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Why People Aren’t Staying at Disney World Hotels 

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@KaiCarter
@KaiCarter Год назад
Because it’s outrageously expensive and they don’t have as many perks as they used too. You can stay off property for half the price and get a better hotel experience. I never stay on property.
@alys4570
@alys4570 Год назад
💯
@todayisanewday7
@todayisanewday7 Год назад
Yep! Same here! I save a ton of money by doing the same.
@lianelayman6584
@lianelayman6584 Год назад
Yea I don't either.
@waltdisneyworldgirl
@waltdisneyworldgirl Год назад
Depending on the hotel in Disney, I feel like there’s lots of perks including the hotel and poolside activities. I always stay at the Deluxe Resorts because they are beautiful. I am a DVC member as well and we stay at the Grand Floridian in a villa and I would say that there is lots of perks available at the GF.
@debbieslaten1348
@debbieslaten1348 Год назад
Trip planned for Dec 2 at first we were staying Port Orleans Riverside $3,070. Then we found DVC shop and are staying Animal Kingdom Kidani village savanna view for $2,875. Will never go through Disney again. Planning a trip for next year Poly 6 nights 3,100 or Old Key West (hold your hats) $1,230 for 6 nights.
@CJ-rx5fi
@CJ-rx5fi Год назад
When all the free perks like magic bands, parking, shuttle, etc go away it’s harder to justify spending $800+ a night when you could stay anywhere else in Orlando and get free breakfast.
@shaynewimmer9876
@shaynewimmer9876 11 месяцев назад
That’s what I’m doing starting Sunday. Flying from Dallas. 4 nights. Uber from airport to hotel. Shuttle to the parks. Breakfast at hotel. $750 total for my daughter and I through Expedia. Just have to pay for the tickets and meals. Oh, and taking a backpack full of food and water in to curb that expense
@chrisd6736
@chrisd6736 11 месяцев назад
I stayed at grand Floridian during peak season June and it was only like 4-500 a night with passes
@iamlsusam
@iamlsusam 11 месяцев назад
Yes, I remember in the 90s when staying in a Disney resort hotel medium level included park admissions and free transportation to and from.
@chrisd6736
@chrisd6736 11 месяцев назад
@@iamlsusam- I was definitely shocked we had to figure out our own transportation. Disney needs to have their own shuttle system to and from the airport. We had to get an Uber.
@iamlsusam
@iamlsusam 11 месяцев назад
@@chrisd6736 I remember when they chose to eliminate the airport transportation perk. 2 years ago I took the family and my daughter’s friend to Disney and universal we drove. Saving the airfare for 4 people was a big part of making the trip possible.
@billrandolph8142
@billrandolph8142 11 месяцев назад
I used to justify the cost of a Disney resort based on the added value. Extra magic hours, booking fastpasses in advance, free magic bands and the biggest for me magical express. It wasn't just a ride from and to the airport, but the baggage handling. Check in at the airport and then find the bags in your room later. Check the bags at the resort and not worry about them until you land. Unless they add somethings back I won't be staying at a Disney resort.
@deirdrawilson3269
@deirdrawilson3269 11 месяцев назад
Absolutely!
@floridafan6931
@floridafan6931 11 месяцев назад
Yes! To everything you said. All the perks are gone. Removing Magical Express & airline check-in did it for me.
@erikahidalgo8596
@erikahidalgo8596 11 месяцев назад
Coming from California add the flight to the cost… not worth it
@JASMAD999
@JASMAD999 11 месяцев назад
extra magic hours and deluxe dining plan was only reason I would ever stay on property..
@darkserpentcat3309
@darkserpentcat3309 11 месяцев назад
For me it was package delivery removal, we usually drive, but I did use magic express once when my whole family went and we flew and I can sympathize.
@docgravenshmit6692
@docgravenshmit6692 11 месяцев назад
my family of 6 used to stay on property. it's actually ridiculous how much money we have saved staying off property. We rent a condo with 3 BR, 2 bath, full kitchen 5 minutes from the parks for $120 per night. In addition to saving money for lodging, we save a lot on food by having a full kitchen. I get that the "Disney bubble" is really cool, but we cut our vacation cost by more than half and so we can afford to go more frequently. IMO the cost of staying on property is just not worth it.
@jgannon399
@jgannon399 11 месяцев назад
Found the same last year. I will never stay on property again
@dayolddoughnuts4031
@dayolddoughnuts4031 11 месяцев назад
Bonnet Creek?
@docgravenshmit6692
@docgravenshmit6692 11 месяцев назад
@@dayolddoughnuts4031 Windsor Hills
@jmathiason
@jmathiason 7 месяцев назад
I just booked our first trip- for me, my daughter, my cousin, and two family friends. It would have been thousands for us to get a few rooms on property at an All Star resort and take the bus to the parks. We rented a 5 bedroom townhouse near the parks for $200/night and rented a car.
@docgravenshmit6692
@docgravenshmit6692 7 месяцев назад
@@jmathiason nice! Have fun!
@joegrahe3958
@joegrahe3958 11 месяцев назад
We were just at Universal for 2 days/1 night. The beauty of staying at their premium hotels is that you get Express Unlimited for not only the day you show up but also for the following day. For a family of 4 that was $1600.00 of value right there. And the whole place ran like a well oiled machine.
@Eternaldarkness3166
@Eternaldarkness3166 11 месяцев назад
plus, you have the luxury of having everything right there within walking distance as well, so you literally don't have to drive off property unless you want to
@suburbiawitch6757
@suburbiawitch6757 11 месяцев назад
We had a similar experience. Plus the water taxi was a straight shot and dropped you off within a short walk of the park vs the nebulous bus ride. Totally paid for itself.
@user-yo9mm5fl1h
@user-yo9mm5fl1h 11 месяцев назад
I had the same experience on my last Universal Orlando trip. It was well worth the cost and I walked to the parks each day.
@LuizAlexandre_lalex
@LuizAlexandre_lalex 10 месяцев назад
Universal had been a way better experience for the last 10 years.
@runningfromabear8354
@runningfromabear8354 4 месяца назад
Sounds like a rip off. Prefer to make our own food. I want a kitchen.
@12vguy47
@12vguy47 Год назад
My wife and I have been annual passholders for over 20 years. I proposed in the castle. We got married at the Polynesian. We used to go four times a year to deluxe in to moderate. We can barely afford to moderate. It’s the price.
@RLucas3000
@RLucas3000 11 месяцев назад
I feel like Walt would absolutely be so upset by all of this, he’d be furious. When he created Disneyland, he did it for the working class/middle class, not for the top 10%. I wonder when things started to go so wrong, price wise.
@cwalt6558
@cwalt6558 11 месяцев назад
We’re a family of 5 & live in Tampa, we’ve been passholders (platinum now I think it’s called incredipass?) for 8 years - we’ve spent 60K alone just on passes. My kids aren’t even teens yet 🫠 the price increases are insane - our passes are a little over $500 a month. It makes us second guess renewing next year after breaking down all our costs
@retromoviefan944
@retromoviefan944 11 месяцев назад
@@RLucas3000 i grew up in southern california, was from a working class family, and we could easily afford to go to disneyland (the original, in anaheim), every year. Younger families today would be shocked to know how inexpensive and affordable it was back then. I bet we didn't spend more than $25 to get in and spend all day, food was probably even less than that for our family of three. Bottom line: people need to stop going to these rip offs, including the outrageous hotel fees. Then and only then will prices come down, because these crooks don't want to go totally out of business. They WILL lower prices and bring back the perks. But people have to stop enabling this nonsense. It's disgusting to see all these idiots who open up their wallets and allow their budgets to be demolished by these criminals who now run Disney. Yes, Walt would be outraged!!!!
