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

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 Reserve

The newer tower within the Swan and Dolphin complex, positioned near Crescent Lake and marketed as a more boutique-style Marriott option.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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 Reserve

• 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 Reserve

• Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex
• Spacious tower rooms with contemporary design and updated amenities
• Same Crescent Lake location with walking access to EPCOT
• Marriott Bonvoy points redemption available
• Quieter and more upscale feel than the larger Swan and Dolphin hotels

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 Reserve

• No Disney on-site perks such as Early Entry or booking advantages
• High resort fees on top of nightly rate increase true cost
• Smaller pool exclusive to Swan Reserve guests, main pools are at Swan/Dolphin
• Limited dining within the Swan Reserve itself
• No direct transportation to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

• End Zone Food Court

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

• Grandstand Spirits

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Amare

  Table Service

  Mediterranean

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Grounds

  Table Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Stir

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Tangerine

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  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?
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• 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 Reserve

• Swan & Dolphin appreciation : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan or Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan Reserve pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Thoughts on the Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and ADR/LL
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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  Disney Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve FULL Resort Tours

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