Which All Stars is your favorite and why?

[leeniewdw]

We were there the few days it first opened and were on it a couple hours before it broke down. Still debating going on it again!

I can imagine that would make you think twice!!

We were in WDW March 12 & 13. One March 12th we used buses to/from POP to MK and AK (and a quick ride to/from the AKL for food/drink). Given the 'state of things' in regard to the Coronavirus, the buses were EXTREMELY stressful. Standing was one thing, but being seated and having people stand 'above' was also extremely stressful. About half the buses we rode were PACKED. (One would hope that part of the re-open plan would be to increase the bus frequecny and avoid having people stand at all -- I was actually a little surprised that practice wasn't already in place given the timing of our visit.)

On March 13th, we used only the Skyliner to go to/from POP, the Studios, and EPCOT. Immensely more comfortable, faster, and there were only 2 segments where we had people in with us. We made the decision before the trip to NOT rope drop anything so we could avoid the mass shoulder-to-shoulder crowds for long periods. It was such a luxury to head to the Studios around 9am, walk right onto the Skyliner with no line and no one else. Same thing for when we headed to EPCOT later that day. We even timed our departure from EPCOT at 9pm so we could see some of the fireworks from the skyliner but also avoid the mass departure.

From someone who was in WDW at that time, I would never even consider staying at a non-Skyliner resort for the foreseeable future. #1 reason is how convenient it is, but very close behind is removing the entire chance of being crammed on a bus for half the parks.

 

[tguz]

I would say Movies. Newly renovated and we stayed there in 2017 and the food court was better in our opinion than Music. Movies also had a dedicated dessert counter which had some great treats and several days (maybe everyday) had a special milk shake. I had the birthday cake shake which was great.

 

[Nohal]

I have stayed at ASSp, ASMu, ASMo and Pop. My favorite is Movies. Always ask for Mighty Ducks section that way I can use either Movies or Music buses or food court. Other than the fact that Movies has been renovated it is the smallest of Value Resorts. Only stayed ASMu once and didn't like how it was laid out. Stayed many times at ASSp when booking free dining (not available at ASMovies)so it's probably our second choice. We stayed once at Pop we had a great room right next to the food court/main building. This was before they charged for preferred. Again, this is a bigger spread out resort and I don't think it is worth paying more for if you only sleep at the resort.
I should add that it is DH and me and we only sleep at the resort. However, when we started going back 30 years ago we almost always stayed value. It allowed us to take our kids every year.

 

[monica9]

I have stayed at ASSp, ASMu, ASMo and Pop. My favorite is Movies. Always ask for Mighty Ducks section that way I can use either Movies or Music buses or food court. Other than the fact that Movies has been renovated it is the smallest of Value Resorts. Only stayed ASMu once and didn't like how it was laid out. Stayed many times at ASSp when booking free dining (not available at ASMovies)so it's probably our second choice. We stayed once at Pop we had a great room right next to the food court/main building. This was before they charged for preferred. Again, this is a bigger spread out resort and I don't think it is worth paying more for if you only sleep at the resort.
I should add that it is DH and me and we only sleep at the resort. However, when we started going back 30 years ago we almost always stayed value. It allowed us to take our kids every year.

You mentioned it is smaller. Do you think if we just get a standard room and not preferred that its a much longer walk to our room? We had a cruise booked that got cancelled so we are doing this on the whim. We weren't going to go back to Disney for another year. We splurged this past September and stayed 10 days at Poly so want to make this vacation as cheap as possible. Debating on changing our preferred room to a standard to save some more money,

 

[Disneyfan754321]

Oh perfect. I just ended up booking a preferred room at movies. My kids will be dd(12) and dd (3) -turning 4 during our trip. She will love the splash pad. Do you know which preferred building is best?

We just stayed at ASM in march. We were in toy story i think all of them are preferred. Its right next to the main building very very close to the splash pad , laundry and the fantasia pool.

 

[SarahC97]

You mentioned it is smaller. Do you think if we just get a standard room and not preferred that its a much longer walk to our room? We had a cruise booked that got cancelled so we are doing this on the whim. We weren't going to go back to Disney for another year. We splurged this past September and stayed 10 days at Poly so want to make this vacation as cheap as possible. Debating on changing our preferred room to a standard to save some more money,

Movies is a very compact resort. You won't be walking far at all no matter where you are. But the trick mentioned about requesting a standard room in the Mighty Ducks section is used by a lot of folks because it gives you the option to use the amenities at both Movies and Music with the least amount of walking.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

My husband has stated to me he thinks he wants to stay in sports because its first in the gate and the prices are cheaper. Not that an extra 5 mins driving to ASM is a big deal. By the time we make it back i am hoping sports will be refurbished i dont know with covid though everything is pushed back. Its the last one in the refurbishment schedule

 

[WEDWDW]

By the time we make it back i am hoping sports will be refurbished i dont know with covid though everything is pushed back. Its the last one in the refurbishment schedule

After staying at Pop Century post-refurb and then staying at Sports,the thing we missed most was the 55 inch TVs at POP!!

Watching the TV at Sports after watching the TV at POP was like staring at a postage stamp!lol

 

[Disneyfan754321]

After staying at Pop Century post-refurb and then staying at Sports,the thing we missed most was the 55 inch TVs at POP!!

Watching the TV at Sports after watching the TV at POP was like staring at a postage stamp!lol

When we stayed at ASM ( they had the 55"s) in March my husband said " i always thought that a 55 would be too big for our little room... now i know its awesome and we are getting one for our room when we get home" thanks a lot Disney lol

 

[Nohal]

You mentioned it is smaller. Do you think if we just get a standard room and not preferred that its a much longer walk to our room? We had a cruise booked that got cancelled so we are doing this on the whim. We weren't going to go back to Disney for another year. We splurged this past September and stayed 10 days at Poly so want to make this vacation as cheap as possible. Debating on changing our preferred room to a standard to save some more money,

Looks like PP already answered this. I would save the money and just get a standard room. Use the money for a meal. I always request Mighty Ducks section for the use of ASMusic. I feel that their food court is closer and we can take whichever bus at the parks comes first Movies or Music. Don't be scared by people saying that the buses are shared between all 3 resorts. It doesn't happen that often usually only during slow times of the day, and they are close together so it doesn't take long from Sports to Movies.

 

[maxiesmom]

We are doing a value in October and husband does not like POP theming and AoA’s big pool says it will be under construction fall 2020. So we are trying to figure out which All Star resort is everyone’s favorite and why. I know the bus is shared but what’s the all star bus schedule as far as which one is gets picked up first, second, last.
Or should we just do AoA even with construction?
thanks!

It looks like the Pop and Music are both having pool work done this fall too. So that leaves Sports and Movies.

I am currently booked at Sports, as the Movies wasn't available for my dates. I like Sports, but wanted a new room at the Movies. The preferred area at Sports is more of a beach theme, with giant shark fins and surf boards. To me it isn't an in your face sports theme.

 

[WEDWDW]

The preferred area at Sports is more of a beach theme, with giant shark fins and surf boards. To me it isn't an in your face sports theme.

Definitely agree-Surf's Up! has the Sport of Surfing as its "theme",so of the 5 Sports represented at the Resort,Surfing is the only one that doesn't SCREAM SPORTS!

Surfboard Bay is one of the prettiest spots at any WDW Resort IMO-it feels like more of a "feeling" one would get at the Polynesian Resort as opposed to a Sports themed resort.