@retromoviefan944
@retromoviefan944 11 месяцев назад
@@cwalt6558 60K on passes? that's outrageous.
@bob494949
@bob494949 11 месяцев назад
Stop giving Disney your money.
@nanobot5370
@nanobot5370 Год назад
We used to come from U.K. and the perks of Disney resorts- free dining, 3 fast passes daily, refillable mug and magic band, magical express and extra magic hours- all offset the international flight cost and the fact that we used to book 14 nights to make the distance worthwhile. Now that is all gone, it’s just not viable anymore and we don’t come at all- on or off property. All the perks meant we had money to spend on the park instead but for an international family of 6 all the extras- genie plus, Mears etc etc put it out of our reach. 💔
@michaelandrews6786
@michaelandrews6786 11 месяцев назад
100% right. Our trip last year was approx 40% more expensive than in 2019
@SnowWhite-hr4ho
@SnowWhite-hr4ho 11 месяцев назад
Same for Canadians Disney just priced themselves out of the market
@pichipurinsesu
@pichipurinsesu 11 месяцев назад
yup, 2019 was my list trip too and for the same holiday but without the perks was coming in at around 2k more (From Scotland)
@holllyrhode
@holllyrhode 11 месяцев назад
Exactly. I dont get how adam hattan and disney in detail go every two months when its SO expensive for brits
@andyhall109
@andyhall109 11 месяцев назад
Same here. Was going for 3rd time in March 2020 for exactly the perks you mention. Then COVID hit, of course, and now all that has gone plus extra fees, Disney have priced themselves out for us. Universal, however… with the addition of their extra park next year, and their (by comparison to Disney) great value hotel stay and perks will probably get my money. Disney’s loss is Universal’s gain.
@chuckoneill2023
@chuckoneill2023 11 месяцев назад
The big question you didn't ask: Why are people not going to Disney, at all? --- Never mind the hotels, it's been years since I set foot anywhere on WDW property. Last year, I went to NYC for Broadway shows. Before that, Alaska (NOT aboard DCL). This year, it's Hawaii. And every one of those trips was less costly and easier to plan than a day in the Magic Kingdom.
@joegrahe3958
@joegrahe3958 11 месяцев назад
You need to be a software engineer now to plan a trip.
@batshtcrazy5293
@batshtcrazy5293 11 месяцев назад
​@@joegrahe3958😂 True
@katieg.9235
@katieg.9235 11 месяцев назад
Not so "magic" anymore is it? 😢
@nicholewilde4750
@nicholewilde4750 11 месяцев назад
My brother in law and his family used to go to Disney twice a year. The last few years they have gone to Hawaii, London and Norway instead. He said “why go see the Disney version of the world when it’s cheaper to take my daughters to see the real thing? They’ll learn more and I’ll enjoy it more.”
@ahuehuete4703
@ahuehuete4703 11 месяцев назад
I just checked the tip board on the app, and the parks have long lines. Is attendance below average? Sure, but I wouldn't say people aren't going at all. As for the resorts, while they are convenient, the are absurdly expensive now. I recall staying at the value resorts for less that $100 a night. Now they are about $250. Small wonder families are staying off property. You can get a suite at a nearby Embassy Suites for about $130, and that includes a cooked to order breakfast
@goldmr1880
@goldmr1880 11 месяцев назад
In the last few years, Disney's management have been taking some really bad decisions, turning a beloved holiday destination into some sort of elitist money oriented enterprise. Its turning into just another amusement park company, charging for everything; i used to feel special going to WDW when the company offered so many additional "free" services, from transportation to fastpass, which was so much fun, finding the next available ride and run to it, really making us feel like kids again. These were the things that made it feel so special. Now we need to pay for Genie+ etc and if you can't afford it, just join the plebs and make way for the rich, and whats the point in paying an overprices entry ticket if you then have to pay for rides individually? who makes these decisione??? It used to feel like "we are doing this for you" to "we need to ask for more money from you"... its already a premium price destination, and people still budget, so they go elsewhere, since its the same and sometimes better as you say.
@eternal_napalm6442
@eternal_napalm6442 11 месяцев назад
Universal is so much better
@susanreeve3840
@susanreeve3840 11 месяцев назад
We have taken our family many times but this year we felt extorted at every turn and it really ruined the magic.
@MichaelBrown-cb7bh
@MichaelBrown-cb7bh 8 месяцев назад
It was actually cheaper to visit France and Italy this year. Not going to Disney until they treat you like you are spending the money you are!!!!
@alyssiagonzalez
@alyssiagonzalez Год назад
I used to stay on property ALL THE TIME. The last time I stayed on property was 2019. Aside from it being to expensive I find that many of the surrounding resorts are overall a lot better. I can easily find a room for 150.00 a night with a kitchen and washer and dryer and still be close to the parks without paying 500 a night 😢
@Gforu81
@Gforu81 11 месяцев назад
Agree
@sunnygibbs925
@sunnygibbs925 11 месяцев назад
Exactly!
@lizakroberts
@lizakroberts 11 месяцев назад
Where specifically do you recommend staying?
@Gforu81
@Gforu81 11 месяцев назад
@@lizakroberts Cabana bay or if you want to be close to Disney check out the hotels in flamingo Crossing area.
@julie2673
@julie2673 11 месяцев назад
@@lizakroberts, I don’t where she is staying, but Westgate is our off-property resort home. They have so many amenities, the restaurants are great, and it’s a mile or so from Disney.
@andresmillsgallego814
@andresmillsgallego814 Год назад
Price increases combined with disappearing perks make it hard to justify. I love french quarter, but I'm not sure if I would stay onsite again unless they add back some of the lost perks
@chrisjones4423
@chrisjones4423 Год назад
French Quarter is our Favorite, but lately we stay off proerty
@joannachavez5045
@joannachavez5045 Год назад
We like renting a vacation home for the same cost as a hotel, we get our own pool, kitchen, everyone gets their own room. Plus we enjoy going to other restaurants or universal.
@jasonb9174
@jasonb9174 Год назад
Yes wife and I rented at a vacation resort when we recently went to Disney. Price was great and had 2 rooms kitchen hot tub pools and stores and shops on each corner. Negative. Once we left park made no sense to try to come back. I heard people staying on site doing that
@occheermommy
@occheermommy Год назад
I have done the Reunion resort and for 10 people it made sense. If you have a small family and can afford a Disney hotel it’s great but with 10 people u need a house. We did a 5 bedroom house and it was great. I like the convenience of the Disney bubble but it would have cost at least triple my 4300 price for 8 nights if I had stayed on property for 10 people.
@sha2596
@sha2596 Год назад
@@jasonb9174depends on where you stay. When I bring my family we stay in Windsor Hills. 4 br 3bath house with private pool and hot tub! Rent a car. House is 7 mins from Animal Kingdom door to door. Driving to and from the parks for a mid day break is absolutely no problem from this community and we have done it often! Just for reference, we are taking my family to Disney for Thanksgiving 2024. For 6 nights. 4 adults, 2 kids. The cheapest hotel on Disney property is all stars which is $3140 all in for family suite. Super small space. I’m paying $2083 all in for a 4 bedroom house with tons of bathrooms and space, and a pool, and a kitchen dining room for us to have Thanksgiving dinner. We will probably buy Christmas party tickets for everyone with my AP discount, do brunch one morning at Boma and Topolinos, and relax without all the crowd that is Disney on a holiday. All while saving over $1k on hotel. So many options for your best Disney Trip ever!
