Disney's All-Star Movies Resort vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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 Polynesian Village Resort

A deluxe South Seas resort on Seven Seas Lagoon with monorail access, beach views, and a mix of standard rooms, villas, and bungalows.

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Bus

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

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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
• Stunning South Pacific tropical theming throughout
• Iconic Trader Sam's Grog Grotto tiki bar on property
• Beach and marina on the Seven Seas Lagoon
• Great Ceremonial House with Captain Cook's quick service dining

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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Among the most expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
• Island Tower DVC addition is polarizing and breaks original theming
• Long Great Ceremonial House corridors can make navigation confusing
• Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom by bus
• Lava Pool waterslide removed in recent renovation, not replaced

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

• Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• World Premiere Food Court

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• 'Ohana

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Barefoot Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  breakfast

  View menu

• Capt. Cook's

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale's Deli

  Quick Service

  American, Quick Service Kiosk

  lunch

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale’s Deli at Disney's Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

• Kona Cafe

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Café To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Island

  Table Service

  American, Sushi, Quick Service - Coffee

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Oasis Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Pineapple Lanai

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Tambu Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

• All star Movies : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• All star movies, music, or sports? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Art of animation or all star movies : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Is All-Star Movies really that much more popular than ...
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• Pop Century vs. All-Star Movies : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• First time stay at the Polynesian! Tips? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Late Night Vibes at The Polynesian Resort - Reddit
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Looking for crowd opinions on the Polynesian
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• New Polynesian Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Polynesian vs WL? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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