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Okay reservations are made, deposit is done. Now I need your help. In your opinion what is the best room location?
The Disney rep gave me a preferred room which is suppose to be close to the food court, buses and pool but I have no idea of what section i should stay in.
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Personally, I wouldn't pay the extra $10 a day for a "preferred" view (i.e., the Fantasia buildings) -- but I loved being in the Fantasia building because it was right on the pool and there's nothing like seeing the pool everyday!! But I'd opt for Toy Story as an awesome location, quiet, near everything and NO TRAFFIC from the other buildings! That's my vote!
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Re: All Star Movies Resort (best room location)
Preferred view rooms are in the Fantasia buildings. You can make your preference known for which floor you'd prefer, and maybe ask to face or not face the pool if that is something that matters to you. -HiddenMickey
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I wanted the toy story building anyway and was really unsure about which building was included in the preferred view. I called today to make sure that I requested the toy story building since my son really likes those characters more.
We stayed in the Toy Story building last May. It was wonderful! It was convenient to the food court, buses and Fantasia pool. Plus the playground is between Toy Story and the pool. We had a ground level room so we didn't have to wait on elevators or use the stairs after long days of touring.
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My family and I are staying at All Star Movies the week of October 8th... We have already made our reservations and our rooms are in the 101 Dalmations. Can anyone give me any details, information about these rooms. I would also be interested in opinions about the food court there.
We stayed in 101 Dalmations last September. Second floor of Pongo building facing the courtyard. It was very nice, quiet & close to the Food Court & Both Pools. We were centered between the Elevator & the Stairs. But took the stairs since it was closer to the FoodCourt, buses, pools. I am not a stairs person bot they were very easy to deal with. Maybe because we were inside a "giant fire hydrant" WE really loved Dalmations, check out the sidewalk when you get there.
We just got back and stayed at the Dalmatians Pongo building #1. It is very close to the Fantasia Pool, food court, buses, etc. We loved everything about our resort, and our room was in a surprisingly quiet location. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]
Family of four going in 42 days, desperatley seeking QUIET, I can not sleep with noise, which allstar movie room does anyone suggest, and about what time does the resort quiet down? I work as a nurse in high stress enviornment and am seeking WDW as a cure.
Any input is greatly appreciated !!!! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
I,m staying at movies also for 14 days from 7th Oct! I have requested a room that is close to buses and food court. Hope it is in Toy story or Dalmations.
When booking ask for the quiet side. ITs a shame they are charging more for fantisia. I always requested it. Toy Story or Dalmatians building is close too. If you guys like go check the pictures on my websites...on All Star Movies. Angie's Magical Place
You will just LOVE AlMo!! We went there twice!!
Have a great TIME and Magical one too!
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Wow, you really pulled up an OLD thread (2001). Things haven't changed much since then. I do believe that preferred added rooms in Toy Story and Dalmations, but not all of the rooms in those buildings.
I think you are looking for All Star Movies, not All Star Music.
We have stayed in Dalmations and Toy Story and had really good luck, these and the Fantasia building are all part of the upgraded rooms...just because of location, the rooms are exactly the same.
I have also stayed in the Herbie the Love bug section. I found our rooms in Dalmations and Toy Story were excellent! Clean room, and easily accesible. Our room at the Herbie the Love Bug was run down and old. It was not a good example of a Disney hotel Room. I am not sure if this was just an odd room, or if this is the whole area.
If I had my choice I would definitely choose Dalmations or Toy Story!
I have heard that rooms in Fantasia tend to be a little bit noisier because of their closeness to the pool.
I am sure you will enjoy your stay! It is a lovely resort!
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Things haven't changed much since then. I do believe that preferred added rooms in Toy Story and Dalmations, but not all of the rooms in those buildings.
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