All Star Sports Resort at Walt Disney World is a value resort. It is themed with icons from sports including a football field and a baseball-themed Grand Slam Pool. It is one of the least expensive places to stay on Disney property. All Star Movies is part of the All-Star Resorts, other resorts include All Star Music and All Star Movies.
Price: $112 to $233 a night depending on season; $15 fee per 3rd and 4th adult (first 2 adults pay no fee)
Preferred: You can pay an extra $16 per night to be in a room closer to the food court and transportation. It is not larger or nicer than non-preferred rooms. Keep in mind that being this close means extra foot traffic outside your door.
Room size: 260 square feet with 2 double beds (one murphy bed) or 1 king bed
Room features: 2 double beds (one is a murphy bed in updated rooms), a table with 2 chairs, an entertainment center, outlets & USB ports, a mini-fridge and wall-mounted television, bathtub and toilet inside the bathroom, vanity with single sink located in the vanity area with barn style door to close off the area from the room.
Available to Request: bed rails; Pack N Play
Sleeps: Up to 4 people + one child under 3
Room count: 1920 rooms
Buildings: Touchdown, Center Court, Homerun Hotel, Hoops and Surf’s Up. Each building features oversized icons related to their sport.
Food options: Stadium Hall food court open from 6 am to 11 pm; pizza delivery is available to your rooms from 5 pm – 12 am. There is also a poolside bar.
Pools: The main pool is the Surfboard Bay pool that features giant-sized surfboards. There is a kiddie pool nearby.
The Grand Slam Pool is located in the Baseball section and features a Goofy fountain that squirts water at swimmers.
There are no slides or hot tubs.There are towels, life jackets, showers, lockers, restrooms and a laundromat at each pool area.Lifeguards on duty from 10 am – 10 pm.
Activities: Nightly Movie at the pool; Daily Pool Party at 3 pm; Poolside Activities from 1:30 – 7:30; Arcade; new balance Running Trail; Pin Trading in the lobby from 5-5:30
Playground: Located between the Touchdown! and the Surf’s Up building
Store: Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries
Amenities:
24-hour front desk
atm
connecting rooms
check-in and guest service
childcare service
complimentary wifi
daily mousekeeping
dry cleaning
fridge
gift shop
hair dryers
handicap accessible rooms
ironing boards
irons
kiddie waiting area in lobby
laundry facilities
luggage service
Magical Express
mail services
merchandise delivery and pickup
online check-in
outdoor smoking areas
resort airline check-in
safe
Parking at the resort overnight is $15.
Transportation: This resort only offers bus transportation and there is only one bus stop at this resort located by the main lobby. At times you may share a bus with the other All Star resorts. The All Star Sports bus stop at the parks is usually located at one of the stalls the furthest from the entrance.
Distance from parks by bus:
- Animal Kingdom – 10 minutes
- Hollywood Studios – 10 minutes
- Downtown Disney – 15 minutes
- Epcot – 15 minutes
- Magic Kingdom – 15 minutes
Tip: If you are in the Mighty Ducks section, All Star Music’s buses and food court are closer than All Star Sports.
Address: 1701 West Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL 32830
Phone: 407-939-5000
Featured Reviews:
This review comes from my reader Jessica…
Why did you choose this resort?
We initially got interested in traveling to Disney because we were looking for a fun trip for our daughter, and Disney was offering the free dining plan if you stayed at one of their resorts. We definitely wanted to take advantage! But, we didn’t want to pay a fortune for a room, seeing as how we’d pretty much only use it for sleeping and be at the parks the rest of the time. We were traveling with two 2 year olds and didn’t need any fancy accommodations :) Thus, we settled on the All Star Resorts, and chose All Star Sports because it is the first stop for the buses so we could be guaranteed a spot to ride (All Stars Resorts Music, Sports, and Movies share a bus) and not have to wait more than once with two toddlers in tow. I was pleasantly surprised with the resort once we got there, and we had a great time!What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
Honestly, we’re not very picky as far as rooms go. No, it wasn’t the biggest room in the world. But, it worked just fine for our family. Since our girls were 2 (my daughter and niece), we were able to stay in one room with 5 people (3 adults – me, hubby, dad; and 2 toddlers). The beds were a little small for hubby, me, and daughter to share, but honestly was just fine for our week stay. We didn’t fall off the bed or anything :) We were definitely at max capacity for the room, but we didn’t have any issues size wise other than the beds being a little small. The room was extremely clean and well taken care of each day. The bath/shower was impeccable and it was obvious that it is kept up well. The room was very basic with amenities you would expect in any hotel room. We requested some extra pillows which were brought very promptly, and received some neat towel art when we left nice tips for the “mouse”keeping. Over all we had a great stay, and I was pleased. The room decorations were Mickey, Mickey, Mickey from the wallpaper to the artwork, bedspreads, etc. which was really fun for the girls (and not typical at the “nicer” resorts)! I would certainly stay here again, even after staying at one of the Moderate resorts.What were the amenities at the resort like? What was your favorite one?
As far as amenities go, this is where All Star Sports (and likely the other All Stars) is pretty basic. Room amenities were pretty typical with just the basics (extra fee for a refrigerator). As far as the entire resort goes, they had a large food court with quick service items and pizza (delivery for a fee), a nice gift shop, a decently sized arcade, and a couple pools (which were nice and large!).What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
The food court had several different options for quick service meals including pizza, “home cooked” items (i.e. pot roast, etc.), grill (hamburgers, etc.), and sandwiches. Also, there were different options for each meal of the day. We had the Disney Dining Plan, which all of the employees were very helpful with helping us figure out what was included. If I recall correctly, everything in the food court could be counted toward something in the dining plan (quick service or snack). All of the food we had was pretty good, but I cannot recall a particular favorite. The food court was open late, and we rarely had to wait in line more than a couple minutes for food. Also, finding a table was never an issue. As with all of the Disney resorts, they had a mug you could purchase for about $12 (??) and refill at the resort as many times as you wish. This was totally worth it for us as we would refill it on our way to and from the parks (and with water at the parks). Again, I was pleasantly surprised with the food court here.How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
Before going to Disney, I honestly had no idea what to expect as far as the buses went. We did not pay extra for a “deluxe” room that would put us in a building closer to the bus stop, so we were a little further away. At All Star Sports there is only one bus stop which is at the front of the resort outside of the lobby. Each park has its own line for you to stand in to wait for the bus. As I said previously, All Star Sports shares a bus with two other resorts, and is the first stop. We loaded and unloaded the buses at least two times each day and loaded on the first time every time. The most we waited for a bus was between 10 and 15 minutes, but more often than not it was much faster than that. We had a more pleasant bus experience here than at Port Orleans Riverside (where we stayed just a few months ago). Once you get to the parks, the All Star Resorts (and other less expensive resorts) bus stops are typically toward the back which means you are walking a bit farther. For me, this didn’t make much of a difference, but I think my dad would have preferred a closer bus stop because he was toting around my niece with no stroller (had to rent one each day at the parks – do not recommend!). We decided to bring our own stroller which, yes, was a slight pain to load and unload the bus with, but was totally worth it! If you bring your own stroller the walk to and from the bus stops at the park (or to your room at your resort) is really no big deal. The bus stops, to me, aren’t that far apart to make much of a difference (unless you are carrying a sacked out little one at the end of the day!). I would definitely recommend bringing your own stroller for this reason alone. As I said, we never had an issue with there being too many people to load the bus the first time (and, honestly, the bus was only too full to pick up from the other resorts a handful of times while we were there). The single time there was quite a wait for the bus was at Magic Kingdom after Wishes. If you have impatient little ones, I strongly recommend making your way out of Magic Kingdom as Wishes is ending (or before) to avoid a super long wait at the buses. My little one was scared of fireworks at the time so we headed out in the middle of the show, and just barely made it on the first bus load. Other than that, we got on just fine though the buses stayed very full first thing in the morning and leaving the parks each night.Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
I would absolutely stay there again (as would everyone in my party and some friends traveling at the same time)! We actually planned to stay there for our most recent trip, but the full dining plan was only offered at the moderate resorts so we upgraded to Port Orleans.
