Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Photo: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Photo: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
At a Glance
| All-Star Sports | Polynesian Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Monorail, Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 5 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 11 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Quiet Pool, Tubular slide at 40-foot high volcano, Hot Tub, Kiki Tikis Splash Area (children's interactive water play area) |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here first | Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT |
Tier
All-Star Sports
ValuePolynesian Village
DeluxeArea
All-Star Sports
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaPolynesian Village
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Sports
BusPolynesian Village
Monorail, Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Sports
NonePolynesian Village
5 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Sports
2 locationsPolynesian Village
11 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Sports
PoolPolynesian Village
Pool, Quiet Pool, Tubular slide at 40-foot high volcano, Hot Tub, Kiki Tikis Splash Area (children's interactive water play area)Extended Evening Hours
All-Star Sports
NoPolynesian Village
YesTop Highlight
All-Star Sports
First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here firstPolynesian Village
Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOTOverview
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 Polynesian Village Resort
A deluxe South Seas resort on Seven Seas Lagoon with monorail access, beach views, and a mix of standard rooms, villas, and bungalows.
Amenities
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
Other
- Gift Shop
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Marina
- Jogging Trail
- Quiet Pool
- Tubular slide at 40-foot high volcano
- Hot Tub
- Kiki Tikis Splash Area (children's interactive water play area)
- Arcade
Wellness
- Fitness Center
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Gift Shop
Transportation
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
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Monorail
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
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 Polynesian Village Resort
- Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
- Stunning South Pacific tropical theming throughout
- Iconic Trader Sam's Grog Grotto tiki bar on property
- Beach and marina on the Seven Seas Lagoon
- Great Ceremonial House with Captain Cook's quick service dining
Cons
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 Polynesian Village Resort
- Among the most expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
- Island Tower DVC addition is polarizing and breaks original theming
- Long Great Ceremonial House corridors can make navigation confusing
- Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom by bus
- Lava Pool waterslide removed in recent renovation, not replaced
On-Site Dining
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
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'Ohana
Table ServiceAmerican, Polynesian
breakfast · dinner
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Barefoot Pool Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill
Quick ServicePolynesian
breakfast
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Capt. Cook's
Quick ServiceAmerican, Seafood
breakfast
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Chip 'n' Dale's Deli
Quick ServiceAmerican, Quick Service Kiosk
lunch
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Chip 'n' Dale’s Deli at Disney's Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch
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Kona Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican, Seafood
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Kona Café To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican, Seafood
lunch · dinner
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Kona Island
Table ServiceAmerican, Sushi, Quick Service - Coffee
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Oasis Bar & Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Pineapple Lanai
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Tambu Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican, Polynesian
snack
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Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
Quick ServicePolynesian
snack
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Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace
Table ServiceAmerican, Polynesian
dinner
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Wailulu Bar & Grill
Table ServicePolynesian
lunch · dinner
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Wailulu Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServicePolynesian
lunch · dinner
View menu
Community Discussions
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 Polynesian Village Resort
- First time stay at the Polynesian! Tips? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Late Night Vibes at The Polynesian Resort - Reddit r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Looking for crowd opinions on the Polynesian r/WaltDisneyWorld
- New Polynesian Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Polynesian vs WL? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
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