Disney's Coronado Springs Resort vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Photo: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Moderate Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Coronado Springs

Moderate

Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe

Area

Coronado Springs

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Wilderness Lodge

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

Coronado Springs

Bus

Wilderness Lodge

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Coronado Springs

5 restaurants

Wilderness Lodge

3 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Coronado Springs

6 locations

Wilderness Lodge

3 locations

Pool Amenities

Coronado Springs

Pool, Hot Tub, Water Slide

Wilderness Lodge

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Coronado Springs

No

Wilderness Lodge

Yes

Top Highlight

Coronado Springs

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

Wilderness Lodge

Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming

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 Wilderness Lodge

A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.

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 Wilderness Lodge

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Arcade
  • Playground
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Trail
  • Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Rooms

  • Club Level

Other

  • Wilderness Lodge Mercantile shop
  • Boat dock on Bay Lake for ferry to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness

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 Wilderness Lodge

  • Boat

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • 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 Wilderness Lodge

  • Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
  • Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
  • Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
  • Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
  • Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle

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 Wilderness Lodge

  • No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
  • Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
  • Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
  • Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
  • Some rooms lack balconies

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 Wilderness Lodge

  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    Table Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Roaring Fork

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu

  • Territory Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Whispering Canyon Cafe

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

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