Hello Christy! Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
After a long hiatus from Walt Disney World Resort during my teenage years, my first return to Walt Disney World Resort in the late 1990s was a stay in Disney's All-Star Movies Resort. I remember staying in a Preferred Room on the ground floor room in the 101 Dalmatians section of the resort.
When discussing the differences of Standard Rooms and Preferred Rooms at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, the focus is location. A Preferred Room will guarantee a room that is closer to the Cinema Hall Lobby & Food Court, Bus Transportation and the Main Pool, while a Standard Room may not. The Preferred Rooms are in the Fantasia, Toy Story and 101 Dalmatians buildings, while the Standard Rooms are located in The Love Bug and Mighty Ducks buildings.
If you select a Preferred Room due to these benefits, it is just as important to specify proximity to transportation when you Check-in Online using My Disney Experience up to 60 days in advance as it is to select a Preferred Room. The reason for this is that some Preferred Rooms on the far-side of their respective building are not much closer than the Standard Rooms. If the purpose of selecting Preferred is to cut down on walking, then request a room closer to Cinema Hall.
In the past, I have contacted my Walt Disney World Resort Hotel 5 days before traveling and asked Guest Services to add a note to my Reservation requesting for a room that suits my family's needs. While Cast members cannot guarantee they can meet your request, they will often make every attempt to accommodate your needs and it never hurts to (politely) ask. You may contact Disney's All-Star Movies Resort at (407)939-7000 to make that request.
See You in the Movies!
~Todd
FAQs
The Preferred Rooms are in the Fantasia, Toy Story and 101 Dalmatians buildings, while the Standard Rooms are located in The Love Bug and Mighty Ducks buildings.
Where are the preferred rooms at Pop Century located? ›
I just confirmed that preferred rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort are located in Buildings 1 and 3 in the 50's section, Buildings 4 and 5 in the 60's section, and Buildings 6 and 10 in the 70's section.
Where are the preferred rooms at Disney's All Star movies? ›
Preferred rooms are the same as standard, but are located closest to the main pool, lobby, food court and bus transportation.
Where are the preferred rooms at Coronado Springs resort? ›
The Preferred Rooms are located at the Casitas settlement and can be found in buildings 1, 2, and 3. These rooms are the closest to the lobby, restaurants, shops, and convention center.
Where are the preferred rooms located at Port Orleans Riverside? ›
Preferred rooms are ONLY located in Alligator Bayou lodges 14, 15, 18 or 27 — there are no preferred locations in the mansion buildings or at French Quarter.
Are all rooms at Pop Century the same? ›
While the century themes inform the exteriors of the guest buildings, the interiors of the rooms are essentially all the same. With the exception of the few handicap-accessible rooms with king-sized beds, there is little to distinguish the indoor experience of any Pop Century lodging.
Which resorts are on the Skyliner? ›
The hotels in the Disney Resorts Collection that are linked directly to the Disney Skyliner are Disney's Pop Century Resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney's Riviera Resort!
Where are the preferred rooms in All Star music? ›
“Preferred Location” at the All Star Music Resort are rooms closest to Melody Hall, the Intermission Food Court, Lobby, and the bus stops. Currently, buildings 1-Calypso, 2-Jazz, 9-Jazz, and 10-Calypso are in the preferred category. All other rooms are the same no matter what view or location you have.
Are all rooms at All Star movies refurbished? ›
All rooms here have been recently refurbished and feature new furniture, bedding, and minor technical upgrades (USB outlets galore!) to enhance your visit. My family appreciates the upgrades to this resort, but we especially enjoy the Queen-size table bed setup.
What's the difference between standard and preferred rooms at Disney? ›
Preferred Rooms are generally closer to the lobby, food court, and transportation. Standard Rooms will be identical in size and amenities but will be a bit longer walk to the main areas.
Though Coronado Springs is an exceptional Moderate Resort with deluxe vibes, a stay here unfortunately won't qualify you for the Extended Evening Theme Park hours which are reserved for guests of Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Deluxe Villa Resorts.
How much does it cost to stay at Disney Springs? ›
| Hotel | Cost Range |
|---|
| DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – Disney Springs Area | $119–$291 |
| Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – Disney Springs Area | $139–$342 |
| Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area | $104–$282 |
| Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort | $1,043–1,942 |
36 more rowsThe moderate-tier resort is located near Animal Kingdom
Located in the Animal Kingdom resort area, Coronado Springs is a moderately priced Disney hotel — my room cost about $400 a night.
How much is a preferred room at Port Orleans Riverside? ›
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Room Rates for 2023
| Date Range | Season | Preferred Room |
|---|
| Jan 8-Jan 12 | Value | $340/$353/$367 |
| Jan 13-Jan 15 | MLK Day | $372 |
| Jan 16-Feb 8 | Value | $340/$353/$367 |
| Feb 9-Feb 16 | Regular | $399/$413/$432 |
34 more rowsRoyal Guest Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans – Riverside Resort. The Royal Guest Rooms are located in the Oak Manor and Parterre Place buildings (buildings 90 and 95) of Magnolia Bend.
What tier is Port Orleans Riverside? ›
Port Orleans Riverside Resort is rated by Disney as a moderate level resort. The pricing for this type of resort is reflective of allowing you to have a little more room than that of Disney Value resorts and a little less amenities, luxury and character in the rooms than that of deluxe resorts.
What is a preferred room at Disney resorts? ›
In select resorts, Disney offers a slightly higher price to opt for what they call a Prefered Room. In most cases, this can be a room that is closer to the main building, the primary transportation hub, or special amenities like the pool.
Which rooms at Pop Century are standard? ›
The remainder of the '50s and '70s buildings and all of the '80s and '90s buildings are standard rooms. My family always requests to be in the standard area of the '50s section. We find that the quietest and the closest of the standard rooms to the main pool, Petals Pool Bar, the food court and the bus stop.
When were Pop Century rooms refurbished? ›
The rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort were recently refurbished over the last couple of years. All rooms at this Disney Resort hotel were renovated by the Summer of 2018 so now each and every room features the gorgeous new designs!
Can you walk from Pop Century to Art of Animation? ›
In fact, it's not a far walk. You will walk to the bridge crossing Hourglass Lake, where the Disney Skyliner station is located, and you'll head to Disney's Art of Animation Resort from there.
