AI Self-Checkout Test Ends at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Food Court

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The AI self-checkout system that was being tested by Disney at  End Zone Food Court, located at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort has been removed, signaling the end of the trial period. Disney AI Self-Checkout Removed We previously reported in December that the goal of the testing was to streamline the guest process of ordering and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, All-Star Resorts and Disney Springs 1/2/2025 (Shopping Spree with New Mugs, Plush, and More)

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Howdy! Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs were stuffed with new merchandise including character-shaped mugs, plush for specific occasions, and apparel that will make any nineties baby very happy. Good Morning from Animal Kingdom The weather has shifted yet again and I am cold. The parks are certainly still in a busy season. Today all … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom (New Pins, AI Technology, and More) 12/05/2024

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Howdy! Even though this is a week to breathe after the chaos of Christmas in the parks, there are still plenty of updates and new merchandise to cover. Today at Magic Kingdom, there were many new pins, new artificial intelligence integration at one of the resorts, and more. Good Morning from the Transportation and Ticket … Read more

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

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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. All-Star Sports Resort Pool Closure 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 … Read more

New Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Mural Unveiled

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Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort has a brand-new mural in its lobby, matching the new murals at All-Star Music and All-Star Movies. All-Star Sports Mural The mural stretches along the wall from Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries to the End Zone Food Court. The main entrance of Sport Goofy is currently closed for refurbishments but guests … Read more

Disney Character Clicks Complimentary Photo Machine Featuring Virtual Characters Debuts at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

“Disney Character Clicks,” a PhotoPass experience sponsored by ATT 5G, has debuted at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. This new machine will be available in the resort lobby for a limited time. Disney Character Clicks Guests can tap their MagicBand, Key to the World card, park ticket, or Disney MagicMobile Pass to activate the Disney Character … Read more

Potential Shopping Center and Hotel in Development Near Disney’s All-Star Resorts

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A commercial development that may include a shopping center, restaurants, and a hotel is being developed for land near Disney’s All-Star Resorts, according to Orlando Business Journal. Lake Wilson Enterprises LLC purchased the 9.2-acre plot of land in August 2019 for $6 million. It’s in Osceola County, at the southeast corner of Funie Steed Road … Read more

Seventh Haitian Delegate to Special Olympics Goes Missing at Walt Disney World

According to NBC News and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Department, a seventh member of the Haitian delegation in Florida for the Special Olympics has gone missing from Walt Disney World property, just under a week after six other members disappeared. Louis Jacques Wilguens, 25, was last seen at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort on Saturday June … Read more

Normal Character Meet and Greets Returning to U.S. Parks & Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Park Pass Availability Reduced Then Refilled, and More: Daily Recap (3/31/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, March 31, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Will Open March 31, 2022

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Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will reopen on March 31, 2022, marking the last Walt Disney World hotel to reopen after the COVID-19 closures. Reservations will open tomorrow, December 22, for future stays. March 31, 2022 will mark the first date that all Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will be operating since March 2020.

UPDATE: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Reopening Delayed Indefinitely

Though two of Disney’s All-Star Resorts have reopened, All-Star Sports Resort will remain closed indefinitely. The Sports area will be refreshed in some capacity, though Disney did not release any further details. Guests with upcoming reservations will receive communication via email to modify their stay, at no additional charge. This modification will have no impact … Read more