This review comes from my reader Kristy….
My family and I are value people. It’s something in us; we like the relaxed and fun feeling of the value resorts. In fact when our kids were younger and we’d go to the other resorts for meals they would say how lucky we were to “get to” stay at our resort instead of the others. Now that they are older, they understand that we are in fact staying at a value resort, but they love it as much as my husband and I do.
Most recently we stayed at All Star Sports for 10 nights. It was our 4th trip to Sports and our 7th stay at one of the value resorts. We were nothing less then thrilled with our stay there. My daughters and I aren’t particularly huge sports fans, my husband is, but something about Sports draws us back time and again.
From the moment we drive though the gates I am in tears. When you pull in and see all the colors and liveliness it is hard to not have that Disney feeling. I love checking in; seeing families full of smiles, dressed in their matching t-shirts, little kids with the remnants of a Mickey ice cream bar on their face, I like to slowly take it all in. We are back to our happy place and there is no where I’d rather be checking in.
We have stayed in 4 different buildings, this time we were in Basketball. It was very quiet as it was furthest from the main building. It was a very nice stay, however I like to be more in the heart of the action like we were in previous trips, Football, Surf and my personal favorite Baseball. That was our best room (location wise) I think. But we have always had clean, well-maintained and fun accommodations. The rooms are not huge, but offer everything you could need. Comfy beds, hot showers and enough space for a family. We are a family of 5, one of our kids sleeps in her grandparents’ room to follow the fire safety rules, but she keeps all her stuff in our room as wel as get ready in there and we always have enough space.
We drive to Disney so we have our car, but honestly we rarely if ever move it once we get there. We find the busses to be a much more relaxing way to go. My husband can sit back, rest his eyes, and not have to worry about traffic. The busses run very smoothly and on the rare occasion that they share with the other All Star resorts, you are picked up and dropped of first and that is especially good after a long day in the parks. (However, we only shared a bus a couple of times on our last trip, it varies so this may not help you at all.)
The food court is very good. Often we’d come back for a late dinner there because there were so many great choices. The food was good, hot and ready quickly. The whole family was happy with the food choices, quality and value there.
My kids love the pools and had fun meeting other kids there. We like that we could use any of the All Star resort pools and enjoyed going over to Music for a movie at the pool one night. It was a fun experience to swim while watching a movie.
I often hear the Values getting a bad rep, but we don’t see why. The Cast Members are so kind and go out of their way to make sure your trip is great. From the roses and balloons we were given at check in to helping us use the last few snack credits for treats on the way home on our check out day, and every time in between; we found them to go out of their way to help out.
I have always said if I won the lottery tomorrow I’d still stay at a Value resort, but I’d stay a lot longer and that is true. I love the Disney Feel that they offer and for us there is no better place to stay.
You might also consider staying at All Star Movies.
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We’re staying here in September! We’ve never stayed at “Sports” before. Thanks for all the great, personal reviews!
Why did you choose this resort?
– Well, it was 1999 and I had just graduated high school and 6 of us went to Disney as our senior trip. So cost was a big factor!!!
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
– The rooms were good. We had 6 girls, so we got 2 adjoining rooms and it was plenty of space! It was nice because the sinks were outside of the bathroom, so people could still get ready while others showered.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
– It’s Disney, so even though this is their lower tier hotel, the amenities are great! The pool was probably our favorite.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
– The food court was good. I honestly don’t remember a favorite food.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
– The buses were great. I don’t remember it being a long wait to get a bus and at the Magic Kingdom, the pick up was with all the other buses. I don’t remember the buses being too crowded, we always were able to get a seat. I’m pretty sure it shared buses with All Star Music, but even with that, the ride to the parks was really reasonable.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
– Yes I would. I would actually like to stay at the other All Stars and Pop Century too… just to see what the different decore is like. All Star Sports was a great experience.
We enjoyed our stay at All Star sports. We chose the hotel because it was was the cheapest hotel on property when we were going. The rooms are not fancy, but what you would expect from a Disney hotel. They are clean and comfortable. We usually don’t spend much time at the hotel, so we don’t need lots of amenities. The pools are nice and refreshing, and the courtyards are fun places to take photos. We would definitely stay there again. We didn’t use the bus system, as we usually check out prior to going to the park….
Why did you choose this resort?
I stayed at All Star Sports for my first Disney trip when I was 16. I went with my dance team for a competition at the Wide World of Sports Complex, and the value resort rooms were included in the packages for the dance teams.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
We loved the rooms! For teenage girls, the connecting feature to the rooms was awesome. Basically, we were having a huge slumber party every night, despite our early schedules each morning. I have many great memories of those nights we shared with the door between our rooms open.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
We didn’t spend much time at the resort because we were either at the competition or at the parks most of the time. We did spend one night at the pool and it was very nice.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
We woke up before the food court opened due to our competition schedule, so we had a lot of 4am powerbars in the room for breakfast. We did grab a few meals at the food court and I recall a really tasty turkey wrap. We did order room service Mickey waffles one morning where we got to “sleep in” and we felt like queens!
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
The buses were slow to and from the value resorts and they filled up quickly, often leaving us to wait in line close to an hour at park closing. It was fine for a bunch of teenagers, but I wouldn’t want to wait in that line with small children who are tired and cranky.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
I would stay again. It’s definitely a great way to save money and stay on property. Since I have a toddler and will likely have another in a couple of years, I wouldn’t choose All Star Sports as our first Disney trip as a family due to the bus wait. But once we have older kids, I can definitely see us staying at All Star Sports.
This was the first Disney Resort I ever stayed in! As a child we never got to stay inside the resort. When I got married and my husband and I went to Disney World we decided to “splurge” and give it a try. We had no preference as to where we stayed so we ended up at the All Star Sports. The rooms were cute in their theme and I just KNOW that it would be to the delight of every boy to walk around the grounds looking at all the decorations. I’m sure most girls would like it too!
The accomodations were a – ok! The rooms were wonderfully themed, although a little on the small side. However, it was of no consequence to us because we were never in the room except to sleep! Our main goal was to spend most of our time in the parks. There is not a refrigerator in the room (I think you can request one at a higher rate).
