[mickeymommy]

I had read a lot of information before we left and there were a couple of things I wanted to let people know now that we're back!
1. The accomodations were great, the only bad thing is that the All Star stop is always the farthest one away at the parks, so it's a lot more walking at the end of the day.
2. You DO get soaps and shampoos. There are NOT hairdryers, but there are irons and ironing boards. Some of the mousekeepers are really creative about displaying toys and characters in the windows..pretty cute.
3. If you end up in one of the end buildings...it's a LONG way.
4. Add extra time to your transportation, there are often more stops than you will know about.
5. The food court is great! Portions are big and cost really isn't that bad. Get the refillable mug...it's a money saver!

We had a great trip and for the money would stay in AS Music again. Just wanted to pass on these tidbits!

[Peppertink]

Thanks so much for your information. I know it will help many people here on DC:)

[Dana]

Glad you enjoyed your stay. I stayed there a few years ago and loved it excpet for my room location which was really far away. They did away with the dispenser soaps, but they used to have them. The soaps and travel sized mickey toiletries just came back to those resort. Thanks for the added tips about that resort. I am certain that it will be helpful for someone looking to stay there.

[palmickey]

Thanks for the great info, we have stayed at All Star Movies and loved it!

[WishUponAStar]

I've stayted at the ASMusic several times and always enjoyed it! Which building were you in? We were always sure to request the Calypso building because I love being close to the pool, the laundry, and the lobby for those late night trips to the arcade! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Let's see some PICTURES

[Ready2Go]

Originally Posted by mickeymommy

I had read a lot of information before we left and there were a couple of things I wanted to let people know now that we're back!
1. The accomodations were great, the only bad thing is that the All Star stop is always the farthest one away at the parks, so it's a lot more walking at the end of the day.

I did notice this, that as you move up the rail of resorts your bus trips get shorter, as in not picking up at as many resorts, and the bus stops are closer to the parks exits.

[mickeymommy]

We were in the Country Fair building (5). The theme was great as my DH's parents who are from TX were with us, but still a really long walk...especially with a 2 year old!
I deleted my pictures on my digital camera! Luckily, my husband found a great website and downloaded a program that recovered most of them. I haven't gotten everything straight yet. I'll try to put some in my trip report!

[smithfamily]

were the rooms big? we are thinking of staying there next time we go to wdw.

[stitch_kingdom]

Personally i think the All Star resorts are the best ones. They give off the most Disney-themed areas (well to me anyway). Enlarged football hats, giant dalmations and musical instruments and then there's models of the characters scattered all over the place.

I love Movies the best especially the Fantasia building and pool.

[stitch_kingdom]

and also i love the music. The small pieces from Small World and Beauty & the Beast. THE BEST!!! i cant believe my parents wanna stay offsite!!

[quakercub]

Thanks for the info. My partner and I are thinking about staying there on our next trip I read on another site that ASMu is the first place that the busses for All Stars pick up and drop off. Is this still true? If so, that at least means that we'd always get a seat going to the parks. Also did you notice if most of the busses that stopped there had lifts for wheelchairs and ECV's? I'll be renting one for the trip. Thanks again

[mickeymommy]

Yes, most of the buses had lifts or they were "kneeling". I don't remember if we were always first or not, but nothing was really crowded last week.
The rooms were a good size. We had 2 double beds (there are king size beds available, but I think they are the accessible rooms). There was a table with 2 chairs and the tv on a dresser and of course a nightstand. As far as luggage, we had 2 LARGE duffle bags, a rolling backpack and another backpack. Even after all our shopping, we still had plenty of space to move around, and that's with the clutter of a 2 year old. I felt that they were average size rooms, like a La Quinta or comparable.

[Mickey Maniac]

We stayed at AS Resorts from 99-02 and 03, 05 for a softball tournament trip, we loved the food court, and it does give off more of a "Disney" feel, we joined the DVC and have been at OKW in 03 and 04 and there are advantages of being there, less people on the bus, we had a 2 bedroom villa with a kitchen, etc, but we still missed AS Resorts, this year we are at SSR, which should be nice being its a 10 minute walk or so from DTD.

I really do miss AS tho.

[Varby]

Hi!!
My family and I are from México and (sorry for my english) don´t want to spend so much in food... We planned to stay at ASMu and I would like to know if there is the possibility of a restaurant near it, I have read that is a Mc donal´s near of the resort Is this true? How far is it?

[jk8]

I don't know about anything else near it but you should be able to share portions with many meals at Disney. We did this at times and it really saved us money.