Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Photo: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
At a Glance
| All-Star Sports | Port Orleans Resort - Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Moderate |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 1 restaurant |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 3 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here first | Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting |
Tier
All-Star Sports
ValuePort Orleans Resort - Riverside
ModerateArea
All-Star Sports
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Sports
BusPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Sports
NonePort Orleans Resort - Riverside
1 restaurantQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Sports
2 locationsPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
3 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Sports
PoolPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet PoolExtended Evening Hours
All-Star Sports
NoPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
NoTop Highlight
All-Star Sports
First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here firstPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river settingOverview
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 - Riverside
The larger Port Orleans property, themed to the antebellum South and riverfront mansions, with boat service to Disney Springs.
Amenities
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
Other
- Gift Shop
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Recreation
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Campfire Program
- Playground
- Arcade
- Jogging Trail
- Quiet Pool
- Fishing excursions
- Bike/Surrey bike rentals
Wellness
- Spa
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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
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Boat
Disney Springs
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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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
- Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting
- Royal Guest rooms with princess theming are uniquely themed for the tier
- Multiple pools including the Ol' Man Island pool complex
- Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
- Quieter and more relaxed atmosphere than busier resorts
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 - Riverside
- Very large resort can mean long walks from room to main building
- Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat service only goes to Disney Springs
- Limited dining, Boatwright's table service is the only full-service option
- Alligator Bayou rooms are more rustic and less recently renovated
- Can feel isolated due to the spread-out layout
On-Site Dining
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
- Port Orleans Riverside : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans riverside <> Polynesian : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans- Riverside Reno : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Say something nice (or honest) about Port Orleans r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
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