@jeffreyclinard2002
@jeffreyclinard2002 11 месяцев назад
I'm also a fan of vacation rental houses. I sort of soured on hotels with the noise. Kids running in the hallways. Doors slamming. TVs at high volume. The last three times I went to Disney World I stayed in a vacation house. Yeah, I was just one person, but a three bedroom house was cheaper than a hotel room. Plus I got a private pool, spa, a full kitchen, a laundry, space, and quiet. I cooked my own breakfast and dinners, took a rideshare to the parks and had one meal there, and came out even (the cost of the rideshares against the price of three Disney meal).
@eternal_napalm6442
@eternal_napalm6442 11 месяцев назад
Stay onsight at Universal. Sapphire Falls hotel rocks!
@superturtle61177
@superturtle61177 Год назад
They keep chipping away at the perks. Without those the comparison is basically just price, and Disney won't win that.
@kevinhuber8939
@kevinhuber8939 Год назад
#1 reason for my family - they are ridiculously expensive, for moderate (at best) rooms. Tons of amazing hotels in Orlando for literally half the price.
@Manu_Verse
@Manu_Verse Год назад
Any out of bubble favorites you have , planning a trip and would love to hear some suggestions?
@chrisjones4423
@chrisjones4423 Год назад
@@Manu_Verse Holiday Inn Disney Springs Area, very nice place with nice pool and comp buses, also you can walk to Disney springs!
@prezhenz6969
@prezhenz6969 Год назад
@@Manu_VerseDrury Plaza Disney Springs is amazing and gives deluxe Disney benefits
@mwcburnett
@mwcburnett Год назад
2 bedroom suite at Universal Studios for what it would have cost for standard room at a Disney Value Resort... Kind of a "no brainer" there.
@thomashoang6789
@thomashoang6789 11 месяцев назад
Exactly. AJ could have just made this a 5 second video, said they're too expensive compared to Good Neighbors, and called it a day!
@larissaalcorn3406
@larissaalcorn3406 11 месяцев назад
They raised the prices and took away all perks except transportation. It used to be that you could book dining 180 days out, extra magic hours, book fast passes 60 days out, etc. They stripped all of that away. And want you to pay more. Not only that, they've been systematically ruining the themeing. They've lost their minds.
@ricardosegarrairizarry8396
@ricardosegarrairizarry8396 Год назад
I feel like Disney is losing his magic. I used to like planning for a Disney vacation but I realized that I can go to other nice places for the same or less amount of money.
@2012tkdstudent
@2012tkdstudent 11 месяцев назад
Go to Italy or Spain. It'll be cheaper
@expensivepink7
@expensivepink7 11 месяцев назад
You do not need to attend or spend your valuable time watching videos on it, then!
@ohmightywez
@ohmightywez 8 месяцев назад
Not losing. Lost. Disney has voluntarily destroyed almost everything that was magical, nostalgic, and unique to Disney. I want traditional Disney, not Star Wars or Marvel. If they had kept the Disney parks for Disney material, and opened separate parks for those separate fan bases, that would be one thing. But star wars fans are in the Disney parks until they can ride their rides. Too much money for less and less and less. And with the attitude that we should be grateful that they deign to keep any of the traditional Disney experiences, and accept all the absolute worthless, annoying drivel that they've been regurgitating.
@sj8205
@sj8205 11 месяцев назад
I once went to a job fair in Burbank. There were representatives from several companies who were hiring at that time, including Disney. Of all the companies with similar openings, Disney had the lowest paying positions. I asked one of the reps why this was and was told that “because you should consider it such a honor to work for Disney, they don’t feel the need to have to pay you that much.” Wow! This has nothing to do with Disney hotels, but just an example of the Disney mentality.
@SaraHessXXIV
@SaraHessXXIV 11 месяцев назад
Thank you for the video. I'm almost 40 and it's been a life dream to go to Disney World. When I was younger, my job paid for a Walt Disney customer service course for us and we learned the average American family had to save up for a Walt Disney vacation for about 5 years. That's why they offered so much all inclusive service and just went above and beyond to make it the best experience possible for families. We were told a story of a family that had taken a family photo at the park, but had decided not to buy the photo. A month later, the grandmother in the photo passed away and the family really regretted not buying that photo. They called and wanted to buy the photo to remember their last happy family experience with her. Disney painstakingly dig through all their photographs trying to narrow it down by which day of the vacation it was, what time of day, how many family members in the photo, what they were wearing, or anything they had with them, what Disney character. It took a long while, but eventually they ended up mailing that family the photo for free after they confirmed it was the right one. I feel like that spark is missing when I hear about all the things they're pulling one by one. Now I wish I would've gotten the chance to go before it becomes like any other theme park.
@Hambone571
@Hambone571 11 месяцев назад
For the “average” family, a trip to Disney was a “once in a lifetime” trip due to cost back in the day. NOW,it’s an impossibility for the, “average” family…..They are the epitome of corporate greed.
@AJR-zg2py
@AJR-zg2py 10 месяцев назад
Yeah, that'll never happen today. They'll be like "lol sorry for your loss" and tell you to kick rocks for wasting their time.
@parakeetperch7822
@parakeetperch7822 Год назад
The Cottages at Margaritaville Resort Orlando are a great option for larger families! The resort is very close to Disney! For about the same price as a Disney Value resort family suite, you could rent a 4 bedroom 4.5 bath cottage with a full kitchen. I love the extra space and the colorful island vibes of the resort.
@parakeetperch7822
@parakeetperch7822 Год назад
And many cottages are dog friendly!
@Just_me_today
@Just_me_today 11 месяцев назад
Or just renting a house in general... 4-5 bedroom houses Private Pools , awesome homes... for a fraction of the price of a Disney hotel or a Margaritaville resort house.... Just need a car....
@MrsNewfiefan
@MrsNewfiefan 11 месяцев назад
I’ve wondered about those!
@47Jaspers
@47Jaspers 11 месяцев назад
Disney: "If we increase prices and reduce amenities, we can maximize our gross revenue!" Also Disney: "Hey, why is attendance going down?"
@-OBELUS-
@-OBELUS- 11 месяцев назад
This is not the only reason we're boycotting those creeps.
@jimkoenig5026
@jimkoenig5026 11 месяцев назад
​@@-OBELUS-there are lots of better places you can take your family and kids. I'm not into waiting 3 hours for 3 second ride. And seeing males dressed as women
@alexjones6190
@alexjones6190 11 месяцев назад
Vegas has jacked their prices so high you can probably save a lot of money going to Disneyland now
@blaster-zy7xx
@blaster-zy7xx 11 месяцев назад
@@jimkoenig5026 Turn off Fox News and remember that it isn't men dressing as women that are shooting up elementary schools, movie theaters, high schools, malls, churches etc. You worry abut the wrong stuff, Mr "FREEDOM!"
@RoxanneJ
@RoxanneJ 11 месяцев назад
It’s like there is something wrong with their brains…duh!
@awlabrador
@awlabrador 11 месяцев назад
I no longer stay on property because I’m no longer going to WDW. For me and my family, the experience overall is no longer worth the effort, patience, or money. Eventually, the crowds were too big, the waits too long, and the expense far too high for what you get. Yes, I understand the crowds are reduced this summer, but that’s at least in part because of people like me staying away. IMO, talking about the perks of staying at the WDW resorts is kind of like nitpicking the details. It’s the big picture - cost vs. reward - that is keeping me away.
