If you’re traveling with a group of friends, another couple, or your own larger family, finding a room at Walt Disney World might seem complicated. If you don’t want to book more than one room, you do have some options. That’s why we want to make sure that you know about the Family Suites at the Value Resorts!

Value Resorts boast Disney perks such as free transportation and access to Early Morning Entry at the parks.

While you won’t find an onsite Table Service restaurant, you will have a large food court with a variety of menu choices. Of course, don’t forget your resort refillable mugs!

Decorated in kid-friendly icons (larger-than life Disney characters, for example!), Value Resorts are themed — but not in a subtle fashion!

At Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, enjoy posing in front of huge musical instruments or take a photo in front of Lightning McQueen at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

Wherever you choose to stay, it’s sure to be memorable.

Family Suite Locations at Walt Disney World

There are two Disney Value Resorts — All-Star Music and Art of Animation — with Family Suite accommodations.

All-Star Music

At All-Star Music, the resort pays tribute to musical genres like country, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, calypso, and Broadway-style show tunes.

This resort is located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom area.

Art of Animation

Not surprisingly, the theming here is all about animation, so you won’t have to look far to find your favorite Disney characters amid the artsy decor.

Art of Animation is situated near Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Click here to see our tour of All-Star Music!

Prices

Typically offering lower nightly rates on standard rooms, Value Resorts showcase family suites that are less costly than suites at other Disney hotels.

All-Star Music

The suites start at $323 per night and go up to $658 per night — that’s for a Family Suite around the Christmas holiday when the parks are very busy. These rooms are found in the Jazz Inn and Calypso areas of the resort.

If price is your largest concern, All-Star Music family suites should be at the top of your list.

Animation Resort

Family Suites in the Finding Nemo section, which is considered a preferred location due to its proximity to the main building, feature pool, dining, shopping, and transportation, tend to be the priciest area of the resort. Suites here start at $502 per night in the value season and soar up to $912 per night during the busiest, holiday season.

Family Suites in the Cars or Lion King sections aren’t quite as steep, starting at $475 per night in the value season and rising to $845 per night during the busiest, holiday season.

Take a Photo Tour of an All-Star Music FAMILY SUITE here!

Room Amenities

All-Star Music

The rooms at All-Star Music were refurbished in 2022, and the new design is very modern with a few Disney touches, like art prints of Disney characters. 

Family Suites sleep up to 6 adults with 1 Queen Bed in the bedroom and 2 Queen-Size Pull Down Beds in the living area. Measuring 520 square feet, a large traveling party will also benefit from the two full bathrooms and kitchen.

Animation Resort

The family suites are themed to movies like Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and Cars.

At 565 square feet and sleeping up to 6 adults, these family suites feature three separate sleeping areas with 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size Table bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa.

So, where does everyone sleep? Suites have a dining area with a table and four chairs (where the table converts to a double bed), living area with kitchenette (where the sofa converts to a double bed), two bathrooms, and a bedroom. You’ll find televisions in both the bedroom and living area.

Family Suites are a great choice for grandparents traveling with their grandchildren!

PHOTOS! Tour a Lion King FAMILY SUITE at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort!

Transportation

All-Star Music

If you need to get to Disney Springs or the parks, you only have one option when it comes to Disney transportation: Disney buses. But buses pretty much go everywhere you need to go.

So you’ll have to keep that in mind when you get ready to travel to and from the resort.

Animation Resort

Disney’s newest form of transportation, the Disney Skyliner, hosts a station located between Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! This is a HUGE perk for Art of Animation guests that makes getting around Disney World a whole lot easier.

From Pop Century and Art of Animation, the Skyliner goes directly to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort with transfers to Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT.

Additionally, guests have access to Disney Bus Transportation to and from the theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs.

Selecting a resort for your Walt Disney World vacation, even amongst the Value Resorts, depends on a lot of factors – your budget, location preferences, availability, how many people are in your party, and even what kind of theme you want to experience.

And traveling with a large family has some extra challenges, especially when choosing accommodations at Walt Disney World. But the Family Suites at Disney’s value resorts offer unique options! Yes, those family suites are a great choice for larger groups who might have to stay in two rooms otherwise, or people who just like more space.

All-Star Music vs. Art of Animation Disney World Resort Guide 2023

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Have you booked the Family Suites at Walt Disney World? If not, where would you recommend larger parties stay?

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