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  • On May 7, 2009
    Tricia Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Looking for budget but enjoyable stay. Thinking AS Music but worried about quality. We are moderate people but on a value budget. IF ASMusic is the one - which is bets for location to bus. Also thinking POR - heard pool ot heated - true?

    Tricia:

    Champagne taste on a beer budget?  I know the feeling!

    Although the All-Star resorts are not what you'd consider 4- or 5-star accommodations, don't let their small room size or cost equate them to a similar economical hotel off-property.  You'll find these resorts deliver customer service that's unparalleled for the price, in my opinion.  What impresses me the most?  How well-kept the rooms are.  We've never had the "moisture" and "mildewy" problems that so many economical hotels off-site offer in the hot, sticky Florida weather--nor the abundance of Disney photo ops!  The Values are well-themed, the pool's large, and they have playgrounds for both young kids and older ones. 

    O.K. I'm off my soap box....If you want to be near the bus stop at All-Star Music, request the Calypso buildings (the back side if you want a quieter room).  Just keep in mind that Disney can't guarantee every request.  FYI: The main bus stop for all the Value Resorts is at the front of each hotel complex where you check-in. 

    If you decide to upgrade to Port Orleans, you'll get more more space (over 50 square feet more), a slide at the pool which, to answer your question, has 82 degree water in the cold months for year-round swimming, plus lush grounds (especially if you stay at Magnolia Bend.  What gives Port Orleans a leg up over not only the Value Resorts, but also the other Moderates, is its boat access to Downtown Disney. 

    If you need any more info on the resorts, just contact me through my bio page!
    Whitney
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Meet the Panelist: Whitney, Mississippi

My family of 6 appreciates Disney's value! Although Ft. Wilderness is our second home, we've enjoyed the resorts for business, reunions and romantic getaways. For me, Disney also means dining: last count, I'd eaten at 55 restaurants around the World! Learn More About Whitney

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