Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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 BoardWalk Inn

A deluxe Crescent Lake resort styled after early-20th-century Atlantic boardwalks, with walking access to Epcot and boat service to Hollywood Studios.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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 BoardWalk Inn

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  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 BoardWalk Inn

• Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel
• Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Beautifully themed 1920s Atlantic City-style atmosphere
• Excellent dining and nightlife options directly outside the door
• Crescent Lake location gives easy access to Beach Club and Yacht Club

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 BoardWalk Inn

• BoardWalk entertainment area can be noisy late into the night
• Rooms are among the smaller at Deluxe tier for the price
• No direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom
• Pool options are not as impressive as Beach Club's Stormalong Bay
• Parking can be limited and inconvenient

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 BoardWalk Inn

• AbracadaBar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Belle Vue Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• BoardWalk Deli

  Quick Service

  American, Bakery

  breakfast · snack

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• BoardWalk Ice Cream

  Quick Service

  snack

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• BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margaritas

  Quick Service

  American, Mexican

  snack

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• Carousel Coffee

  Quick Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

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• Flying Fish

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  dinner

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• Leaping Horse Libations

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• The Cake Bake Shop® Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers

  Quick Service

  Bakery, American

  snack

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• The Cake Bake Shop® Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers

  Table Service

  American, Bakery

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Trattoria al Forno

  Table Service

  Italian

  breakfast · dinner

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• Trattoria al Forno To Go

  Quick Service

  Italian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• All star movies, music, or sports? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• All Star Sports - Expectations & What to Do?
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• All star sports vs Coronado : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• All Stars Sports opinions? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• What the heck is going on at all stars? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Disney's BoardWalk Inn

• Boardwalk Inn : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Boardwalk Inn & Villas : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Boardwalk Inn Resort View - any room preferences?
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• I'm staying at the Boardwalk inn for the first time!
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• Is the boardwalk inn worth it? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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