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Some People say that Music is the Soundtrack of our Lives. This Statement takes on a Whole New Meaning at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. A Place where Vibrant Colors and Vivid Sounds immerses you in the Larger than Life World of MUSIC. It touches our Hearts, Shapes our Memories, and at this Resort, Music can help you write the Soundtrack to your Walt Disney World Story.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is one of five Value Resorts in the Walt Disney World Resorts Collection. This Resort is located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort Area. The Resort opened on November 22, 1994. It began a significant remodel in Late 2018 that lasted through most of 2019. Check Out the Walt Disney World Resort website for the latest information on Renovations, Pricing, and Availability at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort.
The Main Building of Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is called Melody Hall. It is where Guests will find options for Dining, Shopping, Transportation, and Some Entertainment.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is the second of Disney’s 3 All-Star Resorts. It is located in between and within walking distance of Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. All 3 of the All-Star Resorts are connected via a Walking/Running Trail. The Trail is made up of Sidewalks and Crosswalks. Guests can visit the other Disney’s All-Star Resorts to participate in there activities as well as to dine at there Food Courts.
Walt Disney World Resort Guests Benefits
Guests staying in a Disney Resort receive some Wonderful Benefits, including those staying at a Walt Disney World Value Resort, some of the Lowest Cost Options on Property. Each of the Walt Disney World Resorts have their own Unique Theme. All of them feature the Guest Service, Legendary Storytelling, and Detail that the Walt Disney Company has become synonymous with.
Guests can enjoy more time in the parks with 30 minutes early entry into each theme park each morning. You can currently enjoy Complimentary Water Park Admission on your Check-In day to one of the Walt Disney World Water Parks. Guests can choose to add one of the two Disney Dining Plan options into there Walt Disney World Vacation Package. Disney Transportation Options are available to Walt Disney World Resort Guests Complimentary. The In-Room TV also feature Multiple Complimentary Disney Channels that feature such things as DVC, Cartoons, Disney Springs, Adventures by Disney, and Must Do Disney. We usually watch the Disney Cartoons Channel, but we still miss Doing the Must Do’s with Stacey.
Walt Disney World also offers “Special Offers” on there Resort Hotels Sporadically throughout the year. These Offers can be on Room Only, or Vacation Packages (Room, Tickets, Dining Plan). These Offers and Benefits are Subject to Availability, Changes, and Restrictions.
Walt Disney World Transportation
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort offers Complimentary Disney Bus Transportation to the 4 Theme Parks, 2 Water Parks, and Disney Springs for Resort Guests. The Bus Transportation can be accessed in front of Melody Hall. There are Bus Lines for all 7 Destinations, and TV Screens provide Guests with the most recent data for Bus Arrival Times. Buses typically run approximately every 20 minutes. Buses can take 5 minutes or more to get loaded after arriving at the resort. Each of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks have Boards near the Bus Stops that tells Guests the Bus Stop Number for Each Resort, or if you will need to use alternate transportation methods, ex: Skyliner, or Monorail.
Walt Disney World Resort Guests, including those staying at Disney’s All-Star Music, also receive Complimentary Parking at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks.
Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort can also choose to use Lyft, Uber, or Taxis during their stay. Walt Disney World offers their own Lyft Service called Minnie Vans. Minnie Vans are schedulable in the Lyft app. Minnie Vans, Lyft, Uber, and Taxis are all subject to additional fees. Be sure to use extra caution when using a ride share service.
Walt Disney World Resort encourages Guests to visit and explore other resorts. One way for Guests to choose to explore other resorts is through resort hopping. You can ask the Front Desk the Best Way to get to other Walt Disney World Resorts.
Traveling from Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
The Transportation times, once the Bus is loaded, will vary by Destination and Traffic. Disney Springs is an approximately 20 minutes to and 26 minutes from Disney Springs. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the closest to Disney’s All-Star Music Resort with an approximately 10 minute Bus Ride to and 12 minute Bus Ride from the Park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is approximately 10 minutes Bus Ride to and 16 minutes Bus Ride from the Park. EPCOT is an approximately 15 minute Bus Ride to and 18 minute Bus Ride from the Parks. Magic Kingdom is approximately 19 minutes Bus Ride to and 20 minutes from the Park. Bus Travel Times will vary due to Traffic and Time of Day along with other factors. On May 24, 2025, it took us approximately 31 minutes it get back to Disney’s All-Star Music from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, due to Traffic.
Guests visiting the 2 Walt Disney World Water Parks can expect a little extra travel time.
Guests looking to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: First, you will need to take a Bus to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Once you arrive you will exit the Bus, and then find the Bus Stop for Blizzard Beach. When the Bus arrives, You will then board and be taken to the Water Park. You can follow the same steps in the reverse order to return to Disney’s All-Star Music from Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park at the end of your day.
Guests looking to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: First, you will need to take a Bus to Disney Springs. Once you arrive you will exit the Bus, and then find the Bus Stop for Typhoon Lagoon. When the Bus arrives, You will then board and be taken to the Water Park. You can follow the same steps in the reverse order to return to Disney’s All-Star Music from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park at the end of your day.
Sections and Room Types
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort divides into 5 Musically Themed Sections: Calypso, Jazz Inn, Broadway Hotel, Country Fair, and Rock Inn. Each section is made up of two buildings, with the Calypso Buildings being closest to the Main Building. The Courtyards of Each Section come to Life through Iconic Larger than Life Musical Symbols such as Jukeboxes, Cowboy Boots, and Drum Sets.
