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A star-studded production awaits you at the All-Star Music Resort at Walt Disney World, located near Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park and the Blizzard Beach water park.

Official Guidebook Review: Our official review of Disney's All-Star Music Resort can be read in PassPorter's Walt Disney World guidebook (chapter 3).

Personal Review: We've stayed here many times over the years, including recent visits in a standard room and a Family Suite. We are really impressed the room updates and we absolutely love the Family Suites.

Other Reviews: See PassPorter's feature articles:
All-Star Music Resort: Quality Lodging For a Song by Maureen Austin

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[iamgrumpy]

I've stayed at many Disney Resorts and seeing all the different amenities offered at different levels. A value resort is a great bargain for those who are traveling on a budget but it is a hidden gem for those who may not know all that it has to offer.

I stayed at Disney's All-Star Music Resort in September 2007 (see my trip report). We were placed in Rock Inn and, while most people may think that a view of the parking lot is not what they would prefer, we were given a room that was on a corner right by the parking lot. This room location made for getting in and out of the resort with our rental car easy and convenient.

The room at All-Star Music was newly remodeled and we were very impressed. The room was clean, and for a party of 2 adults very spacious. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of room for us to have our bags and ourselves in the room and use the table to plan for the next day's activities.

All-Star Music has two large pools available and they didn't seem too crowded to me. The walk to the main building wasn't that far and we didn't pay for a preferred view and while some of the buildings did seem a bit far we wouldn't pay for a preferred view as those were close to the building but also close to the pools where noise could be an issue.

We did have a few meals at All-Star Music and the food was average for Disney and the staff was always very friendly (even more so then some of the Higher Priced Deluxe hotels i have stayed at) the food court was always fully stocked, extremely clean and was usually very quiet. In the morning there was a bigger rush of people but they seemed to move quickly.

Check in and check out went very fast and smoothly. It could have been the time we got there was between rushes but they seemed to be very efficient.

Overall for the price we paid we felt that the All-Star Music Resort was a great value for our Budget and we look forward to staying there again.

[Joy J]

For anyone looking simply for a clean, comfortable place to lay their head at night, then All Star Music more than fits the bill. I was very impressed with the cleanliness and comfort of the room. However, there were only two of us staying in the room and I wouldn't have wanted to cram any more people than that into those close quarters. Plus, if you want to spend any down time at your resort, other than the two pools, there is not a lot to do at this resort. I personally miss being able to use a hot tub in the evenings.

The bus service here was excellent and we never waited more than ten minutes for a bus to anywhere. When sharing buses with ASMovies and ASSports, we were the middle bus stop which wasn't too bad, all things considered. I felt rather sorry for the folks staying in the Movies section as there often were no seats left on the bus by the time we stopped by there to pick those guests up in the morning.

I didn't like the quality of the food at the food court here at all. We tried one meal here but the food was so awful that we never returned for any other meals. However, we did find the refillable mugs to be a great value.

I highly recommend rooms in the Jazz buildings at this resort as then you are midway between the two swimming pools which cuts down on the noise level but you're still only about a three minute walk from the main facilities and bus stop.

One word of caution about this resort: WATCH OUT FOR CHEERLEADERS! The only real downside to our stay here was that there were hordes of cheerleaders staying at the resort while we were there. They tended to take over both swimming pools and weren't always the best behaved as they seemed to be very poorly chaperoned.

Joy

[Wendyismyname]

Giant maracas and guitars? Isn't that a 57 Chevy Bel Air? What's not to love about All Star Music!!!
We stayed there in 2002 and had a preferred room in Calypso. It was just the second room on the ground floor, so it was a really quick walk to the food court. We really enjoyed the offerings in the food court. The buses were very efficient, to all parks.

[tshagerman]

The first time we vacationed at Disney we stayed at Movies and loved it...because our kids were 8 and 4. Since, we have stayed at Music the other three times and I am glad. While movies is great for the young ones, it can get a little loud with cranky kids and parents. Music still has some young ones but not to that extent. We are a park opening and closing family so we spend little time at our room. But while there, the magic continues throughout the resort. We eat breakfast very early and eat dinner very late but the food is always fresh and tasty. We love coming to our room at the end of the day and find little surprises that housekeeping has done with the stuffed animals and treasures we have bought during our stay. We love this resort and will not stay any where else.

[hbryfogle]

I stayed at ASMu before Pop or Movies were available. This was the first time I actually felt a class difference in the Disney Service as an onsite guest. I have stayed at Carribbean Beach back when that was the budget hotel and had a better experience then ASMu.

