Solo this trip, I was in Love Bug 7, I could cut through one of the Fantasia Buildings and get right to my stairs. In April, I was in Mighty Ducks. Here is my comparison. Mighty Ducks, all the way in the back, I am gald we had a car, I would not have liked the walk from check in. Since it was like right next to the main Music building, we walked over there for the bus. Love Bug was an easy walk from the main Movies building, so I finally got to see the food court and gift shop. Both times were "slow" weeks, there were a lot more kids in Dec, but as it was a little chillier, they didn't seem overwhelming. The only time I got "bugged" was when I was waiting to leave, I sat in the little movie theatre waiting area, several parents seemed to think that it was acceptable for both to wait in the check in line and let the cranky, loud kids scream and run and generally behave poorly in the lobby. (Not all of them, these were the kids who were not having fun). I think for the $, any All Star is great, you are on the property, the bus service is really good at these resorts, no long waits, dedicated routes to and from each resort (at all times when I was there 1st week of Dec), I ate breakfast at the food court once, the food was fresh and well prepared, I used my refillable mug a lot (got my money's worth out of this one). If you use the food court at prime dining times, you probably will be in a throng of kids, but during that time of year, I would think it would be a "small throng", if there is such a thing.
Have a great trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!