Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort vs Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Photo: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Moderate Epcot Resort Area
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Photo: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Moderate Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Caribbean Beach

Moderate

Coronado Springs

Moderate

Area

Caribbean Beach

Epcot Resort Area

Coronado Springs

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

Caribbean Beach

Skyliner, Bus

Coronado Springs

Bus

Table-Service Dining

Caribbean Beach

2 restaurants

Coronado Springs

5 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Caribbean Beach

3 locations

Coronado Springs

6 locations

Pool Amenities

Caribbean Beach

Pool, Water Slide, Quiet Pool

Coronado Springs

Pool, Hot Tub, Water Slide

Extended Evening Hours

Caribbean Beach

No

Coronado Springs

No

Top Highlight

Caribbean Beach

Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Coronado Springs

Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate price

Overview

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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

Amenities

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • shipwreck play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.4-mile promenade around Barefoot Bay)
  • Water Slide
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Fishing around Barefoot Bay
  • Volleyball

Wellness

  • Spa

Rooms

  • Club Level

Other

  • calypso trading post
  • Laundry Facilities

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Marina
  • Volleyball
  • Water Slide

Wellness

  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Massage services available
  • Salon

Rooms

  • club-access reservations — chronos club

Other

  • Business Center
  • Laundry Facilities

Transportation

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

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

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

  • Bus

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

Pros

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
  • Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
  • Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
  • Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement

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

Cons

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
  • Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
  • Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
  • Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
  • Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops

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

On-Site Dining

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  • Banana Cabana

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu

  • Centertown Market

    Quick Service

    Latin, American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Centertown Market Grab & Go

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Sebastian's Bistro

    Table Service

    Latin

    dinner

    View menu

  • Spyglass Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

  • Barcelona Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · snack

    View menu

  • Cafe Rix

    Table Service

    American, Quick Service - Coffee

    breakfast · lunch

    View menu

  • 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

    View menu

  • Maya Grill

    Table Service

    American, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse

    dinner

    View menu

  • 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

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