by Heather | Apr 11, 2022 | Value Resorts, Walt Disney World
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort is the first of three hotels located in the All-Star complex. This family-friendly sports-themed hotel features different sections celebrating a variety of sports including football, baseball, and basketball.
Resort Overview
This budget-friendly resort hotel opened in 1994 and remains one of the lowest-cost hotels on Disney property. The decor features larger-than-life sports gear and a fun theme with some familiar Disney friends.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Budget-friendly: This resort is budget-friendly and still gives guests the benefits of staying on Disney property.
- Fun theme: This resort has a fun theme with larger-than-life sports icons that are perfect for photo opportunities to capture some vacation memories.
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and main pools)
- Dining Options (quick service)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, valet parking assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Resort Airline Check-In
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A Full Range of Accommodations
The resort includes 1,920 rooms across ten different buildings, with different themed sections. The themes include Surf’s Up!, Touchdown, Homerun Hotel, Center Court, and Hoops Hotel. There are standard and preferred rooms, with preferred rooms being closer to the main building and amenities.
Each guest room includes two double beds, a nightstand, TV, dresser, a small table with chairs, a vanity area with a single sink, and a separate tub and shower.
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Room Types
Standard:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 2 Double Beds
Preferred:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- Close to Stadium Hall, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation
- 2 Double Beds
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Dining Information
All Dining & Lounges
End Zone Food Court
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this food court area provides a variety of dining options. Menu items include hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, and more.
Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar
Located next to the Surfboard Bay Pool, this is the spot to grab a drink of your choice and chill! This spot serves a variety of beverages including specialty cocktails, frozen drinks, beer, sangria, and wine.
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Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
Pools
The Surfboard Bay Pool is designed to make you feel like you are hanging out at the beach. It is surrounded by giant surfboards and there is a kiddie pool nearby. It is the perfect spot to get some sun or take a dip and cool off!
The Grand Slam Pool is shaped like a baseball diamond and features Goofy on the pitcher’s mound. The sundeck is designed like the outfield and large baseball bats surround the pool area.
Game Point Arcade
Enjoy video games, pinball, air hockey, and more at this arcade located near the Mara Cafe. The arcade is open daily. Purchase your game card using cash or credit card and then refill it as you please to use at any of the other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Movies Under the Stars
After a day at the parks, enjoy complimentary movie screenings under the stars. These screenings are located on the football field. Check with the front desk for a schedule.
Playground
The youngest athletes can have a ball here, climbing and sliding in the playground area. This playground is located near the Touchdown! hotel area.
Jogging Trail
Head out for a relaxing run or walk around the 1-mile trail in Disney’s All-Star Resort area.
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to the Magic Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- EPCOT: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to EPCOT. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
by Heather | Apr 6, 2022 | Value Resorts, Walt Disney World
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is a value resort hotel located in the Animal Kingdom area of the Walt Disney World Resort. The resort celebrates all of your favorite movies and includes larger-than-life decor, which is perfect for those vacation photos!
Resort Overview
This resort is one of three hotels located in the All-Star complex. It is the third, after All-Star Music and All-Star Sports. This hotel is quite big, with 1,920 rooms. The buildings are themed to different Disney movies including Toy Story, 101 Dalmatians, Fantasia, Love Bug, and The Mighty Ducks. There are ten buildings with guest rooms and the main lobby is known as Cinema Hall. It features the check-in area and food court, as well as a store and arcade.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Budget-friendly on Disney property
- Fun theme with characters that kids will recognize
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and main pools)
- Dining Options (quick service)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, valet parking assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Resort Airline Check-In
Accommodations
The rooms at Disney’s All-Star Movies resort were recently updated and are approximately 260 square feet. Each room has a bathroom with one sink and vanity area, shower with bathtub, dresser with three drawers, a safe, mini-fridge, a Cuisinart “pod-style” coffee maker, and flat-panel TV. In the rooms with two queen beds, one of the beds folds up and there is a table with two chairs.
Room Types
Standard:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
Preferred:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- Close to Cinema Hall, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
Dining Information
World Premiere Food Court
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this food court area provides a variety of dining options. Menu items include hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, and more.
Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar
Try a specialty cocktail at this brightly colored bar by the Fantasia Pool.
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
There are two pools at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.
Fantasia Pool is the main pool, located between the Fantasia building and Cinema Hall. This pool is inspired by the classic Disney movie Fantasia and features a Sorcerer Mickey fountain in the center. There is also a smaller kiddie pool and water play area nearby.
The Duck Pond Pool is the leisure pool inspired by The Mighty Ducks films. This 105,438-gallon pool is designed to resemble a hickey rink and is a great spot to relax when you’re not visiting the parks.
Reel Fun Arcade
Enjoy video games, pinball, air hockey, and more at this arcade located near the Mara Cafe. The arcade is open daily. Purchase your game card using cash or credit card and then refill it as you please to use at any of the other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Movies Under the Stars
After a day at the parks, enjoy complimentary movie screenings under the stars. These screenings are shown at the Reel Spot – right outside of World Premiere Food Court.
Playground
Kids will love climbing and playing in this playground area located between the Fantasia and Toy Story sections.
Jogging Trail
Head out for a relaxing run or walk around the 1-mile trail in Disney’s All-Star Resort area.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to the Magic Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- EPCOT: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to EPCOT. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
by Heather | Mar 21, 2022 | Value Resorts, Walt Disney World
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a value resort located near the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort, directly across the lake from Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
Resort Overview
Disney’s Art of Animation resort is a great value resort offering accommodations for larger families. The resort opened in 2012 and features both standard rooms and family suites with one of four Disney-Pixar themes: Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Cars, or The Little Mermaid. This is also one of the dog-friendly options at the Walt Disney World Resort, for an additional fee of $50 per night.
