Disney's All-Star Music Resort vs Disney's Beach Club Resort

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Beach Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Beach Club Resort

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Music

Value

Beach Club

Deluxe

Area

All-Star Music

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Beach Club

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Music

Bus

Beach Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Music

None

Beach Club

2 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Music

2 locations

Beach Club

2 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Music

Pool

Beach Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Music

No

Beach Club

Yes

Top Highlight

All-Star Music

Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts

Beach Club

Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World

Overview

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 Beach Club Resort

A New England beach-themed deluxe resort beside Crescent Lake with direct access to the shared Stormalong Bay pool complex.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Disney's Beach 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
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Tennis Courts
  • Hot Tub
  • ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)
  • Volleyball

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Ship Shape Health Club (steam room, sauna, massage therapy, Nautilus/Hammer Strength/aerobics)
  • Spa

Rooms

  • rooms and suites with club-level service

Transportation

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Bus

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

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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 Beach Club Resort

  • Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via International Gateway
  • Strong table service dining options on site and nearby at BoardWalk
  • Charming New England seaside theming
  • Easy access to multiple resorts in the Crescent Lake area

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 Beach Club Resort

  • One of the more expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
  • Smaller rooms compared to other Deluxe resorts at similar prices
  • No monorail access, requires walking, boat, or bus to Magic Kingdom
  • Standard rooms can feel dated relative to recently renovated resorts
  • Pool area can get very crowded during peak season

On-Site Dining

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Intermission Food Court

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Singing Spirits Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • Beach Club Marketplace

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

    Table Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Cape May Cafe

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu
  • Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch

    View menu

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