Disney's ALL-STAR SPORTS RESORT Information & Questions

[MickMan]

How crowded is the hotel right now?

 

[Nick6300]

How crowded is the hotel right now?

We were there 8/17-8/24 and Sports didn’t seem overly crowded. Didn’t see a bunch of touring groups or dance/sports teams. It wasn’t desolate though, we typically had full buses and never once had to stop at music/movies for more pickups, which hasn’t happened for an entire stay in a while.

Parks itself were much busier than expected for late Aug. where we had expected very low crowds. Wait times were manageable with LLs, RD, etc., but vs expectations. Nemo was 40 and 30 min posted for our 2 separate rides, for instance - and we usually don’t want to go into that queue for over 20.

 

[NADINENURSE]

We r right now at *** not seemingly crowded love the new rooms really happy the new Murphy bed idea is amazing , have not seen crowds but went to Hollywood studios 1pm to 3pm and literally died from the heat it was only91 but truly misery 50 minute wait for Star Wars rise walk in I have been to Disney more than 20 times and have never left a par\k… the temp and humidy was unbearable saw so many adults and kids with bright red faces looking like heat stroke

 

[bwheeler319]

Most,if not all,should be back in South America or in transit as they must return to school.

The next big months for the 15s will be January/February 2025.

My friend and I are planning a trip for mid-January and have never stayed at Sports before. What timeframe in January do they usually start showing up?

 

[WEDWDW]

My friend and I are planning a trip for mid-January and have never stayed at Sports before. What timeframe in January do they usually start showing up?

Any time in January and definitely in mid-January.

BUT January is NOTHING like July for the 15s in terms of numbers.

And post Covid we have only seen a handful of 15s groups each January.

However this July saw the 15s return to pre Covid July numbers so that may be the case for January 2025 as well.

I wouldn't worry too much about it though.

The big thing for All-Star Sports will be January 17-20 when the College Cheer and Dance Championship will INVADE the Resort.

 

[bwheeler319]

Any time in January and definitely in mid-January.

BUT January is NOTHING like July for the 15s in terms of numbers.

And post Covid we have only seen a handful of 15s groups each January.

However this July saw the 15s return to pre Covid July numbers so that may be the case for January 2025 as well.

I wouldn't worry too much about it though.

The big thing for All-Star Sports will be January 17-20 when the College Cheer and Dance Championship will INVADE the Resort.

Thank you - this is so helpful! We are looking to check-in on the 21st, so that should work out fairly well for us.

 

[Dug720]

Any time in January and definitely in mid-January.

BUT January is NOTHING like July for the 15s in terms of numbers.

And post Covid we have only seen a handful of 15s groups each January.

However this July saw the 15s return to pre Covid July numbers so that may be the case for January 2025 as well.

I wouldn't worry too much about it though.

The big thing for All-Star Sports will be January 17-20 when the College Cheer and Dance Championship will INVADE the Resort.

Do the SATGs still come in February as well? I'm currently booked at Movies (I figured with a pool down for refurb it might be less attractive for people), but if it's high SATG season I might bump up to a Mod.

 

[WEDWDW]

Thank you - this is so helpful! We are looking to check-in on the 21st, so that should work out fairly well for us.

Definitely,most of the Cheerleaders will leave on the 20th.

You will probably run into a few who will stay for a few days and tour the parks with their families-no big deal.

You definitely won't see the scene below.lol

As for the 15s,we will just have to wait and see-we will be there about the same timeframe.

 

[WEDWDW]

Do the SATGs still come in February as well? I'm currently booked at Movies (I figured with a pool down for refurb it might be less attractive for people), but if it's high SATG season I might bump up to a Mod.

Yes,Brazil 15s come in January and Argentina 15s come in February.

But even if it returns to Pre Covid February levels this February,it will be luck of the draw as to how often you encounter them.

Could be a little,could be a lot.

And the smaller numbers Post Covid could continue which won't be much of a problem-really no way to know in advance.

I don't know if I would change to a Mod just because of the 15s(they sometimes stay at Mods as well)-if it was July maybe.

I will say it was quite a jolt to see them in large numbers again in July!lol

 

[bookbabe626]

If you have info or pics to add to the Coffee Maker Ultimate Thread, please come over and contribute. Thanks!
https://www.disboards.com/threads/in-room-coffee-makers-the-ultimate-thread.3953396/

 

[mrsap]

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Pool Closing for Maintenance in Early 2026​

Walt Disney World has shared that the Surfboard Bay Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will close for maintenance in early 2026.

The Surfboard Bay Pool and kiddie pool will be closed from January 2026 until late April 2026. The notice was provided well in advance on the Walt Disney World website.



The Surfboard Bay Pool is a 242,471-gallon swimming pool named for the 3-story surfboards lining the area. The kiddie pool is located next to Surfboard Bay Pool behind Stadium Hall.

During the closure, the baseball diamond-shaped Grand Slam Leisure Pool featuring a Goofy fountain will still be open.

Guests are also welcome to use the Calypso Pool, Piano Pool, and kiddie pool Disney’s All-Star Music Resort and the Fantasia Pool, Duck Pond Pool, and kiddie pool Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. The Fantasia Pool will close for maintenance from January 2025 through April 2025.

 

[MickMan]

Thanks for the pool update.

 

[MickMan]

Anyone going to be there during the latest Hurricane?

 

[MickMan]

Anyone know if there was any damage to Sports from the Hurricane?

 

[erider]

We stayed at Sports during the hurricane (Milton) and there was no visible damage as far as I could see. Although a few of the white top pieces on one of the big coke cups fell to the ground, but that was all we could see.

 

[MickMan]

erider thanks for the update.
How was it being there during the storm?
Where you able to get food easily?

 

[ForTheGlory]

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[MickMan]

Christmas decorations up?
If so does anyone have pictures of the decorations?

Thanks!

 

[dansdad]

Christmas decorations up?
If so does anyone have pictures of the decorations?

Thanks!

Yes, check out this thread.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/🎄...ey-resorts-thread-2024🎄-update-11-24.3932476/

 

[erider]

erider thanks for the update.
How was it being there during the storm?
Where you able to get food easily?

Bit late to react, but we fared really well there during the storm. The food court was open till about 7.30 in the evening and served all kinds of hot food. After that there was a mandatory curfew to stay in your room. The morning after the food court was open again for normal hours and they served all the food they usually serve. I thought Disney organized it well and we felt very safe in the hotel.