@Grimmnight16
@Grimmnight16 11 месяцев назад
How can the crowds be too big? DFB said parks are empty?
@billjanetcsu
@billjanetcsu 11 месяцев назад
"Nobody goes there anymore--It's too crowded". Yogi Berra
@christinap3825
@christinap3825 11 месяцев назад
After many visits to WDW over the years, my last time was in 2019 - it was super crowded, long waits for every ride, and a 2o minute wait for a coffee. As we were leaving, I waved goodbye to the castle - I won’t be seeing it again. We did stay at Port Orleans, post cruise, last year, and I was horrified to find the only hot tea available on property was Earl Grey, or Green Tea! I’m English, and this was a big deal for me. Also, rooms only serviced on alternate days….. very poor at the price!
@LoveStallion
@LoveStallion Год назад
Disney somehow seems to think they can test the waters with higher prices and reduced offerings and perks, and they've used adaptations to COVID as an excuse to make permanent all sorts of initiatives that are unfriendly to consumers. But as long as people keep paying, Disney will see no need to spend more than they need to.
@blaster-zy7xx
@blaster-zy7xx 11 месяцев назад
YES!
@johnnyhan3170
@johnnyhan3170 11 месяцев назад
Yup. They just keep trying. The margin of tolerance for the customers are too loose. Since lots of Disney die hard fans go to Disney even not being able to pay the credit card which is insane to me.
@johnskoy968
@johnskoy968 11 месяцев назад
As a person who takes his family every year to WDW, we NEVER stay on resort property. You can get a 2 BR/2 Bath (full kitchen and living room) with a balcony overlooking a pristine lake just minutes away from Disney for less than their cheapest budget resort. There are so many of these types of resorts to choose from and the extra benefit is that you don't have to rely on pricey Disney food for every meal, as you have your own kitchen and cheaper restaurant options surrounding your resorts. The 30 minute early entry doesn't make a big difference if you know how to navigate the parks. We have no troubles hitting all the rides at AK or Epcot in a single day, without lightning lane. A rental car offers you the opportunity for a beach day or the ability to check out the other sights in the Orlando area. Unless you are needing a "fully immersive" Disney week, I highly recommend skipping the overpriced Disney hotels.
@crazyTommytourettes
@crazyTommytourettes 11 месяцев назад
You get it lol this is how one should do a Disney trip.
@juicylucyable
@juicylucyable 10 месяцев назад
Where do you recommend to stay?
@johnskoy968
@johnskoy968 10 месяцев назад
@@juicylucyable Our favorite place is called the Blue Heron Beach Resort (which is the one I described in my original post). The Two Bedroom Sunrise Suites are wonderful for a family with 2-4 kids. There is even a mini-golf course next door with a volcano that "erupts". It is super close to the parks and Disney Springs. Another great option that is close to the parks (but a tad more spendy than the Blue Heron) is the Sonesta ES Suites Lake Buena Vista. Modern 1 and 2 bedroom suites with breakfast included! There are a half dozen or so that surround these two that are worth a look, but those two are the ones we stay at most often when we go.
@arosenweig
@arosenweig 11 месяцев назад
The problem is Disney owned and operated hotels are way too expensive. Disney needs to consider adjusting their prices to remain competitive with hotels located just outside of Disney World.
@samanthavictor9645
@samanthavictor9645 11 месяцев назад
I'm going in 2 months, but I think it'll be my last time. We are getting priced out and the lost perks are huge. No more baggage transportation, direct to your room, free transportation from airport, free fast passes, free magic bands, and especially the shopping transportation where you could just send purchases from the parks direct to your room! Also the disney dining plan, extra magic hours. I just can't justify it anymore. It's just a big money grab now and it's so depressing!
@nicholewilde4750
@nicholewilde4750 11 месяцев назад
Almost no housekeeping now, too.
@chrissyellem7397
@chrissyellem7397 11 месяцев назад
Have fun for your last time. We went a year ago for our last time at Disneyland. It was sure a crummy time. It was a mess and things were made so you DON'T have any fun. I remember the days you could cruise the park, run on rides, buy stuff, and still have money in your pocket at the end of the day.
@shaunalarrabee2372
@shaunalarrabee2372 10 месяцев назад
We went in April and resorts were $800 a night on average and not pet friendly. We got an off-site whole house, pet friendly airbnb, 10 mins to Universal and 20 mins to Disney for 10 days for $2000. It would have been $8000 for the resort room, not a whole house and pup would have had to be boarded or stay home. We also used a cooler backpack and carried our own food in the park. Saved a ton of thanks to the full kitchen in the rental 💰
@stephaniesnyder901
@stephaniesnyder901 11 месяцев назад
We got a family suite at Cabana Bay at Universal for LESS than we paid for a standard room at POP. I could'nt believe it. The resort was 100% better, we had an hour early entry, free shuttle service that was constantly running, we had souvenirs sent to the hotel while we were exploring the parks, and we could walk to the parks if we wanted to. The perks of staying on site at Disney just aren't what they used to be and in my opinion are not worth the extra $. The only pro to staying on site is that early time to get a spot on those fancy rides. The last time we Disney'd we stayed airbnb and saved a fortune and had an amazing place with plenty of space, our own pool, for a fourth of the price.
@erikgrimes3621
@erikgrimes3621 11 месяцев назад
a week at universal is almost half the cost of disney for us
@Gottaknow
@Gottaknow 11 месяцев назад
I love Cabana Bay!!
@TheBashful0ne
@TheBashful0ne Год назад
Staying off property really benefits you if you're a local or have a rental vehicle and enjoy going and leaving on your own terms.
@CA-tk8yn
@CA-tk8yn Год назад
I'm an AP holder and have been for a very long time. I stopped staying in Disney hotels when they began charging to park my car. It may sound shallow, but I've stayed in most of the hotels so many times I couldn't possibly remember. That changed after my first trip when I was stunned about that charge. I now value staying off property and find I get back to my room as fast and sometimes even quicker than on property. I also love hitting a store where I can get fresh fruit, cheese, and tomatoes. The parks can leave me a bit dehydrated.
@zulickj
@zulickj Год назад
Disney needs to take a page from Universals handbook. Offer some sort of tiered Genie+ when you stay on property. Maybe an unlimited Lightening Lane and premium ride (i.e. Tron and Guardians) priority when staying at a deluxe hotel. Also....their hotel unlimited soda refill cups should also work in the parks. I'd offer that to all hotel guests, not just moderate or deluxe. Disney is missing an opportunity to sell park only refills for like $40 per day. Keep the mug and charge $30 per mug for a re-visit. Soda and water only.
@kittykathy9532
@kittykathy9532 Год назад
💯
@cupcakeadventures8770
@cupcakeadventures8770 Год назад
That would be great GOD bless diy sadly Disney won’t
@waltdisneyworldgirl
@waltdisneyworldgirl Год назад
They are never going to get rid of Genie + they make lots of money from it and yeah when you go to Disney you are going to spend a lot of money and it’s worth it every year.
@zulickj
@zulickj Год назад
@stitch_life292 ....I didn't say get rid of it. I'm saying to include it in the moderate hotels...and offer some sort of unlimited lighting lane pass for deluxe guests. All others pay for Genie+. Genie+ averages about $25 per day? You don't have to be an economist to figure you can essentially cover that cost in a $450/night moderate or an $800/night deluxe.