The rooms at AllStar are small. There were 4 adults and we were on top of each other all the time. Fortunately, we were only there overnight. But with that in mind - we had very minimal luggage, just overnight bags and we were still crampped. I would not reccommend these rooms for 4 adults. Adults and kids may be fine.

The next comment is that this is really just a motel. Think of any Howard Johnson, Days Inn or Motel 6 you'd find traveling on 95 and this is what you get. Granted you are still on Disney property so that is a plus but the rooms are really nothing special and rather noisy. My other really BIG problem with the room was the smell. There was some sort of automatic airfreshner in the room that was just awful. I'm really sensetive to smells and got an instant headache walking into the room. Thankfully our stay was only one night. Honeslty I don't think I would have been able to stay longer than that.

In terms of the class difference I noted earlier, this was mostly in reference to the bus service. We were waiting at one of the theme parks and ALL THE OTHER resorts had shaded areas to wait. The ASMu resort had exposed benches just blazing in the summer sun. And the bus drop off/pickup locations were the furtherest distance from the park entrance. As we sat in the scorching sun waiting for our bus at least 3 buses for the Poly and Grand Fl came by. I suppose if I spent more money to stay in one of those resorts I'd expect a few perks. The funny thing is I never felt that way when I stayed in the CBR and I stayed there for 10 days compared to just 1 at AllStar.

My other problem with this resort is it's size. After a long day in the park you now have a HIKE to get to your room. If you can - get a preferred room!

I did stay there a long time ago and hopefully some of these comments have been corrected.

I don't think I'd stay here again. I'd upgrade to a Moderate or save money and do a budget off property.

All in all the room was clean. If you go into it with an open mind and just expecting a room and nothing more than it would be fine.

[Ginns1]

If you want a good time at a great price then head for All Star Music. Imagine swimming in the guitar or keyboard pool then heading to your room for that much needed nap. Enjoy the complimentary soap and shampoo and the super roomy shower! For the best location in the resort, ask for the Calypso. Yes, it might be a little more expensive to take a preferred location but the close proximity to the busses, the gift shop, the food court and for those of you who prefer to drive, the parking lot, the extra few dollars a night is well worth it!

Make sure you try the great food at the Intermission food court! The chicken ceaser is incredible and who can resist the Mickey waffles with strawberries. You'll find a clean eating area and lots of friendly faces! Don't forget your refillable mug!

The busses run about every 10 minutes and though occasionally crowded when returning from the parks, Disney transportation can't be beat!

Though the rooms are small and probably not good for more than 2 people comfortably, the perks of being on Disney property make this value location a great deal. Since you will spend most of your time in the parks ... this resort is a part of what makes a Disney vacation affordable.

[DMA]

When it was just DH and myself, we stayed at POR, but for this trip (January 08) we had DD26, DD23 and DS20 with us. We needed two rooms and could not afford two rooms at a moderate resort. We ended up getting a great deal at All Star Music. With our AAA rate we got each room for $65.50/ night.
We requested and received connecting rooms. We also requested rooms in the Jazz building, which we did not get. We were put in the Rock building, which turned out to be fine. It wasn't much farther than Jazz.
We were on the first floor and even though it seemed that there were lots of people at the resort, it was very quiet.
The rooms were clean, and during our stay mousekeeping did a great job keeping them looking nice and replenishing our soap and shampoo.

We ate at the food court several times. It always seemed to be crowded, but it didn't take too long to get served. Waiting in line to be checked out was sometimes a bit of a wait. They could have had a couple more CMs ringing people out (in the morning especially).
We brought cereal, poptarts, and our own coffee maker, along with coffee bags, tea bags and hot chocolate. It was much easier to eat in our room. But some mornings one or two of us went into the food court to get fresh fruit. Nice that this was available.
We also bought a half gallon of milk in the gift shop rather than pay $1.29 for a half pint in the food court. I had a soft sided cooler which we kept cold with ziploc bags of ice. Our millk and juice stayed nice and cold! Thank you to someone on these boards who gave me that idea!!

Ironing board in the room was used quite a bit, as I cannot stand to wear something that looks like it just came out of a suitcase! We also made use of the in-room safes and the girls used the blow-dryer.

We had mickey soaps and shampoos, which I was quite excited about. I had heard that the value resorts had gone to the shampoo dispensers in the showers. This was not true in our rooms.

We really enjoyed the theme of each of the buildings. Several mornings we even took a walk to All Star Movies and All Star Sports to see their theming. Very cute!

