Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts
Most Popular · From ~$240/night

Walt Disney World
Moderate Resorts

The sweet spot of Disney resort stays. Lush landscaping, elaborate pools, table-service dining, and beautiful theming — without the price tag of a Deluxe resort. Moderate resorts often exceed guest expectations at every visit.

Resort-Quality Pools

Moderate resorts feature elaborate themed pools with slides, waterfall features, and dedicated quiet pool areas. Afternoons at the resort become a genuine part of your vacation.

Table-Service Dining

Unlike Value resorts, Moderates include sit-down restaurants with full menus. Coronado Springs' Maya Grill and the Port Orleans Riverside's Boatwright's Dining Hall are highlights.

Beautiful Grounds

Moderate resorts are set on lush, expansive grounds with winding waterways, hammocks, and walking paths. The outdoor environments feel like a resort vacation in their own right.

Where to Stay

The Moderate Resorts

Four distinct resorts spanning the Caribbean, New Orleans, and the American Southwest.

Caribbean Beach Resort
SKYLINER ACCESS

Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney's largest Moderate resort transports guests to a tropical Caribbean island setting, with six colorful village areas surrounding a 45-acre Barefoot Bay lake. The resort's biggest asset is its Disney Skyliner gondola hub — Caribbean Beach is the central Skyliner station with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Centertown Market serves as the main dining venue with a wide variety of Caribbean-inspired quick-service options.

Skyliner hub (EPCOT & Studios)
45-acre lake with boats
Fuentes del Morro pool
Six tropical village areas
Best for: EPCOT & Studios fans · Families · Skyliner lovers
Port Orleans Riverside
MOST ROMANTIC

Port Orleans — Riverside

Inspired by the grand plantation homes and bayou landscapes of the American South, Port Orleans Riverside is one of the most beloved and atmospheric Moderate resorts. The Sassagoula River winds through the property, and guests can travel by boat to Disney Springs. The resort features the incredible Ol' Man Island pool complex — a giant mill with slides and a fishing hole — and the full-service Boatwright's Dining Hall for sit-down meals. Royal Guest Rooms themed to Disney princesses make this a favorite for families with young girls.

Boat to Disney Springs
Boatwright's Dining Hall
Ol' Man Island pool complex
Princess-themed rooms available
Best for: Couples · Princess fans · Disney Springs trips
Port Orleans French Quarter
SMALLEST · MOST INTIMATE

Port Orleans — French Quarter

The smallest Moderate resort feels like a stroll through New Orleans' historic French Quarter, with beautiful wrought-iron railings, cobblestone streetscapes, and gas-lamp inspired lighting. The intimate scale means no long walks from room to amenities. The Doubloon Lagoon pool features a large sea serpent slide. French Quarter shares amenities with Riverside next door, including boat service to Disney Springs. Scat Cat's Club serves as the quick-service dining option with Mardi Gras theming.

Intimate, walkable layout
Boat to Disney Springs
Doubloon Lagoon pool
Shares amenities with Riverside
Best for: Couples · Adults · Easy navigation fans
Coronado Springs Resort
PREMIUM TOWER ROOMS

Coronado Springs Resort

The most business-oriented of the Moderate resorts, Coronado Springs is inspired by the American Southwest and Mexico with stunning Spanish colonial architecture surrounding a 15-acre Lago Dorado lake. The Gran Destino Tower addition elevated the resort to near-Deluxe levels, with contemporary tower rooms featuring spectacular views and a rooftop bar. The resort's pools include the Dig Site, anchored by an ancient Mayan pyramid with a 123-foot waterslide. Maya Grill is the resort's signature restaurant.

Gran Destino Tower rooms
Rooftop bar (Dahlia)
Largest Moderate pool (Dig Site)
Maya Grill signature restaurant
Best for: Adults · Business travelers · Couples wanting near-Deluxe
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