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I searched but couldn't find any recent info on some of these things. I have a few questions: (does that surprise anyone?)
Are there really no coffee makers in the rooms at ASMusic?
We're not staying preferred-what section should I request? We're driving so I don't need to be close to the bus stop, but I would like to be close to the food court and laundry. I looked at the map and I just got more confused. I'm thinking Jazz.
Is it an easy walk to get to the other All Stars resorts? We can use the other pools, correct?
What about refillable mugs? Can they be used at any of the resorts, or just the All Stars? (ie, if we're eating QS at AKL or wherever, is it ok to use them there?) We've always had the DDP, so I never gave it any thought-just ordered a drink with our meal and didn't worry about the mugs. No DP for us this trip (never thought I'd say that!!!) so I'm a total noob when it comes to some of this stuff.
What's the size of this resort? I'm used to Coronado Springs-I'm hoping ASMu is smaller! The map makes it look big though.
Thanks! My mind is just spinning trying to get this all figured out-quickly!
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No coffee makers.
Jazz is fine to request. We've stayed in Broadway twice, and it's not too bad of a walk to the main building.
Very easy to walk to the other resorts to use their pools or their food courts. We had a room at ASMovies (Mighty Ducks section) once that was closer to the main building at ASMusic, so we caught the bus there and used their food court.
Refillable mugs can be used at ANY of the the WDW resorts during your stay.
ASMu will feel a lot smaller than CSR to you. (I've stayed at both multiple times).
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Last time I stayed at a Value, I bought a small cheapo coffee maker at KMart (maybe $15), and transported it in its box. I don't drink coffee, just Diet Pepsi, but I used the hot water for instant oatmeal in the morning.
BTW, they don't supply conditioner, either--just that "shampoo/conditioner" that's really just shampoo. If you have hair like mine, that tangles when you look at it crooked, you'll want to bring your own conditioner with you.
Are there really no coffee makers in the rooms at ASMusic? Sorry, no coffee makers in any of the All Stars
We're not staying preferred-what section should I request? We're driving so I don't need to be close to the bus stop, but I would like to be close to the food court and laundry. I looked at the map and I just got more confused. I'm thinking Jazz. If you look at the AS Maps and think of them as picture frames, Sports and Movies are like portraits, AS Music is like a landscape. For Music though, since you're not preferred, the next closest buildings will be the Jazz buildings so that is what you want to request to be close to the food court.
Is it an easy walk to get to the other All Stars resorts? We can use the other pools, correct? You can use all 6 pools at the AS resorts but you will need your MB. While we were there last month the main pool at Music was not fenced in but I do know the main pool at Sports and the quiet pool at Movies both are. I don't know about the others though. As for walking, it's merely a walk across the parking lots to the others so not bad at all.
What about refillable mugs? Can they be used at any of the resorts, or just the All Stars? (ie, if we're eating QS at AKL or wherever, is it ok to use them there?) We've always had the DDP, so I never gave it any thought-just ordered a drink with our meal and didn't worry about the mugs. No DP for us this trip (never thought I'd say that!!!) so I'm a total noob when it comes to some of this stuff. As mentioned the mugs can be used at all the resorts now, not just the one it was purchased at.
What's the size of this resort? I'm used to Coronado Springs-I'm hoping ASMu is smaller! The map makes it look big though. If Coronado Springs has more than one bus stop, then yes, it's much bigger than one of the All Stars. Each All Star has one central bus stop in front of the main building.
Are there really no coffee makers in the rooms at ASMusic?
Values don't have coffeemakers except in the suites. The food court is open from 6:00am until around midnight, so my husband just gets it from there.
We're not staying preferred-what section should I request? We're driving so I don't need to be close to the bus stop, but I would like to be close to the food court and laundry.
In order of closeness to the food court, Calypso (preferred), Jazz, Broadway and Rock Inn, and Country. We have stayed in all sections and each has its advantages. Country tends to be the quietest, for example. We also drive; you can actually park on either side of Music depending upon where your room is located. Both the main pool and quiet pool have laundries, so even if you are in Country, you would still be close to a pool and place to do your clothes.
Is it an easy walk to get to the other All Stars resorts? We can use the other pools, correct?
Enjoy all the pools; the All Stars are effectively one big resort with three themed sections, each with its own food court, shops, bus stop and check-in desk. They are only separated by parking lots.
What about refillable mugs? Can they be used at any of the resorts, or just the All Stars? (ie, if we're eating QS at AKL or wherever, is it ok to use them there?)
Yes, the new chipped mugs mean you can use them at any resort beverage station. So if you go to Captain Cook's at the Poly for breakfast, you can take your mug for coffee.
What's the size of this resort? I'm used to Coronado Springs-I'm hoping ASMu is smaller! The map makes it look big though.
If you are talking about just Music, it is definitely smaller than CS. The whole All Star resort is quite large, but anyone in good health can easily walk from one section to another. We often do that to eat dinner in a different food court, for example.
Music is our favorite place to stay for fun theming, value and convenience. And one last thing to know: the only remaining McDonald's on property is right outside the gate!
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As mentioned the mugs can be used at all the resorts now, not just the one it was purchased at.
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