Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan

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.

Walt Disney World Swan

A Marriott-operated on-property resort between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with walking and boat access to both parks.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Walt Disney World Swan

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• Bus

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

Walt Disney World Swan

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

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

Walt Disney World Swan

• Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin
• Marriott Bonvoy points eligible for stays and redemptions
• Access to Dolphin's extensive dining and amenities via shared complex
• Swan Reserve and Swan combined offer over 2,000 rooms in the complex
• Competitively priced relative to Disney-owned Deluxe resorts nearby

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

Walt Disney World Swan

• No Disney on-site Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
• Resort fees and parking fees add significantly to the nightly rate
• Shared amenities with Dolphin mean crowded pools during peak times
• Design is less Disney-immersive than Disney-owned resorts
• Limited transportation compared to monorail or Skyliner resorts

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• End Zone Food Court

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

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• Grandstand Spirits

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Walt Disney World Swan

• Chill

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Garden Grove

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

• Il Mulino

  Table Service

  Italian

  lunch · dinner

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• Il Mulino Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Java

  Quick Service

  Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

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• Kimonos

  Table Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  dinner · snack

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• Kimonos Lounge

  Quick Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  snack

  View menu

• Splash Pool Bar and Grill

  Table Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• All star movies, music, or sports? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• All Star Sports - Expectations & What to Do?
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• All star sports vs Coronado : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• All Stars Sports opinions? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• What the heck is going on at all stars? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Walt Disney World Swan

• Anyone stay at the Walt Disney swan hotel? Thoughts or ...
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• Some love for the Swan hotel - a great option for a Disney trip
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• Walt Disney World Swan hotel review : r/DisneyWorld
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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

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  Should YOU Stay at Disney World's All Star Resorts?

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Walt Disney World Swan

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  Disney Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve FULL Resort Tours

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  Disney World Food Tour: Swan and Dolphin Resorts!

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