@joykinser3444
@joykinser3444 11 месяцев назад
I agree so much. I stay at a good neighbor for Disney, but when we came for Universal we stayed at Royal Pacific. Those Express passes were very expensive but made getting them free with RP a good value bc if we stayed at the very reasonably priced value level and added them, we would be at or close to RP prices. The Express passes were also better in wvery way than Genie+. You simply get to use them on almost everything without any need to schedule their use in advance and let that schedule dictate your park day. It was pricey. Our day/night at Universal cost significantly more than our day at Disney. I felt like I got an excelent value at each and did not feel O overpaid for my experiences or stays.
@patsysolatzzo2962
@patsysolatzzo2962 Год назад
They say in order to be successful you need to make the little people feel like big people. If families aren’t feeling welcome and people who want to go are being priced out, then there’s no loyalty to the brand. I was just there for Fourth of July and feel as though there wasn’t anything really separating my experience from Polynesian and sheraton. They didn’t have the ohana noodles last time I was there. It was rice and ever since, I was out 😂
@debbieslaten1348
@debbieslaten1348 Год назад
Wow Bob Iger said it was too hot for folks to go 4th of July. Glad you did not melt.😂
@TheGoofy1932
@TheGoofy1932 11 месяцев назад
That's what you say as a CEO when your attendance is down due to poor corporate decisions. 😏
@debbieslaten1348
@debbieslaten1348 11 месяцев назад
@@TheGoofy1932 Been to Disneyworld 50 times always hot 105 100% humidity never stopped me or the thousands that went with me!
@patsysolatzzo2962
@patsysolatzzo2962 11 месяцев назад
@@debbieslaten1348 the park was packed that day and the entire week 😂
@debbieslaten1348
@debbieslaten1348 11 месяцев назад
@@patsysolatzzo2962 just not true. Not packed no waits for most rides. My niece was there and stayed the week. She FaceTime me several times to show how dead it was.
@edwardleemiller-eo8jp
@edwardleemiller-eo8jp Год назад
I used to stay at Royale Parc Suites on Irlo Bronson (formerly Quality Suites Maingate East). But the past few trips, I just rent a house through Villa Direct. For the same price as a Disney hotel, I get access to a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with a covered lanai and private pool. It’s only 15 minutes away from WDW.
@aynholt
@aynholt Год назад
We have been using VRBO and renting entire homes/condos with swimming pools for 1/2 the price of a moderate. The 4 bedrooms, living room, multiple bathrooms and full kitchen are hard to give up now when we travel with a group. Just hubby and I will sometimes stay at a Disney vacation property because I do love the bubble but even those are super expensive now.
@xqueenfrostine
@xqueenfrostine 11 месяцев назад
You missed one of my favorite benefits they got rid of: the airport checkin at the resort! It was SO NICE to drop your luggage off before heading into the parks on your final day and having them shipped to the airport for you. It saved at least 2 hours, which made spending some time at the parks before a flight much more feasible. Between this loss and the loss of evening extra magic hours for Value and Moderate resort guests, I will be seriously considering staying off site for my next trip. I love Disney resorts, but I don’t spend enough time back at the hotel to justify paying significantly more than I would at one of the Disney Good Neighbor hotels.
@ericb.9907
@ericb.9907 Год назад
Unfortunately, the things we've seen in the parks are happening in the hotels. I've seen some cast members that would need customer service training including in Deluxe - Bell service issues - Housekeeping issues - The food has taken a hit in terms of quality and quantity as well - so there is less value/magic...and I haven't even talk about their De-theming going on (Comtempo, GF, Poly etc....)
@TheGoofy1932
@TheGoofy1932 11 месяцев назад
Exactly, if I wanted to stay at a hotel without Disney theming then I could Very easily find one for half the price or less. So why would I pay Disney's exorbitant prices and not even get the Disney feel from my Disney hotel 🏩?! 😏🤦‍♀️ So many poor decisions are going on there right now.
@nancyhassey2788
@nancyhassey2788 11 месяцев назад
I agree 100% with the de-theming...that really stinks...I used to love staying at Disney resorts be cause of the Disney oriented rooms...not any more...they look like any other hotel in America now...plain....nothing relates to disney anymore
@007akshays
@007akshays 11 месяцев назад
went once and stayed at a nearby cheaper hotel when I was a kid. At first I complained then realized we barely was at the hotel and we saved SO much money!
@I.rod.2022
@I.rod.2022 Год назад
AirBnBs close by are $800 for a whole week. They have water parks, swimming pools, and a bunch more stuff included.
@williamelewis464
@williamelewis464 Год назад
Just an FYI those AirB&B’s the HOA’s have those in their crosshairs here locally, I wouldn’t bank on those staying available.
@jasonb9174
@jasonb9174 Год назад
We stayed at a vacation resort no obligations. Rented like a hotel from there website. $138 a night with kitchen w/d and 2 bedrooms. Very happy
@I.rod.2022
@I.rod.2022 Год назад
@@williamelewis464 well that’s unfortunate lol
@occheermommy
@occheermommy Год назад
There are many resort house rentals that will remain available even if the Airbnb market shuts down. Many have a private pool and their own little water parks
@nospamallowed4890
@nospamallowed4890 9 месяцев назад
I can't speak for others, but for me there are 2 reasons: (1) They are massively overpriced for what you get. (2) Many of the lower price Disney hotels do not give you enough priority for express lane reservations, only the super-expensive ones. Although frankly, the Disney experience is now generally so bad that I prefer to go to Universal and Sea World.
@BadBob18
@BadBob18 9 месяцев назад
We stayed at Disney properties for the first few times we visited. Then we realized you can rent a car and Airbnb or hotel room for way less, and have way more freedom. The food options and prices off Disney property is another big savings.
@chrissyellem7397
@chrissyellem7397 11 месяцев назад
Was thinking of staying at D-land Hotel for a 55 birthday bash and looked up prices. I was seriously shocked! $600 for 1 night in the crummy room? Please. That's half our mortgage a month. No way am I giving these fools that much dough for a bed for half a night.
@LackosleepYT
@LackosleepYT 10 месяцев назад
I went to book a hotel when it was 30% off for Florida residents this year, and at the discounted price it was $1100+ per night! I asked how many park passes were included and the girl was like huh? No passes included for that price! Not a friggin chance. I'll stay at a nice local luxury resort with shuttle service and early park entry for less than $400/night
@andrewmichi8186
@andrewmichi8186 Год назад
They don’t even hold the purchases at front of the park anymore??
@jhn146A
@jhn146A 11 месяцев назад
We stay at the military resort hotel, Shades of Green at WDW, all the time. So many perks and amazing rooms at really low prices, compared to a Disney resort hotels.
@ronallen3852
@ronallen3852 Год назад
So many perks just gone. Magical Express was Awesome! Magic hours, (now just for the most expensive) Magic bands, etc etc. Not only did they raise prices but every year they take reasons away. The are wrecking many of the reasons to stay on property.
@williamelewis464
@williamelewis464 Год назад
They just stopped offering the same that the surrounding Parks also don’t offer. Weird right
@occheermommy
@occheermommy Год назад
@@williamelewis464but those other hotels don’t have Disney prices.
@DannyTruthMagnified
@DannyTruthMagnified 8 месяцев назад
​@@williamelewis464Did you watch the video? Universal gives all hotel guests, from basic to deluxe, free express lane passes (which cost upwards of $400 for a family of three). I haven't looked into it, but I'm sure they also offer a hot breakfast with your stay, which you also do not get with these overpriced Disney resorts.
@TroyRubert
@TroyRubert Год назад
We didn't know how good we had it back in the day with Disney Resorts. Free park tickets for the duration of your stay were the best thing they had. Everything now seems to be widdled down. I'm sure it won't be long before the buses are an additional charge.
