Walt Disney World Resorts

Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts

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​Moderate resorts at Walt Disney World Resort are the middle-of-the-road option for accommodations.  All moderate resorts have resort rooms that sleep up to 4 guests plus 1 guest under age 3 in a crib, some resort rooms that have king beds, a quick-service dining place and a pool bar, a main feature pool with a waterslide, at least one leisure pool, movies under the stars, campfire activities, jogging trails, a playground, and an arcade.

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Here is a brief summary of each value resort that highlights the differences between them:

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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort​​

• This vibrant, relaxing resort surrounds water with a small island in the center that houses a playground accessible via bridges that connect the lobby building to some of the resort rooms

• 5 sections of the resort represent different islands in the Caribbean: Barbados, Martinique, Aruba, Jamaica, and Trinidad

• All resort buildings have 2 levels and no elevators

• Barbados section is just south of the lobby, quick service dining, table service restaurant, main feature pool; Barbados has its own leisure pool and beach area; This is considered a Preferred location 

• Martinique section is just north of the lobby, quick service dining, table service restaurant, main feature pool; Martinique has its own leisure pool and beach area; This is considered a Preferred location

• Aruba section is just south of the Riviera Skyliner station; walking distance to the Riviera; has its own leisure pool and beach; little farther walking distance to the lobby, dining, and main feature pool

• Jamaica section is just north of the Caribbean Beach Skyliner station; has its own leisure pool and beach; a little farther walking distance to the lobby, dining, and main feature pool

• Trinidad section is furthest away from the lobby, dining, and main feature pool; closer to the Caribbean Beach Skyliner station; has its own leisure pool and beach; only section where a pool bar is available at a leisure pool; pool bar is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Rooms refurbished in 2023/2024 including the installation of wall beds and pull-down beds

• Standard and preferred location rooms available

• Standard and water or pool views available

• Rooms either include 1 queen-sized bed and 1 queen-sized wall bed with a child-sized pull-down bed (sleeps up to 4 adults plus 1 child and 1 child under age 3 in a crib), 2 queen beds (sleeps up to 4 adults plus 1 child under 3 in a crib), or 1 king bed (sleeps up to 2 adults plus 1 child under age 3 in a crib).

• Beverage cooler in resort rooms

• Bus transportation to all Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs (each section and the main building have their own bus stop; total = 6 bus stops)

• Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios (access to the Caribbean Beach and Riviera Skyliner stations)

• Pirate-themed zero-entry pool with two slides, a whirlpool spa, and a shipwreck play area for children under 48 inches

• 5 leisure pools throughout the resort

• Sebastian's Bistro is a table-service restaurant available for dinner hours and serves family style Latin cuisine (reservations required)

• Enjoy additional recreation activities including fishing and volleyball

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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

• This resort represents Mexican, Southwest, and Spanish cultures and surrounds a lake

• There are 3 Village sections (Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas) and Gran Destino Tower debuted in summer 2019 with additional rooms and now houses the lobby area

• Casitas Village: Consists of three 3-level resort buildings; closest to dining options; has its own leisure pool; next to Gran Destino Tower; bridge access to the main feature pool and playground

• Ranchos Village: Has four 3-level resort buildings; furthest away from Gran Destino Tower, lobby, and dining; has its own leisure pool; walking distance to the main feature pool and playground

• Cabanas Village: Has three 2-level resort buildings; next to Gran Destino tower; closest to the main feature pool; has its own leisure pool

• Gran Destino Tower: a 15-story tower with a 16th floor that houses a rooftop restaurant (Toledo - Tapas, Steaks, and Seafood) that is available for dinner Wednesday through Sunday evenings; has a two-story grand lobby and a 24/7 fitness center

• A convention center is located in between Gran Destino Tower and the Casitas Village

• Rooms last refurbished in 2019

• The Village has standard and preferred locations.  Most rooms house 2 queen beds that sleep up to 4 adults plus 1 child under age 3 in a crib.  King bed rooms are also available and sleep up to 2 adults plus 1 child under age 3 in a crib.    There are also a few suites (with a larger price tag) available that can sleep up to 4-8 adults.

• Gran Destino Tower has standard rooms that have 2 queen beds (sleeps up to 4 adults plus 1 child under age 3 in a crib) or 1 king bed (sleeps up to 2 adults plus 1 child under age 3 in a crib).  Resort views and water views are available.

• Club Level Access is also available to some room types in Gran Destino Tower (Resort View, Deluxe Suites, One Bedroom Suites, and Presidential Suite).  Club Level guests have access to continental breakfast, evening beer and wine selections, desserts and cordials in the Club Lounge.  Guests also have concierge services available to help them with park and transportation information, dining reservations, and ticket sales.

• Beverage cooler in standard rooms, mini fridges available in suites, no microwaves in any rooms or suites

• ​Bus transportation to all four theme parks and Disney Springs (a bus stop at Gran Destino Tower and each Village section = 4 total bus stops)

• The resort has a main pool that features a Mayan pyramid and a water slide as well as a kiddie pool. Three leisure pools are available in each of the Village sections.

• Table service restaurants available are: Maya Grill (Mexican-American) for dinner only, Rix Sports Bar & Grill (American), Three Bridges Bar & Grill (Latin) for dinner only, and Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood for dinner only

• Three Bridges Bar & Grill also has food available to order to go

• One quick service coffee stop and one quick service cafeteria style place are available

• Two indoor bar lounges, one outdoor bar lounge, and one pool bar are available

• Sangria University is a 2 hour experience that is a Sangria making lesson and tasting accompanied by an appetizer at Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood.  Lessons only held on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Enjoy additional recreation activities including a painting class, mosaic workshop, and volleyball. 

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• Celebrate the heart of New Orleans at this resort that is inspired by the French Quarter

• Rooms refurbished in 2025 

• Standard and preferred location rooms include 2 queen beds that sleep up to 4 adults plus 1 child under age 3 in a crib or 1 king bed that sleeps up to 2 adults plus 1 child under age 3 in a crib

• Beverage cooler available in each resort room; no microwaves

• Bus transportation to all four theme parks and Disney Springs

• Boat transportation is also available to Disney Springs

• Walking distance to Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside

• Pools include a beach-themed pool, a baseball-themed pool, and a kiddie pool

• Dining options include a quick service, a cafe, a lounge, and a pool bar

• Enjoy recreation activities such as a horse drawn carriage ride, bike rentals, surrey bike rentals, and fishing.

• Guests can also enjoy amenities and activities at neighboring Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

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Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

• Vacation down in the bayou-themed resort

• Rooms are currently undergoing refurbishment and is expected to be complete in 2027

• Standard and preferred location rooms are available in the Bayou sections of the resort - rooms either have 2 queen beds or 2 queen beds plus 1 child size pull-down bed

• Royal Guest rooms are located in Magnolia Bend and are princess/prince-themed and house 2 queen beds

• Bus transportation available to all four theme parks and Disney Springs

• Boat transportation available to Disney Springs

• Walking distance to Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

• One table service restaurant serving Louisiana-inspired dishes is available for dinner - Boatwright's Dining Hall

• Other dining options include a quick service, pool bar, and bar lounge

• ​Enjoy recreation activities such as a horse drawn carriage ride, bike rentals, surrey bike rentals, and fishing.

• Guests can also enjoy amenities and activities at neighboring Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

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A Note on the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

• The original cabins were completely replaced with newer cabins under Disney Vacation Club.  The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are no longer a moderate resort but are now in the deluxe villas category.  To read more, head over to the Disney Vacation Club Rentals page.​