Value Resort differences

[DisneyMSF]

A friend of ours is trying to decide which value resort to stay at, and asked for some advice, but we haven't stayed at any of them yet. So I'm hoping some people here can help me out... Aside from theming, what are some of the differences between the different values resorts (for example service, food courts, bus service, etc.).

Thanks!!

 

[mortimor]

We have stayed at All Star Movies, and Music. First trip to Pop this June. Food courts are all about the same. All have the free refillable cups for purchase and good at the food court. THe only differnence I can think of is the buses. ALL Value resorts are bus only transportation to the parks. In the am and through mid-day, the bus to the all stars will stop at sports, music, and movies to pick up and drop off guests, which can add a few minutes to the trip and fill up the bus at certain times. At park closing, and busy season, it seems each resort (sports, music, and movies) have its own bus. I have had waits at the parks and at the resorts for buses, but nothing outrageous and it is SOOOO less stressful than driving. I have heard that the buses at Pop are running 5-10 minutes apart (which is really good if true). My FAVORITE, All Star Movies, newest of the all stars, great theming (SP?) and great CM's

 

[EeyoreJMH]

We've stayed at ASMu (2002) and Pop (2004) and have to say that we found the Pop a notch nicer (to us) than the All-Stars. At the time of our visit, we had a bus dedicated to Pop, rather than shared as happens with the All-Stars. We also found the food court layout more comfortable (the lounge area was quite nice for relaxing). The TV in the room was a tad larger, too. In the shower, we had actual Mickey soap and Mickey shampoo, rather than the generic soap dispensers at the All-Stars (this may have changed by now).

But to each his/her own For us, the next time we stay at a Value resort, we'll probably stay at Pop again.

Hope this helps a bit!

 

[DisneyMSF]

Thanks mortimor and EeyoreJMH for your help! Anyone else out there who can give me some more opinions on the different value resorts?