The Resorts Gal Guide to the Pools at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
If you’re planning a stay at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, you might want to take advantage of one or both of the resort’s pools. There are two primary reasons we love the pools at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We’ll get to that shortly.
As for us, we’ve stayed at Disney’s All-Star Music many times, and on a recent visit, we took a few photos of the pool to share what to expect. We’ll also discuss hours of operation, complimentary amenities, and a few other aspects you’ll want to know ahead of time.
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is home to two pools. The Calypso Pool is considered the resort’s feature pool. It’s shaped like a guitar. The Piano Pool is designed to look like a baby grand piano. Both pools are on point with the resort’s “music” theming.
It is important to mention that value resorts are significantly different from moderate or deluxe resorts. How different? While both pools are fun, the value resorts do not have hot tubs or water slides. Those upgrades are only available at the higher-tier Walt Disney World Resorts.
That said, the kids can still have plenty of fun at the pool. So whether you’re looking for somewhere fun for your little ones to splash or need a break from the parks, the pools at All-Star Music provide a great place to relax during your Disney World vacation.
Disney’s All-Star Music sits directly between Disney’s All-Star Sports and All-Star Movies Resort. Each of the All-Star Resorts has a similar layout. The only difference you’ll find is the theming, which boils down to music, movies, and sports. Each resort has a main entrance with a bus stop at the front, a lobby and food court in the center, and a feature pool directly behind the lobby. Below, you’ll see a photo of the area between the pool and the lobby. Intermission Food Court is immediately to the right when you enter the lobby area.
Why We Love the Pools at All-Star Music Resort
As the title states, there are two main reasons we love the pools at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort!
#1 The pools are kid-friendly! Like the rest of the resort, All-Star Music’s pools have fun theming and they are designed in a way that it’s easy for parents to keep their eyes on their children. There’s not any hidden alcoves or places for children to wander off.
#2 The feature pool is close to everything! If you decide to spend a day at the resort’s feature pool, you’ll be privy to being within close proximity to the food court, arcade, the main laundry, and more!
The pools at Disney’s All-Star Music are typically open between 10:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. from Labor Day to around Memorial Day. During the summer months, the pool hours are usually extended until 11:00 p.m.
Those hours might be reduced if you visit when the temperature drops below 60ish degrees. The pools at Disney World are heated to 82 degrees. So, for the most part, the water temperature is comfortable, especially if you’re visiting from a colder climate.
Complimentary towels and lifejackets are provided at the pools, and a mobility lift is also available at each pool. Life jackets come in a variety of sizes. You do not need to pack extra towels, either. Large bins near the pool have fresh, clean towels daily. Additionally, you’ll find a restroom with a changing area, showers, and toiletries near the feature pool.
Pool lifts and other access options are available for guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change.
The Calypso Pool
All-Star Music’s feature pool is the Calypso Pool. It features Disney characters from The Three Caballeros, including Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and Panchito Pistoles. Larger than life, maracas and bongos surround the whopping 251,418-gallon pool.
This pool sits directly behind the lobby and is surrounded by the Calypso section of the resort. Calypso is home to the resort’s family suites and preferred rooms.
A water feature sits in the middle of the pool featuring The Three Caballeros.
It might be hard to tell, but the pool is shaped like a guitar.
The Calypso ranges between 3′ to 5′ deep (three to five feet). The handle portion of the guitar-shaped pool is relatively shallow at three feet deep. However, closer to the water feature, the pool reaches its deepest point at five feet deep. Both pools at Disney’s All-Star Music have lifeguard attendees.
A kiddie pool sits directly behind the guitar handle at the back of the pool. This area is exceptionally shallow.
Here is a photo that shows the layout of the pool area.
Several table games are available near the pool.
Here are a few more photos of the pool.
Singing Spirits Pool Bar
The Singing Spirits Pool Bar is near the pool. It’s in an area outside the pool that backs up to the food court.
Singing Spirits Bar offers Disney’s standard cocktail menu, along with wine, beer, and other beverages. But if you’re looking for quick service items, you can pick something up at Intermission Court. Snacks and beverages are available in Maestro Mickey, the resort’s gift shop off Melody Hall.
Recreation
During the afternoons, cast members provide various recreational activities for anyone who wants to participate. They’ll play games like Disney Trivia or Name That Disney Tune. They do an excellent job of getting children to participate. Over the years, I have found that for most children, days at the pool tend to be the highlight of the trip. Movies under the Star are also held at the Calypso Pool several times weekly. You’ll want to take a photo of the resort’s recreation calendar on arrival.
The Piano Pool
After you walk through the Jazz Inn section of the resort, you’ll run directly into the Piano Pool. This pool sits in the center of Rock Inn, Broadway Hotel, and Country Fair.
Musical notes are stamped on the concrete around the pool.
This pool is shaped like a baby grand piano. One side of the pool is lined with tile resembling black and white piano keys.
Ariel, Sebastian, and Flounder add a touch of Disney theming to the area. However, this is not to be confused with the Flippin’ Fins Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation.
We have stayed at All-Star Music many times and find that this pool is often less crowded than the feature pool. Towels, changing areas, life jackets, and laundry facilities are available at this pool.
Lifeguards are also present at the Piano Pool. Unfortunately, this pool isn’t located near any dining options.
A ping-pong table sits on the pool deck near the life jackets.
Final Thoughts
All-Star Music is a charming resort with two lyric-worthy pools. We’ve always enjoyed our time at the resort and the pools! For more information on staying at this resort, you might like our resort guide to All-Star Music. Or try one of the following:
- Disney’s All-Star Music Room Tour with Photos
- All-Star Music Transportation Map
- Refillable Mugs at Disney’s All-Star Music
- Disney’s All-Star Music Review
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