Allstar Music vs AOA Mermaid

[Crow]

I grabbed a good deal for Allstar Music which works out to $80 a night. Now Im looking at AOA Mermaid rooms for $115.
Pros for me would b AOA location and newer rooms even though they aren't the suites and they were originally built yrs ago w POP. I know they are POP like and Ive walked around the area. I also like the food court at AOA
any thoughts from recent stays

[Pirate Granny]

Love the food court, and I'm dying to try out the pool...I had a reservation for Sep, but my wait list came through for BWV..maybe one day soon.

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

I have to say, for that price different, I'd stick with All-Star Movies.

AoA is "neat", lots to look at, but the extra price will quickly add up (at least for me).

I'd stay at ASM, and visit AoA for lunch or dinner.

[brownie]

I'd stick with All-Star Music, too.

[Crow]

I know she would like AOA but she wants to stay in the suites and those are a lot more. Im going back and forth but I may stick w Allstars and use the money for food etc

[Arielfan98]

I have stayed at All Star Music my entire life. If you are concerned with money I would go with ASM. Perhaps a $35 difference doesn't matter to you but keep in mind that $35 will add up over time. Art of Animation has a better food court and offers more choices, like make your own pasta. They also use real utensils, not plastic ones. The pools there are much better. However, if you do go to AoA the Ariel rooms are a long walk from the food court. If you go to ASM there is a chance you may get a closer building to the food court even if it is not a preferred room.
I personally think you're better off with ASM because the purpose of a room is for sleeping and showering and storing your stuff not to live in it. If you plan on being in the parks all day, not worth the money. But it's your choice, enjoy the trip.

[AgentC]

I know she would like AOA but she wants to stay in the suites and those are a lot more. Im going back and forth but I may stick w Allstars and use the money for food etc

If she wants to stay in the suites, will she be disappointed if you stay there in a regular room?

I'm not sure if I would pay the extra money but if she really wants to stay there it might be worth. I stayed in a mermaid room last fall for two nights simply because I wanted to see the new resort. We also stayed in the suites, but I agree that is not worth it for two people.

I do like the resort and would stay there again but I think it comes down to what is most important for your trip and your budget. If you don't spend a lot of time at the resort, I would go with the cheaper option and just go AOA to look around and use the extra money on something fun.

If it is really important to her to stay there and use the Big Blue Sea pool, then you might want to stay.

Good luck with your decision!

[JerseyDad]

I have stayed at All Star Music my entire life. If you are concerned with money I would go with ASM. Perhaps a $35 difference doesn't matter to you but keep in mind that $35 will add up over time. Art of Animation has a better food court and offers more choices, like make your own pasta. They also use real utensils, not plastic ones. The pools there are much better. However, if you do go to AoA the Ariel rooms are a long walk from the food court. If you go to ASM there is a chance you may get a closer building to the food court even if it is not a preferred room.
I personally think you're better off with ASM because the purpose of a room is for sleeping and showering and storing your stuff not to live in it. If you plan on being in the parks all day, not worth the money. But it's your choice, enjoy the trip.

....I'd have to agree with the above in (bold) ...the Mermaid rooms are A HIKE from the food court ...and the buses. To be able to put extra $$ in your pocket ...for basically the same size / layout room ...is an easy choice for me.

[Crow]

all true. as I said I have stayed at Allstar, Pop and walked around AOA and ate there.
the big plus for AOA for me would b newer and closer to Epcot.
but the $ may outweigh that this time

[TheVBs]

We have always stayed at All Star Music and tried AOA just for a couple nights for the first time last November. We were really wowed by the theme-ing! We stayed in the Little Mermaid section and it was a little bit of a walk. Not bad at all, just long enough that you don't want to have to run back to your room for something. We usually stay in a preferred room at ASMu, so we're used to being close to everything. But, we definitely want to go back to AOA on our next trip! We've always loved our ASMu stays, but our girls were so enchanted with the theme and the Big Blue Pool, that it's going to be a must next trip. I'm half thinking of popping for a suite, but that would really be splurging considering that we do just fine in a regular room. Either way, hope you have a great trip!

[Opus X]

I am ok with AoA...but All star Music is by far our favorite...Value!!

[WDWCrazyKaren]

ASMu is our favorite value resort, but keep in mind that it is frequently utilized by very large touring groups of teens, from the BGT's to the Pop Warner groups, cheerleaders, soccer teams, and everything in between. If you are a very sound sleeper, you should be OK. Personally, I'd request a room in the very back of the resort, overlooking the parking lots. Not many people hang around the parking lots, and it is quieter back there.

[disneynarula]

After having stayed at AoA I don't think it is worth the higher price. I thought the rooms would be a little nicer (better beds etc.) but in the end it was just like any other value. I would spend the money other places.

[Crow]

yea for the $ id probably do a mod or WL for a few nights.

[Scrappy2]

We did AoA once and the theming is really neat! Loved it. That being said I probably would not opt to stay there again for just the regular rooms. They cost a little more and over a week that adds up. The Little Mermaid section was really cool but they were a long way from the food and buses. Just to far to run back to room to get something or to run get something to eat or a drink. I love the refillable mugs but I hate carrying them all day in the parks so I usually eat breakfast and run them back to the room. Here we choose to just buy a bottle drink and get a cup of ice and share. The rooms are newer but does not mean you will not have problems. We had 2 rooms and had to have them come work on the air on both rooms and one room the bathroom kept leaking water and soaking the carpet. They never did get that fixed. Did offer to move us but because we had rooms next to each other they could not find two rooms side by side so we stayed. That being said. I am not one that ever complains but neither rooms had air working. They did come very fast and were very nice,