Your resort is 30–40% of your Walt Disney World budget. That means this isn't
just a comfort decision — it's one of the most important financial decisions
of your entire trip. In this episode, Kelly Bennett breaks down every Value and
Moderate resort at Walt Disney World so you know exactly where to stay, what
you're getting, and how to pay less for it.

You'll learn why Pop Century Resort might be the single best value hotel on
Walt Disney World property (hint: it involves a gondola ride to EPCOT), how
Art of Animation's family suites can actually be the smart money move for
larger families, and which Moderate resort has a 15-story tower that most
Disney planners completely overlook.

Key takeaways from this episode:
• Pop Century's Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios is a real,
  meaningful transportation advantage over the All-Star resorts
• Art of Animation family suites (565 sq ft, 2 bathrooms, sleep 6) can beat
  the math of booking two standard Value rooms for larger families
• Coronado Springs' Gran Destino Tower delivers Deluxe-quality rooms at
  Moderate prices — the most underrated resort at Walt Disney World
• Disney releases room-only discounts (typically 20–35% off) multiple times
  per year — booking at rack rate is almost always avoidable
• The split-stay strategy lets you stay at two resorts on one trip while
  Disney handles the luggage transfer for free

Resources mentioned:
Disney Budget Master Workbook ($27) — MyDisneyBrain.com
Walt Disney World First-Timer's Complete Planning Guide ($37) — MyDisneyBrain.com

New Opening / My Disney Brain 2023

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