Disney's Coronado Springs Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Photo: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Moderate Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Coronado Springs

Moderate

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Moderate

Area

Coronado Springs

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Coronado Springs

Bus

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Coronado Springs

5 restaurants

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

1 restaurant

Quick-Service Dining

Coronado Springs

6 locations

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

3 locations

Pool Amenities

Coronado Springs

Pool, Hot Tub, Water Slide

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Coronado Springs

No

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

No

Top Highlight

Coronado Springs

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

Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting

Overview

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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

The larger Port Orleans property, themed to the antebellum South and riverfront mansions, with boat service to Disney Springs.

Amenities

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

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Campfire Program
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Jogging Trail
  • Quiet Pool
  • Fishing excursions
  • Bike/Surrey bike rentals

Wellness

  • Spa

Transportation

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

  • Bus

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

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

  • Boat

    Disney Springs

  • Bus

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

Pros

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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

  • Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting
  • Royal Guest rooms with princess theming are uniquely themed for the tier
  • Multiple pools including the Ol' Man Island pool complex
  • Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
  • Quieter and more relaxed atmosphere than busier resorts

Cons

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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

  • Very large resort can mean long walks from room to main building
  • Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat service only goes to Disney Springs
  • Limited dining, Boatwright's table service is the only full-service option
  • Alligator Bayou rooms are more rustic and less recently renovated
  • Can feel isolated due to the spread-out layout

On-Site Dining

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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside

  • Boatwright's Dining Hall

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu

  • Muddy Rivers

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • River Roost

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Riverside Mill Food Court

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

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