Disney's Coronado Springs Resort vs Disney's Riviera Resort
Photo: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Photo: Disney's Riviera Resort
At a Glance
| Coronado Springs | Riviera | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Moderate | Deluxe |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 5 restaurants | 1 restaurant |
| Quick-Service Dining | 6 locations | 1 location |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Hot Tub, Water Slide | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate price | Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
Coronado Springs
ModerateRiviera
DeluxeArea
Coronado Springs
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaRiviera
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
Coronado Springs
BusRiviera
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
Coronado Springs
5 restaurantsRiviera
1 restaurantQuick-Service Dining
Coronado Springs
6 locationsRiviera
1 locationPool Amenities
Coronado Springs
Pool, Hot Tub, Water SlideRiviera
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Coronado Springs
NoRiviera
YesTop Highlight
Coronado Springs
Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate priceRiviera
Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOverview
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 Riviera Resort
Enchantment awaits you at a Resort hotel that’s inspired by Europe and imagined by Disney. Here, you can delight in exhilarating activities, delectable dining and stylish accommodations—from cozy Tower Studios to spacious villas with up to 3 bedrooms.
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 Riviera Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- a soothing bubble-jet bathtub
- S'Il Vous Plait aquatic play area for kids 48 inches and under
- Jogging Trail
Wellness
- Spa
Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Gift Shop
Transportation
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Riviera Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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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 Riviera Resort
- Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Elegant European Riviera theming unlike any other Disney resort
- Topolino's Terrace character dining breakfast at the rooftop restaurant
- One of the newest Disney-owned resorts with modern room quality
- Skyliner connection to multiple resorts makes for easy park hopping
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 Riviera Resort
- DVC resale restrictions limit booking flexibility for non-DVC members
- Primarily a DVC property with limited cash room inventory
- No dedicated table service for non-character-dining other than rooftop
- Bus-only to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks
- Theming may feel generic compared to more strongly themed resorts
On-Site Dining
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
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Barcelona Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · snack
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Cafe Rix
Table ServiceAmerican, Quick Service - Coffee
breakfast · lunch
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Dahlia Lounge
Quick ServiceSpanish
snack
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El Mercado de Coronado
Quick ServiceAmerican, Mexican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Laguna Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Maya Grill
Table ServiceAmerican, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse
dinner
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Rix Sports Bar & Grill
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Siestas Cantina
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Three Bridges Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServiceLatin
lunch · dinner
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Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago
Table ServiceLatin
lunch · dinner
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Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Table ServiceSeafood, Steakhouse, Spanish
dinner
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Community Discussions
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
- Coronado Springs : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Coronado Springs Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Disneys Coronado Springs : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- First time back to Coronado Springs since 2006.. it's ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on Coronado Springs as a whole - Reddit r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Riviera Resort
- Details! Disney's Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera Resort or Switch it? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
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