Your Guide to Moderate Walt Disney World Resorts

Disney's variety of resort options can be overwhelming to navigate. So many options to choose from and things to consider when choosing the place where you will re-charge after full days in the parks. Disney's moderate resorts are mid-tier hotel option on-site and have the best of all the worlds if terms of amenities, cost, and atmosphere.

Things to consider before narrowing down on your Moderate Resort...

If you are looking for a vacation at the lowest cost possible, consider a Disney Value Resort. If amenities and elaborate room designs and suites are important to you, a Deluxe Resort is for you. More information on these resort options coming in a separate blog post soon!

On Disney property are five different Moderate Resorts including:

✨ Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - OPEN ✨

What Makes This Resort Hotel Unique

✨ Coronado Springs Resort - OPEN ✨

What Makes This Resort Hotel Unique

✨ The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - OPEN ✨

What Makes This Resort Hotel Unique

✨ Port Orleans Resort, Riverside & French Quarter- CLOSED ✨

✨ Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - OPEN ✨

Great for families with kids! Disney's Caribbean Beach is a tropical paradise located near Typhoon Lagoon water park within the Epcot Resort Area. After opening on October 1, 1988, Caribbean Beach Resort has 6 different "villages" and is spread around Barefoot Bay, a 45-acre lake. Heads up: this resort is pretty spread out and does have a lot of walking.

What Makes This Resort Hotel Unique

Pool with waterslide + zero-entry pool + water cannons
Pirate-themed rooms
Access to Disney Skyliner transportation (which can take you to Epcot & Disney's Hollywood Studios)
Caribbean Beach campfire activities, Movies under the Stars, Fishing, Bike rentals, Jogging trail + more

✨ Coronado Springs Resort - OPEN ✨

Moderate deluxe with a unique blend of Spanish, Mexican, and Southwest American cultures! The re-imagined Coronado Springs Resort has more of an adult-friendly vibe here due to convention centers located on the resort site, but there is still lots of fun to be had for both you and your little ones! Coronado Springs originally opened on August 1, 1997, and is located within the Animal Kingdom Resort Area.

What Makes This Resort Hotel Unique

Full-service spa, salon, and 24-hour gym
Pool with waterslide built around a 50-feet replica of a Mayan period
Home to Villa del Lago & Three Bridges Bar & Grill
Playground, Iguana Arcade, Jogging Trail, Volleyball, Coronado Springs Campfire Activities

✨ The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - OPEN ✨

Great for large families! The Cabins located on 750 acres inside Fort Wilderness comfortably sleep 6, and includes unique features and fun outdoor activities. The property opened up on November 19, 1971 and includes over 400 cabins. Note that this option is more of a "roughin' it" option, and can be spread out quite far.

What Makes This Resort Hotel Unique

Full-sized kitchen, a queen bed, bunk beds, and a double-sized sleeper sofa
Rent a golf cart for 4
Pool with waterslide and whirlpool spa
Easy access to Magic Kingdom via 10-minute boat ride
Dog Friendly**

✨ Port Orleans Resort, Riverside & French Quarter- CLOSED ✨

Unfortunately, both sides of Disney's Port Orleans Resort, both Riverside and French Quarter, are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Port Orleans has yet to reopen since closing in March 2020, and has no official reopening date as of December 13, 2020. This section will be updated upon reopen!

If any of these resorts caught your attention, let me know and we can find you a great price to visit! Disney also released some great discounts for those looking to visit in early 2021 with up to 25% off for stays most nights January 3 to April 17, 2021. And don't forget, the park hopper returns on January 1, 2021!

Stay tuned for those Summer 2021 discounts, but don't let that deter you from getting your vacation in the books now. If discounts are released at a later date, we can add those to your vacation plans including discounted hotel stays and park tickets offers.

Helping you plan your dream vacation is what I'm here for. Reach out to me today with any questions you may have.

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