Reviews of All Star Sports Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/20/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
This was our first time staying at a value resort and I was very concerned about the type of hotel it would be. We always stayed at deluxe resorts in the past, but needed a less expensive resort this time. I was pleasantly surprised. The rooms was very clean (showing a little wear and tear, but clean nonetheless). It was also extremely quiet - a welcome surprise. The food court surpassed our expectations, and the front desk was very helpful and friendly. They gave us three buttons - one for graduation and 2 for anniversary. Wore them everyday! Lots of fun. The bus service was excellent. I would definitely stay here again.
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price,transportationCons:
rooms showing a little wear and tearReviewed by whitney37354 Review Date: 06/19/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Our party of ten booked three standard rooms, requesting two of them be connecting and that the third room be close by. We were in Hoops Hotel, with two connecting rooms and the third room next door.
Upon arrival all ten of us received celebration buttons: three first visit, one graduation, one birthday, four anniversary, & one just celebrating life, because CM said everyone needs a button! DD also received a birthday balloon and signed card from Mickey at check in.
All CM's we encountered throughout the week were very nice and helpful. The rooms were small, but clean, and if you are organized, it's not a problem. The only two issues I saw were that the bathroom needs to be painted again & the "kickplate" on the table between the beds was coming apart at the bottom. These rooms are scheduled for a refurb later this year, so those things should be resolved.
The breakfast at the food court was good except for the eggs. The drink/condiment station was constantly being cleaned except for our last night there & it was wreck. There was no sweet tea & only one of the unsweet tea dispensers was working. Part of the seating in the food court was closed off & we used the extra seating in the arcade one morning.
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Very Helpful CMsCons:
Food Court Gets MessyReviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 02/12/2018
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Stayed here for one night in February 2018. My last stay at this resort was May 2012. My party of four adults in two rooms wanted an inexpensive place to stay before our Disney Cruise.
When I first booked our reservation, I requested adjoining rooms (not connecting). During online check in, I requested highest floor and near an elevator. A few days before travel, I faxed a request for neighboring pool view rooms in Surf's Up (we did book preferred rooms), one with a king bed for our friends. While both rooms were on the third floor near an elevator, they were in two totally different sections. I received my request for Surf's Up pool view, but our friends were relegated to Touchdown, without a king bed. I understand these were only requests, but just wanted to mention it.
The resort had many cheerleaders staying there, which negatively impacted our experience with Magical Express and luggage delivery, which I will expand upon in its own section. Regardless, the resort was clearly not prepared for the influx, and our baggage did not arrive until many hours (5-6) after we arrived at MCO. Our friends' luggage was delivered even later (12:15am). Bell services at the resort was incredibly unhelpful with the situation, even though they knew the luggage was "in the back somewhere". When I originally called down to the luggage assistance desk, I called several times with no answer, immediately put into a hold queue, for over 15 minutes.
We had a negative experience with the food court, which again I will review separately. Additionally, by 10:30pm, we had no information about when our luggage would be retrieved from our rooms or when we would be picked up for the cruise the next day. When I went down to the lobby, the cast member was very helpful and apologetic, and found the information for me right away.
On the positive side, our room was very clean. Disney has upgraded from the old Orange Blossom shampoo/conditioner combo to separate H20 brand choices. We found the beds to be comfortable and the pillows nice and fluffy. Overlooking the pool, I knew noise might be a problem, but once we shut the door to the room, we heard almost nothing, which was great! One minor complaint about the room is that my mom prefers to fall asleep with a light on, and even in rooms where one switch controls two lamps (like Port Orleans French Quarter) she can usually unscrew one bulb to dim things a bit. This was absolutely impossible at this resort without the use of a screwdriver so it was definitely a bit bright.
I did enjoy going around taking photos of the resort before we departed. As a travel agent, I would not recommend this resort to a client or friend and I would not stay here again.
Pros:
Clean room, good soundproofing, comfortable beds, upgraded toiletriesCons:
Cheerleaders, food court, luggage delayReviewed by kitap Review Date: 12/28/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
We visited in early November 2017. We ended up in Hoops 3 which was ridiculously wonderfully quiet-we were in 3122 and 3123- but was quite a hike from the buses/lobby building.
The rooms were nice and clean and housekeeping discovered a minor maintenance issue I hadn't noticed and engineering stopped by that night to fix it.
The WiFi worked well and the bed was comfortable.
