Disney's All-Star Music Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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.

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

The newer tower within the Swan and Dolphin complex, positioned near Crescent Lake and marketed as a more boutique-style Marriott option.

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

• Bus

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, 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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex
• Spacious tower rooms with contemporary design and updated amenities
• Same Crescent Lake location with walking access to EPCOT
• Marriott Bonvoy points redemption available
• Quieter and more upscale feel than the larger Swan and Dolphin hotels

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• No Disney on-site perks such as Early Entry or booking advantages
• High resort fees on top of nightly rate increase true cost
• Smaller pool exclusive to Swan Reserve guests, main pools are at Swan/Dolphin
• Limited dining within the Swan Reserve itself
• No direct transportation to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Amare

  Table Service

  Mediterranean

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Grounds

  Table Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Stir

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Tangerine

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

• All Star Music Resort Phone : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• 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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Swan & Dolphin appreciation : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan or Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan Reserve pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Thoughts on the Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and ADR/LL
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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  Disney Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve FULL Resort Tours

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