The buses were not bad at all. We never waited too long for a bus to the parks. Catching a bus at the parks back to the resort was generally longer, but only once did we wait more than 10 minutes. Sometimes the buses back to the resort would be picking up for all three All Star resorts, and sometimes, just Movies, Music or Sports. But in the morning, our bus always went straight to the park, no other stops at the All Star resorts.

When we checked in we got a calendar of resort activities. - movie nights at the pool, hoola hoop contests, trivia games, etc. We did not participate in any of these activities, but the movie night at least seemed to be well attended by families with young kids. (We didn't see any of the other activities - I think they took place during the day and we spent all day at the parks)

All in all it was a great stay. It certainly was a great value for the 5 of us! I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to do Disney on a budget.

[saxgirl2003]

All star music is my favorite of the two i've stayed in. I stayed in sports twice and they were ok but music was better. Next time my family goes we plan to stay in a family suite. If any1 can give me feedback on the suites, please post reply.

[MaryEL8775]

Well it was our first ever Disney vacation. We got to the hotel and was never told when We made reservations that the Guitar pool was under construction. (Had I known this, we would have stayed elsewhere) To me, the room felt like living in a shoe box for a week with a family of 4. Mousekeeping was ok at times. There were times when nothing special was done for the kids.

I just hope our next vacation is more magical.

We were in Building 8 aka Broadway. It wasn't that far of a walk to the front of the hotel. But late at night when you are dead tired it can be LONGGGGG lmao...

[saxgirl2003]

i stayed in all star music for the first time in may '07.

I was there with my boyfriend nick. We were placed in Broadway.

We enjoyed our time in the room,which was mainly to sleep and shower.

The only bummer to our stay was that the guitar pool was closed so the piano pool was a lil crowded.

The food court was pretty good for the most part. Mainly ate breakfast, and lunch 2 of the 7 days we were there.

Our room was close to parking lot which was convenient,and we drove to the front to catch the park buses.

We r looking into staying in a family suite next time we go. I have heard some good things about them.

[JEANYLASER]

I love All-Star Music and I hope to stay in the Broadway theme. Our family will love it too!

[yalibrarian]

We have stayed at AS Music 7 times in the last 7 years. Our most recent stay was the week following Thanksgiving 2008.

We've had rooms in all sections of this resort. Country is the farthest away but also the quietest, with giant boot icons and a picnic table for enjoying outdoor meals. Calypso is the preferred area, closest to Melody Hall and the main pool which is shaped like a guitar and has a wonderful squirting statue of the Three Caballeros. Family Suites are located in Calypso and Jazz buildings.

Checkin went quickly although the CM seemed a bit abrupt and never smiled. Still, we were happy to be "home" again and went to the food court for lunch and our refillable mugs. Luggage delivery can be slow, so you may wish to take yours to your room with you after checkin.

We had requested a first floor room and medical fridge. My husband must use a wheelchair while we are at WDW and my son has autism. We store insulin and special foods in the fridge. There is no charge if you have a medical reason for needing it, but after confirming it at checkin, you will need to call Housekeeping to have it delivered. If you need to borrow a wheelchair, Bell Services will help you with this, although availability is limited. Bell Services is also where you will pick up rental wheelchairs/scooters.

Because we have mobility issues we were surprised that they assigned us to Country, the farthest from Melody Hall. It was even worse because we were also far from the parking area, and there were no handicapped spaces anywhere near the long walkway to the room. I suggested that we ask for reassignment, but my husband said we would deal with it and we did. Normally we reserve a Preferred room, but we did get a substantial discount on the standard room when we booked, so maybe all us cheap folks were put toward the back. However next time we will be more specific with our room requests. All buildings have elevators near the center.

The rooms have all been refurbished at this resort within the last 2-3 years. Updated furniture, carpeting, bed spreads and even framed art make the rooms feel a bit nicer. The rooms have two double beds, a small table and two chairs, dresser, and television. There is a small safe (not big enough for a regular laptop but good for wallets, etc.), iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. The preferred rooms have privacy curtains near the sink, but our standard room did not. The awful soap dispensers in the bath are long gone, replaced with Mickey-imprinted soap and small bottles of nice shampoo. You can buy larger bottles of this shampoo at the gift shop.

We have always liked the grounds at this resort. The view of the palm trees around the pool as you exit Melody Hall really says "vacation" to us. There are many flowering shrubs as well. A small playground is in a sheltered area behind Calypso. There are now designated smoking areas, some with umbrellas, as no smoking is permitted in rooms. There are two gardens, one with roses and a fountain in Jazz and another near Broadway (this one is now a smoking area).

