WDW accommodation at a price that doesn't take the mickey! (Walt Disney World All Star Sports / Music / Movies Resort)

Member Name: coco360

Product:	Walt Disney World All Star Sports / Music / Movies Resort
Date:	11/01/09 (440 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Superb location and theming.

Disadvantages: No full-service restaurant.

The All-Star Resorts complex in Walt Disney World, Florida, is Disney's first attempt at providing budget on-site accommodation. (Take a look at my 'Pop Century' review to read about their latest "value" resort.) The complex is made up of three discrete resorts: All-Star Music, Sports and Movies. As you would expect from Disney, each resort's individual theming is pervasive and very much larger than life. 40 foot tall maracas, American football helmets and Buzz Lightyears lurk around every corner!

My wife and I have stayed at the All-Star complex twice. On both occasions we have chosen to stay at the Movies Resort, rather than it's counterparts, simply because it is overflowing with the icons that made Disney famous.

Accommodation at the All-Star Movies Resort is in motel-style buildings on three floors. As you might expect, the resort's movie theme is continued in the guest rooms; in the form of popcorn bucket lights, clapper-board curtains and black and white film-strip tiles in the bathroom. Our room was air-conditioned with two double beds. It was of a moderate size, with a sink, small dining table and two chairs. The bath/shower and toilet was contained within a small adjoining bathroom.

The resort has a "counter service" dining area, which offers a selection of hot and cold foods; everything from fast foods to salads. The resort also has a gift shop, self-service launderette, playground and a large star-shaped swimming pool.

The All-Star Movies Resort is connected to the rest of Walt Disney World by a complimentary bus service, which we found to be regular and on the whole very efficient.

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Summary: A great choice for families on a budget.