Setting the scene…
If you love Disney movies, you’ll love this 3 star Disney Value Resort Hotel. It’s themed around 5 of the best-loved Disney movies: Pixar’s Toy Story, Fantasia, The Love Bug, The Mighty Ducks and One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
Location…
Disney’s All Star Movies Resort can be found close to the Animal Kingdom theme park and the ESPN Wide World Sports Complex. With these two attractions very close by and the other Disney theme parks not much further away, guests will find they have more time to enjoy the attractions and spend less time travelling.
The resort's central building is named Cinema Hall, and the facility includes the Main Lobby check in desk, Concierge Desk, the World Premiere Food Court, the Donald's Double Feature store which sells Disney merchandise and other holiday requirements and the Reel Fun Arcade.
No need to hire a car here as there are free shuttle buses running to and from the Disney theme parks. Shuttles run from one hour prior to park opening until park closing times. Disney buses travel to all the theme parks including the water parks. If guests choose to stay out at Downtown Disney® in the evening to wander, eat or take in some entertainment, Disney buses operate from there until 2.00am every night.
Facilities & amenities…
The hotel has 2 themed swimming pools, a playground, jogging trails and a Reel Fun Arcade where small and big kids can enjoy the video games. There are free resort shuttles to the theme parks. The hotel offers the Key to the World Card which allows guests to put money on their room key to spend in the parks. Guests should ask about this service when they check in. Guests choose the amount of money available to spend and it is linked to the credit card they are using to pay for their stay. Guests can reduce or increase the amount on the card at any time during their stay. Staying at a Disney Resort Hotel allows guests to take advantage of extended park hours when available. Anything purchased at the theme parks can be delivered free of charge to the Resort Hotel.
Dining…
The World Premier Food Court is in the central Cinema Hall building. It consists of 5 movie themed marquees serving reasonably priced American cuisine for under $15. It’s a casual, fast food experience so expect omelettes, pasta and other delights.
If guests prefer to eat in they can use the evening delivery service to order a pizza, sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages to be delivered to their room.
For kids…
Of course there is plenty to entertain the youngsters. As well as 2 swimming pools – the Sorcerer’s Apprentice Fantasia-themed pool and the smaller Duck Pond pool themed from The Mighty Ducks – there is the Reel Fun Arcade in the Cinema Hall for pinball machines and video games. There is also a playground with a climbing frame and slides.
Room info…
There are 5 pairs of 3-storey buildings and each pair is themed to one of the 5 films. Besides huge iconic motifs such as a 47-foot Buzz Lightyear and 30-foot Woody, the buildings are painted in bright colours.
Each room is equipped with cable TV, Wi-Fi, safe, mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and board. Rollaways and Pack ‘n Play Playards (portable cot/playpen) are available on request.
Things you should know…
Parking is included. Wi-Fi Internet is $9.98 + Tax per day.
Hotel address…
1901 West Buena Vista Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830