Disney's All-Star Music Resort vs Disney's Old Key West Resort
Photo: Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Photo: Disney's Old Key West Resort
At a Glance
| All-Star Music | Old Key West | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 1 restaurant |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 4 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Quiet Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts | Largest room sizes of any Disney Vacation Club resort |
Tier
All-Star Music
ValueOld Key West
DeluxeArea
All-Star Music
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaOld Key West
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Music
BusOld Key West
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Music
NoneOld Key West
1 restaurantQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Music
2 locationsOld Key West
4 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Music
PoolOld Key West
Pool, Quiet PoolExtended Evening Hours
All-Star Music
NoOld Key West
YesTop Highlight
All-Star Music
Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discountsOld Key West
Largest room sizes of any Disney Vacation Club resortOverview
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 Old Key West Resort
Experience the romance of the Florida Keys at this tranquil community of Conch Flats—a sprawling island hamlet with shimmering waterways, swaying palm trees and manicured golf-course fairways. Delight in sun-soaked pools, casual dining and such amenities as fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes.
Amenities
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
Other
- Gift Shop
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Quiet Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Playground
- Electric Eel Game Room
- Jogging Trail
- Marina
- Fishing excursions
Wellness
- discover a dry sauna at the base of a lighthouse
- Fitness Center
- R.E.S.T. Health Club
Other
- Laundry Facilities
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 Old Key West Resort
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Boat
Disney Springs
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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 Old Key West Resort
- Largest room sizes of any Disney Vacation Club resort
- Relaxed, laid-back Key West atmosphere ideal for adults
- Full kitchen in villa rooms great for longer stays
- Quieter and less crowded than other Disney resorts
- Close to Disney Springs with boat transportation available
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 Old Key West Resort
- Very spread-out resort, some villa clusters feel isolated
- Primarily a DVC property, harder to book on cash reservations
- Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat only goes to Disney Springs
- Limited table service dining compared to other Deluxe resorts
- Lower-energy atmosphere may not feel as immersive for park-focused guests
On-Site Dining
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Disney's Old Key West Resort
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Good's Food to Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast
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Gurgling Suitcase
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Olivia's Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Olivia's Cafe To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch
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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 Old Key West Resort
- How is Old Key West? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Old Key West : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Old Key West/ Saratoga Springs: are they *honestly* okay? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Solo staying at Old Key West : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
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