Location, Location, Location: Disney Resort Showdown + Disney Parks Update

Location, Location, Location: Disney Resort Showdown + Disney Parks Update

May 22, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 75

About this episode

The episode features a showdown of Disney resorts near Walt Disney World and includes a parks update from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

This week on Where We Roam, we’re talking location, location, location with a Disney Resort Showdown featuring three of our favorite Walt Disney World resorts close to the parks: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. But first, Dayna joins us live from Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a Disney Parks update, including her experience riding Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT and the anticipation around Muppets Electric Mayhem taking over Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster. Then we go head-to-head-to-head with three very different Disney deluxe resorts. Animal Kingdom Lodge brings the savanna views, incredible theming, and some of the best resort dining at Disney World. The Polynesian delivers Monorail access, tropical vibes, Magic Kingdom convenience, and classic Disney nostalgia. Yacht Club brings the EPCOT resort area, walkability, Stormalong Bay, and easy access to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. We rank each resort across the categories that matter most: location and transportation, theme and atmosphere, room size and layout, food and beverage, pools and amenities, and overall value. Which Disney resort wins when location is the…

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Organizations: Disney

Places: Walt Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT

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