All of the resort categories at Disney World vary in many ways including size, price, dining options and transportation so I've got the differences between all of them to help you decide what makes sense for your trip.

I also have recent news and a quick tip that will allow you to use somebody else's FastPass+ reservation.

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Differences in resort categories

All Disney World resorts have mini-fridges (but microwaves are only in suites), Disney transportation, wifi, dining reservations can be made up to 180 days beforehand for the whole trip, and FastPass+ reservations can be made for the whole trip up to 60 days beforehand.

Value Resorts

All Value Resorts have:

* Fun, bright, kid-friendly theming with large icons

* Rooms that open to outside corridors

* Food courts and pizza delivery available, but no Table Service restaurants

* Themed pools but no water slides

* Large, spread out layout

* Bus transportation to all parks and Downtown Disney (and only 1 internal bus stop)

* 260 sq. ft. rooms with 2 double beds or 1 king bed

* Prices of $96-199/night for standard rooms

Art of Animation is slightly different in that it's the newest, has mostly suites, doesn't have Preferred Rooms, has a larger food court, slightly bigger standard rooms (277 sq. ft.), and is higher priced ($123-214/night for standard rooms).

My favorite Value Resort is Pop Century, which offers low prices and doesn't share buses with other resorts. For families of more than 4 or who want more space, Art of Animation is a good option (and they don't share buses w/other resorts either).

Moderate Resorts

All Moderate Resorts have:

* Beautiful theming with lush landscaping and a very grownup feel

* Rooms that open to outside corridors

* Table Service restaurant (except at French Quarter), food courts and pizza delivery available

* A main feature pool with a water slide and other quiet pools

* On-site recreation options

* Large, spread out layout

* Bus transportation to all parks and Downtown Disney (and many internal bus stops, except at French Quarter). Boat transportation to Downtown Disney is also available at Riverside and French Quarter.

* 314 sq. ft. rooms (340 sq. ft. at Caribbean Beach Resort) with 2 queen beds or 1 king bed

* Riverside and Caribbean Beach can accommodate families of up to 5

* Themed rooms available at Riverside and Caribbean Beach Resorts

* Prices of $182-285/night for standard rooms

My favorite Moderate Resort is Port Orleans Riverside which is the most beautiful, in my opinion, and is the best value for a Preferred Room.

Deluxe Resorts

All Deluxe Resorts have:

* Beautiful, impeccable theming with fantastic lobbies and gift shops

* Rooms that open to inside corridors

* Table Service restaurants (including 1 upscale option) and Quick Service, but no food courts

* A main feature pool with a water slide and other quiet pools

* Non-bus access to at least 1 park (except Animal Kingdom Lodge which always uses buses)

* All Deluxe Resorts accommodate up to 5 people in standard rooms except Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Boardwalk Inn

* On-site gyms, salons, and valet parking available

* Prices of $320-835/night for standard rooms, with Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge being the least expensive

My favorite Deluxe Resorts are The Beach Club and The Polynesian which prov...