Wednesday, April 29, 2009

All Star Sports Resort ~ 15 Years Old

Fifteen years ago today, a new resort opened at Walt Disney World that forever changed the dynamics of on-site resorts. The All Star Sports Resort opened as the least expensive Disney Resort ever, the Value Resort was born.

Since that time, 3 additional Value Resorts have opened, as they have become some of the most popular resort choices at Walt Disney World. The All Star Sports Resort has five themed sections of rooms; surfing, football, tennis, baseball, and basketball. There are also two pools as well, which are themed as surfing and baseball.

Sitting on 90 acres, the All Star Sports Resort has 1,920 rooms, which are 260 square feet each, a little smaller than moderate resort rooms. A standard room has either two double beds or a king bed, and all the expected amenities (nightstand, table and chairs, TV, dresser, etc...). The bathrooms have a single sink as opposed to some of the higher priced resorts that have two.

Since the opening of the All Star Sports Resort, we have seen the addition of the All Star Music and Movies Resorts, as well as the Pop Century Classic Years Resort. In the future, we can also expect to see the Pop Century Legendary Years as well, as the popularity of the Value Resorts continues to grow. But for now, I'll just say happy anniversary to the Resort that started it all...All Star Sports that is.

Note: Surfs Up or Touchdown buildings are closest to the food court and bus stop, the Hoops Hotel or Center Court are more quiet.

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