This Resort offers Guests 3 Room Types to choose from: Standard Room, Preferred Room, and Family Suites. The Standard Rooms sleeps up to 4 Adults, offers a View of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area, and are located in the Jazz Inn, Rock Inn, Broadway Hotel, and Country Fair Buildings. The Preferred Room sleeps up to 4 Adults and offers Guests a View of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area, while being in a Building that is closer to Melody Hall. The Family Suites sleep up to 6 Adults in a Living Room as well as a Bedroom, and offers views of the Pool, Courtyard, or Parking Area. Both the Preferred Room and the Family Suites are located in the Calypso Buildings.
Dining Options
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort features a medley of Dining Options in the Intermission Food Court. The Food Court is located in Melody Hall, and is open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Here Guests can find a Variety of Tasty Snacks, Delicious Meals, and Refreshing Drinks. Guests will also find Allergy-Friendly Options available upon request. The Intermission Food Court participates in the Disney Dining Plan, and the Disney Rapid Fill Refillable Mug Program, as of this writing. Check Out the Intermission Food Court page on the Walt Disney World Website for up to date information on Menus, Hours, and Dining Plan Acceptance. You can read our 2025 Review of Disney’s All-Star Music Resort’s Food Court by clicking here.
Entertainment and Activities
Walt Disney World Resorts feature a Large Variety of Activities and Entertainment. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is No Exception.
In Melody Hall, you will find the NOTE’ABLE Games Arcade, with lots of options to keep Gamers of All Ages Entertained, as well as a Gift Shop, Maestro Mickey’s, featuring Wonderful Walt Disney World Souvenirs, plus some snacks and refreshment options. The Lobby also offers a TV and Seating Area for Families to Relax in while watching some Fabulous Disney Cartoons. The Arcade includes Family-Friendly Video Games. The NOTE’ABLE Games Arcade also offers Guests the option of participating in a Daily Tournament.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort features 2 Pools: the Calypso Pool & Kiddie Pool, as well as the Piano Pool. The Calypso Pool is the Resort’s Main Pool. It is a large pool that is shaped like a Guitar, and is located just out the back doors of Melody Hall. The Focal Point of this Pool is a Fountain Starring three of Our Favorite Characters: Donald Duck, Panchito, and José Carioca, “The Three Caballeros”. The Piano Pool is a Smaller Pool, that is located near the intersection of the Broadway Hotel, Country Fair, and Rock Inn Section. It is Shaped like a Piano and features an Awesome Statue showcasing Ariel, Sebastian, and Flounder from “The Little Mermaid”. Both Pools have Lifeguards, are Subject to Closures due to Weather, and are only open during select hours daily.
Activities Guide
Be on the lookout for the Activities Guide. You will find these posters in various Public Areas of the Resort, such as near the Lobby and the Main Pool. The Resort Activities Guide details the Hours that the Activities are Open and/or are happening. These Guides also provide Guests with Activities and Fun things that happen at the Resort. Some of these are included in your stay such as Poolside Activities, while others will be an Additional Fee, such as Arts & Crafts. We have participated in the Arts & Crafts at other Walt Disney World Resorts in the past, such as the Mickey Tye-Die T-Shirt, and have enjoyed them as well as been impressed with the quality of the products offered.
Resort Scavenger Hunts
These fun family-friendly activities are included in the cost of your stay. Check the Resort’s Activities Guide for Details.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort provides Guests the option of participating in Wellness Scavenger Hunt. This Activity takes place across Disney’s 3 All-Star Resorts. You can pick up a map from Maestro Mickey’s. When you have completed the hunt, you can pick up a prize from any of the All-Star Resorts 3 Merchandise Locations.
One of Our Favorite Resort Activities is Find a Friend. Each of the Walt Disney World Resorts offer this Activity. Cast Members hide a Photo Prop around the Resort each day during Select Hours. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort’s Photo Prop Character is Goofy. Once you find the Prop, Take a Selfie with it and then head to the Front Desk. At the Front Desk, Show a Cast Member your Selfie and tell them you found the Photo Prop. For your First Selfie, You will receive a Button. For your Next 4 Selfies, they will put a sticker on the Button. When the Button is Full, You may receive a Prize or Special Photo Opportunity. The Buttons make great keepsakes.
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars is a Fun Nighttime Activity that you can find listed on the Activities Guide. On Select Nights of the Week, Cast Members will set up a Movie Screen on the Calypso Pool Deck and show a Disney Movie for Guests to enjoy. Movies Under the Stars moves inside of Melody Hall if there is bad weather. The time of the Movie is subject to change based on time of year. We have done Movies Under the Stars at Other Walt Disney World Resorts in the past, and have always enjoyed them. The Movies may change sporadically and may feature some seasonal favorites.
Resort Tour
We hope that you will enjoy our Resort Tour of Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. It showcases many of the Wonderful Features of this Resort.
Our Stay
We headed to Walt Disney World for a Fun Filled Memorial Day Weekend 2025. It was a Weekend Filled with Firsts, and a Last. This Weekend included our First Time Participating in the 2025 VIPassholder Experiences at EPCOT, as well as Our First Time at the AMC Dine-In Disney Springs 24. We also saw Muppet-Vision3D for the Last Time in Muppet Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But the Whole Weekend was book-ended by one big first, Our First Stay at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We stayed in the Broadway Hotel Section in a Standard Room, and found our room to be quiet. We enjoyed strolling the Grounds, and checking out all of the Larger than Life Theming. Our Family agreed, on this trip, that Disney’s All-Star Music Resort may be our Favorite of Disney’s 3 All-Star Resorts. You can read our full Room Review by Clicking Here.
Final Thoughts
We enjoyed our time at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking to visit the Walt Disney World Resort.
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Your Thoughts
Have you ever stayed at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort? What did you think and what was your favorite experience? Which Building and Room Category did you stay in? Will you be staying at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort on your next Walt Disney World trip? Let Us Know in the Comments, and feel free to share the Soundtrack of your Walt Disney World Story with Us.