@RhodeIslandDude
@RhodeIslandDude Год назад
When you showed the wilderness Lodge at nine minutes and 40 seconds you said it was 500 and something dollars in 2023 but the screen showed $195 I believe.
@susanengelhardt9665
@susanengelhardt9665 11 месяцев назад
5:12 the limited extra evening hours are what I resent the most… one of my best memories w my older son is going back to our room for late afternoon/dinner, leaving dad and little brother in the room, and sneaking out at “bedtime” and exploring a beautifully lit park at night, and go on some of the “big boy” rides without the lines. 😢
@genxkay358
@genxkay358 Год назад
While I only stay on property, they are beginning to price us out.
@jamesfee1966
@jamesfee1966 11 месяцев назад
We rented a place just outside the resorts this February when we went. With four kids, it was substantially cheaper to rent a house that had two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen, etc.
@SicilianStealth
@SicilianStealth 10 месяцев назад
Driving down was part of the vacation my parents took us to Disney World. And we went several years in a row everything from taking Amtrak sleeper so flying back then the Contemporary Towers was $90 a night. I was 13 my sister was 12 and my parents had Jennifer who was born later on. World Resort guests had the theme parks for themselves till 12 midnight every Saturday. I'm so grateful we went when we did.
@liamarquez7552
@liamarquez7552 Год назад
FYI the price shown for 2023 Wilderness Lodge was for All-Star Sports.
@KLC777
@KLC777 10 месяцев назад
We've stayed on property once (Coronado Springs) and loved it (pre-COVID). We later stayed at a Good Neighbor hotel (Caribe Royale Orlando, with a suite!) and it was much more affordable and we loved that resort even more. Most recently, we stayed on property at Universal's Endless Summer Dockside resort and that was a steal! The value that we got at Universal's Dockside resort was unreal and we loved it! Brand new resort, two bedroom suite with kitchenette, complimentary upgrade to a pool view, early park admission, complimentary transpo including the the super fun and refreshing water taxi, good food at Dockside for a truly affordable price, resort wide key charging privileges, package delivery, resort style pool, Starbucks on site, and more. We will definitely be returning to Dockside!
@janetswope5695
@janetswope5695 11 месяцев назад
I am so sad that Disney has absolutely raised prices so high that we cannot even consider a visit there at all.
@elainehill5931
@elainehill5931 Год назад
We’re staying at a Universal Hotel next week and spending most of our time in their parks. Just one day at Disney and I agreed to that under duress. Could have happily skipped.
@flicknfreckles
@flicknfreckles 11 месяцев назад
Them killing extra magic hours in the evening for all but most expensive property resorts is what did it for us. We used to plan our trips around them.
@rustyspurproductions
@rustyspurproductions 9 месяцев назад
Between the constant addition of their time share scheme and the continued removal of the very theming that made the resorts stand out, Disney has succeeded in turning their resorts into very expensive La Quintas.
@joanfoley6148
@joanfoley6148 Год назад
Family trip 6 adults 2 kids for a 10 day trip rented a house in Formosa Gardens for $2200. Roughly 10 minutes away from Disney - we rented a van using our first responder discount. House had 5 bedrooms,4 baths,pool and lanai,huge kitchen,dining room,living room,laundry room and garage,all on one floor. We have always rented a home on our last few visits and loved the quiet atmosphere.
@marlahernandez6994
@marlahernandez6994 Год назад
Would you mind sharing the company you rented from and which house. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you 😊
@joanfoley6148
@joanfoley6148 Год назад
Don't remember the company as it was right after COVID but it's called DOPEY'S DELIGHT and the site is on line.
@marlahernandez6994
@marlahernandez6994 Год назад
@@joanfoley6148 thank you
@KaraElizabeth-ny4bh
@KaraElizabeth-ny4bh Год назад
As much as I love Disney, there are various factors to consider when choosing accommodations. For some, budget constraints or finding better deals elsewhere might be the main reason. Others may prefer off-site options for more space and amenities.
@Aisha.The.Traveler
@Aisha.The.Traveler Год назад
I miss the Magical Express and the 1 hour early entry perk. 😢
@SnowWhite-hr4ho
@SnowWhite-hr4ho 11 месяцев назад
It's prejudice move against single mothers, making it impossible to afford they only want the super rich there.
@johncole7533
@johncole7533 Год назад
As a Disney World fan and as a shareholder, I really hope Josh D’Amaro is listening!
@TheGoofy1932
@TheGoofy1932 11 месяцев назад
Listening and Acting though are two Very Different things. They're going to continue chipping away at service while increasing their profits. Walt would be beside himself if he were alive to see what Disney has become. This is definitely Not his vision.
@scottferris6309
@scottferris6309 11 месяцев назад
The one thing executives are very poor at is listening. They live in their own world of mansions, huge paychecks, and a lavish lifestyle completely disconnected from normal people.
@zeferage2430
@zeferage2430 11 месяцев назад
Just a comment on magic bands, do not throw out your old ones. They last for years, originally was told the battery lasts 3 years, but if you are only using it for basics: admission, photo pass, the magic band lasts much longer, was there in December, we were using bands that were like 4 or 5 years old.
@frankmayosky8409
@frankmayosky8409 11 месяцев назад
We booked a trip in January 2014 when bands were introduced. I used my original blue band in April 2023 without missing a beat!
@polysillycon
@polysillycon 11 месяцев назад
You are correct. The original MagicBand has 2 RFID circuits in it, a passive short range antenna that always works for touch scanning (room, park entry) and a second active (battery-boosted) RFID antenna for ride photos (10 feet). The whole thing is gel sealed to be waterproof, which is why the battery can’t be replaced. The new MagicBand+ has a rechargeable battery, buzzer, and lights, which is why it drains so fast and needs nightly recharges.
@davidhalley9795
@davidhalley9795 10 месяцев назад
The thrill is gone for me. I was reintroduced to Disney as an older adult in 2013 and loved it. My first visit was 1978 so much different experience. By 2019 I knew the lay of the land but the perk of free transportation from the airport was very important, especially now that I’m older. The resorts are just out of control with the rates. My first resort was port orleans and one year I splurged at the wilderness lodge but my favorite was the Coronado. It was reasonable until they built the tower. So yes, stay off site to save some of your hard earned money.
@zeroconsequences
@zeroconsequences 10 месяцев назад
While staying 'off property' at one of the neighboring hotels, even the non-Disney hotels near Disney Springs, be aware of parking fees that can be over $35 a night! If you're booking there to save money but end up spending $500 bucks extra to park your car during a long vacation, you might end up feeling foolish.
@LifeUser
@LifeUser 11 месяцев назад
When a good friend and her husband spent a week there in May and I found out my GF and I went to Spain for a week, in May, a lot cheaper than what they paid, I was amazed. They paid almost double what we paid for our entire trip. We had plenty of stories to talk about and visited many different places, they went to Disney and had nothing much of anything to say except the firework shows were amazing.
@shmo8958
@shmo8958 10 месяцев назад
DisneyWorld has plenty your friends just dont want to share the magic .
@maryann7619
@maryann7619 10 месяцев назад
I won't begrudge any type of vacation people want to take. A trip to Spain with a GF and a trip to Disney with a spouse are vary different animals.
@jesse021891
@jesse021891 11 месяцев назад
When taking a small family or going as just a couple, staying on property is doable but try taking a large family of 14 like like I am, hunny the thought of staying on property doesn’t even cross my mind…hell to the no!