The food court was good. We ate a couple of meals here.
The bus transportation was fine – no problems. However, I’m worse than any kid about getting excited at Disney World, so any wait was too long! LOL
I guess the main thing that stands out in my mind about this resort is the “largeness” of the themed decorations on the grounds. I am a teacher and I just can’t help but think that any child would love to stay at this resort and just walk around and look at everything. One thing to note is that if you stay at the back of the resort you should expect a long walk to the food court. Take this into consideration if you have small children. I remember once when we stayed here and my daughter was 4 we were worn out by the time we got to the food court and we hadn’t even been to the parks yet! It does cost extra to upgrade to a room closer to the food court but you should always ask upon check in. Sometimes they will upgrade you for free or will at least give you a closer room. You can ask to see a map layout of the resort and have them recommend a building. This would be especially helpful if you have small children or elderly family members in your party.
I would stay here again. I have stayed both inside and outside the Resort and I will always try to stay inside the Resort. Once you drive in the World and check in to your room you are completely immersed in Disney Magic! It is as if you are in a different world. I don’t want to miss a minute of the magic!!
We go to Disney World at least once a year and for the last 4-5 years we have stayed at a Moderate Resort. For us, the difference in price is worth it. Moderates have refrigerators in the room, water slides at the pool, and more room in the rooms. Some of the moderates have queen size beds and double vanities which make it quicker for a family to get ready. If your budget allows it, I recommend the Moderate. If not, I highly recommend the All Star Resorts!
Hope this review helps – Have a Disney Day! : )
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Our college DS from CO got an internship with Disney. So for Mother’s Day, I *had* to go see him. Because my son is a “cast member,” we got our rooms half-price.
Our story is a bit different, I’m sure, but here’s our point of view:
My 24 yo DS (special needs – epilepsy), myself, and Disney DS stayed at All Stars resort, Music. 24 yo likes Toy Story, 101 Dalmations, etc. Big disappointment – not really anything “theme” oriented.
Rooms were a HUGE disappointment. I will never stay at them again – way, way, way too small. (My bad – I shoulda realized, but . . . And especially with Disney DS discount, I should have done more research)
No internet access.
Movie resort is the last in line of the three All Star resorts, so we were always waiting for buses.
We paid for preferred rooms, so special needs DS could be close to the lobby – big waste of $! We were no closer, really, than other rooms.
As others have said, All Stars is probably a good option for smaller families. For us, not so much.
■Why did you choose this resort? We spend little time in the room, so we wanted a value resort. With 40% off the room last August, I think we paid $54 per night!!!
■What were the resort rooms like? Fine. Two adults & Two children-9 &12 were fine- we basically used the room for sleeping.
■What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one? Used the pool to cool off at night. Clean & big, nothing fancy- but after a full day at the parks, we were looking to wind-down, not rev-up.
■What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? Did not eat there. Had breakfast in room & other meals in parks. When we checked in we asked for a fridge and the lady checking it in said- “for medical purposes, right?”, I started to say no, but she repeated herself and gave it to us for free! I guess they don’t verify that it is for medical reasons.
■How were the resort buses? We had our car & drove everywhere except MK. The buses ran frequently & we had no problem.
■Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason
We would absolutely stay there again!
Just returned from All Star Sports this past Friday. Had a nice time, but we may get something a little nicer next time we visit. We couldn’t beat the rate though. I got 4 nights for $330 out the door!!!
Why did you choose this resort? Because we got a great rate of $75 a night!
What were the resort rooms like? Very small but very clean.
Were they big enough for your family? Not really, but we made do. I have a 10 & 12 yr old so it was tight.
Did you find them to be acceptable? They were clean that is most important.
What were the amenities of the resort like? Pretty basic.
What was your favorite one? The movie by the pool in the evening was nice.
What was the food court like? Food was good but overpriced.
Any favorite foods? My daughter loved the Turkey sandwich (can’t remember the name). The pasta alfredo chicken was good too.
How were the resort buses? Very, very crowded.
What was your walk to the bus stop like? Not bad, the resort is not that spread out.
How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? Also very crowded. Had to wait for 3 busses sometimes.
How far was the walk to the gates? All Star Resorts have the very last stops so it was the longest walk. Don’t mind at Magic Kingdom though because at least you don’t have to do the monorail or boat back to transportation & ticket center. They pick you right outside the maingate.
How crowded were the buses at any given time? Early morning & evenings were crazy. We hardly ever got a seat & had to stand. Not fun at 12 am with all the kids & a grandma with our party!
Would you stay at this resort again? Probably not. I prefer Pop Century as far as a budget resort goes. It does seem a bit nicer. We probably will get a bigger room next time as we were very cramped. Great for young families however.
Why did you choose this resort?
We stayed there because of the price on our first trip staying on property.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
The rooms were a decent size but nothing fancy.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
The pool was nice just really crowded and noisy all of time
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
Lots of choices, really good. Long lines at breakfast time
How were the resort buses? Always really long lines
What was your walk to the bus stop like? When we were there the lines were crazy, a family actually cut in front of us with at the time my 10 month old son.
How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? Fine
How far was the walk to the gates? not too far
How crowded were the buses at any given time? Crowded every single time
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason
Personally, I would not. The price was good for our first trip 5 years ago with my at the time 10month old son, but there were always really long lines for food, buses, and the pools were always crowded. But families seemed to let their older children run around all night. We were buy one of the pools and kids were yelling and screaming at all hours. My son barely got any sleep. We even had to call the front desk because kids were running up and down the room doors at 2am. Needless to stay we learned our lesson and decided it was worth the money to stay somewhere else.
■Why did you choose this resort? Actually, I had WANTED the All Star Movie Resort but in just a matter of hours that one had filled out for our designated date so I went ahead and booked the All Star Sports since it was the “same” hotel just a different theme. But the price for the vacation package was the deciding factor, it was a great value.
■What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable? We weren’t “living” in our hotel rooms so they were adequate for us. They had a bathroom the 2 beds and that’s all we needed for the 2 adults and 6 1/2 and 4 year old.
■What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one? We had a food court, 2 swimming pools, arcade, and store. I thought it was enough and it was all nice! The large swimming pool was our favorite.
■What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? The food court was nice. We did the dining plan so I was a little confused on some items but after the first couple of days I got a hang of it. They had a nice selection of items and everyone could get what they wanted. We LOVED the Mickey Mouse rice krispie treats. They were a favorite! :)
■How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time? The buses were awesome! I LOVED our choice in resort for that aspect alone. We were the FIRST ones on the bus so if you were at the Movie or the Music resort you might have to wait for another bus if that one was full already! So, I was happy for were the first ones on. The bus drivers offered some great information throughout our bus ride and it wasn’t long at all. We were dropped off right at the front of the gates and then picked back up in the same spot. The only trouble we ever had was trying to LEAVE Animal Kingdom at 10:00am! Most were arriving but we had already had our Tusker House breakfast and were heading back to the hotel so we could get to the airport and it was a LONG wait for a bus that was going back to All Star Sports. Other than that we never had a long wait and got there in a very short amount of time.
■Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
There are so many different resorts to try I would like to try another one… but that would be the ONLY reason NOT to stay there again. We had a wonderful time ( we just got home actually!) and it was a great vacation!
* Why did you choose this resort? We choose this resort for my husband and my first anniversary in 2003. It was his FIRST time to Disney (it was my 20th…I am a VERY lucky girl!) so I wanted something that would be on property but still within our very newlywed budget. I had never stayed there so it was something we got to do for the 1st time together.
* What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable? Since it was just the 2 of us we did not need much space and were very happy with the room. I do have to say that now having taken our family (which now includes our 2 young children) that I do prefer a larger room (double strollers and pack ‘n plays plus luggage for 4 take up more space). It was great for just the 2 of us, though. It is what I would describe as a very typical hotel room…but with Disney flair!
* What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one? The pools were great. Be prepared for constant activity! At some of the moderate and deluxe resorts there are “quiet” pools that I know my parents like to go to to get away from the constant activity and that’s great if you are willing to fork over the extra money for it. I think the All Start Sports pools are exactly what a young family is looking for. The sports fields are neat to play on, too. My husband and I played catch on the football field (not for very long, though, as it WAS July in Orlando so it got too hot in the sun very quickly…) And, of course, we took pictures in front of all the neat WAY larger than life sports equipment.
* What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? I thought the food court was great. The refillable mugs are such a great deal and it isn’t a far walk from any of the rooms to get there. We were both able to find healthy, good food at all times of the day.
* How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time? We didn’t have any problems with the buses. Again, we were not traveling with children at that time and so waiting was not a big deal for us so I might not have paid as much attention to the timing as I would now with a screaming baby! Also, we didn’t mind standing when it was necessary, which it was a couple of times. It all depends on when you are trying to get on the buses. It’s the same at all the hotels…if you hit it at a peak time you will have to wait and get on a crowded bus. I don’t feel this bus route was any better/worse than the moderate and deluxe Disney hotels we have stayed in.
* Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason. We would definitely stay here again! My husband and I are coming (by ourselves!) in Oct. to run our first 1/2 marathon at the Disney Wine and Dine and we are going to try a different value resort but the All-Star Sports was our 2nd choice.
Thanks for posting this article and for the comments from the readers. This August we will be staying at AS Sports & I’m not sure what to expect. This info is helpful. The last two times we have traveled to Disney we stayed at Poly so we are a bit spoiled as far as accomodations. But, as many readers mentioned all you do is sleep & shower in the rooms. So again thanks for the info. I’m expecting a great experience based on the comments I’ve read here!
Also at this resort, in the back of the seating area in the food court is little tables and chairs for kids to color at. Also they feature a coloring contest daily, pick a picture to color and hand it in to a cast member in the food court. I believe the prize is a free meal plus your childs picture displayed on the wall for all to see. I have a picture of my daughters from last year.
We have stayed Value on 3 separate occaisons at Movies in 2005 Christmas, Pop Century in 2008 Mardi Gras beginning of February and Sports in 2011 Mardi Gras beginning of March. This last time we also chose the preferred building and it was WELL worth the extra $$$. We choose Value because we are NEVER in the room. The last stay, at Sports, we had Free Dining, all other times we have paid for our food. We always go for about 9 days and have ALWAYS been comfortable. My family is my husband and me along with our 2 kids who were just about 12 and 10 on this last trip (plus our 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter spent 3 days with us this past trip.). Also note, we always drive so we can bring as much luggage as we want.
The rooms can be a bit cramped if you OVER pack. I use a garment bag for my husband and me as well as a big suitcase then the kids have their own smaller cases. We use a shoe holder to put all of our toiletries in upon arrival so that suitcase/bag can be stored. To give perspective, my big case goes along the wall next to the entertainment center, usually where the connecting door is, the kid’s are by the window and another one on that wall as it turns the corner.
■Why did you choose this resort? Each time we made our choice because of the value of the resort and the fact that we knew we would not be using the room/resort to hang around. We usually just use it to shower, change and sleep.
■What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable? I pretty much addressed this above. All 3 resorts are very comparable in size and layout. Always clean and the staff is awesome. The rooms are “cute” and to me, feel like the best decor for family with kids.
■What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one? We do like the fact that the Values also have a “kid-like” feel. They just have more Disney to them and that is part of the whole experience from check in to departure. Our favorite is All Star Movies. Pop felt to crowded overall and Sports was OVERRUN with kids who were attending various sporting events. It can get seriously crazy in there. They were in and out of the food court in wet swimsuits and pretty loud. We even saw a few heated discussions amongst sports rival, not what I want my kids to see at Disney. But having said that, if you are staying there in conjuction with a sporting event, it is a great fit. Pop’s feel of being crowded I think was mainly due to it being the only resort where the All Stars have 3. We ended up rarely eating at the Food Court because it was chaotic. Movies just had a serene feeling to it. Everything flowed so nicely.
■What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? Movies was my favorite but each resort has pluses and minuses. We didn’t experience a lot of Pop’s food court because of the crowd but my parents ate there and they loved it. Sports had a nice food court. We ate breakfast and supper there each day. The Chef’s Special was an awesome meal. We have 10 of us there and at least 1 or 2 of us took advantage of the Chef’s Special.
■How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time? Buses are my BIGGEST complaint for Disney. The Value resorts get the raw end of the deal. Having 1 bus to run all 3 All Stars is horrible. If you go out at Sports when one of the big Sports groups is waiting, you will be forever. The walk from the parks to the buses, especially at night with tired kids, is awful! The lines can sometimes be a 2 to 3 bus wait. In 2008, the line for AK was out of the rails and backed up past several stops. Finally Disney started calling in more buses and eventually we were triple loading buses. I would also like to see special busses for handicaps. The scooters can take up 3 seats and they put 2 on a bus taking away 6 seats. Then the person on the scooter has to sit in a regular seat so 8 total seats are lost. It can really be taxing late at night when you had stood in that line for 20 minutes. We have traveled 2 times with wheelchairs and it would be so much better to have them specially accomodated.
The wait time to get a bus eiher way can be nuts to. We saw the resort next to us load 3 times, each time half full, before our bus back to the resort came. One morning, we waited over 30 minutes for a bus to DHS. Finally an Epocot bus showed up so we jumped over there and then road the boat to DHS.
■Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason. I will always stay Value. My mom offered to pay to upgrade us and we turned it down. In the end, even with the bus problems and the sports groups, we were always glad we stayed Value. I don’t think I will stay Sports again though, well unless it was an only option. That one was a bit to much as far as the kids overrunning the resort. I tried to research online to see if any big competitions were being held and I thought we had made a safe choice. The only days that were good were Tues, Wed and Thurs morn, then the cycle starts over.
One more “complaint” about the Values is the location of the smoking section. Being that we had a wheelchair member of our party, we had to walk to the ramp to get to our rooms from the main building. This led us right in front of the smoker’s bench. My grandmother is on oxygen and it was horrible. I think Disney could maybe find a bit better “off the beaten path” location for the smoke pit so guests who require oxygen do not have to roll through the cloud.
