Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Sports

Value

Yacht Club

Deluxe

Area

All-Star Sports

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Yacht Club

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Sports

Bus

Yacht Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

None

Yacht Club

2 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

2 locations

Yacht Club

5 locations

Pool Amenities

All-Star Sports

Pool

Yacht Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Sports

No

Yacht Club

Yes

Top Highlight

All-Star Sports

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

Yacht Club

Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney

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 Yacht Club Resort

A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Recreation

  • stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
  • Water Slide
  • catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
  • Pool
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Volleyball
  • Arcade
  • Playground

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Rooms

  • disney signature services — guests staying in club-level rooms
  • Club Level

Other

  • The Market at Ale and Compass all-purpose store

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and boat to Hollywood Studios
  • Yacht Club Marketplace and Yachtsman Steakhouse on property
  • More nautical, adult-oriented atmosphere than neighboring Beach Club
  • Easy access to BoardWalk dining and entertainment district

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Very expensive even by Deluxe resort standards
  • Smaller pool at Yacht Club itself, relies on shared Stormalong Bay
  • Rooms can feel dated compared to more recently renovated Deluxes
  • No monorail access, bus or walk required to Magic Kingdom
  • Nautical theming may not excite young children as much as 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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Ale & Compass Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Ale & Compass Restaurant

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Crew's Cup Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Martha's Vineyard

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • The Market at Ale & Compass

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Yachtsman Steakhouse

    Table Service

    American, Steakhouse

    dinner

    View menu

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