Disney's All-Star Movies Resort vs Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Photo: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Moderate Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Movies

Value

Coronado Springs

Moderate

Area

All-Star Movies

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Coronado Springs

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Movies

Bus

Coronado Springs

Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Movies

None

Coronado Springs

5 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Movies

2 locations

Coronado Springs

6 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Movies

Pool

Coronado Springs

Pool, Hot Tub, Water Slide

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Movies

No

Coronado Springs

No

Top Highlight

All-Star Movies

Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney property

Coronado Springs

Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate price

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 Coronado Springs Resort

A moderate convention resort themed around colonial Spanish and southwestern influences, anchored by Gran Destino Tower and Lago Dorado.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Recreation

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

Other

  • Gift Shop

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Marina
  • Volleyball
  • Water Slide

Wellness

  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Massage services available
  • Salon

Rooms

  • club-access reservations — chronos club

Other

  • Business Center
  • Laundry Facilities

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 Coronado Springs 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 Coronado Springs Resort

  • Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate price
  • Exceptional dining at Toledo restaurant atop Gran Destino Tower
  • Beautiful Lago Dorado lake and lush resort grounds
  • Large convention facilities make it great for business travelers
  • Impressive pool complex with Mayan pyramid waterslide

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 Coronado Springs Resort

  • Very spread-out resort with long walks from casitas to the main hub
  • Primarily a convention hotel, can feel less magical than other resorts
  • Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios by bus
  • Moderate pricing but far location makes it less convenient
  • Some areas of the resort feel dated and in need of updates

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 Coronado Springs Resort

  • Barcelona Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · snack

    View menu

  • Cafe Rix

    Table Service

    American, Quick Service - Coffee

    breakfast · lunch

    View menu

  • Dahlia Lounge

    Quick Service

    Spanish

    snack

    View menu

  • El Mercado de Coronado

    Quick Service

    American, Mexican

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Laguna Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Maya Grill

    Table Service

    American, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse

    dinner

    View menu

  • Rix Sports Bar & Grill

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Siestas Cantina

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Three Bridges Bar & Grill To Go

    Quick Service

    Latin

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago

    Table Service

    Latin

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood

    Table Service

    Seafood, Steakhouse, Spanish

    dinner

    View menu

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