Disney's All-Star Music Resort vs Disney's Contemporary Resort

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 Contemporary Resort

A flagship monorail resort next to Magic Kingdom, recognized for its A-frame tower and quick walk to the park gates.

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort

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 Contemporary Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Walk

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Bus

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

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 Contemporary Resort

• Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom
• Walking distance to Magic Kingdom, closest hotel to the park
• Top-tier dining including California Grill atop the resort
• Iconic A-frame architecture and clean modern design
• Bay Lake Tower offers direct walkway connection

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 Contemporary Resort

• One of the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World
• Modern design lacks the immersive theming of other Deluxe resorts
• Standard rooms can feel dated compared to newer renovations
• Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, bus ride required
• Monorail loop congestion can cause delays during peak times

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 Contemporary Resort

• California Grill

  Table Service

  American, Seafood, Sushi

  dinner

  View menu

• Chef Mickey's

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Contempo Café

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Contemporary Grounds

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  dinner

  View menu

• Cove Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Outer Rim

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 Lounge

  Quick Service

  Steakhouse, American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Steakhouse

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Sand Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

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Disney's Contemporary Resort

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