Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Orlando World Center Marriott

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Orlando World Center Marriott

Photo: Orlando World Center Marriott

Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

All-Star Sports

Value

Orlando World Center Marriott

Deluxe

Area

All-Star Sports

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Orlando World Center Marriott

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

All-Star Sports

Bus

Orlando World Center Marriott

None listed

Table-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

None

Orlando World Center Marriott

None

Quick-Service Dining

All-Star Sports

2 locations

Orlando World Center Marriott

None

Pool Amenities

All-Star Sports

Pool

Orlando World Center Marriott

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

All-Star Sports

No

Orlando World Center Marriott

No

Top Highlight

All-Star Sports

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area

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.

Orlando World Center Marriott

A very large Marriott convention resort near Walt Disney World, known for its extensive meeting space, golf course, and water amenities.

Amenities

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Orlando World Center Marriott

Amenity details coming soon.

Transportation

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

  • Bus

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

Transportation details coming soon.

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

  • One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area
  • Extremely large resort with comprehensive amenities
  • Golf course on property for golf enthusiasts
  • Multiple dining options ranging from quick service to fine dining
  • Often available at lower rates than Disney-owned resorts nearby

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

  • No Disney transportation, requires car or paid shuttle to all parks
  • Not located within Disney property, further from parks than Bonnet Creek
  • No Disney on-site perks like Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
  • Large resort can feel impersonal and convention-focused
  • Long drives to theme parks add cost and time to each park day

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

Orlando World Center Marriott

No on-site dining information available.

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