Disney's All-Star Movies Resort vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Photo: Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort
At a Glance
| All-Star Movies | Yacht Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Boat, Walk, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 2 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 5 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney property | Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney |
Tier
All-Star Movies
ValueYacht Club
DeluxeArea
All-Star Movies
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaYacht Club
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Movies
BusYacht Club
Boat, Walk, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Movies
NoneYacht Club
2 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Movies
2 locationsYacht Club
5 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Movies
PoolYacht Club
Water Slide, Pool, Quiet PoolExtended Evening Hours
All-Star Movies
NoYacht Club
YesTop Highlight
All-Star Movies
Lowest-cost way to stay on Disney propertyYacht Club
Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at DisneyOverview
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 Yacht Club Resort
A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.
Amenities
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- movies under the stars
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
Other
- Gift Shop
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Recreation
- stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
- Water Slide
- catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
- Pool
- Quiet Pool
- Marina
- Volleyball
- Arcade
- Playground
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Rooms
- disney signature services — guests staying in club-level rooms
- Club Level
Other
- The Market at Ale and Compass all-purpose store
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 Yacht Club Resort
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Boat
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Walk
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 Yacht Club Resort
- Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney
- Walking distance to EPCOT and boat to Hollywood Studios
- Yacht Club Marketplace and Yachtsman Steakhouse on property
- More nautical, adult-oriented atmosphere than neighboring Beach Club
- Easy access to BoardWalk dining and entertainment district
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 Yacht Club Resort
- Very expensive even by Deluxe resort standards
- Smaller pool at Yacht Club itself, relies on shared Stormalong Bay
- Rooms can feel dated compared to more recently renovated Deluxes
- No monorail access, bus or walk required to Magic Kingdom
- Nautical theming may not excite young children as much as other resorts
On-Site Dining
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
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Ale & Compass Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Ale & Compass Restaurant
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Crew's Cup Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Martha's Vineyard
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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The Market at Ale & Compass
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast
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Yachtsman Steakhouse
Table ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
dinner
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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 Yacht Club Resort
- First Time Staying at Yacht Club : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- The Yacht & Beach/Boardwalk area still blows the other ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Yacht Club Exterior Work : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Yacht Club or Beach Club : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Yacht club pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
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