Experience a unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Southwest American influences at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This beautiful lakeside resort offers colorful landscaping, impressive architecture and a more sophisticated atmosphere than many other Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts.
Coronado Springs is also home to Gran Destino Tower, which offers an upscale hotel experience, additional dining and even Club Level accommodations.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at a Glance
🏨 Resort Category: Moderate Resort
📍 Resort Area: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort Area
👨👩👧👦 Sleeps: Up to 4 in most standard rooms; larger suites available
🛏️ Beds: 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed in most standard room categories
🚌 Transportation: Disney bus transportation
🏊 Pools: Feature pool plus leisure pools
🍴 Dining: Quick service, table service, signature dining & lounges
✨ Best For: Couples, families with older children, adults, food lovers and guests wanting a more upscale Moderate Resort
Disney currently offers both traditional Village accommodations and rooms and suites inside Gran Destino Tower.
Why Stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort?
Coronado Springs is unlike Disney’s other Moderate Resorts. It has a more sophisticated atmosphere while still offering Moderate Resort pricing and amenities.
The resort surrounds Lago Dorado and combines beautiful landscaping with Spanish, Mexican and Southwest American influences.
Gran Destino Tower adds another dimension to the resort. Its dramatic lobby, modern rooms, lounges and rooftop restaurant can make the resort feel closer to a Deluxe experience.
Coronado Springs is also one of the best Disney Moderate Resorts for dining choices.
Rooms at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Coronado Springs offers more accommodation choices than many other Moderate Resorts.
The traditional resort areas include Casitas, Ranchos and Cabanas. Guests can also stay in Gran Destino Tower.
Most standard Village rooms have:
- 2 Queen Beds
- Beverage cooler
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- In-room safe
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
King-bed rooms are also available and sleep up to two adults.
Standard vs. Preferred Rooms
Preferred Village Rooms are located closer to El Centro, dining, shopping and transportation.
If you want to minimize walking, a Preferred Room may be worth the additional cost.
However, your choice isn’t simply Standard versus Preferred at Coronado Springs. You’ll also want to decide whether you prefer the traditional Village areas or Gran Destino Tower.
Gran Destino Tower
Gran Destino Tower is one of the features that makes Coronado Springs so different from Disney’s other Moderate Resorts.
Tower rooms are located inside one central building. Standard Tower rooms generally offer either 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed, with resort-view and water-view categories available.
Guests who prefer interior hallways, a more upscale atmosphere and convenient access to dining may especially enjoy the Tower.
Club Level at a Moderate Resort
Here’s something important to point out on your page: Coronado Springs offers Club Level accommodations.
Guests booking eligible Gran Destino Tower Club Access rooms receive access to the Chronos Club, along with concierge services and refreshments throughout the day. This is a feature you normally associate with Disney’s Deluxe Resorts.
Pools at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
The centerpiece of the resort’s main pool area is the Lost City of Cibola Pool at the Dig Site.
A dramatic 50-foot Mayan pyramid towers over the pool, with water cascading down its stone steps.
Guests can also enjoy the Jaguar Slide and a large outdoor hot tub.
For families who enjoy spending time at the resort, the Dig Site adds much more of a resort experience than you’ll find at a Disney Value Resort.
Dining at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Dining is one of Coronado Springs’ biggest strengths. Disney currently lists 11 dining options at the resort.
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Located at the top of Gran Destino Tower, Toledo offers Spanish-inspired cuisine and impressive views. It’s one of the more upscale dining experiences available at a Disney Moderate Resort.
Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa del Lago
Located over Lago Dorado, Three Bridges Bar & Grill offers a relaxing lakefront setting with sandwiches, salads and shareable dishes.
Rix Sports Bar & Grill
Rix Sports Bar & Grill offers classic bar food in an upscale sports-bar atmosphere with plenty of televisions for watching a game.
El Mercado de Coronado
For a quicker meal, El Mercado de Coronado offers grab-and-go choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
You’ll also find several additional lounges, bars and casual dining options throughout the resort.
Transportation at Coronado Springs
Coronado Springs uses Disney bus transportation.
Complimentary buses provide transportation to the Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs.
Because Coronado Springs is a large resort, there are four bus stops. The main stop is near Gran Destino Tower and El Centro. Additional stops are located in Casitas, Ranchos and Cabanas.
Unlike Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs does not have Disney Skyliner transportation.
Things to Consider Before Booking Coronado Springs
Coronado Springs is a large resort. Your room location can affect how much walking you’ll do to reach dining, the feature pool and transportation.
Disney buses are also the primary transportation option. There is no Skyliner, boat or Monorail transportation to the theme parks.
The resort also has a more subtle Disney atmosphere. Families wanting larger-than-life characters around every corner may prefer another resort.
On the other hand, guests who appreciate beautiful grounds, excellent dining and a more upscale atmosphere may see that as one of Coronado Springs’ biggest advantages.
