Hi Sarah. Thanks so much for sharing all of your questions with the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and
Disney's Pop Century Resort offer similar amenities. Disney's Pop Century Resort is so fun! It has amazing iconic themed décor and a great pool with water jets. You will love either Resort hotel but based on the experience of my 9 year old, I highly encourage you to call Disney's All-Star Sports Resort "home" during your vacation. It's a junior sports fan's dream vacation spot. The pool has a surfboard motif and you be immersed in all things sports throughout the Resort, including the End Zone Food Court (the gelato is fabulous, by the way!).
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort lives up to its name. You name the sport: baseball, basketball, football and more. Everywhere you turn, you will be in the game as you are on Disney sized courts and fields. Plus - there are countless Disney characters suited up throughout the Resort hotel which adds to the magic. Countless photo opportunities for your sports fan sons.
Regardless of the Resort hotel you select, you might want to include Movies Under the Stars in your planning. Grab a chair or towel, sit back and enjoy a great Disney movie, typically by your Resort pool. It's one of our favorite ways to wrap up an amazing day spent in the theme parks. It's the perfect end to a magical day and just a quick walk to our room.
Have a magical time planning your vacation and please continue to share your questions with us. We love helping Guests add pixie dust to the magical Walt Disney World Resort vacations!