Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast

A family travel podcast providing vacation inspiration and travel tips

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • Stitcher
  • RSS
  • Google Play Music
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast
  • About
  • How to Listen
  • Destinations
    • United States
    • Africa
    • Antarctica
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Costa Rica
    • Denmark
    • Ecuador
    • England
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Iceland
    • Ireland
    • Israel
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Jordan
    • Mexico
    • Peru
    • Portugal
    • Singapore
    • Spain
    • United Kingdom
  • Travel Tips
  • Contact
Choosing a Walt Disney World Hotel

062: Choosing a Walt Disney World Hotel

Share this post:

Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on PinterestShare on Email
http://traffic.libsyn.com/vacationmavens/062_Walt_Disney_World_Hotels.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More

With so many accommodation options at Walt Disney World — from value, moderate and deluxe to villas and off-site hotels and vacation rentals — making a choice can be overwhelming. This week we chat with Kelly Stilwell, one of our Disney experts, to get her take on the best places to stay in Disney.

Walt Disney World Hotels

ON THE PODCAST

00:30 – Talking with Tamara about Orlando theme parks

05:30 – Universal Orlando Resort’s Volcano Bay

06:33 – Pandora – new at Animal Kingdom

09:32 – Fireworks Star Wars dessert party

12:55 – Talking with Kelly about Disney hotels

16:15 – Different Disney hotel resorts

22:28 – Kelly’s favorite resorts

33:20 – When to book and deals

37:38 –  Festivals at Epcot

42:20 – Favorite travel gear

45:12 – App of the week

ABOUT KELLY STILWELL

Kelly Stilwell is the writer, photographer and social media influencer behind Food, Fun & Faraway Places. A former stockbroker, Kelly discovered she is passionate about food and travel and loves sharing the fun with her readers. Follow Kelly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and Pinterest.

CHOOSING A DISNEY WORLD HOTEL

  • There are over 25 Disney resort hotel locations, with more to come.
  • These resorts are divided into four types; value, moderate, deluxe and villas.
  • The Value resorts are the most affordable while the Moderate are a little nicer.
  • The rooms are not much bigger in the Moderate compared to the Value resorts, just a little nicer.
  • There is a big jump from the Moderate resorts to the Deluxe resorts.
  • The Villas are what you would think of as a condo.
  • The Beach Club is a favorite in the Deluxe category and Art of Animation is popular in the Value category.
  • There is a lot to be said for staying on site in Disney. It may cost a bit more, but for first time visitor this would be a great experience for you and your kids.
  • If you are a foodie you may want to look into the different festivals that they have at Epcot.
  • Make sure you are spending some time relaxing on your vacation. Spending all of your time at the parks is very exhausting especially for your kids.

FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR

Kelly can not stress enough the importance of wearing comfortable shoes! She also tends to carry a sweater with her. Though it may be really hot and sweaty outside, when you go indoors with air conditioning blasting it can get pretty chilly.

APPS OF THE WEEK

Both the Universal Orlando App and the My Disney Experience Apps are very helpful when you are in the parks. Both apps help show wait times and allow you to find nearby restaurants or facilities.

MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST

Tips for Volcano Bay

Disney World hotel planner

E book printable packing lists

Free printable packing lists

FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD!

If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Pin this

Disney tips for picking a Walt Disney World hotel from value, moderate, deluxe or vacation club villas.

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission.

 

Share this post:

Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on PinterestShare on Email
«
»

Destinations, Florida, Travel Tips, United States 1

Trackbacks

  1. Get Ready for the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival - Food Fun & Faraway Places says:
    August 10, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    […] their own charm! Want to know more about the resort offerings at Walt Disney World? Check out this podcast to learn about accommodations for all […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Destinations

  • 214: Northern Italy + a Big Announcement
    214: Northern Italy + a Big Announcement
  • 213: Glacier Country, Montana
    213: Glacier Country, Montana
  • 212: Summer Travel Recap
    212: Summer Travel Recap
  • 210: Paris, France Trip Highlights
    210: Paris, France Trip Highlights
  • 207: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
    207: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Recent Tips

  • 211: Cruise from NYC to the Bahamas on Norwegian Cruise Lines
  • 209: What to Know about Airline Fees
    209: What to Know about Airline Fees
  • 208: Best Travel Credit Cards for Families
    208: Best Travel Credit Cards for Families
  • 205: Epic Family Vacations & Hotels
    205: Epic Family Vacations & Hotels
  • 204: 2021 Favorite Places and Travel Products
    204: 2021 Favorite Places and Travel Products

Search

Subscribe to Podcast

Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSSMore Subscribe Options

Destinations

Copyright © 2023 · Darling theme by Restored 316