Walt Disney World moderate resorts are a fabulous option for guests of all ages, with subtle character themes, larger rooms and plenty of dining options. These hotels include many excellent features and amenities, allowing you to really relax and enjoy your stay at Walt Disney World in comfort and style. Are you wondering if a moderate resort is the right fit for you and your family? In this article, you’ll learn more about moderate resorts, enabling you to decide with confidence. A complete list of moderate resorts at Walt Disney World is located at the bottom of the page.

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1 Room Size & Features
2 Pools
3 Overall Theming
4 Proximity to Theme Parks
5 Transportation Options
6 Dining
7 Complete List of Moderate Resorts at Walt Disney World

Room Size & Features

The rooms at moderate resorts at Walt Disney World are more spacious than those within the value resort category. For example, a Standard Room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is larger than a Standard Room at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.

At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, some rooms will accommodate families of five, while Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort provides the option for spacious suites.

The rooms at moderate resorts have no private outdoor space, opening directly to an outdoor, public walkway. All have windows. Most beds are queen-sized, with the child-size pull-down sleeper in some room categories. Pirate-themed and princess-themed rooms are available at moderate resorts.

A small refrigerator can be found in every Walt Disney World Resort hotel room.

Bathrooms are always split for the best use of family space and time, with plenty of storage.

Within the moderate resort properties, Club Level is an option only in the Gran Destino tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

With Club Level, guests can expect the following amenities:

  • Evening turndown service
  • Secured key access to the club-level lounge, with refreshments served from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily
  • Complimentary fax assistance
  • Access to concierge service at the Chronos Club
  • Complimentary health club access
  • Complimentary newspapers in the Club Level lounge
  • Personalized front desk and guest services

Pools

Moderate resorts at Walt Disney World have a main feature pool, and multiple quiet pools to choose from. The main feature pools at moderate resorts have slides and some splash elements. Jacuzzis are usually nearby.

The Lost City of Cibola, the feature pool at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Photo Credit: Amy Urquhart at Pure Magic Vacations, December 2017.

Overall Theming

Moderate resorts at Walt Disney World have lovely theming that is more subtle than that found at the value resorts. The themes at these resorts have less to do with Disney characters and more to do with a geographical location or decor style.

Entrance to “El Centro”, where the lobby shops and dining options can be found at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Photo Credit: Amy Urquhart at Pure Magic Vacations, January 2019.

At Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, the theme has Spanish, Mexican and Southwest American vibes, while Disney’s Port Orleans Resort features the bayou, Cajun culture and Southern mansions of Louisiana. Disney characters are woven into the decor at these properties, but in a softer way.

Proximity to Theme Parks

Moderate resorts are more centrally located at Walt Disney World Resort, making travel to the theme parks more convenient than you may find it to be at a value resort.

Transportation Options

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort offers transportation to all Disney theme parks and Disney Springs by shuttle bus only.

To get from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to the theme parks, you’ll use either Disney Skyliner for Disney’s Hollywood Studios or EPCOT, and a Disney shuttle bus to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The Disney Skyliner station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort offers an additional mode of transportation for getting to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. Photo Credit: Amy Urquhart at Pure Magic Vacations, August 2019.

Guests of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter or Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will use Disney shuttle buses to get to the theme parks, but they can get to Disney Springs by water taxi.

Dining

The moderate resorts at Walt Disney World include both quick service and table service dining options. Character dining experiences do not take place at these properties. Guests may travel to other resorts, theme parks or Disney Springs for table service or character dining, where available.

A generous portion of fried chicken from Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, the quick service restaurant located at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Photo Credit: Amy Urquhart at Pure Magic Vacations, September 2019.

For guests who would like to have multiple table service options nearby, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is close to Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort is close to Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney Springs for additional dining options.

Complete List of Moderate Resorts at Walt Disney World

Click the links below to explore the moderate resorts at Walt Disney World Resort in more detail.

Moderate resorts at Walt Disney World are a wonderful option for families, couples and even solo travellers.

Are you ready to start planning your family’s next Walt Disney World vacation with a stay at one of these beautiful resort hotels? Let’s start planning!