@MalloryIsNotNormal
@MalloryIsNotNormal Год назад
I haven't watched yet, but my reasons are - the Perks aren't worth it. - No dining plan. - They aren't themed enough.
@BeyonderPrime
@BeyonderPrime Год назад
They have the dining plan back. Is art of animation or Pop Century not themed enough?
@MalloryIsNotNormal
@MalloryIsNotNormal Год назад
@BeyonderPrime art of animation is themed enough, but it feels like the only one that tries to be Disney. Pop century is not themed when it comes to rooms besides the picture over the bed.
@MalloryIsNotNormal
@MalloryIsNotNormal Год назад
Whoever designed the rooms looks like they were afraid to add any disney charm in case it affected the resale value of the hotel (besides art of animation)
@internetkurator9256
@internetkurator9256 11 месяцев назад
I remember Disneyland Paris 1995 with my parents. We stayed at Hotel Cheyenne, full themed Western town with free barbecue and music and Saloon show. Justified the expense in a way.
@defhoez449
@defhoez449 10 месяцев назад
Growing up...I was lucky enough to get to go to Disney World almost every year from about 1979-1988. My grandparents were snowbirds (I'm from Canada) and lived in New Port Richey, Fla (a few hours drive from the park) and we would visit them around Christmas and hit Disney as our big present. It was awesome! But....back in those days, a blue collar family like ours could afford to go to Disney for a few days and have tons of fun and NOT worry about the cost. No way could we afford to do that these days! My folks weren't rich by any means, but they could afford to bring 2 kids to the park every year. The average blue collar family can't go to Disney anymore for a few days without taking a huge chunk out of your Visa...Mastercard and Amex!! It breaks my heart how much it now costs.
@BSDLLC
@BSDLLC 11 месяцев назад
The best part is Universal has three premier hotels. Stay at one of them and you get Unlimited Express pass for your entire stay. Spend $2400 a night at Winderness Lodge, and you get the same as the people staying at the $97 a night Holiday Inn.
@SuperDuperBrit
@SuperDuperBrit 11 месяцев назад
With our kids being the ages they are we figured it was easier to stay on Disney property in case we needed to take a break in the middle of the day. Originally we had dreams of staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge but then we realized that was insanely expensive so now we're at a value hotel. My girls are still very excited about going (and didn't know about AKL anyways) but if we decide to go back in the future we may be looking at an off property rental or a good neighbor hotel. We were originally going to fly but that's a hot mess right now too so if the drive to Florida goes well we may go again in the future....but drive/stay off property to maybe save some money.
@brock2443
@brock2443 9 месяцев назад
With every update, Disney keeps removing the theming in the rooms. It use to be a fun whimsical time for kids. Now the resorts are just holiday inn’s with a themed lobby.
@jusadude7162
@jusadude7162 Год назад
Hotel Plaza Blvd right next to Disney Springs has tons of good neighbor hotels. I’ve stayed at The B, Doubletree Suites, Wyndham, Hilton & Conf Center, and Hilton Buena Vista Palace (my fave). They are wonderful hotels at HALF the cost! They have more amenities, and offer many of the same perks as a Disney property. And some (most) are walking distance to Disney Springs. Watch it though, some charge for parking or a charge a resort fee or both. They can be up to $35 per night, ouch! There is really no valid reason to stay on property anymore unless you just wanna pay Disney more money🤷‍♂️
@tonycassiere3493
@tonycassiere3493 11 месяцев назад
Hilton Buena Vista Palace is my fav as well. The food on property is great and cannot go wrong with their $28 breakfast buffet.
@ModernTenshi04
@ModernTenshi04 11 месяцев назад
The in-laws took our family and my wife's older brother's family to Disney World last year because the latter were in from China, and it was his wife and kid's first time in the US. We stayed at a non-Disney and non-partner resort and rented cars, but the drive was only about 10-15 minutes to either park, and as folks from the Midwest that's hardly anything to scoff at. Part of the reason for not staying at a resort is things like the Magic Express perk being gone, which my in-laws loved, but also because we stayed for five nights in a 3-bedroom suite complete with a full kitchen and dining area, and I think the whole stay was $1000 or less. We did a quick breakfast each morning before heading to the parks to save a bit more as well. I can certainly see the allure of staying at a Disney resort for some of the extra hours perks and easier time getting to and from the parks, but for the price when you're dealing with six adults and two kids under 5, the option my in-laws chose literally couldn't be beat. Honestly since it was a nearly free trip to Disney World I had absolutely zero reason to complain. 😂
@moneyshot6
@moneyshot6 11 месяцев назад
Went last October. Stayed at an air bnb in Kissimmee. 18 min drive to parks, a full 4 bedroom house with an inground pool for a little over $100 a night. The drive was better than waiting for a bus even though I had to pay to park. Seeing as how you have to pay to park at the resorts now there’s really no benefit.
@slidellaholt
@slidellaholt 11 месяцев назад
When I called the resort staff said parking is free... When did they start charging for parking?!! I spoke to them last month.
@moneyshot6
@moneyshot6 11 месяцев назад
@@slidellaholt unless they changed it recently staying at a resort it was free to park your car if you drove there. Then they started charging I think $25 a night to your resort fee to park there.
@danedefense2046
@danedefense2046 9 месяцев назад
We stayed at WorldQuest Resort which is a couple miles away from Disney. It’s $175 a night and you get an entire condo (3 bed / 2 bath) for the entire family.
@heidyledger1800
@heidyledger1800 10 месяцев назад
As always DFB always helps us with the best information 🙌 And AJ's voice is sooo relaxing lol
@ChristianKrogh-Denmark
@ChristianKrogh-Denmark Год назад
Don’t need to see this video, cause the answer is ultra simple; They’re too damn expensive, just like everything else in DW.
@kimkusek6506
@kimkusek6506 Год назад
Always amazing videos! Personally i love staying at a good neighbor hotel near the springs and resort hopping 😊
@rikkifulton5055
@rikkifulton5055 11 месяцев назад
For us, it was the price of food at the hotels and the poor choices we had when we stayed there. We also felt kind of trapped in Disney due to it the location and felt we were missing so much that was outside the resort.
@blaster-zy7xx
@blaster-zy7xx 11 месяцев назад
We got such better deals at Universal that we stayed on property at Universal and used that as our home base for Disney!!!!
@Bryan-rl2ik
@Bryan-rl2ik Год назад
We are coming at the end of the year and no way was I putting 5 adults in those small spaces for a week. Also not spending for the accommodations that would make that comfortable. Way too many other options.
@FloridaFreaks
@FloridaFreaks Год назад
I just stayed in Disney’s Saratoga Springs last weekend. We had a blast!it was full too! 🤷‍♂️
@DannyTruthMagnified
@DannyTruthMagnified 8 месяцев назад
How much did you pay?
@FloridaFreaks
@FloridaFreaks 8 месяцев назад
@@DannyTruthMagnified It was on CM discount But Sarasota is reasonable
@DannyTruthMagnified
@DannyTruthMagnified 8 месяцев назад
@@FloridaFreaks Ah, I see.
@chloeh4515
@chloeh4515 Год назад
I stayed at the Coronado Springs Gran Destino in December. I fell in love with that resort
@scottmcgrorey6385
@scottmcgrorey6385 9 месяцев назад
AirBNB can provide as nice of a room (plus 5-8 extra bedrooms) for the same price. If you have to pay for every little thing at a Disney resort might as well save a few thousand dollars and stay a few miles away.
