All-Star Movies vs. Art of Animation Disney World Resort Guide 2023

If you are looking for the least expensive accommodations at Walt Disney World, Disney World’s Value Resorts will help you stick to your budget. But how do you choose between two popular resorts? Today, we’ll take a look at Disney’s Art of Animation and Disney’s All-Star Movies hotels.

The lobby at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Both resorts offer unique themes and while they have many of the same amenities, there are also some differences that you should know about.

We want to help stretch your vacation dollars because trips to Disney World can be costly. Not surprisingly, hotel expenses can take up a big portion of your travel budget. How do you make the right decision for your family? We’ll go over all the details so that you can choose wisely between Art of Animation and All-Star Movies!

All-Star Movies Lobby

The best way to tackle such a massive decision like this is with as much logic as possible, so we broke down this comparison into five categories: Common Ground, Theme/Rooms, Pools, Food, and Transportation. Let’s see how these two resorts match up!

Common Ground

Both of these hotels fall under the category of Value Resorts at Disney World. That means they will both be at a comparable price point, with similar room sizes and amenities. Disney’s Art of Animation and Disney’s All-Star Movies have strong theming found outside, in the rooms, and throughout the gift shop, food court, and lobby.

Each resort is divided into different areas with the names matching their themes. This can help guests navigate when wandering around these often-large resorts! Because of their kid-friendly decorations and amenities, you are more likely to see families with children at these resorts, as well as traveling groups from schools. With so many young people around it can get hectic, so don’t be surprised if it’s a little noisier here than at other resorts!

Cars area at Art of Animation

At All-Star Movies, room rates start at $128 per night excluding tax for their Standard Rooms at the cheapest times of year when the parks are least busy. The most expensive room rates here will run you about $323 per night — that’s for a Preferred Room around Christmas, one of the more popular times of year. Both of these room types can sleep up to 4 adults.

Art of Animation has higher rates. Little Mermaid Standard Rooms start at $201 per night in value season, and a Finding Nemo Family Suite will cost about $912 per night during the December holiday season. Family suites sleep a whopping six guests comfortably!

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Theme/Rooms

Celebrate the characters, colors, and creativity of Disney animated films at Art of Animation Resort! At All-Star Movies, you’ll be surrounded by colorful, whimsical, larger-than-life icons.

Check out the large statues around Art of Animation.

Art of Animation

Many of our readers tell us that Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the BEST value resort on Disney World property. It’s a great hotel for families, particularly if you’re needing some more space and you’re willing to pay for it.

Family Suite at Art of Animation — Living Area

Guests may reserve a Lion King Family Suite, a Cars Family Suite, a Finding Nemo Family Suite, or a Little Mermaid Standard Room (277 sq. ft.) for their Art of Animation stay.

The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

The theme feels well done and intricate, so it’s at least a bit nicer than the other values.

PHOTOS! Tour a Lion King FAMILY SUITE at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort!

All-Star Movies

The rooms at All-Star Movies were recently updated. They have a modern design with pops of Disney art — when you pull down this Murphy Bed it reveals a mural of Huey, Dewey, and Louie!

Standard Room

These rooms (260 sq. ft.), while smaller than those at Moderate or Deluxe Resorts, still have plenty of space for your belongings. They are functional and include large TV’s, multiple storage options, and generously sized showers. Guests may reserve a Standard Room, or Preferred Room, for their All-Star stay.

Take a Photo Tour to see even MORE details of an All-Star Movies Standard Room here!

Outside of your room, you can explore the resort to discover larger-than-life versions of characters from classic Disney films like 101 Dalmations, Toy Story, Fantasia, and many more. The buildings in each area are also decorated to fit the theme of the movie!

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Results

It’s a tie! Both resorts have undergone room makeovers so that accommodations feel welcoming and updated. Choose based on the theme that you like best. If you need space, Art of Animation offers suites. For the least expensive standard room, choose All-Star Movies.

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