Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort at Walt Disney World (Hotel Tour)
Located on-site at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is one of Disney’s “Value” category resort hotels, providing an array of amenities at a fairly affordable price. The resort originally opened in January 1999 and features 1,920 rooms.
The resort is extensively themed after a number of Disney movies and grouped into five individual sections which include: Fantasia, Toy Story, Love Bug, 101 Dalmatians and the Mighty Ducks.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is located near the southern end of Walt Disney World and adjacent to Disney’s All-Star Music Resort and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. It is a short distance to all four Walt Disney World theme parks, the water parks and Disney Springs. The Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are both less than 30 minutes away.
Hotel amenities at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort are adequate for a property of this price point (“Value” Resort) and include a two resort style pools which are Disney themed as well as a smaller kiddie pool, organized recreational activities / entertainment, a Disney themed children’s playground area and the Reel Fun Arcade.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
What are the hotel rates at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort?
Since the All-Star Movies Resort is one of Disney’s “Value Resorts”, prices are fairly affordable and typically range from less than $180 per night to more than $250 per night depending on the time of year and the room type. See our price chart below for rates during specific nights.
Does Disney’s All Star Movies Resort provide transportation to the Walt Disney World theme parks?
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort offers complimentary bus transportation throughout Walt Disney World including the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs and the Resort hotels.
Is there free transportation from the Orlando International Airport to Disney’s All Star Movies Resort?
Disney no longer offers complimentary transportation to or from the Orlando International Airport. Mears Connect provides a transportation service for $15.00 per adult and $13.00 per child. Advanced reservations are required.
Is there a Resort Fee or Parking Charge at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort?
There are no Resort Fees or self-parking charges for hotel guests.
How many pools are there at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort?
There are two pools at Disney’s All-Star Movies resort – the main Fantasia Pool (with adjacent kiddie pool) is located behind the Cinema Hall lobby building and the Duck Pool is located by the Mighty Ducks section of the resort.
What are the food & beverage options at the Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort?
Disney’s All-Start Resort features the World Premiere Food Court and the Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar. Both venues are quick-service dining restaurants.
What is the check-in and check-out time at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort?
The check in-time at the Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is 3:00 pm and check out time is at 11:00 am.
What is the pet policy at the Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort?
With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. However, Disney’s has an ongoing pilot program that allows pets at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort.
About Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort originally opened in January 1999 as the final phase of Disney’s All-Star Resort hotels (at least for now) and recently renovated in 2020 / 2021. The other two All-Star Resorts include Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, which opened November 1994 featuring 1,604 rooms, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, which opened in April 1994 featuring 1,920 rooms.
There are five distinct sections at the All-Star Movies Resort, themed after popular classic Disney movie. These five sections include:
- Fantasia
- Toy Story
- 101 Dalmatians
- Love Bug
- Mighty Ducks
In addition to the themed buildings, there is a large lobby building called Cinema Hall which features the gift shop, food court and check-in areas. Transportation services pick up and drop off just outside of Cinema Hall.
This resort hotel is located on-site within the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida near the southern end of the property along West Buena Vista Drive. Access to the area is provided by the Osceola Parkway which connects to Interstate 4 just a few miles to the east.
Disney’s All Star Music Resort
1901 W. Buena Vista Drive
Kissimmee, Florida 34747
407.939.7000
It will take about 30 minutes to get to Disney’s All-Star Resort from the Orlando International Airport. Guests can either take SR-528 (Beach Line Expressway) to Interstate 4, west to Osceola Parkway or SR-417 west to the Osceola Parkway. Both routes are similar in mileage and fairly easy to navigate for out-of-area travelers.
From Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, the time / distance to the visitor toll plazas at the Disney theme parks are as follows (per Google Maps):
- Magic Kingdom Park: 4.8 miles, approximately 10 minutes
- Epcot: 4.3 miles, approximately 10 minutes
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 3.9 miles, approximately 7 minutes
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 2.0 miles, approximately 5 minutes
- Disney Springs (Orange Parking Garage): 5.4 miles, approximately 13 minutes
The time / distance to other popular Orlando area attractions is as follows:
- SeaWorld Orlando: 10.9 miles, approximately 15 minutes
- Universal Orlando Resort: 14.7 miles, approximately 19 minutes.
