Walt Disney World DolphinvsDisney's All-Star Sports Resort
Both Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort and Disney's All-Star Sports Resort are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort ranks significantly better than Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort comes in at 87 with recommendations from 11 sources including Gayot, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
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1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookend this 25-story glass pyramid, a luxe resort designed, like the adjoining Swan, by world-renowned architect Michael Graves." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Home to Tod English’s BlueZoo restaurant, a must no matter where you stay, this whimsical resort is best known for the tremendous dolphins that sit atop its exterior."
Rough Guide "Sister hotel to the Dolphin... from which it’s separated by an artificial lake and beach, and likewise whimsically decorated... equipped with every conceivable luxury."
Zagat3.7
"Centered on an "enormous, pyramidlike" main building, this "stylish" Michael Graves--designed resort is "within walking distance of Epcot"."
Frommer's "The ceilings are a little bit low, the staff a little bit distracted, but the location never quits." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel has the advantages of a Disney property (i.e., early entry to a different park each day) but more flexible pricing." Full review
Afar Magazine "Revitalize and refresh just steps from Disney World at our magical retreat, featuring golf, five pools, spa, and a white-sand beach." Full review
Gayot "This Michael Graves-designed resort shares many motifs and amenities with its next-door neighbor and sister hotel, the Dolphin."
The Telegraph8.0
"An extensive twin resort and convention hotel right in the heart of Walt Disney World, hence in an ideal location for those wanting the full theme park experience, but at a more moderate price." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"These two Michael Graves–designed, high-rise luxury hotels, which face each other on Disney property and share facilities, offer a distinctly toned-down Disney feel but all the Disney perks." Full review
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Fodor's DK Eyewitness Frommer's Gayot
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1701 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830-1000
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Stay here if you want the quintessential Disney-with-your-kids experience." Full review
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For a little peace, request a room away from pools and other common areas.
DK Eyewitness "Sports fans will appreciate the oversized sporting equipment both inside and outside the buildings."
Frommer's "Depending on your point of view, at the Value resorts, Disney treats you either like a second-class guest or an average American family on vacation." Full review
Gayot "Giant whistles, football helmets, baseball bats, surfboards and other such props greet guests at this sports-themed resort."
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"The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort." Full review
Lonely Planet "Five pairs of three-story buildings divided thematically by sport." Full review
Fodor's "Stay here if you want the All-American, sports-mad, Disney-with-your-kids experience, or if you're a couple to whom all that pitter-pattering of little feet is a reasonable trade-off for..." Full review