Ultimately you feel Disney’s Magic from the second you arrive. Even with the minor problems, I have NEVER had reason to complain to management about any of my stays. I know some people prefer to “luxury” of the more expensive resorts and I guess that is great for them but I just love the whole feel that the Values give. I know some people say they don’t get that whole Disney kid feeling at the more expensive resorts. And I have heard bus complaints from guests of other resorts as well. I think every resorts has it’s pluses and minuses, you just have to find the right fit for you.
Why did you choose this resort?
It was the best deal when I booked my vacation
What were the resort rooms like?
The rooms are basic and provide the basic needs in a hotel room
Were they big enough for your family?
Never stayed with my family. Stayed here on a solo trip with friends.
Did you find them to be acceptable?
Yes. The rooms were kept clean and the maid provided towel animals during my stay.
What were the amenities of the resort like?
The value resorts will provide the basic amenities.Cable TV, Internet(fee), resort buses, multiple pools, food court, gift shop, concierge, arcade, and laundry.
What was your favorite one?
When I traveled in December it was a little too cool for me at the pool but it would have been my favorite.
What was the food court like?
It was adequate. Nothing fancy but filling and simple.
Any favorite foods?
The hamburger was pretty tasty after a long day at the park.
How were the resort buses?
I didn’t use them very much. When I traveled it was during the Pop Warner football tournaments and the buses were swamped! Had a great deal on a rental so I used it to go from park to park and resort to resort.
What was your walk to the bus stop like?
Not too bad. Some buildings were a lot farther away.
How were the resorts bus stops at the parks?
Pretty far…another reason I drove.
How far was the walk to the gates?
Not bad in the mornings but a long walk at the end of a busy day. I did check them out to test taking the buses toward the end of my stay.
How crowded were the buses at any given time?
Mornings and evenings are the busiest. At park close be aware that some people can get very cranky and not be very nice waiting their turn for the buses. It is sad but something I have noticed more over the last 10 years.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason
ASMU would not be my first choice in value resorts…Pop Century has that title but it is a good alternative for a reasonably priced room.
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Why did you choose this resort?
We knew a cast member who could get us a discount rate, so we decided to try staying on site – something we had never done before.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
We found the room to be a bit small. If all you plan on doing is collapsing in a heap on the bed and grabbing a quick shower, then you are fine. It was me, my husband, and our almost 5 year old. Oh, and the beds I found to be very uncomfortable.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
The only things we used were the pool (VERY nice) and the buses – VERY convenient!
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
We actually did not eat at the food court – we were only there for an extended weekend and we ate in the parks.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
Buses were clean, drivers friendly, walk to the bus stop was out the front door of the resort and you were there. Resort bus stops at parks were well defined, easy to get to. Walk from bus stop to gate of park – short. Crowd levels on buses – the only bad time we had was when we left Epcot after Illuminations and then the buses got crowded and there was a group of teenagers or young adults who were very rowdy and rambunctious – a bit much for us. BUT, this is something out of Disney’s control – what they control was all wonderful!
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
Due to the small size of the rooms, we would not stay at All Star Sports again. Our main problem is that my husband, my son, and I all sleep on different schedules, even on vacation, and it was hard to keep my son and I quiet while husband slept in each morning…
Why did you choose this resort?
My grandparents chose this resort for us in 1998 because they had stayed there before and enjoyed it.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
The rooms were a little on the small size, but it wasn’t really noticable. We had plenty of room. We had 17 people in our party, so we had a block of rooms, and had no troubles getting the rooms together, and the adjoining rooms were nice. The housekeeping staff were also very friendly and helpful.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
The resort had two very nice pools that had a lot of attention to detail in regards to the theme. Our favorite was the arcade. It’s open late, and a lot of fun for any age.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
The food court was great and had something for everyone. My favorite part was the market because they had fruit cups and other small items that are great for picky eaters. I also liked that they had cakes available for special occaissions and my family was able to get a birthday cake for me and my brother on our birthday.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
The busses were nice, and the drivers can always make or break a ride. The walk from the room was about 5 minutes, and in the morning when we were heading to the parks, they arrived fairly quickly so there wasn’t a very long wait. The loading areas at the parks were actually relatively close to the entrance ans had a fairly short walk. They were a little more crowded in the evening because we were sharing with the other All Star resorts, but not too bad.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
I have no issues with staying there again, though since my husband and I aren’t really sports fans, we’d probably go with a different resort, but all of the All Star resorts are really great for the price.
All Star Sports was the last choice of the All Stars that we had last December. Our family has always been more geared towards the ASMusic or especially Movies (we love Pop Century too!). However, our last trip we stayed at Sports and it was well received. We had a room in “water sports” that made everything work out fine. The rooms are the same as all the other All Stars, so really the main differences are found outside in the decor and the pool/playgrounds. Our number one reason for staying at the AS is Cheap! In comparison to other resorts this is value. We never spend much time in our rooms anyway, so all we really need is a bed and a shower! A fridge and/or microwave would be nice and we’ve had them in the past, but for the Disney version of a budget hotel, All Stars fit the bill!
Why did you choose this resort?
I stayed here in the fall of 1998, and my grandparents were paying for the trip. They chose this resort because they had stayed there before and enjoyed it.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
The rooms were small, but to a group of 4 teenaged girls, it really wasn’t that bad. They were able to block a row of rooms for our whole family (17 people) and our room adjoined to my parents and brother. Everyone liked their room and didn’t have any trouble fitting into them. We also spent most of our time in the parks, so the lack of space didn’t make too much of a difference. The rooms were clean and the themed decorations were not overwhelming. The adjoining rooms also helped with the bathroom situation, because if there was someone in yours, the one next door might be empty.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
The pools were awesome. We were staying in the baseball section of the hotel, and having the pool right there was very convenient, and the attention to detail for the baseball pool was awesome with the backstop at home plate, the other bases, the “pitcher” and even the bleachers on top of the laundry facilities to “watch the game”. We also enjoyed browsing in the store or watching movies in the lobby. As a teenager, I really enjoyed the arcade. My cousins and sisters and I were old enough to go without our parents and still feel safe, and it was open later than they were willing to stay awake. That seemingly unlimited kid energy is easily used up with all of the options for play. We also enjoyed walking around the resort to look at the other themes and you have to walk through football to get to baseball, so it was also pretty cool to run around on the football field.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
The food court was awesome. They had cakes available that we purchased to celebrate my and my brother’s birthday, and the room delivery includes pizza, sandwiches, and drinks and is open late. I also happen to be a picky breakfast eater, and had no problems finding something to eat in the morning before heading out to the parks. The only issue I would say I’ve ever had is with the refillable mugs. It does save money, even if you’re only there for breakfast, but they’re not good in the parks, and if you fill it before you leave for the park, you need to finish drinking before you get to the security checkpoint, because you can’t bring it into the park with anything in it. So then your options are either to carry around your empty mug all day, or someone has to go back to your room before you leave to drop them off.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
If you’re going to eat breakfast in the food court before headiing into the park for the day, then the walk to the bus stop is no problem. If you pay the extra for a preferred room, then the walk from your room is also short. Some of the standard rooms can be a bit of a haul, but if you have someone in your party that can’t physically handle the walk, you can call the front desk, and they may be able to send someone with a wheelchair or golf cart to pick them up and ake them to the main building, but sometimes they either can’t or you have to wait quite awhile for them to make it out to you. The bus stops at the parks are actually surprisingly close to the gates, and sometimes closer than some of the more expensive resorts. During the morning hours, the resort has its own bus, and the buses come every 10-15 minutes, so there isn’t much of a wait. On the way back, all 3 of the All Star resorts share a bus stop at most of the parks, so you end up sharing pretty crowded buses with the other 2 resorts’ guests. Sports is the first stop, though so it’s not too bad of a ride.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
I would be willing to stay there again, but probably not likely to stay there. My husband and I aren’t sports fans, so we’re more likely to stay at one of the other resorts, but I certainly don’t have any complaints that would keep me from wanting to stay there again.