- Downtown Orlando: 23.1 miles, approximately 30 minutes
- Orange County Convention Center: 11.8 miles, approximately 15 minutes
- The Mall at Millenia: 17.2 miles, approximately 25 minutes
Amenities at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is a value based hotel so while it may not have all the features of a full service resort, it does not lack on amenities.
Resort Pool Areas
There are two separate pool areas at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort both of which have full-time life guards. The main pool is the Fantasia Pool which is themed after the movie Fantasia which is located behind the check-in building. This pool is very large and features a “Sorcerer Mickey” fountain. Adjacent to the Fantasia Pool is a smaller children’s pool / water play area.
In addition to the Fantasia Pool is the Duck Pond Pool which is themed after the Mighty Ducks movies. This 100,000+ gallon pool is designed to resemble a hockey rink and has a statute of Goofy manning a hockey net.
During our most recent stay the pool hours were from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and complimentary towels were provided at the pools.
Other Amenities
- Entertainment and Recreation: Including movies under the starts at The Reel Spot (select nights); arts & crafts; games and contests.
- The Reel Fun Arcade
- Children’s Playground
- Jogging Trail
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site Laundry Facilitates
Dining Options at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Dining options at the All-Star Movies Resort are adequate for the hotel and since it is a “Value” resort, all three options are quick-service dining.
- World Premier Food Court: Serving American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar: Serving beer, wine, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Disney Resorts Pizza Delivery: Get a pizza delivered right to your hotel room.
The Rooms at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
There two types of rooms at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, the Standard Room or the Preferred Room. All rooms feature free wireless internet service, a coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, iron / ironing board, in-room safe, telephone with voicemail, hairdryer and bathroom products.
Standard Rooms
Standard rooms at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort sleep up to four adults and feature one King-Size bed or one Queen-Size table and and one Queen-Size bed.
Preferred Rooms
Preferred rooms at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort have the same features as the standard rooms but are closer in proximity to the Cinema Hall lobby building and Fantasia Pool. Preferred rooms are in buildings 1 & 4 (101 Dalmatians), buildings 5 & 8 (Fantasia) and buildings 9 & 10 (Toy Story).
Hotel Rates
Like most hotels in the greater Orlando area, rates at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort are highly seasonal and we have found that rates and availability do vary quite considerably throughout the year.
Since the All-Star Movies Resort is one of Disney’s “Value Resorts”, prices are fairly affordable and typically range from less than $180 per night to more than $250 per night. There is a 6% resort tax on top of a 6.5% sales tax. There are no resort fees or self-parking charges.
Disney is constantly running special offers and there are always discounts for annual passholders and Florida Residents.
What We Liked about Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
There are a number of things to like about Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Following are some of the highlights:
- Fairly good value for the money
- Great theming and decorations
- Complimentary Disney resort wide transportation
- Adequate amenities for the hotel price point
What We Did Not Like about Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
There are a few things about the Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort we do not like which include:
- Limited on-site dining options
- Very crowded check-in, transportation service, dining and pool areas during peak times
- Transportation is required, nothing is within walking distance
What We Think Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is Perfect For
We were very happy with our stay at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and find that it is perfect for:
- Short-term Disney vacations
- Budget conscious travelers
- Sports team events at the nearby Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex
Our Thoughts
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is one of the most budget-friendly options if you choose to stay on site and take advantage of the Disney benefits including the free transportation service. The resort has excellent theming, quality amenities and plenty to do if you need a break from the theme parks. It is, however, quite a large hotel that can get very crowded during peak travel days.
We would highly recommended this hotel at a nightly rate of $200.00 per night or less. Otherwise, we feel that there are better off-site options as you approach the $200 per night rate level.
It should be noted that guests without a vehicle are not fully able to explore the Orlando area outside of Disney (this of course is by design). Outside transportation service costs can add up if you are looking to visit non-Disney theme parks or off-property restaurants so keep that in mind for your next visit.