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

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Photo: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Music

Value

Caribbean Beach

Moderate

Area

All-Star Music

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Caribbean Beach

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Music

Bus

Caribbean Beach

Skyliner, Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Music

None

Caribbean Beach

2 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Music

2 locations

Caribbean Beach

3 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Music

Pool

Caribbean Beach

Pool, Water Slide, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Music

No

Caribbean Beach

No

Top Highlight

All-Star Music

Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts

Caribbean Beach

Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

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 Caribbean Beach Resort

A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • shipwreck play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.4-mile promenade around Barefoot Bay)
  • Water Slide
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Fishing around Barefoot Bay
  • Volleyball

Wellness

  • Spa

Rooms

  • Club Level

Other

  • calypso trading post
  • Laundry Facilities

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 Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Skyliner

    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 Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
  • Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
  • Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
  • Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement

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 Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
  • Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
  • Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
  • Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
  • Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops

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 Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Banana Cabana

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • Centertown Market

    Quick Service

    Latin, American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Centertown Market Grab & Go

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Sebastian's Bistro

    Table Service

    Latin

    dinner

    View menu
  • Spyglass Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

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