Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Photo: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
At a Glance
| All-Star Sports | Wilderness Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 3 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 3 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here first | Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming |
Tier
All-Star Sports
ValueWilderness Lodge
DeluxeArea
All-Star Sports
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaWilderness Lodge
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaTransportation
All-Star Sports
BusWilderness Lodge
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
All-Star Sports
NoneWilderness Lodge
3 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
All-Star Sports
2 locationsWilderness Lodge
3 locationsPool Amenities
All-Star Sports
PoolWilderness Lodge
PoolExtended Evening Hours
All-Star Sports
NoWilderness Lodge
YesTop Highlight
All-Star Sports
First bus stop on the shared All Star loop so buses fill here firstWilderness Lodge
Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired themingOverview
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 Wilderness Lodge
A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.
Amenities
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
Other
- Gift Shop
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Recreation
- Pool
- Arcade
- Playground
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Trail
- Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- Wilderness Lodge Mercantile shop
- Boat dock on Bay Lake for ferry to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness
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 Wilderness Lodge
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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 Wilderness Lodge
- Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
- Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
- Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
- Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
- Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle
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 Wilderness Lodge
- No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
- Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
- Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
- Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
- Some rooms lack balconies
On-Site Dining
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Table ServiceAmerican
snack
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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Roaring Fork
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Territory Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Whispering Canyon Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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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 Wilderness Lodge
- Whats wilderness lodge like currently? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge 2026 : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge is beautiful r/WaltDisneyWorld
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