Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Victorian flagship resort on Seven Seas Lagoon, positioned on the monorail loop west of Magic Kingdom.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT

• Walk

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• 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 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
• Flagship luxury resort with Victorian theming and grand lobby
• Top dining including Victoria and Alberts signature restaurant
• Walking path to Magic Kingdom makes it the second-closest resort
• Multiple pools, spa, marina, and extensive resort amenities

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 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Most expensive Disney-owned resort at Walt Disney World
• Victorian theming feels formal and can be stiff for young children
• Far from Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom by bus
• Main building can feel crowded with non-guests visiting for dining
• DVC villas are in a separate building from main hotel rooms

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 Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 1900 Park Fare

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

• Cítricos

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Cítricos Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Mediterranean

  snack

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• Courtyard Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Enchanted Rose

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Gasparilla Island Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack

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• Grand Floridian Cafe

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Narcoossee's

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  dinner

  View menu

• Queen Victoria's Room at Victoria & Albert's

  Table Service

  dinner

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• The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert's

  Table Service

  American, Prix Fixe

  dinner

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• The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s

  Table Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Perch at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner

  Table Service

  dinner

  View menu

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

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

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Grand Floridian experience : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Grand Floridian recs? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Grand Floridian vs Other Deluxe Resorts : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Have any of you regretted splurging for theme park view at ...
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• Is it worth the price to stay at Grand Floridian?
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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

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