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Disney's All Star Movies Resort
by Maureen Austin, PassPorter Contributor and PassPorter Message Board Guide
The magic of Disney films is the
delightful theme for Disney's third value resort - All-Star Movies. Built as the
final (so far...) portion of the All-Star Resorts, this 1900+ room resort offers
big "blockbuster" fun on a small "independent film" budget. Whimsical accents
throughout the resort and the many amenities make this an ideal choice for
families. Located in the Animal Kingdom Resort Area, this resort is extremely
popular in the value category, so make your reservations early if this will be
your home base while at the World.
The action starts in Cinema
Hall. This is the central hub for the resort where you can find check-in, guest
services and a well equipped gift shop. In addition, the food court offers a
wide variety of dining choices throughout the day and evening including pizza
delivery to your room until midnight. There is no full
service restaurant on site. Kids will especially enjoy the arcade and
playground.
Bus transportation to all
the Disney theme parks as well as Downtown Disney and the water parks is
provided. Resort to resort transportation is also available; however this
requires a transfer at Downtown Disney or the Ticket &Transportation Center. Be sure to allow plenty of time for this when making any plans that
take you from AS Movies to another resort.
The resort is divided into
5 fun and very "Disney” sections. Herbie fans will enjoy the section devoted to
everyone's favorite VW Beetle in the Love Bug section. Those guests partial to
Buzz, Woody and the gang will go head over heels for the Toy Story Section. As a
fitting tribute to one of Disney's finest animated works, Fantasia is also a
section all its own. Filling out the resort are the Mighty Ducks and 101
Dalmatians sections.
Guest rooms are small but
adequate for a family of four. Rooms average 260 square feet and have either 2
double beds or a King bed. Accommodations for the physically challenged are
available in the King bed layout. Bathrooms are also on the small side. Décor
matches the theme of the section but is imaginative and colorful. When my son
and I stayed at All-Star Movies years ago, he was absolutely enchanted with our
room in the 101 Dalmatians section. A color TV, clock radio and also a table and
chairs are in each guest room. Categories for rooms are standard and preferred
locations. Standard rooms can overlook a courtyard or parking lot. Preferred
location at All-Star Movies (in the 101 Dalmatians section) are rooms located
close to Cinema Hall for easy access to guest services and amenities. Preferred
location rooms cost a little more but many guests feel this is worth the price.
Laundry facilities are also available at the resort.
The pools at All-Star
Movies are bright and colorful. You can take a dip at two different locations -
Sorcerer Mickey welcomes you to the water at the Fantasia pool located just
behind Cinema Hall. The Mighty Ducks section also has a "quiet" pool that tends
to be less crowded.
Rack rates for 2008 begin
at $82 per night for a standard room and go up, depending on the season. Be sure
to ask your travel agent or Disney Reservations about any discounts which may be
available such as Annual Passholder, Florida Resident or AAA/CAA just to name a few.
About the Author:
Maureen is the Co-Owner of
Ears To You Travel
as well as a PassPorter Message Board Guide.
This article originally appeared in our January 4, 2007 newsletter and was last checked for accuracy on February 19, 2008 by Marnie Urmaza --
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