We are Fl. res. so we had season passes till this year, I am exspecting and my husbands sched changed he did not have weekends off. But we are planning in the fall to be pass holders again. We love Disney Sports. We first stayed there when we became passholders and called to make a reservation for a value resort and the Sports had the best deal. You dont pay the paking fee daily if you stay on site and you can jump on the bus and go with out the fuss of traffic.
The rooms are perfect and very clean. I have to say they are the cleanest rooms I have ever stayed in. The front desk is very helpful. We always get a frig and when the kids are little you can have a pak and play sent to your room. They fold up everything when they clean even your own person blankets and pillows.
We are night owls so we tend to go to the parks in the mid morning and take a break in the heat of the day. The biggest plus for staying on site you get extra magic hours and we take advantage of a nice nap during the heat of the day and go back to the park at dinner time and stay till it closes which can be as late as 1am.
The only down side to the way we like to stay out late is the food court is closed when we get back so late night snacks have to be planned. You can have pizza delivered to your room up until a certian time at night. And its pretty good pizza but we take alot of our own food to fix in the room and have snacks and drinks on hand. The refillable mug is so wroth the investment you buy the mug and can refill the mug as much as you want. One thing I would warn you if you want to sit in the food court you should eat at non tradtional times because its very hard to find a seat and is very packed wall to wall.
Over all we will never stay off site again we love the sports. We even took our Youth group to the NIght of Joy event and stayed on site the teenagers loved it we had first floor pool side!
Why did you choose this resort? I chose this resort because I was coming to Walt Disney World to do the last Race for the Taste 15K and I was traveling alone this time. This resort was on the list that provided transportation to the race and it was the most economical choice.
What were the resort rooms like? The room was comfortable. It had 2 double beds, a small table with two chairs, a tv, alarm clock, and standard bathroom. The sink and mirror and not inside the bathroom, just outside the door. It also has an in-room safe. Oh, and I can’t leave out it did have an iron, ironing board and hair dryer.
Were they big enough for your family? It was just me, so the room was perfectly fine. It would also be ok for me and my husband.
Do you find them to be acceptable? Yes. It is acceptable.
What were the amenities of the resort like? The pool area was nice. I did not visit the main pool as there was one closer to my room. I did go in that one and found it to be nice.
What was your favorite one? I really only used the pool and did not use any of the other amenities.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? I liked the food court. Sometimes it seemed crowded and a little chaotic, but it’s going to be busy so I wasn’t bother that much by it. I was able to choose from the various foods and get in and get out without much hastle so no issues there.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time? The buses were ok. I never had any issues with the service. They seemed to run on time and never had an excessive wait that I remember. From my room, I had quite a walk, maybe 5-8 minutes. I was not in a preferred location and was quite a ways away. From this experience, I may choose to pay extra for the preferred location next time. It seems that at most of the parks, you have a furthest walk from the Value Resort stops. Magic Kingdom and Epcot seemed the furthest out of the 4.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason. I am not opposed to staying at All Star Sports again. I think for a family on a budget it allows you to vacation at Disney World and get a good value for the money you pay. The food court works out nicely and the pools offer a nice change of pace from the parks. If you are looking for a more relaxed feel to your vacation, I would choose a moderate or deluxe over a value, but as I stated, the Values offer just that…a good value for the money you pay for a Walt Disney World Vacation. Most people do not spend a large amount of time in the room, they are just there to sleep (or nap) so room size isn’t much of an issue.
Why did you choose this resort?
We chose this resort because it is kid-friendly and affordable. Even though it is considered to be a value resort, there is plenty included in your visit. We loved the sports theme and the pools.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
The resort rooms were of nice size. We thought they were perfect for a family of 4. They were clean and comfortable. We definitely found the acceptable for the value price we paid.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
The amenities were great. The pools were a big hit. They were so nice to relax and play with the kids. The food court was a bonus. It was so easy to use the refillable resort mug and get drinks whenever we wanted. Plus the food was great too!!
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
The food court was awesome! There was quite the selection of food! I got a chicken caesar salad that was the best I have ever had! :)
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
The resort buses were so convenient. The walk to them did not take long at all. It was so nice to not have to worry about parking. Plus, them being air conditioned was a huge bonus! The buses were really not that crowded. My husband and I stood a couple of times to allow our children to sit down. It did not bother us, we thought it was fun.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
Of course we would stay at the resort again!! We love all the value resorts!!! :)
■Why did you choose this resort?
We travelled with my Dad’s college softball team during their spring break trip and this was the hotel the college chose. It was our first trip to Disney as a family.
■What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
It was my husband, myself, my parents and my 14 month old daughter. The room was a comfortable size, not overly large but we spent a lot of time outside of the room anyway. Mousekeeping was wonderful and even helped us childproof the room! We had enough room for our luggage and even space for the pack and play. I especially liked the fact that the sink was outside of the bathroom.
■What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
The pools were awesome! We loved having more than one pool to choose from! Having an onsite laundry facility was a must as we travelled from Pennsylvania and luggage space was at a premium. During our stay there my daughter got sick and the front desk helped us contact an urgent care clinic and arranged for transportation to and from (we were there without a car). The fact that complete strangers were so kind really put us at ease.
■What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? The food court had a great selection and we definitely took advantage of the refillable mugs. My daughter loved the Mickey waffles! My favorite was the chicken cesear salad. My husband tried just about everything on the menu and had no complaints. There were many healthy options to choose from as well as delicious desserts!
■How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
Our experiences with the buses varied depending on the day, time of day and destination. We did have a long wait getting back to the resort one day but it was late and a lot of people were leaving Downtown Disney. It was a short walk to the buses at the hotel and the lines were clearly marked. We were dropped off a reasonable distance from each gate. I did find that they packed the buses really full of people sometimes. Other than that I found the drivers to be very pleasant and so many riders offered me a seat since I was holding our daughter while riding. It was so nice to meet many kind people!
■Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
We would absolutely stay there again. Our room was a good size for us, in a quiet location and reasonably priced. All of the staff we encountered were pleasant and very helpful. Overall a wonderful Disney trip!
Why did you choose this resort?
This was a last minute pick when my hubby & I traveled to Disney for the first time together(Oct ’07).We were staying at Boardwalk with family for most of our trip but we decided to fly in earlier then them so we needed a place to stay & since hubby is a sports nut this was the perfect place for us!
