Disney's All-Star Movies Resort vs Disney's Pop Century Resort
Photo: Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Photo: Lester Shalloway
At a Glance
| All-Star Movies | Pop Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Value |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 2 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney property | Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
All-Star Movies
ValuePop Century
ValueArea
All-Star Movies
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaPop Century
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Movies
BusPop Century
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Movies
NonePop Century
NoneQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Movies
2 locationsPop Century
2 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Movies
PoolPop Century
PoolExtended Evening Hours
All-Star Movies
NoPop Century
NoTop Highlight
All-Star Movies
Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney propertyPop Century
Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOverview
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 Pop Century Resort
A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.
Amenities
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- movies under the stars
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
Other
- Gift Shop
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
Other
- Laundry Facilities
Transportation
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Pop Century Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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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 Pop Century Resort
- Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
- Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
- Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
- Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s
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 Pop Century Resort
- Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
- No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
- Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
- Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
- No table service restaurant on property
On-Site Dining
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Community Discussions
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
- All star Movies : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- All star movies, music, or sports? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Art of animation or all star movies : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Is All-Star Movies really that much more popular than ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century vs. All-Star Movies : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Pop Century Resort
- Honest opinions on Pop Century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Tell Me About Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on POP century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
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