Disney's All-Star Movies Resort vs Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Movies

Value

Art of Animation

Value

Area

All-Star Movies

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Art of Animation

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Movies

Bus

Art of Animation

Skyliner, Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Movies

None

Art of Animation

None

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Movies

2 locations

Art of Animation

2 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Movies

Pool

Art of Animation

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Movies

No

Art of Animation

No

Top Highlight

All-Star Movies

Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney property

Art of Animation

Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

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 Art of Animation Resort

A value resort themed to Pixar and Disney animation, with family suites, Little Mermaid rooms, and a Skyliner station shared with Pop Century.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Recreation

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

Other

  • Gift Shop

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • interactive water play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Business Center

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 Art of Animation Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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 Art of Animation Resort

  • Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Family suites sleep up to 6 with two bathrooms and a kitchenette
  • Does not share bus service, giving it the best bus reliability of Value Resorts
  • Landscape of Flavors food court is best among Value Resorts
  • Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World

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 Art of Animation Resort

  • Family suite prices are double to triple standard Value Resort rooms
  • Little Mermaid standard rooms are very small and far from lobby
  • Theming is bold and loud, not appealing to all adults
  • No table service restaurant on property
  • Long walk to Skyliner station from some room sections

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 Art of Animation Resort

  • Landscape of Flavors

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • The Drop Off Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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