Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Beach Club Resort

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 Beach Club Resort

A New England beach-themed deluxe resort beside Crescent Lake with direct access to the shared Stormalong Bay pool complex.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• Bus

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

Disney's Beach Club Resort

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  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 Beach Club Resort

• Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World
• Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via International Gateway
• Strong table service dining options on site and nearby at BoardWalk
• Charming New England seaside theming
• Easy access to multiple resorts in the Crescent Lake area

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 Beach Club Resort

• One of the more expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
• Smaller rooms compared to other Deluxe resorts at similar prices
• No monorail access, requires walking, boat, or bus to Magic Kingdom
• Standard rooms can feel dated relative to recently renovated resorts
• Pool area can get very crowded during peak season

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• End Zone Food Court

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

• Grandstand Spirits

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Beach Club Resort

• Beach Club Marketplace

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

  Table Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Cape May Cafe

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

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Disney's Beach Club Resort

• Beach Club "Resort View" or AoA Nemo Suites?
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• Beach Club Honest Opinion : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Beach Club Resort and The Boardwalk : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Contemporary or Beach Club? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Have other people had bad experiences with Beach Club?
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