There are five categories of resorts on Walt Disney World property, but for the Moderate Resorts this includes Coronado Springs, two Port Orleans resorts (Riverside and French Quarter), Fort Wilderness (campsites and cabins) and Caribbean Beach Resort.
Pricing is similar across the moderates (except for the campgrounds).
But the range is wide depending on the season and location.
Disney has five seasons (Value, Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday).
Value is the least expensive and Holiday the costs.
But then each season has weekday or weekend rates and every holiday is different.
Essentially, the busier it is, the more it costs.
Of the 28,000 accommodations at 28 WDW resorts, 8,000 are Moderate rooms.
Moderates cost more than values, so add-ons start appearing.
For example, they have special recreation such as boating and more interesting spaces and entertainment.
But not four-star services like room service, fine dining, valet parking or fitness centers.
(Oh I forgot, you can get pizza delivery.
) You can pay for daily high-speed internet access (about $10 a day).
Elaborately themed pools, slides or hot tubs are the norm, but except for POFQ (Port Orleans French Quarter for the uninitiated); you will also find a few "quiet pools" here and there.
How to save money and still stay on property? Go during Value Season (i.
e.
early December, January-February etc), don't book a "water view" room, travel during the week and stay at Value Resort.
But the bottom line is watch for the specials or link up with a Disney expert travel agency.
Do your homework many months in advance.
One more thing, get a great Disney guide, of which there are many.
One of the most comprehensive is the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (and their related Touring Plan site).
It is only 850 pages (yes, really).
And if there is something you wanted to know, it's here.
You can spend less at Value Resorts and more with a Deluxe accommodations, but the Moderate resorts on Walt Disney World property provide a truly theme-filled and magical experience.
Pricing is similar across the moderates (except for the campgrounds).
But the range is wide depending on the season and location.
Disney has five seasons (Value, Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday).
Value is the least expensive and Holiday the costs.
But then each season has weekday or weekend rates and every holiday is different.
Essentially, the busier it is, the more it costs.
Of the 28,000 accommodations at 28 WDW resorts, 8,000 are Moderate rooms.
Moderates cost more than values, so add-ons start appearing.
For example, they have special recreation such as boating and more interesting spaces and entertainment.
But not four-star services like room service, fine dining, valet parking or fitness centers.
(Oh I forgot, you can get pizza delivery.
) You can pay for daily high-speed internet access (about $10 a day).
Elaborately themed pools, slides or hot tubs are the norm, but except for POFQ (Port Orleans French Quarter for the uninitiated); you will also find a few "quiet pools" here and there.
How to save money and still stay on property? Go during Value Season (i.
e.
early December, January-February etc), don't book a "water view" room, travel during the week and stay at Value Resort.
But the bottom line is watch for the specials or link up with a Disney expert travel agency.
Do your homework many months in advance.
One more thing, get a great Disney guide, of which there are many.
One of the most comprehensive is the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World (and their related Touring Plan site).
It is only 850 pages (yes, really).
And if there is something you wanted to know, it's here.
You can spend less at Value Resorts and more with a Deluxe accommodations, but the Moderate resorts on Walt Disney World property provide a truly theme-filled and magical experience.
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