time of year.

The problem I have with this kind of video is there are going to be pros and cons to every resort you stay at. Work with a Disney travel professional who is familiar with all of the resorts the pros and cons and decide which one is going to best suit your needs for your family dynamics and incoming vacation.

When you go to Disney, you have to go with a positive attitude because if you think about it, everyone has different tastes and there is always going to be something to complain about if you look hard enough. I've been to Disney many, many times and have stayed at most of the resorts, from economy to the most expensive, and every one of them has positives and some negatives. My suggestion is to overlook the negatives and take in as much as you can from the positive because before you know it, your vacation will end and you will be back to the daily grind and wishing you were back.

Lady, don't want heat and humidity go someplace else. Central Florida is the worst for humidity.

I love Saratoga springs because it’s so quiet 🤫 I need my sleep😆

Confused about Grand Floridian being on this list, it’s a wonderful resort and my favorite personally

We stayed at All Star Movies for 10 days in April and we absolutely loved it. It's great for families who can't afford deluxe or even moderate. We'd stay again in a heartbeat.

We actually prefer the outside rooms. I think it's a personal preference. However, Disney hotels are dated and tired. The biggest perks in staying at a Disney hotel would be transportation and immersion but I think Disney really drops the ball on refreshing the rooms. I have had much better stays and amenities at off-site hotels like the Marriott brands and other vacation club style homes.

i been to grand floridian is so nice❤️ i ate with cinderella and the prince, it was amazing. i also been to all star music which was nice❤️ i’m going to all star movies in 3 months very excited 😆

Time for a companion video update to see if these resorts to see if they have improved!

We didn't like Coronado Springs at all and I agree with you on the dining options. The food was not good at all. We added 3 nights onto our Animal kingdom stay and we chose Coronado because it was a great deal due to all the construction last August. But it just did not appeal to us. While I am glad we got a chance to stay there, we will not stay there again.

I totally agree about Saratoga Springs- it does feel like an apartment complex. And I also agree that it is way far away from all of the parks and you have to drive to the pools and the front desk and everything and it is very inconvenient. The only thing I like about Saratoga Springs is that Disney Springs is a short walk.

We stayed in the Sago Cay building at the Grand Floridian and my 6 year old brother loved just taking in the views during our walks to the main building and bus stop. He was always the first out of the door and never once complained about the walk. Not to mention that there are six restaurants at the resort as well as many gift shops. The atmosphere of the resort is gorgeous, and the whole time I felt as if I were in the early 20th century. To summarize, the Grand Floridian doesn't belong on this list because of "no covered walkways".

I disagree. The All-Star Movies Resort is one of the best resorts I've stayed in on property.

That’s just pure laziness adding grand Floridian because of “no cover path ways.”

if "I dont want to have to walk outside." is her sole reason then immediate loss of credibility for me 😂😂😂

I would love a video on Port Orleans Riverside! My husband and I are staying there this fall. 🥰

I like all three hotels on the monorail. And u can get a room at the Floridian or Poly where your room is a very short walk from the main building.

Grand Floridian is pricey but the service is unparalleled. My family of four booked a room in the main building on the Concierge Floor with 2 queen beds. When we got there we were told the room was unavailable (basically, someone at the reservation center booked it twice.) The Manager sat us down, apologized profusely and ended up giving us TWO rooms with a king sized bed in each for the same price as the single room we originally booked. THAT is Customer Service.