I stayed at a Disney Value Resort, and I have some thoughts about it

Call me a resort snob, its Beach Club or bust, but the All-Star Movies resort is starting to change my tune.
THE SIMPSONS: The Simpsons encounter death on vacation at a high-end resort on the all-new "The Yellow Lotus" episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Sept 29 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE SIMPSONS © 2024 by 20th Television.
THE SIMPSONS: The Simpsons encounter death on vacation at a high-end resort on the all-new "The Yellow Lotus" episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Sept 29 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE SIMPSONS © 2024 by 20th Television.

I live in Celebration, FL and I absolutely love it. We are literally 8 minutes away from all four DIsney World theme parks.

We have an incredible apartment. I am blessed in so many ways that I have lost count.

When it comes to staying on property, I am pretty bougie. I have high standards, and most of the Disney resorts are accurate in their nomenclature.

If you are unfamiliar with the three tiers, it's pretty simple: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. I have stayed in every single Disney resort, and I have some takes.

This Christmas at Disney is especially busy. My options were limited. I booked the All-Stars Movies resort as a parachute. It was a worst case scenario.

After two days here, I am pleasantly surprised. I’m a big fan of staying on property. Even though I live in quite close proximity to the world, I still love staying inside the bubble. I love catching a bus to watch Fantasmic. I love going to the quick serve to get a coffee.

"Coffee is my blood type."
Roy Hatfield, Along Main Street

For us, the location isn’t a deal breaker. If you are familiar with the Disney map, All-Star Movies is pretty out there. Like Animal Kingdom Lodge out there. It’s a good ride to the parks, an even longer ride to Disney Springs.

The theming is top-notch, but it’s a value resort. I would consider the accommodations like I would consider a Hooter’s. Delightfully tacky, yet unrefined. That’s where I would place this resort. It’s a very well-themed resort, but I wouldn’t stay here on purpose. They are constantly trying to improve the resort, but it’s like sticking a thumb in a leaking dike. You are on property, but the bed sucks. You do have transportation, but it’s by bus. It’s the bottom buy in and that’s what it is.

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