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Top 5 Reasons You Should Stay at The All-Star Movies Resort

The All-Star Movies resort is now one of my favorite resorts to stay at while I am visiting WDW! I know what you are thinking, “A value resort is one of your favorites?” And yes, it is! There are many reasons behind this, so hear me out. Keep reading to find out why it may soon become one of your favorites too!

This article is part of a three-part series on the All-Star Resorts. Links to the other two are below!


1. Theming at the All-Star Movies

Nicole Ellington

Out of the three All-Star Resorts, this one has to have the best theming! There are five amazingly themed sections: Mighty Ducks, 101 Dalmatians, Love Bug, Fantasia, and Toy Story. Each section is adorable in its own way! The larger than life characters from some of our favorite classic Disney movies is what really makes this resort stand out.

Nicole Ellington


2. Rooms at the All-Star Movies

Nicole Ellington

All-Star Movies is currently refurbishing their rooms, and the results are amazing! Instead of keeping the rooms to the typical hotel look with the bright colors, crazy patterns, and old carpet, they are going for a cleaner and streamed line look. The rooms now have hardwood floors and a modern design and feel to it. The updated rooms also consist of a Murphy bed. This is great because when the bed is not in use, it can be folded up and serve as a table. It also makes the room feel bigger and now you have a great place to drink your morning coffee (or if you are like my son, a great place to eat your pizza and watch Timon and Pumba talk about safety facts. If you don’t know what I am talking about, consider yourself lucky).

The bathroom upgrade is really nice as well. If you are familiar with the All-Star resorts, you know that there is usually a curtain that separates the bedroom from the sink area. This can sometimes cause a tough situation if you have people (like me) in your party that like to wake up early and get ready for the day when the rest of your party (like my husband) likes to sleep in. Light and sound easily come through that curtain and causes the other people in the room to wake up. That is no longer an issue with the rooms that are refurbished! They now have a wooden sliding door. While this doesn’t completely block the sound of a blow dryer, it does minimize it.


3. Food at the All-Star Movies

As I mentioned in my last article about the All-Star Music Resort, you don’t typically associate great food with the Value resorts. But I am here to change your mind! The food here is great with tons of options for everyone! Not only are their meal options great, but they also have AMAZING desserts! From themed cupcakes, to yummy pastries, to an ice cream bar! You really can’t go wrong with choosing to eat here.

Did you know that this resort also has a secret menu? Ask a castmember about it, and you will be in for a real treat! Disney makes everything an experience, and this secret menu will not disappoint!



4. Pools at the All-Star Movies

Nicole Ellington

The pools here are adorable! The main pool has Sorcerer Mickey right in the middle, shooting water right into the pool. My son could have spent the whole week here if we let him. There is also a really cute separate splash area right next to this main pool. It’s a great spot for the younger kids that might not be ready to swim yet. Also, in the Mighty Duck section, there is another pool. This pool is usually quieter and less active than the main pool.

Nicole Ellington

5. Activities at the All-Star Movies

There is so much to do at this resort! You can for sure spend a whole day, or more, here and not even go into the parks! From watching your favorite Disney movies, to an arcade, to tie-dying shirts, to sunrise yoga! There is something for everyone here at this resort! They even have special events going on throughout the year that anyone can participate in!


Nicole Ellington

Now that I have given you my Top 5 reasons to stay at this resort, here are some facts about this place:

  • Resort Category: Value
  • Room size: The rooms are 260 square feet
  • Room Features:  The rooms have 2 double beds or one king bed. One of the two beds will be a Murphy bed that folds up into a table in the renovated rooms. There are also 2 chairs, an entertainment center with a beverage cooler and television, bathtub and toilet inside the bathroom, vanity with a single sink located in the closet area with a curtain to close off the area from the room. The renovated rooms have a wooden sliding door instead of a curtain. Also in the renovated rooms are light up magnified mirrors. The renovated rooms also include a coffee maker.
  • Room count:  1920 rooms
    Food options: The World Premiere Food Court is open from 6 am to 11 pm. You can also have pizza delivered to your rooms from 5 pm to 12 am. There is also a poolside bar right outside of the main pool area.
  • Jogging Trail:  There is an approximately 1.5-mile jogging trail surrounding Disney’s All-Movies Resort complex.


Distance from parks by bus: These are approximate times to and from the parks to the resort.

  • Animal Kingdom – 10 minutes
  • Hollywood Studios – 10 minutes
  • Disney  Springs– 15 minutes
  • Epcot – 15 minutes
  • Magic Kingdom – 18 minutes

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Do you love the All-Star Movies Resort? Have you ever stayed here or plan to in the future? Let me know in the comments below or tag me @DisneyDreamCo on Instagram with any of you All-Star Movies Resort photos!


I'm a lover of all things Disney! I have an adorable son named Andy (after Toy Story), and an amazing hubby named Aaron. For my family and I, Disney isn’t just a hobby or someplace we casually go when on vacation, it's a way of life. We try to go back 'Home' twice a year. My hope for this blog is to help families navigate their crazy, magical times through Disney and reach their Disney Dream!

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