All-Star Movies Transportation: Buses & Getting to the Parks

Updated regularly based on current transportation patterns

All-Star Movies is a bus-only value resort next to All-Star Music, offering 15-40 minute rides to all four parks and Disney Springs. No Skyliner, no monorail, no boats — buses are your sole Disney transportation option.

That sounds limiting, but it's simpler than you'd think. There are no decisions to agonize over — you walk to the bus stop, wait for your bus, and ride directly to the park. This guide covers what to expect so you can plan your travel time realistically.

How Bus Service Works at All-Star Movies

At busy times — mornings and evenings — All-Star Movies usually gets its own buses. At slower times of day, Disney may share buses among all three All-Star resorts (All-Star Sports, All-Star Music, and Movies). This is the most important thing to understand about transportation from this resort.

Shared Buses

When buses are shared, they typically pick up at All-Star Sports first, then All-Star Music, then All-Star Movies — so Movies is the last pickup on the way out. That can add a few minutes to your trip compared to a dedicated bus.

What this means in practice:

• A shared bus may already have passengers from Sports and Music when it reaches your stop
• A shared return bus stops at the other All-Stars too, so allow a few extra minutes
• At the busiest times, buses are usually dedicated, but lines at the stop can still be long

Bus sharing is one of the biggest variables in travel time from All-Star Movies. Build a few minutes of buffer into every trip.

Bus Stop Location

The bus stop at All-Star Movies is near Cinema Hall (the main lobby). Depending on which building you're in, the walk to the bus stop takes 3-8 minutes.

Travel Times to Each Park

All travel times allow for a possible shared stop at the other All-Stars. These are realistic ranges, not best-case scenarios.

To Magic Kingdom

Typical time: 25-40 minutes

Buses go directly to the Magic Kingdom bus loop near the park entrance. No TTC transfer needed. See Getting to Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom is the farthest park from the All-Star area and takes the longest to reach. For a deeper look at why, see Why Disney Transportation Takes So Long.

To EPCOT

Typical time: 20-35 minutes

Direct bus to EPCOT's main entrance (Spaceship Earth, Guardians of the Galaxy, Test Track).

To Hollywood Studios

Typical time: 15-25 minutes

The closest park to All-Star Movies. Direct bus service. See Getting to Hollywood Studios.

To Animal Kingdom

Typical time: 15-25 minutes

Direct bus service. Animal Kingdom is bus-only from every resort.

To Disney Springs

Typical time: 20-30 minutes

Direct bus service. See Getting to Disney Springs.

Morning Strategy

Rope drop is when bus timing matters most. Disney says resort buses start 45 minutes before park opening, so plan extra buffer.

For rope drop:

• Be at the bus stop 60-75 minutes before park opening
• The first buses are the least crowded and most reliable
• If you're in a far building (Mighty Ducks, Love Bug), add your walk time on top of that

The earlier you arrive at the bus stop, the more likely you'll get on the first bus. Missing the first bus can cost you 20 minutes.

Evening Return

After parks close — especially after fireworks — buses get crowded and waits increase.

Best strategies:

• Leave before the fireworks finale to beat the rush
• Stay 20-30 minutes after to let crowds clear
• Evening buses are usually dedicated to each All-Star, but if yours is shared, it may be fuller than a single-resort bus

For more strategies, see Transportation at Park Close.

Comparing All-Star Movies to Other Value Resorts

The biggest difference between All-Star Movies and resorts like Pop Century or Art of Animation is the Skyliner. Those resorts have gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, giving them a second transportation option. All-Star Movies has buses only.

If transportation speed matters to you, the price difference between All-Star Movies and Pop Century may be worth it for Skyliner access alone.

What All-Star Movies Does Well

Despite being bus-only, All-Star Movies has advantages:

• Simplicity. No decisions to make — just go to the bus stop. At Skyliner resorts, you're switching between the gondola (for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios) and the bus (for everything else).
• Price. All-Stars are typically Disney's least expensive resorts.
• Proximity to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. These two parks are the closest, and bus times are competitive with most other resorts.
• Theming. The movie-themed sections are fun, especially for families with kids.

Tips for All-Star Movies Guests

1. Budget extra time. At slower times of day your bus may also stop at the other All-Star resorts, which most online estimates don't account for.
2. Use the My Disney Experience app. Check estimated bus wait times before heading to the stop.
3. Consider rideshare for time-sensitive plans. If you have a hard reservation time, a rideshare eliminates the bus wait variable.
4. Don't fight the system. Bus-only is fine for a Disney vacation. You'll spend more time in the parks than in transit.

The Bottom Line

All-Star Movies is a straightforward, bus-only resort. Bus sharing with All-Star Music and All-Star Sports at slower times can add a few minutes, and you won't have the Skyliner or monorail options that some other resorts offer. But buses go everywhere, they run all day, and they work — if you set realistic time expectations and build in buffer, you'll have no trouble getting to every park and back. For help planning when to leave for a specific date, or checking your options right now — see how the app handles bus-only resorts.

Related Guides

• Disney Buses Explained
• Why Disney Transportation Takes So Long
• The Hidden Cost of Transfers
• Transportation at Park Close
• Getting to Magic Kingdom
• Getting to Hollywood Studios