Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

A deluxe safari-style resort where guest rooms and public spaces overlook savannas with African wildlife.

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

A moderate convention resort themed around colonial Spanish and southwestern influences, anchored by Gran Destino Tower and Lago Dorado.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Savanna views with real African animals from room balconies
• Unrivaled cultural and thematic authenticity among Disney resorts
• Outstanding dining lineup including Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa
• Largest African art collection in the United States on display
• Priced below most other Deluxe resorts for the quality offered

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

• Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate price
• Exceptional dining at Toledo restaurant atop Gran Destino Tower
• Beautiful Lago Dorado lake and lush resort grounds
• Large convention facilities make it great for business travelers
• Impressive pool complex with Mayan pyramid waterslide

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus-only transportation to all parks, no monorail or boat options
• Feeling of isolation from other parks besides Animal Kingdom
• Hallways are extremely long, far walks from room to lobby
• Animals are not always visible from savanna view rooms
• Room construction noise may be ongoing during renovation periods

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

• Very spread-out resort with long walks from casitas to the main hub
• Primarily a convention hotel, can feel less magical than other resorts
• Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios by bus
• Moderate pricing but far location makes it less convenient
• Some areas of the resort feel dated and in need of updates

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Boma - Flavors of Africa

  Table Service

  African, American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar

  Quick Service

  African

  snack

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• Jiko - The Cooking Place

  Table Service

  African

  dinner

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• Kidani Village Breakfast at Sanaa

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• Maji Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  African, American

  snack

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• Sanaa

  Table Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Sanaa Lounge

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  snack

  View menu

• Sanaa To Go

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• The Mara

  Quick Service

  American, African

  lunch · dinner

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• Uzima Springs Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Victoria Falls Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

• Barcelona Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · snack

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• Cafe Rix

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  breakfast · lunch

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• Dahlia Lounge

  Quick Service

  Spanish

  snack

  View menu

• El Mercado de Coronado

  Quick Service

  American, Mexican

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Laguna Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Maya Grill

  Table Service

  American, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse

  dinner

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• Rix Sports Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Siestas Cantina

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Three Bridges Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  Latin

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago

  Table Service

  Latin

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood

  Table Service

  Seafood, Steakhouse, Spanish

  dinner

  View menu

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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