Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
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At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Sports

Value

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate

Area

All-Star Sports

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Sports

Bus

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

None

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

None

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

2 locations

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

4 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Sports

Pool

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Pool, Hot Tub

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Sports

No

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

No

Top Highlight

All-Star Sports

First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here first

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts

Overview

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

The smaller Port Orleans property, themed to the New Orleans French Quarter and connected to Disney Springs by Sassagoula River boats.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Marina
  • Bike/Surrey bike rentals

Transportation

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Boat

    Disney Springs

  • 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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts
  • Beautiful New Orleans French Quarter theming and ambiance
  • Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
  • Doubloon Lagoon pool with sea serpent waterslide
  • Beignets at Scat Cat's Club are a beloved resort treat

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Smaller food court compared to Riverside, limited dining options
  • No table service restaurant on site
  • Bus-only access to theme parks; boat service only runs to Disney Springs
  • Smaller pool area compared to Riverside which has multiple pools
  • Can feel quieter and lower-energy compared to other resorts

On-Site Dining

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Mardi Grogs

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

    Quick Service

    American, Cajun/Creole

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Scat Cat's Club - Café

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Scat Cat's Club - Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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