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rooms. Think old-school roadside motels, when all you expected was a clean bed and a
bathroom (the ones here are positively Lilliputian). The soundproofing leaves something
to be desired, especially with the number of children staying here. Like its two siblings
(listed below), the All-Star Movies Resort is pretty isolated in WDW's southwest corner.
If, like the White Rabbit, you're often “late for a very important date,” renting a car is a
far better choice than the Disney Transportation System.
1991 W. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
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407/934-7639
or 407/939-7000. Fax
407/939-7111. www.disneyworld.com. 1,900 units. $82-$160 double. Extra person $10. Children 17 and
younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Self-parking free.
Amenities:
Food court; lounge;
babysitting; 2 outdoor heated pools; kids' pool; room service; WDW Transportation System; transporta-
tion to non-Disney parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge (fee), hair dryer, Internet (fee).
Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Giant trombones and musical themes from jazz to
calypso are the only things differentiating this from the other All-Star resorts (they're all
clones of each other—including the microscopic bathrooms—except for the different
themes). While the extra frills at the other Disney resorts won't be found at the All-Stars,
the rooms do have a significant perk: They're the least expensive (by a large margin) of
all the Disney resorts. Most people don't come to WDW to lounge in their rooms, so if
you're only going to be here to sleep, the cramped quarters may not be so bad. The clos-
est parks are Blizzard Beach and Animal Kingdom, which you can reach (not necessarily
in an expedient manner) via the Disney Transportation System.
Tip:
Larger families with smaller budgets can still stay at the Mouse's house thanks to
a recent room redesign at this resort. The rehab brought with it the addition of larger,
more comfortable family suites. At 550 square feet, the suites sleep up to 6 and feature
two full bathrooms, a kitchenette, a separate bedroom and living area, and such upgraded
amenities as flatscreen TVs.
1801 W. Buena Vista Dr. (at World Dr. and Osceola Pkwy.; P.O. Box 10000), Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.
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407/934-7639
or 407/939-6000. Fax 407/939-7222. www.disneyworld.com. 1,920 units. $82-$160
double; $184-$327 suite. Extra person $10. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Self-parking free.
Amenities:
Food court; lounge; babysitting; 2 outdoor heated pools; kids'
pool; room service; WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge (fee), hair dryer, Internet (fee).
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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
It's an instant replay of the other All-Star resorts,
including the tight quarters (if you aren't a team player, the togetherness may cause frayed
tempers after awhile). The difference here is the theme, with buildings designed around
football, baseball, basketball, tennis, and surfing themes. The turquoise surf buildings
have huge waves along the roofs with colorful surfboards mounted on exterior walls and
pink fish swimming along balcony railings. Again, if your threshold for visual overload
is low, you may want to choose a different resort. As mentioned above, the rates and
themes draw mostly families with little kids, and the noise level can get quite high; so if
you're looking for a quiet vacation or romantic getaway, these resorts are out of bounds.
Sizing Things Up
Fun Facts
Disney's Pop Century Resort sports a gigantic Big Wheel in its 1970s courtyard. If
an actual child were to ride it, proportionally, he or she would have to weigh
approximately 800 pounds.