The resort celebrates the magic of Disney animation and brings characters to life with larger-than-life statues throughout the resort, with many backdrops that are perfect for vacation photos. With the addition of the Disney Skyliner, this resort offers convenient access to both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Fun theme with familiar Disney characters
- Located along the Disney Skyliner, with easy access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Accommodations for larger families, Family suites have 2 bathrooms
- Largest resort pool on Disney property
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Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobby, and main pools)
- Dining Options (quick service)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Resort Airline Check-In
A Full Range of Accommodations
At Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, there are two different room types – family suites and standard rooms. There are 1,120 family suites that sleep up to 6 adults and offer three different themes – Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and Cars. The Finding Nemo suites are closest to the resort’s main building and amenities, including the Disney Skyliner stop. There are also 864 standard rooms, with The Little Mermaid theme. There are approximately 200 rooms that are handicap accessible.
Room Types
Little Mermaid Standard Room:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed
Cars Family Suite:
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size Table Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
The Lion King Family Suite:
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size Table Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
Finding Nemo Family Suite:
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size Table Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
Dining Information
Landscape of Flavors
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this food court area provides a variety of dining options. Menu items include hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, and more.
The Drop Off Pool Bar
Located at the main pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, relax with a cocktail, sangria, or other beverage under the thatched hut.
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
Pools
The Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at the Walt Disney World Resort. Just keep swimming at this zero-entry pool inspired by the beloved Disney-Pixar movie, Finding Nemo.
The Cozy Cone Pool is inspired by the Disney-Pixar hit Cars. Enjoy cabanas in the shape of cozy cones or hang out with the life-sized models of all of your favorite Cars friends! Then, take a dip in this relaxing and kid-friendly 74,740-gallon pool.
The Flippin’ Fins Pool is inspired by The Little Mermaid, complete with Sebastian and his “Under the Sea” orchestra! This 103,642-gallon pool is the perfect spot to let all of your cares swim away as you take a dip or relax poolside.
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Pixel Play Arcade
Enjoy video games, pinball, air hockey, and more at this arcade located near the Mara Cafe. The arcade is open daily. Purchase your game card using cash or credit card and then refill it as you please to use at any of the other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Movies Under the Stars
After a day at the parks, enjoy complimentary movie screenings under the stars. The screenings take place on select nights, on the grassy area located between The Lion King building and the Finding Nemo building.
Playground
Kids will love climbing and playing at the Righteous Reef playground. It is in the Finding Nemo courtyard.
Jogging Trail
Head out for a relaxing run or walk on a 1.38-mile trail around the Art of Animation Resort.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to the Magic Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- EPCOT: The Disney Skyliner takes guests to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, with a quick transfer to EPCOT. This runs until approximately 1 hour after the park closes. In the event of inclement weather, buses are available.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Disney Skyliner takes guests to Disney’s Caribbean Beach, with a quick transfer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It runs until approximately an hour after the park closes. In the event of inclement weather, buses are available.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
by Heather | Mar 19, 2022 | Value Resorts
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is a value resort hotel in the All-Star complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. The theme celebrates different types of music with subtle Disney touches.
Resort Overview
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is one of three value resorts in the All-Star complex. It features 1,706 guest rooms, including family suites that accommodate up to 6 adults. The exterior theming at this resort include larger-than-life music icons that match the names of the buildings such as the three-story jukeboxes and guitar at the Rock Inn. The interior features subtle Disney touches such as a headboard and wall decor featuring Disney characters. This resort is a great budget-friendly option that includes the benefits and convenience of staying on Disney property.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Budget-friendly on Disney property
- Fun theme with beloved Disney characters and large-sized music icons
- Accommodations for larger families
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and main pools)
- Dining Options (quick service)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Laundry Services (Dry Cleaning Services, the 24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Resort Airline Check-In
A Full Range of Accommodations
The guest rooms at this resort were recently refurbished, completed in 2021, and there are three different room types. The standard and preferred rooms each sleep up to 4 adults and include a table and chairs, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, separate sink with vanity area, and tub with shower.
The family suites include two bathrooms and a kitchenette area with a full refrigerator and microwave. There are two pull-down beds as well in the living area.
The preferred rooms and the family suites are located closest to the main building and amenities at the resort.
Room Types
Standard:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed
Preferred:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- Close to Melody Hall, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed
Family Suites:
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of the Pool, Courtyard, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Queen-Size Pull-Down Beds
Dining Information
Intermission Food Court
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this food court area provides a variety of dining options. Menu items include hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, and more.
Singing Spirits Pool Bar
Move to the music with a chorus of cocktails, beers, and wines by the Calypso Pool.
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
Calypso Pool
Home to a colorful fountain featuring the Three Caballeros, the Calypso Pool is the main pool at the resort. This 251,418-gallon pool has a charming musical theme, with a guitar shape. The area is also lined with bongos and maracas, adding even more fun!
Piano Pool
This grand piano-shaped leisure pool is the perfect spot for some rest and relaxation after a fun day at the parks.
Note’able Games Arcade
Enjoy video games, pinball, air hockey, and more at this arcade located near the Mara Cafe. The arcade is open daily. Purchase your game card using cash or credit card and then refill it as you please to use at any of the other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Movies Under the Stars
After a day at the parks, enjoy complimentary movie screenings under the stars on select nights. These screenings are located right outside, by the Intermission Food Court.
Playground
Little musicians will love playing to the beat, climbing, and running around in this play area located near the Jazz Inn section.
Jogging Trail
Head out for a relaxing run or walk around the 1-mile trail in Disney’s All-Star Resort area.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to the Magic Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- EPCOT: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to EPCOT. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
