All Star Music - Walking Distance?

[Delta Hog]

It kind of looks like AK and/or DS might be walking distance from All Star Music..........is this the case?

Also, what else (restaurants, stores, etc) are walking distance?

 

[typhoonlagooner]

No parks are in "safe" walking distance to ASmu. Yes, they may appear to be close (and in reality roughly a mile in distance) but with main roads, highways, and lack of side walks, there is no safe or even logical way to walk to any park, including Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

Outside of the main buildings of all 3 All Star resorts, I'd say the only thing that you "could" walk to is the McDonalds located close to the entrance of all 3 resorts.

 

[Eeyore1925]

According to this site: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/resorts/resort-distances.htm

DHS is 2 miles and AK is 3 miles.

We will be there in 37 days - I think I'll stick to the bus.

 

[juliebrooks35]

I agree, McDonald's is the only place you can walk to. I love walking and would have happily have walked a couple of miles to get some-where but no sidewalks and fast moving traffic put a stop to that. It would be like walking along a highway. Shame really cos Disney could put that gorgeous scenery to good use and create some jogging paths in the area

 

[Lynne M]

The only restaurants you'd be able to walk to would be the food courts at the All-Stars, and McDonalds. Any off-property restaurants/stores would be several miles away.

One of the biggest surprises for newcomers is the sheer size of the place. WDW is 40+ square miles, and there's very little that's walkable. The roads between theme parks and resorts are mostly multi-lane highways with no sidewalks, and buses and cars flying by at high speeds.

 

[Delta Hog]

Thanks. As to it being 2-3 miles, I have to think that is "highway miles" and it should be shorter "as the crow flies" (which you could walk). However, I'll stick to the buses.

Appears to be the one downside to staying on-site. I had a reservation at Sheraton Safari that I cancelled in favor of getting the on-site advantages (especially transport and Extra Magic Hours). However, it sounds like what is around the Safari (Macaroni Grill, chili's, grocery, other restaurants, etc etc etc) is far superior to......just McD's.

 

[typhoonlagooner]

I know for us...

We'd much rather prefer to walk 1-5mins from our room with our refillable mug to a food court and enjoy an affordable meal there compared to driving/walking to a chillis/macaroni grill. Sure the quality might be a little on the lesser side, but it doesn't beat the convienence factor! Here are the offerings quoted from allears.net

Mickey Waffle with bacon or sausage $5.49
Mickey Waffle with fruit topping $5.49

Cappuccino $3.19
Espresso $2.69


Cinnamon Roll $2.59
Danish $2.39
Crumb Cake $2.59

Side of Bacon or Sausage or Potatoes $1.99
Oatmeal $2.49
Grits $2.49
Turnover $2.29
Chocolate Croissant $2.99
Banana Bread $2.19
Muffin or Bagel $2.29
Fresh Baked Cookie $1.89

Adult Breakfast Platter - scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, biscuit, sausage and bacon $5.59
Breakfast Pizza - $5.99
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - $5.79

Biscuits and Gravy $3.39


Pancakes with Bacon or Sausage $4.99
French Toast with sausage - $4.99
Strawberry Pancakes and bacon - $5.59
Chocolate Chip Pancakes and bacon - $5.59

Grilled Ham and Cheese $5.09

Western Omelet $6.49
Cheese Omelet $6.49

Large Orange Juice $2.39

The Bakery/Ice Cream Shop

Assorted Cakes/Pies by the Slice $2.59-$3.59
Fudge Brownie $2.39
Rice Krispy Treat $2.69
Fresh Baked Cookie (each) $1.89
Banana Bread $2.19
Cappuccino $3.19
Espresso $2.69

Single Scoop Sugar Cone or Cup $2.69
Double Scoop Sugar Cone or Cup$3.69
Single Scoop Waffle Cone $3.09
Double Scoop Waffle Cone $4.09
Hot Fudge, Caramel or Strawberry Sundae $4.99
Brownie Sundae $4.99


The Specialty Shop

Lunch Menu

Build Your Own Taco Salad $6.99
Build Your Own Burrito or Nachos $6.69
Choice of Beef or Pork

Ham and Salami on Ciabata Bread - with fries or pasta salad $8.59
Turkey and Munster Cheese on Focaccia Bread - with fries or pasta salad $7.99
Chicken Strips - with fries or pasta salad $6.69
Chicken Quesadilla $6.59

Child Chicken Nuggets - choice of two sides and a beverage $3.99




Dinner Menu
Baked Chicken Dinner $9.49
Roast Turkey Dinner $8.99
Flank Steak Salad $7.49
Grilled Salmon Salad $7.29
Chicken Quesadilla $6.59
Chicken Strips - with fries or pasta salad $6.69

Child Chicken Dinner $5.29
Child Turkey Dinner $5.29
Child Chicken Nuggets $3.99
Choice of two sides and a beverage

The Grill Shop


Cheeseburger with fries or pasta salad $5.89
Double Cheeseburger with fries or pasta salad $6.89
Chicken Strips with fries or pasta salad$6.69
Chili Cheese Dog with fries or pasta salad $7.04
Vegetarian Burger with fries or pasta salad $5.69
Bacon Double Cheese Burger with fries or pasta salad $7.39
Foot Long Hot Dog with fries or pasta salad $5.79
Chili Cheese Fries $3.14

Child's Grilled Cheese - choice of two sides and a beverage $3.99
Child Chicken Nuggets - choice of two sides and a beverage $3.99



The Pizza Shop
Individual Pepperoni Pizza $5.89
Pasta with Meatballs $7.99 Lunch
Pasta with Meatballs and a Salad $9.99 Dinner
Chicken Penne Alfredo $7.99 Lunch
Chicken Penne Alfredo and a Salad $9.99 Dinner
Chicken Caesar Salad $6.99
Hot Italian Sandwich $6.79
Individual Cheese Pizza $5.59

Large Pepperoni Pizza $15.49
Large Cheese Pizza $13.99
Six Breadsticks with Marinara $4.99
Soup of the Day $2.49

Child Pasta with Meatball - choice of two sides and a beverage $3.99
Child Peanut Butter and Jelly - choice of two sides and a beverage $3.99

 

[Lynne M]

Thanks. As to it being 2-3 miles, I have to think that is "highway miles" and it should be shorter "as the crow flies" (which you could walk). However, I'll stick to the buses.

.

"As the crow flies" from the All-Stars to DHS or AK will take you across multi-lane highways, through deep woods, across retaining ponds with alligators, and through snake-infested swamps. Not to mention the numerous fences you'd have to scale. And no, I'm not kidding. If you try it, I'd strongly suggest hip-waders and a snakebite kit.

WDW simply isn't made for walking. If you try, security will pick you up. Stick to the buses, boats, and monorails. You'll see what we mean when you get there.

 

[spiceycat]

even AKL - which is really close to AK - is not save to walk to AK.

now the Epcot resorts can walk to Epcot and studios.

from AlSmu - you can walk to blizzard beach and CSR.