All-Star Music Resort - Family Suites

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Value Resort Classification
Located in the Animal Kingdom resort area
Check In: 4:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

The Family Suites are located within Disney's All-Star Music Resort, the musically themed resort that doesn't "miss a beat". Families will enjoy the whimsy of this resort, along with modest rates based on season. Boldly greeting guests at this resort are giant banjos, guitars, trombones, conga drums and maracas. The 192 Family Suites are located in the Calypso and Jazz sections (currently the 52 completed suites are in the Jazz Inn building). Disney's All-Star Music Resort is located near Disney's Animal Kingdom and Blizzard Beach water park.

All-Star Music Resort - Family Suites, like all Disney resorts, is smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.

Resort Theme:

Part of the All-Star Resort Complex
Musically themed buildings featuring larger than life trumpets and trombones (Jazz Inn), maracas and bongo drums (Calypso).

Family Suite Accommodations:

All Suites measure 520 square feet
Up to six guests (plus one child under three)
Master bedroom: queen bed, TV armoire with 27” flat screen TV, night tables, small chair and desk
Family room: full-size pullout sofa, convertible twin ottoman & convertible twin chair sleepers (3 separate sleepers), TV armoire with 27” flat screen TV, small dining table with chairs
Kitchenette with microwave, small refrigerator (4.3 cu. ft) and coffee pot and cabinet space
Two-full bathrooms with sink and vanity outside of bath/toilet area
Privacy curtains between bathrooms’ vanity area and main rooms
Disabled-accessible rooms are available
In-room pizza delivery
Irons and ironing boards
Hairdryers
In-Room Wall Safe
Alarm Clock
Dual line phones with voicemail
Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
High Speed Internet Access
Laundry facilities (located near the feature pool)
Convenient self-parking Pak-n-Play crib available upon request
For photos of the suites when they were first opening, look here:
Sneak Peak at All-Star Suites

Resort Rates:

2008 Rates

2008 Seasons for Disney's Value Resorts

Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb 13; Aug. 3 - Oct. 1; Nov. 30 - Dec. 18
Holidays: Martin Luther King Weekend Jan. 18-20

Regular Season: Mar. 30 - May 21; Oct. 2 - Nov. 29
Holidays: Thanksgiving November 26-29

Summer Season: May 22 - Aug. 2
Holidays: Independence Day Weekend July 4-5 (July 4)

Peak Season: Feb. 14 - Mar. 29
Holidays Presidents Day Weekend Feb. 15-17
Easter Week Mar. 16-27

Holiday Season: Dec. 19 - Dec. 31

2009 Rates

2009 Seasons for Disney's Value Resorts

Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb. 12; Aug. 9 - Oct. 1; Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Holidays: Martin Luther King Weekend Jan. 16-18

Regular Season: April 19 - May 21; Oct. 2 - Nov. 24
Holidays: Thanksgiving November 25-28

Summer Season: May 22 - Aug. 8
Holidays: Independence Day Weekend July July 3-5 (July 4)

Peak Season: Feb. 16 - April 3
Holidays Presidents Day Weekend Feb. 13 - 15
Easter Week April 4 - 18

Holiday Season 1: Dec. 18 - Dec.24
Holiday Season 2: Dec. 25 - 31

Resort Dining:

Intermission Food Court
Pizza delivery is also available
Singing Spirits Bar
Refillable mugs are available for purchase at the food court, for $11.99.

Resort Recreation:

Two pools - one located behind Melody Hall, and the other located between the Broadway and Rock Inn sections.
Towels are not available at the pool, guests must bring their own from the room
Lifejackets are available for use
A children's play area is located between the Calypso and Jazz Inn sections
Health club facilities are not available.

Resort Shopping:

Maestro Mickey - Souvenirs, clothing and sundries

Resort Transportation:

Disney's bus service is available to and from this resort
Bus stop is located at Melody Hall at the end of lobby - exit the doors near Maestro Mickey's

Transportation Times Between All-Star Music and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.

Magic Kingdom- 25 minutes by bus, 36 minutes by car (with transfers)
Epcot- 22 minutes by bus, 19 by car
Disney-MGM Studios- 17 minutes by bus, 16 by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom- 20 minutes, 12 by car
Downtown Disney- 28 minutes by bus, 14 by ca
Blizzard Beach water park- 22 minutes by bus, 7 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park- 25 minutes by bus, 13 minutes by car

Resort Childcare:

No on-site child care facility. In-room child care is available at all resorts.

From Our MouseForLess Members:

MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:

The resort tax at all of the value resorts except Pop Century is 13%. Pop Century and all moderate and deluxe resorts are located in another county and you'll pay only 12.5% tax.

MouseForLess Room Request Tips:

MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:

Small garden near Broadway on the side closest to Movies. Sit and sip coffee there or at the picnic tables near Country, where you may see lizards and even the odd armadillo. -Sandra Givens

The photo opportunities are great. We have a great one of the boot in the cowboy section. It looks like it is stomping on my kids. -Amanda D

MouseForLess Tips for Romance:

For seclusion from others, try the farthest building in the back. They are usually quieter there. - Raven Williams

In the late evening, pick up a cocktail at the bar, then stop and smell the roses at the fountain in front of the Jazz buildings. Very NoLa! -Sandra Givens

I wouldn't recommend this resort for romantic getaways as it is often noisy and filled to the brim with small children. - Venus Windmiller

MouseForLess Tips for Families:

If your little one needs a life jacket, don't bring one with you. They are available in multiple sizes by the pool. Also don't bring pool toys. Many families at the end of their vacation left them at the pool. - Renee Walker

MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:

Get a suite here. They are quite nice. I was skeptical and thought 2 regular rooms would be better, but we were upgraded to a suite in May and it's really nice having the kitchenette. There is plenty of room for 5 in this suite. - Stefanie in MA

MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:

Make this request for any special need when you book your reservation. Call one-week prior to make sure your request is prominently listed on your form. If you find out when you check in your special need request has not been honored, ask to talk to a supervisor at the front desk. This has happened to me a few times. Once I talk with a supervisor and point out the request was on my original form, they reassign me to a room that meets my needs. - Raven Williams

MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:

The check out is great, if you don't have any charges to your room there is nothing to do and if you do have charges they will send you an itemized statement of all your charges and you still don't have to go up front unless you don't agree with the charges. It's great!! - Amy McKnight

Check in early for best room selection. Walk around and look at the huge icons on each building. Visit the other All-Stars and enjoy their icons too. Try to guess the squirt pattern of the Three Caballeros fountain in the guitar pool. Take fewer clothes than you think you need and wash a load while you take a swim. Bring quarters! Movies has a larger food court if you want some variety. -Sandra Givens

Put on your sunscreen! The bus stop has no cover and can be hot on a sunny day. - Renee Walker

MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:

The toiletries in the gift shop are overpriced. Double check your personal care items before you leave home. –Green Family

MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:

None of the value resorts include full-service restaurants. But if you have a car and are looking for a nice sit down meal the try a short drive to Coronado Springs Resort to dine at Maya Grill or Animal Kingdom Lodge for dinner at Boma or Jiko.