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11. Pining for pins Disney-themed pins have always held a place on the list of beloved souvenirs, but their popularity skyrocketed with the emergence of Disney Pin Trading back in 1999 during the Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration. What exactly is Disney Pin Trading? It’s the act of buying and trading specialty Disney pins with cast members and other guests. ...

10. May I have your autograph? At Disney World you get to mingle with some of the best animated celebrities of all time, from royalty to truly “Goofy” characters. So the opportunity for striking it big on autographs is not to be missed. That’s why autograph books make perfect presents as well as presentations (once you fill the pages with ...

5. Extra Magic Hours You still get to enjoy the same great benefits of Extra Magic Hours when you book a stay at any Disney-operated or affiliated resort. On specially selected days a particular Disney World Park will open one hour early or remain in operation three hours past closing time exclusively for Disney resort guests. During these times you ...

4. Free movies Did you know that all Disney resorts feature outdoor movie showings most evenings? These wholesome family-friendly flicks are projected outside on a large blow-up screen, usually located around that resort’s pool or outdoor recreational area for all to enjoy. Each resort follows its own regular schedule, with start times ranging between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. So ...

3. Ongoing resort activities The chance to watch a free outdoor movie is just one of the many great diversions to take in while staying at a Value Resort. All hotels offer an array of awesome onsite activities, including daily special kid-friendly events led by that location’s cast members. Such activities include scavenger hunts, trivia challenges, games, races, and so ...

2. Notable superlatives Despite ranking in the category of Disney’s most affordable hotels some Value Resorts boast onsite amenities that give them superlative status even over other resorts in the Moderate and Deluxe categories. For example, Art of Animation’s Big Blue Pool currently weighs in as the largest pool at any Disney World resort, holding 308,527 gallons of water and ...

1. You get more for your money In short, staying at a Disney Value Resort is entirely worth it. Overall, it’s the perfect way to enjoy all the magical perks of Disney World without sacrificing unnecessary costs and expenses. And with all the featured onsite amenities and Disney exclusives available to all resort vacationers, the value is unbeatable in comparison ...

Disney World Value Resorts are, like their names say “value resorts” where guests can enjoy a whole host of perks, all available at a competitive rate. You know that when it comes to any Disney resort you can expect to find plenty of top-notch quality features and attributes that other non-Disney resorts just can’t hold a candle to, and Value ...

10. Same great amenities  Disney resort categories may range from Value to Deluxe, but all offer the same great in-room amenities and resort-wide features. Disney guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access, in-room refrigerators, and daily housekeeping services. Each property boasts onsite shopping, swimming pools and other recreational diversions, public laundry access, and food courts that offer an abundance of options ...

9. Unique themes and décor   One of the many things you’ll notice about Disney rides and resorts is a strong display of storyline theme. Resorts follow patterns in design and décor in keeping with each one’s own unique thematic elements. This is true of Value Resorts as well, as categorized by five great hotel properties—All-Star Sports, All-Star Music, All-Star ...