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
The resort was wonderful(we only stayed for two nights though) There were only the two of us so the room was just the right size for us and more then acceptable.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
We only used the pool & grabbed food from the food court from the hotel since we weren’t staying for very long. The pool was quite nice & wasn’t overly crowded.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
The food court was amazing! I don’t think there was one thing I didn’t like about it. The hours were great(opened early & stayed open late). The choices of food were endless.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time? We didn’t use the buses while we were there as we had a car(our family drove down) so they picked us up & dropped us off at the hotel since they were staying somewhere else on property.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
We would most deffinitly stay there again. It’s family friendly & reasonably priced.
Why did you choose this resort?
Well, to be honest, my wife & I often choose All-Star Sports when it’s the only one with rooms available with an AP or FL Resident discount.
That being said, we do often choose Sports over any of the others just because we do like all things “sports” — football, baseball, etc. We’ll wander around looking for logos from our favorite teams!
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
For 2 or 3, yes, the rooms are large enough for us. But, of course, we’re not in the room very much –we’re only sleeping there!
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
Hmm…that’s a tough one. We don’t usually spend any time swimming, but the pools are great (especially the Goofy/baseball pool). The food court is good for a quick as-needed snack — so I suppose that’s our favorite. :-)
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
PIZZA!!! They do a great job, really. Of course, there’s so much to choose from…
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
Well, the “value” stops are a bit farther from the gates than the other ones, but, really, what’s 20 extra steps?
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
Yes — we really do like all the “value” resorts. Riverside is our “home”, but we’ll never say no to Sports or any other value!
* Why did you choose this resort? – We chose this resort because it seemed to have the best location, amenities, and transportation of the value resorts. We were really on a budget but it was still very important to us to stay in the park.
* What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable? – I would compare the rooms to a nice Hampton Inn-type hotel. Not over the top (certainly not like when I stayed at the Contemporary or the Grand Floridian), but fine and clean. The bathroom was the main difference – if there had been more than two of us, or if we had not been married, it might have been an issue.
* What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one? The pool was great. I loved having the cafeteria and large gift shop so close to my room – a big plus!
* What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? – We did the dining plan and were so happy to find out all the things in the food court that counted as a “snack” – incuding a 2L of Coke! We ate all but maybe one of our main meals in the parks, though, so I can’t say if I would have enjoyed dinner there or not…but I’m guessing not, since most of the food was just pizza, hot dogs, pasta, etc. We did eat breakfast there one morning and were pleased.
* How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time? – We went in October, so the bus schedule and timeliness was fine – I would compare it to when we stayed at Ft Wilderness. The walk to the bus stop was very reasonable, in my opinion.
* Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason. – Yes, I would…unless we can afford to stay at a resort on the monorail line next time :-) Having to take the bus instead of the monorail impacts your ability to take a quick break back to your room in the middle of the day, in my opinion,
Why did you choose this resort? – The price is great for being an on-resort hotel. You get all the amenaties of being on resort while still sticking to a budget. We compared this to the campground and were very surprised that this turned out to be more economical for us.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable? – The rooms are fantastic! They were the same size as the “moderate” resorts and were cleaned to the same standards. They were even closer to the bus stops so there was less walking that at the moderate and deluxe resorts.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
The closeness to the bus stops was teh best amenaty. I also liked how close our room was to the food court. But the buses to the park are still the greates perk of staying at a value resort vs. stayign off-site. Althought I always chose this one because the walking is a lot less than if we had stayed at a moderate or deluxe resort.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? – The food court is great. The chocolate croissants are my favorite, but I also enjoyed the Edy’s Ice cream, the Mickey Waffles and the home fries at breakfast time. At dinner time the pizza was a fast and yummy choice too.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time? – The busses did tend to get crowded when they were split between the three all-star resorts. However, the wait time is just the same as if you had stayed in a moderate or deluxe resort and the walk to the bus stops is much shorter at the all stars.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason. – Always! I’ve found that the Sports resort is the friendliest of the All Stars and also has the most recently updated rooms. I’ll always pick this resort no matter if I’m stayin at the resort for one day or a whole week. This is my favorite.
Why did you choose this resort?
We were volunteering at a robotics competition being held at the ESPN venue. This was one of two (and the cheapest) hotels that they had contracted rates for, except that they ran out of rooms at the discounted rate and we ended up paying full price anyway. We decided to stay here because others from the competition were staying here. We arrived 4/13/11 and left 4/19/11. We stayed a few extra days so that we could enjoy the parks.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
We had read ahead of time that the bathrooms were bigger in the king sized bed rooms so we asked for a king size bed on our reservation since there was only the two of us and we received it. The bathroom was very spacious in order to accommodate a wheelchair but we heard others complaining that there was barely enough room to close the door without hitting the toilet.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
I was very disappointed for a number of reasons. I’ve paid much less for MUCH better rooms. Some of the basics were not there. You received soap and a bottle of shampoo/conditioner combined. That’s it. No hand lotion. No Q-tips. No nothing else. The toilet paper disintegrated upon contact. Only two hangars to hang pants on – 2 adults X 7 days didn’t work out,. The rooms are not sound proof at all. The room next door stayed up until 2 a.m. one morning, 12:30 another, and we could hear them laughing, screaming, the phones ringing and knocks on doors. People walking down the outside corridor could be heard very clearly. There was an outdoor movie at the pool each evening except you couldn’t hear it due to the noise and screaming coming from the pool itself. The shower drain did not drain very fast and the fan timer did not work. After mentioning this to the front desk, it was fixed that same day. On the plus side – we had stayed out till after 3 a.m. one morning to take advantage of the extra hours available to Disney guests. We put out the privacy notice so we could sleep in and they left a bag with clean towels, soap and toilet paper on our door. They printed out our boarding passes without asking and left them on our door. They made the arrangements for our travel back to the airport. So the fact that you get free transportation to the parks and the airport are reasons to stay on Disney property. We did not spend time at the pool since I can swim anywhere and why pay $154 a day (plus tax) just to swim – I’d rather spend it at the parks or at Downtown Disney.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods? Did not eat at the food court due to the prices. In addition, Disney is an all Coke resort, whereas we are Pepsi and Dr. Pepper people. We took the bus to Downtown Disney and ate at the Earl of Sandwich which has sandwiches and salads for $5.99 and they give a AAA discount.
How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
The resort buses were a great way to get around. The walk was acceptable to the bus. The walk to and from the gates was acceptable. There were times when the buses were so crowded that the aisles were filled with people standing up, particularly in the evenings, particularly to Downtown Disney. I was glad we stayed at the All Sports, rather than Music or Movies since we were the first pick up and always got a seat, plus we were the first stop for drop off. A little inconvenient that the Downtown Disney bus also stopped at Blizzard Beach during daytime hours but I understand it from a bus efficiency standpoint. It just seemed to add so much time to the trip. Also, you can’t get from Downtown Disney directly to the parks but one of the workers gave us a hint – take the bus going to the Grand Floridian, go up one level to level two, catch the monorail and Magic Kingdom is the first stop.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
I don’t like to pay alot just to have someplace to sleep, but if this is the cheapest resort available, I might. Someone else told me about getting a Starwood (?) credit card and the points can be used toward staying at the Swan/Dolphin for $100 a night. Much nicer hotel for much less than I paid, closer to everything and it’s on Disney property so you should still get the Disney transportation. We had some friends who stayed in a villa with four bedrooms and only paid about $100 a night but then they had to rent a car and pay parking at the parks and didn’t get the magic hours benefit. That extra hours benefit meant we could pretty much do all the great rides at the Magic Kingdom with no lines at all. I would stay at some Disney property hotel just to get the transportation and extra hours benefits alone.
