I only stay at Disney World's cheapest resort. It saves me money and still feels luxurious.

• Disney World offers more than 25 hotels, but I only stay at the cheapest option available.
• The All-Star Resort has three themed sections and usually costs around $150 per night.

Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is home to more than 25 on-property resorts. But when I visit, the only spot I'll book is the cheapest.

Disney's All-Star Resort, one of the theme park's "value hotels," has been my family's go-to vacation spot for over two decades.

We're never picky about which of its three sections we stay in — there are music, movie, and sports-themed areas — and we try to spend as little time there as possible.

Still, we absolutely love the resort. It provides everything we could possibly need on vacation, and in some ways, it even feels luxurious.

The best features of Disney hotels for a fraction of the cost

When you book a Disney World vacation and choose to stay on property, you can choose between resorts in three tiers: value, moderate, and deluxe.

Value resorts are the smallest and cheapest, and are similar to standard chain hotels across the country — but with Disney theming. Moderate resorts tend to be a bit fancier but aren't tied to Disney movies. The Port Orleans Resort, Coronado Springs, and Caribbean Beach Resort are a few options.

Finally, there are deluxe resorts with massive suites, theme-park views, built-in spas and boardwalks, and ultimately, rooms priced much higher than moderate and value resorts.

Despite the differences in decor and price, every Disney World hotel offers standout amenities including themed pools, free transportation options, and early park entry.

But while a hotel like the Animal Kingdom Lodge might offer you a room and those amenities for $500+ per night, I've stayed at the All-Star Resort with those same perks for prices closer to $150 per night.

Of course, you get what you pay for, and the differences between Disney's value, moderate, and deluxe spots are clear.

While there are actual restaurants on site at Disney's more expensive hotels — dinners cost a separate fee but are within walking distance of hotel rooms — spots like the All-Star Resort have an expansive food court.

And though Disney does offer transportation to and from all of its hotels, the bus stops for deluxe resorts are typically closer to theme-park gates than those of value hotels — so you'll have to do a lot more walking.

Still, I've never minded these caveats.

When I visit Disney World, I try to spend as much time as possible at the theme parks and Disney Springs, meaning I'm only at the resort to sleep. And when I remember how much cheaper the All-Star Resort is than others, I don't mind things like walking a little farther to reach a complimentary bus.

Disney's cheapest resort still feels magical

The All-Star Resort might be cheaper in price than other Disney hotels, but Disney didn't seem to cut any costs when designing the property.

There are massive character statues around every corner, pools shaped like pianos, photo spots, and more across the entire resort. Some areas are even designed to look exactly like scenes from famous Disney movies like "101 Dalmations" and "Toy Story."

No matter how old I get, I love visiting the hotel and feeling completely immersed in the Disney universe.

I'm definitely open to staying at Disney's more extravagant resorts in the future. The Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge are two of my dream destinations.

But when I help friends plan Disney vacations and consider taking one myself, I always turn to Disney's All-Star Resort for a place to stay.

In my opinion, it's truly the best bang for your buck at the famously expensive vacation spot.