A quiet pool shaped like a piano is near Broadway. The pool used to have a statue of Ariel but that has been removed and it now has two benches. Piano music was playing in the background. The kiddie pool is located at the main (guitar) pool. A guest laundry is located next to each pool, making it easy for us multi-taskers to get clean clothes and swim. The lifeguards were on duty from 10-10, although swimming was permitted from 8:00 am - midnight. You can borrow life vests for your children. In a nice touch, towels have been added poolside, so you no longer have to bring them from your room. There is also a place to drop the wet ones. Lounges are available near the pools and shaded tables make eating poolside a pleasant way to start or end a day. One advantage to the All Stars is that guests may use any of the six pools at the three sister resorts. On the down side, we find that although the pools are supposed to be heated, they are much less warm than in years past, making swimming less appealing in the cooler months.

The food court has all the basics: burgers, pasta, chicken, pizza, etc. There are several food stations for pasta/pizza, a grill, a hot meal area, and ice cream. Cold cases and bakery items make it quick to get a breakfast or snack to go. After a long day in the parks, we often buy a large pizza which, with our refillable mugs, makes an inexpensive meal for the three of us. Since we eat dinner at the resort most nights, boredom could set in, so we may hop over to Movies which has a larger, newer food court and a few more selections. Otherwise the food court menus are fairly similar in the All Stars. A hint to those who use lots of milk: buying it in the gift shop is much cheaper than the food court.

Some poolside activities, primarily for kids, have been added. There is a nightly movie, bingo (extra charge), scavenger hunt, etc. Hair wraps are available and a sketch artist is located inside Melody Hall. The Arcade is very popular with boys! And of course, there is a pressed penny machine. The gift shop has many of the things you may have forgotten, although they will cost more than at Wal-Mart! We have bought bathing suits, OTC medicines, and sunglasses. Wine is available for adults--and they will even open it for you.

Although we mostly drive to the parks, we do use busses sometimes, and find that the All Star busses are pretty efficient. I have not waited longer than 12 minutes for a bus.

A note to those planning trips in November/December: the Pop Warner and cheerleader groups stay at the All Stars, so check their event dates if avoiding crowds of kids & teens is important to you. All Star Music will definitely appeal to adults on a budget, but also to families in general. We plan to continue staying there on our annual visits to the World.

[JoanneS]

We just spent 6 nights at ASMu-Family Suites. On the positive side, it was nice to have two bathrooms and two separate sleeping areas. But then comes the negative:
1. They have the worst towels I've ever used, scratchy, thin, and not very absorbent.
2. Both times we have been at the All Stars, the resort has been chock full of teen groups, and they are not very well behaved. I watched two young men throw a young lady into the pool while she was on a lounge chair near the pool. The lifeguard did nothing. Later, a family was there with a toddler in regular diapers in the pool, and yes, you guessed it, something escaped and the pool had to be closed. The lifeguard saw the family and said nothing to them about swim diapers. Another time, a group of cheerleaders were practicing in the lobby outside the foodcourt, making it difficult for everyone to get in and out of the area, but not one CM said a word to them.
3. The walls are thin and you can hear your neighbors, including every toilet flush and shower.
4. The bus stops are always the furthest from the parks, the busses are packed solid, and they don't seem to be on any special schedule. It just seems to take longer to get anywhere from this resort than any other that I've encountered.
5. Mousekeeping will replace your towels and make your bed, but don't expect much else.
6. The pull out sofa and chairs are ok for a few nights of sleeping, but they aren't really that comfortable.
7. The CM's aren't the most friendly and often speak English as their second language, making it hard to understand them. And don't expect any smiles from the food court staff either.
8. There was a dead bird on the pathway to our room and it took three calls and two days to get it removed. GROSS!
No, never again. I don't recommend this resort at all. Save a little more, and go to a moderate. Leave this one for the school groups.

[tdhc]

We enjoyed our stay in Dec 2007 with our family of 3 adults and two young children. We were there during Pop Warner (Cheerleaders and Football) and that was not ideal, but due to it being a value it was very much what we expected. The room was clean and well sized. We especially liked having two bathrooms and a kitchenette. The food in the food court was good, with more choices than we had expected. The only problem we had with buses was on the way back from DTD. It is the best value and layout for our family of 5 and are planning to go back there 12/09.