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More room to exhale

Moderate
Resorts.

Immersive settings, more resort amenities and a relaxed middle ground—compared by scale, transportation, dining and the way your family moves.

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Sassagoula Steamboat Company building at a Disney Moderate Resort
Setting · space · resort rhythmModerate collection

All Disney Moderate Resort hotels

Four resort stories.
Four different rhythms.

Moderate Resorts are not interchangeable: Caribbean Beach is a Skyliner hub, Coronado Springs brings a polished scale, and Port Orleans offers two very different Louisiana-inspired stays. Each profile shows the transportation, nearby area and practical advantages.

Disney Skyliner gondolas passing over the colorful villages of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Island-inspired

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Six tropical villages, lagoon views and a white-sand resort setting give the stay a relaxed island mood.

  • Park area: EPCOT Resort Area
  • Transportation: Disney Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; buses elsewhere
  • Standout advantage: Central Skyliner hub and a full tropical-resort atmosphere
  • Best for: Families who value quick access to two parks
  • Plan around: Village location, walking distance and room category
Gran Destino Tower rising above Lago Dorado at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Southwest-inspired

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

A larger lakeside resort with a polished feel, distinctive dining and Gran Destino Tower as a very different room experience.

  • Park area: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort Area
  • Transportation: Bus service to all parks and Disney Springs
  • Standout advantage: Gran Destino Tower, destination dining and elevated public spaces
  • Best for: Travelers who want a more refined Moderate stay
  • Plan around: Tower versus outer buildings, buses and resort scale
Mardi Gras themed pool at Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter
French Quarter charm

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Cobblestone paths, wrought-iron details and a compact layout create a romantic New Orleans-inspired setting.

  • Park area: Disney Springs Resort Area
  • Transportation: Boat to Disney Springs; bus service to the parks
  • Standout advantage: The most compact and walkable Moderate Resort
  • Best for: Families and couples who prefer a calmer, smaller home base
  • Plan around: Limited table-service dining and bus transportation
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory mill with its large water wheel at Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside
Rural Louisiana

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Magnolia Bend mansions and Alligator Bayou cottages create two visual worlds along the Sassagoula River.

  • Park area: Disney Springs Resort Area
  • Transportation: Boat to Disney Springs; bus service to the parks
  • Standout advantage: Scenic riverfront grounds and two distinct resort sections
  • Best for: Families who want a relaxed resort with room to wander
  • Plan around: Building section, room configuration and walking distance

Resort features, room categories, transportation and dining can change. We verify current official Walt Disney World details for the dates you are considering.

Use the resort as part of the trip

More breathing room.
A different evening rhythm.

Moderate Resorts can add atmosphere and recreation, but their size and transportation still deserve attention.

01

Choose the section carefully

A beautiful resort can feel inconvenient when the room is far from the lobby, dining or preferred bus stop.

02

Compare transportation

Skyliner, boat and bus options create very different daily routines across this category.

03

Leave time for the grounds

Pools, paths, lounges and recreation are part of what the higher rate is buying.

04

Check the bed setup

Room capacity and the comfort of the additional sleeper matter more than the maximum occupancy number.

Let the resort change the pace

Which Moderate stay
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