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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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We will be staying at ASMo. My girls love Toy Story so therefor have requested those builidings...i wanted to know if anyone knew how much the distance is between the buildings and the Bus stop? Or does anyone know which building is the closest (any section).
Thanks..
All Star Movies is laid out quite nicely. We stayed in the Mighty Ducks section and never felt too far away. I would say the absolute closest to the lobby/food court/gift shop and eventually the busses would be any of the preferred buildings.
Don't worry, even if you're a little father away, you won't feel it and the surroundings are nice to walk thru. Movies is a great resort!
The Toys Story buildings are rather close to Cinema Hall, the main building, and the buses. Though I've never stayed there, I have strolled through a few times during my All-Star Music stays and none of the buildings are too far to be uncomfortable. Have a great time!
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I stayed in the Mighty Ducks building 12. Though it was the furthest from the food court/store (and that is not very far), it was the close to the bus stop at ASMusic. In the mornings I would walk to the Movies food court and store, but in the evenings (when I was tired) I would often get on the Music bus and get off there and it was a short walk to the rooms.
I have stayed at the All Star Movies every time we visit WDW. Toy Story Building is very close to the Cinema Hall where you go to catch the buses. Toy Story area has great pictures opps. with all the over sized Toy Story toys.
We stayed in the Fantasia section and were really close to Cinema Hall. The Toy Story buildings are a little off to the side but still close to the main building. My personal favorite is the Fantasia bldg., with Dalmatians being a close second. The only buildings at the AS Movies which I considered too far away from Cinema Hall are the ones in the Love Bug section. If your kids like Toy Story, you should definitely request that section!
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The only buildings at the AS Movies which I considered too far away from Cinema Hall are the ones in the Love Bug section.
They were a hike. Not so bad in the am when we were just starting out, but really long in the evening after a long day. Keep in mind that while you can request a bldg, you are not guaranteed one. I mention this because we requested theToy Story bldg our last trip, and were placed in Love Bug. If I were you, I would request "Toy Story or another bldg near the main hall".
Request Building #10 facing the courtyard (that would be Buzz building). I stayed there with my family and discover a wonderful shortcut to the bus stop, like one minute walking, that near!
When you're out of the room, facing the courtyard, turn right and follow the path. It will take you directly to the bus stop.
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Oh! And another thing.. you have to have the preferred room booked in order to get the Toy Story building (or Fantasia, or Dalmatians).
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Building #10 is the closest building to Cinema Hall (food court, gift shop, front desk and bus stop) and is also the BUZZ building. Building #9 is WOODY, and is across the courtyard from Buzz.
We stayed there in 2004 and were very happy with how close we were to the main area and also the playground and Fantasia pool.
thanks for your input...i have a preffered booking and have requested building #10..but i have to add to face towards the courtyard...sounds good! can't wait!
thanks for your input...i have a preffered booking and have requested building #10..but i have to add to face towards the courtyard...sounds good! can't wait!
The courtyard is very nice and quiet!! You'll like it! so they'll grant your request!
Either way, it's not a big resort, there is not much walking involved. But it was a nice treat to be so near the bus stop!
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how good is the bus system at teh resort? I think I was spoiled with the bus system at Coronado?
When we stayed in Oct 2005, we were very pleased with the bus system. No problems getting on in the a.m. The few times that we saw huge lines (we weren't in 'em, mind you) for a park bus, a second bus came in right after the first to pick up overflow. On our return trips to the resort, we did have to stand a few times, but we never had to wait for a second bus. Also, on our trip all the buses we rode were dedicated to Movies....no stops at the other AS resorts. That might have just been lucky, though.
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They were a hike. Not so bad in the am when we were just starting out, but really long in the evening after a long day. Keep in mind that while you can request a bldg, you are not guaranteed one. I mention this because we requested theToy Story bldg our last trip, and were placed in Love Bug. If I were you, I would request "Toy Story or another bldg near the main hall".
so they'll grant your request!
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