Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Sports

Value

Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe

Area

All-Star Sports

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Wilderness Lodge

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Sports

Bus

Wilderness Lodge

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

None

Wilderness Lodge

3 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

2 locations

Wilderness Lodge

3 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Sports

Pool

Wilderness Lodge

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Sports

No

Wilderness Lodge

Yes

Top Highlight

All-Star Sports

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

Wilderness Lodge

Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming

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 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

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  • Boat

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • 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

  • End Zone Food Court

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Grandstand Spirits

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    Table Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Roaring Fork

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • Territory Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Whispering Canyon Cafe

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

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