HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK WITH DISNEY ’ S ALL-STAR
SPORTS RESORT
BY KIMBERLY MASIMORE
Attention , sports lovers : There ’ s a WDW Resort just for you . Disney ’ s All-Star Sports Resort is filled with tributes to basketball , football , baseball , tennis , and surfing while still sporting its own magical Disney touches . Let ’ s see why this resort has us cheering .
START YOUR ENGINES , SPORTS FAN The main hub of activity , Stadium Hall , has hints of sports but maintains the same playful design as other All-Star Resorts . Trademark large stars surround the lobby , and you can see some of your favorite athletes on Disney ’ s All-Star Sports Hall of Fame wall .
Sport Goofy is your standard merchandise location filled with souvenirs and a stock of toiletries . Inside , Goofy is playing a variety of sports . You can find some ESPN merch here too .
The End Zone Food Court is the place to tackle your hunger before racing on your next adventure . You ’ ll notice sport touches on the digital menus with themes like baseball and basketball . Breakfast , lunch , and dinner have something for everyone with burgers , pasta , ice cream , and more . Nearby is the Grandstand Spirits area where you can browse The Pour Board for an adult libation .
Don ’ t let a rain delay get you down . Head inside Game Point Arcade in Stadium Hall where you can shoot some hoops or start a serious Skee-Ball contest .
SPORTS TEAMS ’ # 1 PICK If you ’ re traveling to Walt Disney World for a sports competition , your team may be staying at All-Star Sports since ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is less than 5 miles away . Plus , the sport theming and group pricing ( on a resort that is already Value ) makes All-Star Sports the perfect location for your athlete or team event .
ABOVE : The bus loading zone is in front of the main resort building . PHOTO BY JUDD HELMS PREVIOUS PAGE : Each section has its own theme with larger-than-life sports icons . PHOTO BY LAURIE SAPP