@markcongleton6889
@markcongleton6889 11 месяцев назад
For the price of one night at a Deluxe resort you can stay four nights in a timeshare condo. The Sheraton Vistana offers great deals from time to time and doesn’t require that you sit through a timeshare pitch - but they will upgrade your stay if you do.
@SS-or7mz
@SS-or7mz 11 месяцев назад
We went from getting kicked out of Pop Century because there were five of us to Virbo, which we still do and love, to HardRock, Univeral and Universal pass holders, which is now considered our home away from home.
@traciecombs7030
@traciecombs7030 Год назад
We stay in the Springhill Suites Lake Buena Vista- rooms are under $100/night, offer free hot breakfast and the rooms are spacious! 300-400sf for standard rooms! We drive back and forth- the trip is 10 minutes from the gate & you can use your Mariott points. Highly recommended.
@RedUnited30
@RedUnited30 Год назад
Stayed in PORS, POFQ and All Star sports growing up. Stayed off property plenty of other times. This yr going for 10 days and staying off property. My own kids first visit. The perks just aren’t there anymore. Cheaper to stay off with a family. Plus with little ones and naps we wanted space and separate rooms. Once they are older we’ll look at staying on property again. Plenty of semi themed VRBO’s and AirBnB’s close by with water parks, pools and space for less. My bucket list is to stay at every resort at least once. Even if only for a night or 2. We visit to eat at restaurants and check out various resorts. Fell in love with AKL, Destino Tower and Wilderness Lodge that way. Try to take big trips every 2-3 years with small weekend trips thrown in during our off years.
@-Bert-
@-Bert- Год назад
I feel like people never factor in a rental car and extra time it takes to travel when you stay in most good neighbor hotels. I pay to stay in Disney resorts because of the convenience. I love having things like the Skyliner as an additional travel option too
@a.j.4644
@a.j.4644 Год назад
I agree about Skyliner, but only Skyliner. I'd rather save hundreds of dollars each and every night, be offered free breakfast, and just rideshare to the parks. We could park hop and need four XL rideshares for my family of six and still save money (and time compared to buses). Because WDW hotels cost that freaking much for us.
@occheermommy
@occheermommy Год назад
While those are nice to have if you are a family of 5 you need a larger room and by the time u add that cost it many times pays for a rental. And since many families rent a car so they can go to other theme parks outside Disney I think it can sometimes justify the cost. I’m happy you can pay for the convenience but not everyone can. I know when there were ten of us the 800 for 2 rental vans for the week was way cheaper than it would have cost us for one night in a Disney hotel.
@Thommadura
@Thommadura Год назад
The "Good Neighbor Resorts" which are on the former Lake Buena Vista Drive - now I believe Hotel Boulevard right by Disney Springs which you can WALK to - Have Bus service(Well before rope drop) to the parks so You really do not need a rental car - and they are closer than some of the Disney resorts in time. Yet - I can walk the other way - and there is a whole section of Chain Restaurants I can go to for far less than any Disney meal. The hotels almost all offer free breakfast as well. These were the original Hotels that were there before Disney even opened in some cases - and the rooms are larger than at Disney.
@DannyTruthMagnified
@DannyTruthMagnified 8 месяцев назад
​@@Thommadura 💯
@Katesaprincess
@Katesaprincess Год назад
Man I love Disney hotels I’m shocked people don’t have good experiences because they’re themed and really fun usually! I stayed at the boardwalk on July 4th weekend and it was a blast!!! We loved it!!! It’s so much fun and adds to the experience imo
@Arobert1673
@Arobert1673 Год назад
I totally agree. It is such a relief to not have to drive.
@patrickdaly5988
@patrickdaly5988 Год назад
The theming has really taken a hit lately with the new refurbs. A few character pictures and not much else seem to be getting common. Also see the Riviera as a whole. A generic concrete tower that could be anywhere.
@MatthewOnAMissionFromGod
@MatthewOnAMissionFromGod Год назад
Yeah like I'm vacation and I don't feel like being responsible for transportation, nor do I want to leave the Disney Bubble at any point during the trip, but it will cost you a premium, and I will pay it, because I am a fiscally irresponsible man-child who loves taking his daughter to Disney every year!
@todayisanewday7
@todayisanewday7 Год назад
Wish we had the same experience. When we were at the same place we could here people on both side of the hotel talking, TVs also and toilets flushing. The walls were thin and could hear everything. Plus everytime we walked outside someone put there cigarette butts out by the entrance and wreaked. Glad you had a good experience though
@jessigirlrae1688
@jessigirlrae1688 Год назад
​@@MatthewOnAMissionFromGodI make great money and very fiscally responsible, but we did the hotel in 2021 and it was sooo expensive!
@grubbsthebugbear
@grubbsthebugbear Год назад
In April Airbnbed in a family’s guest room. It cost me about 200 CAD for a week and I just Ubered to the parks and back each day. The Ubers drop you off where the buses drop you off so there’s hardly any waiting.
@candaceroberts3238
@candaceroberts3238 10 месяцев назад
Raising prices on rooms and then getting rid of amenities is actually a double times increase. And I imagine all the restaurants, food courts etc are more expensive. I’m sure everything that is touched that has a price is a higher cost too. I’ve always gone to Disneyworld but I think I’ll go to Universal next time.
@markcostello9282
@markcostello9282 11 месяцев назад
AJ - I love this show, and am a regular viewer. Thanks for the tips. Just a comment on early Park entry based on staying at a Disney Hotel: We entered early, and waked up Main Street, and took a right walked through FantasyLand, past Small World and Peter Pan, and were stopped from going further, because that part of the Park wasn't open yet! So, yes, you can get in the Park, but the entire Park doesn't open until 9AM - did I understand this right?
@janeleslie4192
@janeleslie4192 Год назад
Yes , expense is the first reason. Then all things you mentioned plus with Disney taking away the theming for me is another reason. Wish I owned/managed a hotel off property because those things that cost little would have big payback for the off site hotels. Although I wonder did Disney do this purposely to cater only to those with lots of 💰💵.
@nobreyner60
@nobreyner60 9 месяцев назад
Those "free perks" are not free at all. Those perks are baked into room rates. As Disney stripped away Magical Express and other amenities the price of the rooms never lowered.
@mercedeshall3306
@mercedeshall3306 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for the video DFB! Love y’all!
@michaelgrimes5588
@michaelgrimes5588 9 месяцев назад
I think the cost just isn't worth it ...first time we went it was 8,000 with everything included(Tix, hotel, flight etc).. Staying off of Disney property we paid 3500 and stayed in a much nicer place...Disney has basically lost me as a customer until the prices become more inclusive.
@jonathanc.6925
@jonathanc.6925 11 месяцев назад
Instead of $20,000 for a two room suite at wilderness lodge for a week we rented a private house with 8 bedrooms, private pool behind the house and a huge kids pool area at the club house. I think we spent about $3500 split 3 ways. The only thing we had to do separate was rent a car. But even with renting a huge lincoln navigator we saved so much money.
@jerryskelly1395
@jerryskelly1395 10 месяцев назад
We used to go to WDW, but recently priced a trip and discovered it would be cheaper to travel to Europe for a week. WDW seems to be cutting things that made it a premium vacation, and raising prices again and again. They seem to be pursuing a short term strategy of profit, and are alienating long time guests.
@BusterBronco1987
@BusterBronco1987 11 месяцев назад
I just booked a 4 bedroom 3 bath house 8 miles from Epcot for $171 a night Zero reasons to stay at a hotel on property unless you enjoy throwing your money away
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