Am I making a big mistake staying at the All Star Resort to save some $$$?

[Michele Rossi]

My husband and I are going to WDW in Sept. We are Caribbean Beach regulars, but are looking to save some dough. Will we be disappointed in the All Star Resort and it's ambiance?? Birnbaum states All Star Music (Jazz/Broadway) attracts more adults than children. Is this true?? HELP!!! I don't want to regret my decision !!

 

[hellokitty]

We just got back from the CBR and have also stayed at the All Stars. There is a difference between the two. CBR has beaches, slide at the pool, quiet pools, boat rentals, bike rentals, and a sit down resturant,
none of these are available at the All Stars.

The food court I think is better at the all stars as is the game room. You pay at one main area rather than each eatery.


Remember the rooms are somewhat smaller as well, the CBR are
340 sq. ft and the All stars are only 260 sq. ft.
there is no little benchin the room at the all stars and the table is alot smaller. but other than that is seems to be a comparable set up.

IT depends on what you are looking for in a vacation. We stayed at the movies, not the Music because it does have more adults than kids. and how much money are you saving? is it worth it?

http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/asp/rescc/costCalc.asp?pf=re
post to see pictures of all stars if needed


Hope this helps.

 

[mickey7861]

Also CBR has a sit down restaurant in addition to the food court, the All Stars do not. While the theme of "Jazz" may be more adult, the AllStar Music resort is not. The All Stars tend to have a lot of kids running around so if it's a more adult location you're looking for I'd stick with CBR. If you don't spend much time in your room or at your resort and just want a place to sleep then the All Star will probably be okay.

 

[Guapy]

I had a great time at the all-star music. I stayed at the Calypso. The food court was fantastic, and we got the refillable mugs which were wonderful. The main swimming pool was enjoyable and the whole place had a very Disney feel. And the transportation was the best on the property. If you are looking to save money, you are not making a mistake staying at the All-star music.

 

[mom2boys]

We have stayed at each type of Disney accomodation in the past 4 years. DH & I have pretty much decided that the accomodations at the All-Stars are more than adequate and that we don'[t care to spend extra money on the room. We will NOT stay off-site though.

 

[Poohbear123]

I stay at All Stars Sports the past 5 trips and Have a great time, and I have NO kids! I will be staying at Music in June! Love the Cheap rate!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

My personal opinion would be to stick with CBR. I think ASMu is a big step down and I'm afraid you will be disappointed. BUT, that is just my humble opinion.
My MIL goes to Disney all the time (alone) and she loves the All Stars. It just didn't work for our family.

 

[DJBounce]

Save $$$ Vs. Amenities.....
If you are going to be gung-ho about doing the parks and other attractions...stay at All Stars...it's inexpensive and cost effective.
If you are going to want some resort time, hang by a pool, eat at a nice restaurant vs. a food court..then do CBR.

Our first visit was ASMo, then camped at FtW. This June we are staying at POR, mainly because there is 5 of us. If it was just 4, then it would be ASMo again.
Good Luck!

 

[goofyfordisney]

Just how much money are you going to be saving? I haven't stayed at either--but based on what I've read here--if it's not a huge difference--I'd vote CBR. The themeing of CBR is more appealing to me--especially if you want to hang out at the pool, etc.

JMHO!

 

[DMRick]

We have only moved over to POR this May trip, because there is five of us..and this time, no one is under the age that allows 5 in a room as they have in the past at Allstars. We have only stayed at the campground besides Allstars. We love Sports the best (grands love to go on the big field and within seconds, have other kids to play with), with music second. Movies is great if you have little kids and like noise (IMO). I think the themeing is wonderful..really Disney. We like the food courts, and when we want sit down, at a fancy restaurant, we go visit another resort and let them serve us. We have saved a lot of money..in the begining of September, Allstar with a code was only $49 a night!! We have no problem with the size of the room, we don't spend much time there, anyway. Angel, in the foodcourt, works very had keeping the counter clean!

 

[sassafrass]

I say stay at CBR!

 

[the Legend]

Realistically what type of savings are you hoping to make?

Theres a lot to be had through Disney Club membership, being an Annual Pass holder and Mousesavers.com. I am also a Amex cardholder which saves as well. Then theres usage of reward points, air points, booking off-season etc.

Personally, its your holiday and I have done All-Star Sports with no problems at all (@$49/night last September). I have found that the most significant savings are in travel and accomodation costs. Tickets are so-so (upto $20/ticket).

For the ultimate help, maybe you should lay your plans out for us to comment (without giving initimate details away of course) and let the fellowship of the Dis have its input. There is no better source of info on the Net.

 

[diznykeith]

I THINK YOU'LL BE MUCH HAPPIER IF YOU STAY AT A MODERATE, WE FEEL THAT THE ASMU HAD TOO MANY OUT OF CONTROL KIDS AND VERY CROWDED BUSES. NEVER AGAIN!

 

[barbnbrian]

I've stayed at both and would pick the Movies over CBR. We just didn't care for CRB when we went. The building we were in was far from everything, slow bus service, too cold (Dec.) to go swimming and never had enough time to even hang around the resort enough.

Last Aug. we booked ASMov for $49 a nite. Used the pool. Loved the food court. Didn't think it too noisy. Of course, we're use to noise with 3 kids of our own, plus I run a daycare in my home! Bus service was adequate.

If it comes down to saving money and you won't be at the resort much, I'd choose the Movies. Either way, you'll have to take a bus to the parks (unless you have a rental), so why pay the higher price? Just my 2 cents. Either way, your onsite. Enjoy!

 

[Disneylvr]

I have stayed at CBR, All Star Music and Movies. Yes as for atmosphere CBR has the All Stars beat hands down, at least for adults. However if money is an issue, and it always is with the DH and I, stay at All Stars. That is the only way we can afford our frequent trips to WDW by taking advantage of those bargains at the All Stars. We paid just $54 a night including tax this past December! And we still have a wonderful vacation. Good luck with your decision.

 

[mickeyfan58]

Are you a DC member? If you are, try the new codes. I changed my ressie from ASMO to CSR and saved $13 having 2 rooms for 6 people.

 

[weluvpluto]

I think I would agree if you plan on spending a lot of time in the parks then go with All Stars, if you plan on spending some days relaxing at your resort I would go with CBR.

Last June we went and split our stay 5 days at ASSp and 5 at POR; we didn't care for the All Stars because it was too noisy for us and we couldn't relax there. We actually bought more days for the parks so we wouldn't have to be there (ASSp), so in the end it didn't save us any money.

 

[LizNJ]

I haven't posted in a long time, but just couldn't let this one go by. We stayed at the All Star Movies in January. I have to say I was very nervous about it. We were staying in a two-bedroom villa at WLV and moving over to All Stars after five nights. We loved it. Yes, the rooms are smaller, there's no slide, no sit-down rest. and no immediate bell services. However, for children, this is the resort. My six-year old loved the pool and the playground. The bus service was exactly the same as any other resort. We are staying there again this May and then switching over to the Poly. I am paying $99 a night for the All Stars and still think it is well worth it. We paid $49 in January.

 

[eeyore0062]

After visiting all of the AS resorts, I cannot say that I would be happy staying there! Of all of them, however, Music looked the best.

I would stick with the CBR, or try one of the other moderates, if you want a change!

 

[buzz&Jesse]

We have stayed at the All Stars and many of the moderates. We have decided that the moderates are definitely the way to go. The all stars were so crowded at the bus stops and the food court. The upgrade to the moderates are worth it to us. If money is an issue go ahead and stay the the All Stars. They are much better than staying off site.