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NJGIRL
12-04-2014, 04:50 PM
Here's a question for people who have stayed at multiple value resorts.....
I have never tried any of the value hotels and we usually have a car, but I am thinking about taking my niece down for a girls trip next year and won't be renting a car. Which value has the best bus service to the parks in your opinion.
It would be just her an I so I'm not too concerned with the room size but we would be using the bus system (which I am not a big fan of) and would like it to go as smooth as possible.
joonyer
12-04-2014, 06:11 PM
Flip a coin. All in all there is not much significant difference between the bus service from Pop Century and the All-Star resorts. Pop Century has one bus stop, and eaach of the All-Stars has their own, which mean the All-Star resorts sometimes share buses. But we have stayed at both place and have found there to not be enough advantage one over the other to have the bus service influence our decision about where to stay. I'd choose the resort I think my family would like the most.
If the transportation issues are that important to you, then a value is probably not going to be your cup of tea. Bus service to values when leaving the parks, especially at closing time at MK is pretty bad (long waits to board), no matter which one you are staying at. Other than that, it's not really too bad at All-Stars or Pop.
disneymom15
12-04-2014, 06:34 PM
We've stayed at all the values except AoA. As PP has said, not much difference between them. Although the All Stars do share(not a fan of sharing buses) I would select POP.
NJGIRL
12-04-2014, 06:50 PM
Oh...I didn't know there was only one bus stop at each resort....Not what I wanted to hear. lol
brownie
12-04-2014, 06:59 PM
We usually have a car so don't use the buses much. We haven't had good luck with buses at Pop Century, especially to and from Downtown Disney.
BrerGnat
12-04-2014, 07:02 PM
I think Pop is the best option. If you get a room in the 80's section, the bus stop AND the main building are very close. AoA is out since you'd probably get a Little Mermaid room and those are FAR from the bus stop. The All Stars are just kind of run down at this point and I think Pop is a much better option.
hoop de do
12-04-2014, 07:10 PM
I would suggest POP also.
NJGIRL
12-04-2014, 08:50 PM
Thanks everyone. I will look into the POP, but I might even go for a moderate instead. I was trying to go for the cheapest way but I may just have to spend a little more.
MargaretMessler
12-05-2014, 03:30 AM
I would definitely go with either Pop or AoA because of the dedicated bus. In my experience the potential for shared buses at the All Stars can be bad, though I usually have a care as well.
For what it's worth, we had a LM room at AoA last year, and I didn't really think the walk to the main bldg. and bus stop was that bad.
angua85
12-05-2014, 07:27 AM
I've not had a problem with the All Star buses. I've been several times where each All Star resort had their own bus. And those times when its shared- the buses arrive more frequently.
Katzateer
12-05-2014, 07:32 AM
I like POP too. aoA is fine. I have had problems with All Stars but last trip they didn't share buses during busy times so they were fine. I woud just go with the best rate you can get. But POP is my home-away-from home.
NJGIRL
12-06-2014, 11:52 PM
Thanks for all of the info. :thumbsup:
Beach Club Babe
12-07-2014, 12:31 AM
Having one bus stop per resort is not a big issue. They are not nearly as large as some of the moderates and it simply isn't necessary to have more than one bus stop per resort. I have had relatively good bus service with all the values. The All Stars do generally share with the exception of MK. They are separate. You cannot go wrong with any of them, but Sports is always the first stop. I love the theming at AoA, but the others are cute too.
Christine
12-07-2014, 09:59 AM
I like All Star Sports. You're the first pick up and first drop off.
magicofdisney
12-07-2014, 11:14 AM
I like All Star Sports. You're the first pick up and first drop off.
This.
Additionally, my experience is they share buses during the day (generally) but have dedicated buses for morning and evening services.
#1donaldfan
12-08-2014, 12:48 PM
We stayed at Pop several times and Sports once as one nighter stay overs till checking in for our other resort and I say Pop was much better as far as bus service. We also liked Pop's food court and the hourglass lake has a trail around it to run or walk. You can walk over to see / visit the AoA.
masonlovesdisney
12-08-2014, 11:12 PM
IF you stay at one of the All Star resorts, stay at All Star Sports. It is the first all star resort on the road, so you do not have to worry about the buses being filled when they arrive. All Star Movies is the last resort and sometimes the bus pulls up and is almost already filled up besides standing room because it goes to the first two resorts first.
Maddie
12-09-2014, 11:13 AM
As someone mentioned the All stars all share the bus so it will stop at all 3... does it take a little longer? yes.. but just a few minutes. I would recommend POP however all stars tends to be a bit cheaper which is always a plus :thumbsup:
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