Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

A value resort near Disney's Animal Kingdom with oversized sports theming across baseball, football, basketball, surfing, and tennis sections.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

A deluxe safari-style resort where guest rooms and public spaces overlook savannas with African wildlife.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

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  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here first
• Very affordable rates, often under $150 per night with discounts
• Includes on-site perks like Early Entry and free Disney transportation
• Refurbished rooms are a significant upgrade from the original design
• Large Surf's Up pool accommodates big crowds well

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Savanna views with real African animals from room balconies
• Unrivaled cultural and thematic authenticity among Disney resorts
• Outstanding dining lineup including Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa
• Largest African art collection in the United States on display
• Priced below most other Deluxe resorts for the quality offered

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• Frequently hosts youth athletic tournaments creating noise and crowds
• Decidedly early-90s feel in the lobby with faded athlete photos
• Food court quality is consistently below expectations
• No Skyliner or monorail, bus-only transportation to parks
• Common areas can be very loud especially at night

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus-only transportation to all parks, no monorail or boat options
• Feeling of isolation from other parks besides Animal Kingdom
• Hallways are extremely long, far walks from room to lobby
• Animals are not always visible from savanna view rooms
• Room construction noise may be ongoing during renovation periods

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• End Zone Food Court

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

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• Grandstand Spirits

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Boma - Flavors of Africa

  Table Service

  African, American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar

  Quick Service

  African

  snack

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• Jiko - The Cooking Place

  Table Service

  African

  dinner

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• Kidani Village Breakfast at Sanaa

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• Maji Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  African, American

  snack

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• Sanaa

  Table Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• Sanaa Lounge

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  snack

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• Sanaa To Go

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• The Mara

  Quick Service

  American, African

  lunch · dinner

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• Uzima Springs Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Victoria Falls Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

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