Disney's All-Star Music Resort vs Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Photo: Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
At a Glance
| All-Star Music | Art of Animation | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts | Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
All-Star Music
ValueArt of Animation
ValueArea
All-Star Music
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaArt of Animation
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Music
BusArt of Animation
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Music
NoneArt of Animation
NoneQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Music
2 locationsArt of Animation
2 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Music
PoolArt of Animation
PoolExtended Evening Hours
All-Star Music
NoArt of Animation
NoTop Highlight
All-Star Music
Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discountsArt of Animation
Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOverview
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
A value resort with giant music-themed courtyards and a mix of standard rooms and family suites in the southern part of Walt Disney World.
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 Music Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- 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 Music Resort
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Art of Animation 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 Music Resort
- Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts
- Fewer large school groups than All Star Sports
- Fun guitar-shaped Calypso Pool with Three Caballeros theming
- Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed that frees up space
- Background music throughout grounds adds to the theme
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 Music Resort
- Very small standard rooms at 260 square feet
- Buses shared with other All Star Resorts, often standing room only
- Single sink in bathroom unlike moderate and deluxe resorts
- Only bus transportation, no Skyliner or monorail access
- Long walk from some buildings to the main lobby and bus stop
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 Music Resort
Community Discussions
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
- All Star Music Resort Phone : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- All Star Music Resort, thoughts? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- All-Star Music : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- First time at All Star Music : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Is All Star Music a good hotel? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- Art of Animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Art of Animation Resort: Is it a good resort? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Art of Animation Resort! : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Booking art of animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Is art of animation that bad? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
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