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We are looking at staying at an All Star Resort and wondered which All Star Resort (Music, Movies or Sports) is recommended over the other two. My family (my husband and 3 children - 7, 5 and an infant - all boys) will be traveling with my parents. I have done most of my research on Music but that's because initially we were planning on getting a Family Suite. However now we are thinking to just get two standard (or preferred) rooms and have them adjoining. So which resort out of those 3 would everyone recommend.
There is also the possibility that we will look into Art of Animation now that the Little Mermaid rooms will be open - but they would not be included if the Free Dining Offer is extended - so then we would be back to choosing between the All Star Resorts.
I've stayed at ASMusic and ASMovies. I think they are both nice, but I prefer ASMusic. It just seems to have a little more of a serene feeling to me than Movies. I also prefer the layout of ASMusic. We were in Country Faire - the very furthest bldg from the main bldg, and it was a very nice and not too long walk to the bus stops and food court.
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I think it depends on what type of atmosphere you're looking for. We've stayed at all three. At Movies, you're immersed in Disney. All of the decor is Disney movie related. It's really cool. At Music, it really is a bit more relaxed feeling. At Sports, aside from the obvious theming, you're the first bus stop, which for me is a real plus. Even if the three resorts aren't sharing buses when you are there, it's still nice to ride a bit less.
All three All Stars are comparable in amenities. My only other comment would be to suggest that if you go with Music, check the buildings carefully. The arrangement of the buildings is different there...more of a long walk to some of the back buildings. If you go for preferred location, then you'll be close to the main building,but if you go standard room, you might want to ask for one of the Jazz Inn buildings.
I have only stayed at Movies, and I enjoyed it.
It is the furthest resort though, so sometimes that can be a downer.
My plus for Music is that it is the centre resort and therefore at times you can grab any of the three buses (on the way home at night.) Becuase it is the centre resort, the walk to either of the other resorts is quite short, and will sometimes cut down substantially on the length of wait you will have at the parks.
Good Luck with your decision, I really don't think you can go wrong!
We stay at Music every year. Our son selected this resort based on a picture of the Three Caballeros pool, which he loves. When you stay at one AS, you can access the facilities of all three, so you have six pools, three shops and three food courts. At Music, they have afternoon and evening programs, like movies that you can watch while floating in the pool, but you can attend even if you are staying at one of the other All Stars.
The layout of the resort makes it easy to find your way; I always get confused when I go to Movies or Sports, but Music is laid out in a straight line. This does make Country a little farther from the main hall, but it is still only about a 5 minute walk for most folks. Calypso buildings are where the preferred rooms are located, as well as some of the Family Suites (the rest are in Jazz).
I really don't think you can go wrong no matter which AS you choose. If your boys are into sports, then choose that, or if they are crazy for Disney animated films, choose Movies. Or split the difference and stay at Music with the giant cowboy boots and drumset, and visit the other two resorts (they're only separated by parking lots). And the last McDonald's is right outside the resort's security gate--perfect for those midnight munchies when the food courts have closed.
I have stayed at all of them & we prefer Sports. We love the football building #10. We also like that at sports u will be dropped of 1st on the buses @ the end of a long, fun, busy day at the parks with kids in tow this feature means alot!
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In my trips, I have been to all 3 All Star Resorts. Personally, in order I liked Music, Movies, then Sports. I was never particularly a fan of All Star Sports, but that just may be me. The other two seemed more... Disney Magic-ish, if you know what I mean.
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