Disney's Contemporary Resort vs Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort

A flagship monorail resort next to Magic Kingdom, recognized for its A-frame tower and quick walk to the park gates.

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 Contemporary Resort

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Walk

  Magic Kingdom Park

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• 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

Disney's Contemporary Resort

• Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom
• Walking distance to Magic Kingdom, closest hotel to the park
• Top-tier dining including California Grill atop the resort
• Iconic A-frame architecture and clean modern design
• Bay Lake Tower offers direct walkway connection

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 Contemporary Resort

• One of the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World
• Modern design lacks the immersive theming of other Deluxe resorts
• Standard rooms can feel dated compared to newer renovations
• Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, bus ride required
• Monorail loop congestion can cause delays during peak times

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 Contemporary Resort

• California Grill

  Table Service

  American, Seafood, Sushi

  dinner

  View menu

• Chef Mickey's

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Contempo Café

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Contemporary Grounds

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  dinner

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• Cove Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Outer Rim

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 Lounge

  Quick Service

  Steakhouse, American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Steakhouse

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Sand Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  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

Disney's Contemporary Resort

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Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

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