Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
A Southwestern- and Mexican-themed Moderate resort in the Animal Kingdom area, anchored by the Gran Destino Tower and a dramatic Mayan-pyramid feature pool. It blends a convention-resort feel with strong dining.
Transportation
Pools & water play
Good for
Overview
Is this resort right for your trip?
How this resort fits different trips, with its strengths and tradeoffs.
Trip fit
Best for
- Conference-style stays with a strong feature pool
- Families balancing resort amenities with a controlled budget
Tradeoffs
Not ideal for
- Guests chasing the lowest possible on-property nightly rate
- Travelers who need Deluxe-level park adjacency
Pros
- Standout Mayan-themed feature pool with a water slide
- Gran Destino Tower adds upscale rooms, dining, and a rooftop lounge
- Stronger dining lineup than most Moderate resorts
Cons
- Bus-only transportation to every park
- Large, convention-oriented layout can feel busy
- Standard rooms sleep up to four
Rooms & availability
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Room availability
Live availability and rates
Rooms
Room types
- Standard rooms
- Preferred rooms
Rates
Typical price range
Mid-range nightly rates that climb during holidays and peak seasons.
Resort size
Noise, size, and walking distance
A large Moderate resort spread around a lake; the Gran Destino Tower centralizes lobby, dining, and bus service.
Amenities
Pools, recreation, and getting around the resort
Pools, water play, walking paths, and parking details.
Pools
Pools and water play
Expect a themed feature pool with a water slide, and one or more quieter leisure pools.
Zero-entry pool
No zero-entry pool listed; pools use standard step or ladder entry.
Water slide
The feature pool includes a water slide.
Splash pad or kids' water play area
No dedicated splash pad listed.
Paths
Walking paths
- Paths circle Lago Dorado, connecting the casitas, ranchos, cabanas, and tower
Arrival
Parking notes
Standard self-parking is included; valet parking is available for a fee at the tower.
Dining
Dining and characters
On-site dining options and where to meet characters.
Dining
Dining overview
Dining includes a quick-service food court plus at least one table-service restaurant and a lounge. No character meal is hosted at this resort; characters meet in the parks.
Character dining
No character meal at this resort; characters appear in the parks.
Characters
Characters and meals
- No character meal at this resort
- Meet characters in the four theme parks
Transportation
Getting to the parks
Estimated door-to-gate travel times from this resort to every theme park and Disney Springs.
| Destination | Ways to get there | Fastest estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom |
| 30–40 min |
| EPCOT |
| 25–35 min |
| Hollywood Studios |
| 25–35 min |
| Animal Kingdom |
| 20–30 min |
| Disney Springs |
| 25–40 min |
Travel times are estimates for a typical door-to-gate trip — the walk to the stop, an average wait, and the ride — not official Disney times. Waits stretch at park open and close.
Estimates last reviewed June 10, 2026. Compare travel times across every resort
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Families
Toddler and stroller notes
Toddler-friendliness
The Dig Site feature pool has a sandy play area and slide; the resort's scale and convention crowds are the main considerations for toddlers.
Stroller-friendliness
Flat, paved lakeside paths make strollers manageable despite the resort's size.
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