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Hit or Miss: Moderate Resorts at Walt Disney World | Best & Worst | 01/30/20

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The hosts of the Best and Worst of Walt Disney World series evaluate the moderate-level resorts at Walt Disney World to determine if they are hits or misses. The discussion begins with Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, where the panel expresses mixed feelings due to its sprawling layout and polarizing beach theme, despite praising the recent renovations and dining options. They then transition to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, noting that while the Gran Destino Tower elevates the experience for adults, the resort may feel more like a convention hotel and lacks certain amenities for families. The conversation moves to the Port Orleans resorts, where the group generally views both the French Quarter and Riverside as hits, highlighting the homey atmosphere and unique New Orleans theming. Finally, the hosts discuss the cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, which receives unanimous praise for its immersive nature, outdoor activities, and suitability for larger groups. The episode concludes with a review of aggregate positivity scores from WDW InfoCom, showing that the Fort Wilderness cabins and Port Orleans French Quarter hold the highest satisfaction ratings among the moderate options discussed.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I love the theming of the resort the whole nine yards skyline or exactly skyline a resort that's a really big deal

it is not my vibe at all I the same way is that old Key West vibe I just it is leave such a bad taste in my mouth

the cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is my favorite resort on property and the cabins are my favorite thing on property

I think the grandest you know tower is the closest you're going to get to deluxe in the moderate category

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider the Grand Destino Tower at Coronado Springs if you want a more deluxe experience within the moderate price point.
If traveling with young kids, be aware that the Grand Destino Tower at Coronado Springs only has showers, not baths.
Use the resort review tool on WDW InfoCom to see aggregated sentiment percentages for Disney resorts.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Walking distancesBe aware of which building you are in, as some are a 7-10 minute walk from food courts.
Convention atmosphereCoronado Springs can feel like a convention hotel; look toward the Grand Destino Tower for a better experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich moderate Disney World resorts are considered hits or misses?
QHow do the dining options compare across moderate resorts?
QIs Coronado Springs good for families?

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