Why did you choose this resort?
We chose this resort as we were part of a wedding party, yes they got married in Disney at Italy in Epcot.
What were the resort rooms like? Were they big enough for your family? Did you find them to be acceptable?
Compared to other hotels, Disney and national chains, the room was very small. The bathroom was tiny and to shut the door you had to stand between the toilet and shower. It was big enough for us, we just felt a little tight and are used to larger rooms. Also, we booked a king room, but ended up with 2 doubles as the check in clerk said the kings were handicapped only. Some groups did get the king and the 20 rooms for the wedding were in 4 different buildings, very unorganized on Disney’s part.
What were the amenities of the resort like? What was your favorite one?
There weren’t many amenities to speak of, we used the front pool the most but it was usually pretty crowded. We were there over Columbus Day.
What was the food court like? Any favorite foods?
We didn’t eat at the food court, but other wedding members did. They didn’t give it very high reviews for the price and the lines were always long. We did figure out that the shop inside the resort was a little cheaper on some things than the shops inside the parks were, at least on a few things.
How were the resort buses?
In a word, PACKED.
What was your walk to the bus stop like?
They were doing some renovations at the resort so the bus stop moved a few times during our stay to accommodate the work, so I’m not sure how far the walk was from the room.
How were the resorts bus stops at the parks?
They were easy to find and easy to know when to get off, they play the same recording about 4 times before you actually get to the next stop.
How far was the walk to the gates?
The All Star resorts are always the last buses so you have the furtherest walk and 1 bus serves all 3 resorts.
How crowded were the buses at any given time?
PACKED. We had dinner in Downtown Disney one night and had to wait over an hour for a bus. Most arrived already full so they didn’t even stop since there was no room. The shortest wait we ever had for a bus was half an hour.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
No, we would not stay here again. The bus situation was too much of a hassle, the rooms were not what we are used to, and the amenities are lacking. We’ve stayed at Pop Century, Boardwalk, and Swan before and as long as it is possible, we won’t stay at a value resort again. The bride and groom realized too late that having everyone at the Pop Century would have only been $10/night.
We choose this resort because of the price and because we were able to get adjoining rooms with my sister and her family. The rooms are small, but fine for a family of four. Although I would say it did get a little tight with everyone’s luggage. My sister rented a frig, which the two families shared. Definitely clean. The kids enjoyed the swimming pools and basically had the one to themselves. We ate the food court several times. Nothing in particular stands out. The kids enjoyed the pizza and ice cream. We had a room in the baseball building so our walk to the buses will fairly short. The buses were a little crowded in the morning especially when there was extra magic hours. We did have a long wait one day at the Magic Kingdom. It seemed like at least two buses for all the other resorts came and went before one for the All Star Sports. Also, you are dropped off farther from the gates, but it wasn’t that much.
This was our first stay at a value resort. I would stay there again; however, I’d like to try one of the others as well. (My daughter loves 101 Dalmatians.)
* How were the resort buses? What was your walk to the bus stop like? How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
* Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason.
Why did you choose this resort? My Husband and I like to stay at value hotels when at disney because we only need a place to sleep. We loved Pop Century and thought we would give this one a try.
What were the resort rooms like? The room we had was what we expected. a bathroom and 2 double beds. Were they big enough for your family? We went with a family of 4 (two small kids 8 & 6) each parent got to sleep with a kid. Did you find them to be acceptable? the room was good. but we hav enot stayed at that hotel since. we loved Pop Century as our favorite Value Hotel.
What were the amenities of the resort like? The food court was very loud as compared to Pop. Pop has carpeting and helps to avoid the transfer of sound. the Pools are great. What was your favorite one? I did not have a favorite pool but I was about to do laundry while there so that I did not have to pack as many clothes.
What was the food court like? See above comment Any favorite foods? the food is a good price. if you are an annual passhold you can use the tables of wonder card and get 20% off the meal.My hubby and I take full advantage of that when we go.
How were the resort buses? Good. come regularly and nice que for people to stand in. but late at night it can be rough trying to get on a bus. What was your walk to the bus stop like? not a long walk. How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates? How crowded were the buses at any given time?
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason. I would not stay at this resort again. We love to stay at Pop Century. I know both layout are similar but Pop just seems nicer. All Sports made me feel like i was in a gym. All Sports is also where Disney puts teams at so maybe I was just there at a bad time. But considering I go to Disney often, I would rather stay at Pop.
Why did you choose this resort?
My husband loves sports plus this is one of the cheapest Disney resorts.
What were the resort rooms like?
The rooms aren’t extremely big, but sufficient for us. They have two full beds which was the only draw back for us. We also rented a refrigerator and had a pack n play delivered to our room. When we arrived they used the towels to make mickey. My 3 yr old son absolutely loved that and he claimed that bed.
Were they big enough for your family?
Yes, we had 2 adults (my husband and I), a 3 year old, and a 13 month old.
Did you find them to be acceptable?
Very very clean!! I was amazed with our cleaning lady. She even folded our baby blankets that were in the pack n play.
What were the amenities of the resort like?
There weren’t too many amenities. You get what you pay for. We did rent a refrigerator.
What was your favorite one?
My children loved the baseball pool. It was the least crowded so both of my children could use their floats and not bother anyone.
What was the food court like?
It had a variety of simple foods: pizza, hamburger, chicken. Nothing too fancy. Perfect for children
Any favorite foods?
We didn’t eat at the food court, but I love getting the refillable mugs which are available at each resort. We definately got our money’s worth. We refilled them about 3-4 times a day.
How were the resort buses?
They were fine. We never waited more than 15 mins. We like to sleep in and stay up late so by the time we were ready to go to the parks there was no line. I know that All Star Sports, Music, and Movies share buses, but we never had a problem. We went the last week in Sept and there weren’t many crowds. We never got a fast pass (with the exception of Toy Mania.)
What was your walk to the bus stop like?
It was average. Not too long of a walk, but not a short one.
How were the resorts bus stops at the parks? How far was the walk to the gates?
Out of all the resorts the All Star buses are last so you do a good bit more walking to get to the gates, but we didn’t mind.
How crowded were the buses at any given time?
The only time that the buses were crowded was after fireworks. But every resort bus is like that. We did wait a turn once because we had a double stroller and two small children whom we were holding; and we didn’t want to stand. My husband found it easier to just stand with our double stroller than to try to sit down.
Would you stay at this resort again? If not, please provide a reason
Oh definately!! We love the All-Star Sports resort!! I can’t wait to go back!!