Most Recent Reviews
Review of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Dizerella Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
Overall great resort with awesome themed areas
Pros:
Great food court. The family suites are well designed and themed and offer lots of space for a family to spread out. And the smell in the lobby is so great!Cons:
That currently (as that will be changing in 2018 with the Gondola opening) the only transport to the parks is busses and the lines are often long, meaning waiting for a second, or in rare cases, a third bus to come before you can get on. Busses ran very regularly though so wouldn't let that deter you from staying here. We often just made us of Uber or Lyft when the lines for the bus were long.Review of Candlelight Processional (Epcot)
Reviewed by BareNecessities Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is one of the ONLY reasons I'm willing to brave iffy weather with my vacation dollar (the other is the Christmas Illuminations show)! This presentation is for any and all music lovers. Well over 100 voices plus an orchestra! The vibrations from that much live music produces goose-bumps every.single.time! I've heard some incredible narrators, and some that were less-than-adequate public speakers. If you can, try for the show that starts once it's dark - the choir members processing into the venue with their candles - very very moving! We've attended with and without the dinner package seating. Always worth it, no matter what - with the closer seating from a dining package, it's even better! I especially appreciate the breakfast addition to dining package offerings from Epcot resorts. That works best for us, and really frees up the day until showtime!
Pros:
The best narrators.Cons:
The worst narrators. Choose carefully.Review of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by Cindy M Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
My DD and I always make a point to eat here. My DD doesn’t like pizza, but loves theirs. It is the best pizza I have ever had. We have been able to eat here even without a reservation, we were seated outside when it was pretty chilly and rainy, and we loved it. Inside can get pretty loud and lacks ambience that other restaurants have, but the food makes up for it. We don’t eat on the dining plan because it is always too much food for us, so the dollar value here is great.
Pros:
Amazing pizzaCons:
LoudReview of Castaway Cay
Reviewed by Teresa Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Castaway Cay was our favorite stop on our cruise on the Disney Dream. The island was so beautiful and clean. Staff was very friendly. Food was great. Can't wait go back again.
Pros:
Clean, beautiful, lots of activities for familiesCons:
visit too shortReview of All Star Sports Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by hippoparker Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Was there 3 nights middle of September. Really enjoyed stay.
Pros:
Quiet roomsCons:
Lobby area only had 2 people handling online check-in. Courses very slow. Took us about 30 minutes in line and 30 minutes with cast member to get room assihned, even after online check-in 3 days prior to arrival.Reviewed by BareNecessities Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We attended the 2018 Festival, and once again, it was a great addition to an already great theme park. There are even more corners to explore this year, or so it seemed. I liked the layout changes of some of them - they seemed to be better designed to handle more crowds, without squishing everybody in. We particularly enjoyed all the extra Disney character topiary models. I wish there had been photographers available at all of them. Some souvenir items were severely overpriced, for what you were getting. We got the pandora charm set, which at least provides some value. Overall, it was a great addition to Epcot, and I hope it grows (pun intended), specifically into every country's area around World Showcase, with even more national theming (like Lady And The Tramp in Italy).
Pros:
Those Topiaries!Cons:
some themed-item pricesReview of All Star Sports Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Pamela Ellis Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have stayed on grounds at Disneyworld for our past several trips, but we especially like All Star Sports, and never so much as our last trip. We had the good fortune/misfortune to be at Disney for Hurricane Irma. Being originally from New Orleans, this was not our first experience with a hurricane. It was, however, our first experience at Disneyworld. I cannot say enough about the actions of everyone there. Every single person, from the maids to the cashiers to the concierge desk cast members were so kind, so helpful, so patient and friendly, it was unbelievable. They were overwhelmed and often treated poorly by people who were angry and frightened, yet their level of service never faltered. They prepared huge amounts of food for greater numbers of people then ever expected, prepared all of us for what was coming, even if it meant they weren't sure if they would be able to get home themselves. But Disney provided for all of them as well. As far as we are concerned, they went above and beyond in every area, even opening their doors to stranded motorists wherever they had vacancies. We will always go back, and, in fact, are going back in March. Thank you, Disney!
Pros:
All things, Disney, especially to cast members.Cons:
None!Review of Crystal Palace Breakfast
Reviewed by Krista Davis Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
I have been to the Crystal palace since I was five years old, multiple times, and I am twenty two now. My most recent time was lunch at the very end of August:and as always, it did not dissappoint me. I was able to eat as much from the buffet, unlimited sodas, excellent service, and the character experiences were incredible. I ate alone, which is an experience most people do not do. However, I never felt out of place my entire time, because I was too busy with the amazing food. Fruits, vegetables, and plenty of vegetarian options for me! However, they also have meat options, and a plethora of adorable and delicious deserts as well. My favorite design was the chocolate honey pot tartlet. It was so wonderful to see the characters interacting with the children and families, making their day all the more magical. If you are concerned about the price, by all means go for breakfast! Before I was an annual passholder, I always went for breakfast, as it is about $20 less per person!
Pros:
Character experiences, food, quantity, amount of choices, service, the parade!Cons:
A bit crowded, a little noisyReview of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by BareNecessities Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed without kids in the Little Mermaid section (standard room, not suite), during March 2018. I loved the theming at this resort! The walk from the main area to our Little Mermaid room was very manageable, even with a freshly injured leg, and sent us walking past really great Lion King theming as well. The main pool area theming was outstanding. Do not miss a chance to just sit there, and soak it all in. Vacation is about escape, and we did! Even without kids! The room was comfortable even though it's small. I'd recommend WDW put hooks along the vanity curtain area, for true privacy if you want to dress in that area privately, as the curtains don't sit flush against the wall. I even spent some time and soaked in the bath tub to enjoy the theming in there! I would not have made this WDW trip at all, if I hadn't been able to find Value prices with good accommodation on property, because, although I've stayed concierge level at Beach Club in years past, we couldn't manage that this time. We stay on property for the safety, theming, access, and quality that comes even at the lowest price points (unlike the lowest prices at neighbouring hotels). There were no glitches this trip, although we did encounter the new fee for packages sent here ahead of us, and some long lines (even though we had done online check-in). I really appreciate the effort being made for quality, in value resorts, especially to meet the healthier food choices that some of us absolutely need, and many of us want. They had a really tasty spinach dish that I hope to enjoy again on my next visit. Lower prices should equate with fewer services, not subpar quality.
Pros:
Well themed, good quality even at the lowest prices.Cons:
curtain needs to have a hook to secure the privacy of the dressing area.Review of All Star Music Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Very nice clean rooms. Absolutely loved the shower. The bed was very comfortable, the pillows are never good when we travel no matter where we stay.
