Disney's All-Star Movies Resort vs Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Movies

Value

All-Star Music

Value

Area

All-Star Movies

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

All-Star Music

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Movies

Bus

All-Star Music

Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Movies

None

All-Star Music

None

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Movies

2 locations

All-Star Music

2 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Movies

Pool

All-Star Music

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Movies

No

All-Star Music

No

Top Highlight

All-Star Movies

Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney property

All-Star Music

Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts

Overview

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

A value resort built around classic Disney and Pixar film iconography, with themed sections such as Toy Story, Fantasia, and 101 Dalmatians.

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

A value resort with giant music-themed courtyards and a mix of standard rooms and family suites in the southern part of Walt Disney World.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • movies under the stars
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Transportation

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Pros

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

  • Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney property
  • Fun Toy Story and Fantasia themed areas kids love
  • Free Disney bus transportation included
  • On-site perks like Early Entry and advance Lightning Lane booking
  • Fantasia pool is one of the best themed pools at the All Stars

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts
  • Fewer large school groups than All Star Sports
  • Fun guitar-shaped Calypso Pool with Three Caballeros theming
  • Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed that frees up space
  • Background music throughout grounds adds to the theme

Cons

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

  • Smallest and most basic rooms at Walt Disney World (260 sq ft)
  • Bus service is frequently slow and unreliable
  • Some themed sections feel dated (Mighty Ducks, Herbie)
  • Food court quality is below other Value Resort food courts
  • Frequently hosts large school and youth sports groups

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Very small standard rooms at 260 square feet
  • Buses shared with other All Star Resorts, often standing room only
  • Single sink in bathroom unlike moderate and deluxe resorts
  • Only bus transportation, no Skyliner or monorail access
  • Long walk from some buildings to the main lobby and bus stop

On-Site Dining

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

  • Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • World Premiere Food Court

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Intermission Food Court

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Singing Spirits Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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