Where are the cheerleaders staying this week?

[SL6827]

What resorts are the cheerleaders at this week? Any experiences from anyone there now?

 

[SkyGuy]

What resorts are the cheerleaders at this week? Any experiences from anyone there now?

I’ve seen reports that there were large groups at Coronado.

 

[WEDWDW]

The Summit Resorts were All-Star Sports/All-Star Music/Coronado Springs/Animal Kingdom Lodge.

https://www.varsity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Summit-Bus-Schedule-4-7.pdf

The D2 Summit Resorts are All-Star Sports/All-Star Music/All-Star Movies/Coronado Springs.

https://www.varsity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-D2-Summit-Bus-Schedule-5.1-002.pdf

 

[SL6827]

Wow!! AKL-???

 

[WEDWDW]

Wow!! AKL-???

Definitely surprising.

That is the first time I have seen a Deluxe Resort listed as a Host Resort for any Cheer or Dance Competition.

 

[DanceDisney23]

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

You can also expect dance teams at AKL July 6 to July 10. That was one of the options for the Dance the World event. Our team chose POR, though. Pop was the value option.

Dancers will be at Epcot on July 7 and MK on July 8, then back at Epcot July 9, if anyone wants to avoid them.

 

[HopperFan]

Definitely surprising.

That is the first time I have seen a Deluxe Resort listed as a Host Resort for any Cheer or Dance Competition.

Very surprising it is AKL where there is no where to practice and the cheering could really disturb the animals. Seems rather inconsiderate of Disney to allow them there.

 

[thinkerbell]

I’ve seen reports that there were large groups at Coronado.

Your reports are correct. We are here now and have seen a good many at Coronado. We are listening to them out at the pool from our room. Sounds like they are having a great time.

 

[missingdisneymore]

Very surprising it is AKL where there is no where to practice and the cheering could really disturb the animals. Seems rather inconsiderate of Disney to allow them there.

Practice space is not a consideration as their practices and events are at a different location. Just like at Pop, the all stars, and Riverside, there's no convention space or designated group event areas at those locations either but of course many, many dance and cheer teams stay at those resorts as well. There has almost always been a deluxe category offering for events we've participated in at Disney, whether it's football, baseball, or any other sport event. It's for the parents who don't mind swinging extra bucks and seems many often extend the stay to also include a family vacation. The whole team doesn't have to stay there, unless the team decides to do that together and wants to foot that bill. But usually, there are value, moderate, and deluxe offerings and each individual family can choose to stay where they want and just meet up at practice and events.

 

[musicguy856]

Practice space is not a consideration as their practices and events are at a different location. Just like at Pop, the all stars, and Riverside, there's no convention space or designated group event areas at those locations either but of course many, many dance and cheer teams stay at those resorts as well. There has almost always been a deluxe category offering for events we've participated in at Disney, whether it's football, baseball, or any other sport event. It's for the parents who don't mind swinging extra bucks and seems many often extend the stay to also include a family vacation. The whole team doesn't have to stay there, unless the team decides to do that together and wants to foot that bill. But usually, there are value, moderate, and deluxe offerings and each individual family can choose to stay where they want and just meet up at practice and events.

They for sure practice at All Star Sports. I went back for a mid-day nap and from my room it sounded like a high school football game was going on outside.

 

[spudinspace]

They should be gone by middle of next week right? At least the majority of them, as they have to go back to school.

 

[SkyGuy]

They should be gone by middle of next week right? At least the majority of them, as they have to go back to school.

Schools in my neck of the woods are wrapping up. Next week is the last week for most of my area with some already done this week, so it would depend on where they live.

 

[HopperFan]

Practice space is not a consideration as their practices and events are at a different location. Just like at Pop, the all stars, and Riverside, there's no convention space or designated group event areas at those locations either but of course many, many dance and cheer teams stay at those resorts as well. There has almost always been a deluxe category offering for events we've participated in at Disney, whether it's football, baseball, or any other sport event. It's for the parents who don't mind swinging extra bucks and seems many often extend the stay to also include a family vacation. The whole team doesn't have to stay there, unless the team decides to do that together and wants to foot that bill. But usually, there are value, moderate, and deluxe offerings and each individual family can choose to stay where they want and just meet up at practice and events.

I'm not talking about official practice space, I'm talking about greenspace, open space they can spread out and use. Cheer and Dance practice for hours at resorts in their resort's public spaces. There is nothing like that at AKL. Because of the animals there isn't even recreation opportunities like open lawns/gardens, bikes, running etc. It is truly a passive resort.

They for sure practice at All Star Sports. I went back for a mid-day nap and from my room it sounded like a high school football game was going on outside.

YUP! Teams do practice at the resorts, and not in any convention space. They practice in any open space they can. Sports offers not just the football field, but several grassy areas in the back sections.

We were at Music in the Broadway back section. 2 am we still had cheer groups practicing on strips of grass.

So tired!

 

[WEDWDW]

They for sure practice at All Star Sports. I went back for a mid-day nap and from my room it sounded like a high school football game was going on outside.

For sure!The Football Field is a "coveted" spot to practice at All-Star Sports.

They also practice in the Hoops Hotel Courtyard and the "Tennis Court" in Center Court.

At All-Star Movies they practice in the space by Love Bug.

At Pop Century they practice on The Green.

They basically practice anywhere they can find room!lol

 

[WEDWDW]

They should be gone by middle of next week right? At least the majority of them, as they have to go back to school.

Yes.

D2 Summit ends Sunday Night with the Celebration Party.

Most will leave Monday,but there will be a few that will stay on for one or 2 more days and Tour the Parks.

 

[missingdisneymore]

I'm not talking about official practice space, I'm talking about greenspace, open space they can spread out and use. Cheer and Dance practice for hours at resorts in their resort's public spaces. There is nothing like that at AKL. Because of the animals there isn't even recreation opportunities like open lawns/gardens, bikes, running etc. It is truly a passive resort.



YUP! Teams do practice at the resorts, and not in any convention space. They practice in any open space they can. Sports offers not just the football field, but several grassy areas in the back sections.

We were at Music in the Broadway back section. 2 am we still had cheer groups practicing on strips of grass.

So tired!

I'm not saying that they don't use the resorts for "practice", but it's not a necessity or requirement when these sports agencies are signing contracts with Disney. They pick what resort(s) desired and have at it. The individual groups/teams pretty much do what they want once the resort is selected. I think we've all witnessed that a time or 10.

The earlier point was that one could not understand why they would be at a AKL when there's no open area. Well, if they want to throw money at it and that's where they want to stay, Disney is certainly not going to tell them no. I've seen a team set up a pitching cage in the parking lot at AKL before. Crazy.