Pros:
Good value, buses ran frequentlyCons:
Long walk to the busesReviewed by slapps Review Date: 11/02/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
We stayed at the All-Star sports on 10/19 and 10/20/2017. We had a request for the Surf's up section, which was granted and we had a great room just steps away from the front desk and pool. Our check-in was very easy and efficient. The front desk staff and managers were very accommodating and nice. It had been years since our last stay at any of he All-Star resorts. This was the only thing we could get before our stay at our home Old Key West resort. It was nice looking at all of the decorations and art again. The quick service is just amazing at any of the Value resorts I am always very impressed. The only thing I now remember I did not like was the bus service, just very busy. I really did enjoy our stay and would stay there again. I think this resort is perfect for the family vacation and definitely less expensive than the other Disney Properties.
Pros:
Clean, staff and a room very close to the pool.Cons:
Asked not to receive early checkout and this did not happenReviewed by WDWinMD Review Date: 08/24/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We have stayed at the All Star Sports twice and have been very happy with our rooms, with our most recent stay being 13-19 Aug. By requesting a room on the backside of buildings, 3rd floor, facing away from the common areas, our rooms have been very quiet and in nice condition. The food court has a nice selection with large portions, we were happy with all of our meals. We never waited more than 10 minutes for a bus during our trip.
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Affordable, nicely decorated rooms, good food courtCons:
Double Beds vs QueenReviewed by MommysCastle Review Date: 06/14/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We have stayed at the All Star Sports many times. While it can be crowded, depending on the time of year, it is no more crowded than other places we have stayed during the same time of year. The beds are Disney quality and clean, the bathrooms are tight but more than adequate. Although the Polynesian is our family favorite for the atmosphere, the All Star Sports has become more appropriate for our family of 5 (our boys are too big now for anyone to fit comfortably on the trundle beds in the moderate/deluxe resorts). We can get two rooms here for half the price of the deluxe AND have two bathrooms and each son has their own bed. Definitely worth the price.
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AffordabilityCons:
Less luxuryReviewed by Jillian82 Review Date: 01/16/2017
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We stayed at All Star Sports in September 2016. It was myself, husband and two girls, ages 5 & 1. We did not enjoy our stay and will not be returning. We have previously stayed at Pop Century and really liked it. So our issues were specific to Sports, not Values in general.
First the good. The food in the food court was good. Lots of choices and always tasted good. The staff inside the food court were always helpful & friendly.
Now the not so good. We had connecting rooms with my parents. In between the two doors was a broken piece of metal. Both me and my baby cut our foot on it and were bleeding. We reported it and were told it would be fixed by maintenance. It never was. There was a big storm on the Monday of our trip. The walkways were covered in mulch, sticks and debris. When we checked out on Saturday, they were still a mess. They were never cleaned. There was a strong sewer smell by the pool. The pool was also kept way too warm. It was 90 degrees and super humid our whole trip. The pool was too warm to use. It made us more hot. The drink stations were often out. Coffee and cream should not be empty at 8am. And finally, we found a live cockroach in our bathroom. I complained to a manager about all these issues and he could care less. Barely muttered an apology and offered us free fastpasses. I found it insulting and like he was accepting that we were at the bottom of the Disney barrel. I guess this is a case of 'you get what you pay for'. We paid for the cheapest Disney accommodations and apparently, that's exactly what we got.
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Food court choicesCons:
Lack of cleanlinessReviewed by 3dogknight Review Date: 03/25/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
all star sports is a great value. You have everything there you need for a great vacation. I would stay here again. you have a pool, good food variety, friendly staff. and use of all the Disney amenities that the more pricey resorts offer
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stayed at the ALL Star Sports resort March 12 through the 19th.Friendly staff , clean room with a small refrigerator.you can view the epcot fireworks from this resort at night. food court has many selections for all meals. Get the refillable drink cupCons:
would be nice to have a fan in the roomReviewed by eagillinois Review Date: 05/13/2015
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed May 9-12, 2015. As a new Florida resident, the rate here was too good to pass up. We have stayed at several moderate and deluxe resorts in the past but have not stayed in a value resort for many years. I had read some pretty crazy negative reviews and was concerned but didn't want to pay 100 more per night to upgrade to a moderate and we don't spend lots of time in the room. I am happy to say, we had a great experience. The check in staff were so nice and our room was ready when we arrived around 1230. We were in building 9 on the first floor in a standard room. The walk was manageable to the main building and transportation. The room was clean, it smelled great, the towels were fine. The beds were comfortable and the pillows were even good, they did provide shampoo and soap. I did not hear anyone from the rooms above or beside me. Even though I could see some middle school groups in the common areas, I never heard them and they were not disruptive. The foot court was always clean, the food was as good as food court food can be, we ate dinner there one time but went presently to refill our mugs. I compare it to a Fairfield Inn…you know you aren't getting a Marriott concierge level, but you get a nice clean comfortable room for the price. Overall I was happy we made this choice and we will stay here again when we go back in August.
