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All star music or sports, (we usually stay POP or POR)
Hi,
Just wondering which you prefer all star music or sports, we haven't stayed at either before. Can you tell me a little about the All Star's resort's? Thinking of a stay here in the near future.
They're generally the same in terms of layout and amenities. We've stayed at Sports and I remember being very thankful that we were the first pick up and drop off resort as all All Stars share buses. I still stood A LOT on that trip, but it seemed that those at the other resorts never even had a shot at a seat!
I have mostly stayed at AS resorts my whole life. I have stayed at sports 5+ times. We don't spend much time at the resort so we don't really miss any moderate or deluxe amenities. I usually go in Sept, so the busses aren't usually super crowded. They are all pretty much the same as far as lay out. If you want to be close to pool or main hall, get a preferred room-some of the buildings can be a walk. Also, AS Sports and Music dining halls got a renovation in the past few years.
I am staying at music this coming September for one night and looking forward to it.
We started staying at the values in AS Sports and then we moved over to AS Music because of the Sports food court refurbishment. I can tell you it's a move we do not regret at all. We even stayed at Music last year when that food court was closed for a refurb.
While the rooms and everything are pretty much the same, I would have to say music is more family oriented and quieter. Sports, yes you have families but it did seem like it was a little bit louder. Take the poolside movie for instance. At AS Sports, you still had kids yelling, screaming, running, etc. At AS Music last year, it seemed like more people stopped to watch it or at least were quiet during it. I can't tell you how many people stayed in the pool and watched it too (we did) and the ones who stayed swimming weren't disruptive.
Since I get to choose where we stay, I will pick Music first but if my only choice was Sports, I would stay there again with no problem. I guess in the end, it all depends upon what theme you like better - over sized sports equipment or oversized music stuff.
We've stayed at both Music and Sports. I personally prefer Music, but that is strictly my personal theming preference. I wouldn't hesitate to stay at either again.
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We've stayed at Music more than a dozen times (once at Movies) and will be going back again this year. We like the layout with things pretty much in a straight line so my husband doesn't get lost, nice landscaping, fun pools, and a newly refurbished food court (Sports also has had theirs done). Sports seems to attract more teens, more high energy folks, while Music tends to be the quietest of the three All Stars. Remember that you can use all the facilities at the All Stars no matter which you are staying in. They are only separated by parking areas so they are effectively one big resort with three internal bus stops. Buses may be shared among them during slower times, but at rush periods dedicated buses come to each. Whether you choose Sports or Music, be sure to visit all three and get some pictures with the giant icons--so much fun!
We're at Music right now, and I really like it. This is my third visit here. It's relatively quiet, compared to Sports, although I also like Sports. We like the food court refurb. It's lots of earth tones...nice. Check the resort maps for layout. They are a bit different. When staying at Music, I prefer a preferred location. At Sports, there are standard locations that I think are fine. I like to be relatively close to the main building.
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. Either is a good choice. Music may seem less busy with kids.
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