Moderate Resorts
(Updated 9/1/2022)
Here’s how Disney World Moderate resorts work.
There are five Moderate resorts on property. Moderates are more expensive, for the most part, than the Value resorts but often significantly cheaper than the Deluxes. However, single rooms can run cheaper, at some Moderates, than a family suite or Mermaid room at Art of Animation. Therefore, make sure to do price comparisons based on your travelling party.
Each Moderate has it’s own theme although the theming relies more on atmosphere than animation.
Below is just an overview in terms of rooms, pools, food, sundries & transportation.
It should answer the most important of the basic questions when selecting a resort: what room(s) can we fit in comfortably, is there a pool to cool off in, where can we eat, where can I buy sunscreen and how the heck do we get where we need to go.
Understanding how Disney World Moderate resorts work is a great starting point. There are many, many YouTube videos, room tours and reviews out there for you to dig deeper once you know what’s what.
Keep in mind that these resorts are big and for this reason cover a lot of ground. Consequently, the distance from your room to each mode of transportation will differ.
CARIBBEAN BEACH | CORONADO SPRINGS | FORT WILDERNESS CABINS
PORT ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER | PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE
Caribbean Beach
This resort had an extensive refurbishment a few years ago. It is, obviously, themed around the Caribbean and each section of the resort is named after a different Caribbean island.
Rooms
- Up to 2 adults (1 King)
- Up to 4 adults (2 Queens and 1 child sized pull down bed) OR Pirate Themed rooms (2 Doubles) (announced that Pirate rooms will be discontinued in 2023)
- Up to 5 adults (2 Queens) OR (2 Queens and 1 child sized pull down bed )
Bathrooms
Sink split from toilet/shower area.
Pools
Fuentes del Morro Main Pool & 5 quiet pools
Food & Drink
Table Service family style. Quick Service. Grab and Go. Outdoor lounge with quick bites.
Nearby Riviera resort also has 1 Signature Table Service w/ Character Breakfast and a non-character Dinner/1 Quick Service with a bar/1 Lounge, dessert & coffee bar. (See Dining by Resort for a complete list)
Shopping & Sundries
Calypso Trading Post
Transportation
Bus, Skyliner (See Transportation by Resort for more information)
Coronado Springs & Gran Destino Tower
This moderate resort is popular with conventioneers. The themes are Spanish Colonial Mexico and “Destino”, a Walt Disney/Salvador Dali Film. The new Gran Destino Tower, opened July 2019, expands the resort, adding several new lounges and eateries.
Rooms
Up to 2 adults (1 King OR 2 Queens).
Suites that sleep from 4 to 8 adults, but they are more geared toward business travel and are pricey.
Bathrooms
Sink split from toilet/shower area in regular Coronado Springs rooms and suites.
Gran Destino Tower rooms and suites DO NOT have a traditional split bathroom: entire bathroom area is accessed by a single door with a separate door inside the bathroom area to close off the toilet from the shower/sink.
Pools
Dig Site & Lost City of Cibola Pool
Food & Drink
Table Service. Quick Service. Grab and Go. Lounge. (See Dining by Resort for a complete list)
Shopping & Sundries
Panchitos Gifts & Sundries
Transportation
Bus (See Transportation by Resort for more information)
Fort Wilderness Cabins
This value resort has both campsites (these are in the Value category) and cabins. It has a woodland theme, Disney style. It is within walking distance of Wilderness Lodge and a boat ride away from Magic Kingdom.
Rooms
- Up to 6 adults (1 Queen, 1 Bunk Bed & 1 Double pull down sofa bed). Full kitchen, patio, gas grill.
- Up to 10 Adults (Tent, Pop-Up Camper, RV campsites of varying sizes) Some of these fall into the Value Category in terms of price
Bathrooms
- Cabins: Sink split from toilet/shower area
- Campsites: Comfort stations with toilets, sinks, showers and laundry facilities
Pools
Meadow Swimmin’ Pool & Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool
Food & Drink
Buffet. Dinner Show. Quick Service. Grab and Go. Lounge (See Dining by Resort for a complete list)
Shopping & Sundries
Meadow Trading Post
Transportation
Bus/Boat/Walk (See Transportation by Resort for more information)
Port Orleans French Quarter
This resort is adjacent to Port Orleans Riverside. It is themed after its namesake and has a Mardi Gras style with Disney flair. It is a boat ride away from Disney Springs shopping and dining.
Rooms
- Up to 2 adults (1 King)
- Up to 4 adults (2 Queens)
Bathrooms
Sink split from toilet/shower area.
Pools
Doubloon Lagoon (Access to Port Orleans Riverside’s 5 leisure pools and ‘Ol Man Island main pool)
Food & Drink
Quick Service. Grab and Go. Lounge with entertainment. (See Dining by Resort for a complete list)
Shopping & Sundries:
Jackson Square Gift’s & Desires
Transportation
Bus/Boat/Walk (See Transportation by Resort for more information)
Port Orleans Riverside
This resort is adjacent to Port Orleans French Quarter. It has a southern plantation style theme with Disney flair. Just a boat ride away from Disney Springs shopping and dining. There are specially decorated Royal Guest Rooms available that have a Princess Tiana flair. There is a popular piano show at this resort, Yeeha Bob Jackson at River Roost Lounge, as well as fishing and carriage rides.
Rooms
- Up to 3 adults: (1 King) OR (1 King and 1 child sized pull down bed)
- Up to 4 adults: (1 Queen and 1 child sized pull down bed) OR (2 Queens)
- Up to 4 adults: Royal Guest Rooms (2 Queens)
- Up to 5 adults: (2 Queens and 1 child sized pull down bed)
Bathrooms
Sink split from toilet/shower area.
Pools
‘Ol Man Island and 5 leisure pools (Access to Port Orleans French Quarter’s Doubloon Lagoon Pool)
Food & Drink
Table Service. Quick Service. Grab and Go. Lounges. (See Dining by Resort for a complete list)
Shopping & Sundries
Fulton’s General Store
Transportation
Bus/Boat/Walk (See Transportation by Resort for more information)