What is a Moderate Resort?
A moderate resort is an option Walt Disney World Resort guests to experience more dining options and amenities. Moderate resort rooms range from $231-$602, Club access rooms from $422-$938, and suites from $662-$3385 BEFORE taxes and discounts. Prices vary based on the time of year. Each value resort offers the following:
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a cafeteria style quick service and a pool bar
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at least one pool including a pool slide
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bus transportation to all four Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs
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early entry into all four Walt Disney World theme parks every morning
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movie nights and campfire activities
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slightly larger rooms than value standard rooms
Caribbean Beach Resort
Room Types
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Standard View: Views of Woodlands, Resort, or Courtyard; 2 Queen Beds
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Standard View - 5th Sleeper: Views of Woodlands, Resort, or Courtyard; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull Down Bed, or 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Size Murphy (Wall) Bed, and 1 Child-Size Pull Down Bed
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Water or Pool View: Views of the Lake or Pool; 2 Queen Beds
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​King Bed: Views of Woodlands, Resort, Courtyard, Lake, or Pool
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Water or Pool View - 5th Sleeper: Views of Lake or Pool; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull Down Bed, or 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Size Murphy (Wall) Bed, and 1 Child-Size Pull Down Bed
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Preferred Room: Views of the Woodlands, Resort, or Courtyard; Close to Main Pool, Lobby, and Dining; 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds with 1 Child-Size Pull Down Bed
Theme Park Transportation
Bus and skyliner are available at this resort.
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The buses will take guests to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. There are 6 bus stops in the following order:
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Martinique
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Old Port Royale
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Barbados
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Trinidad
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Jamaica
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Aruba
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The skyliner will take you to Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT (back of the park). You can also take the skyliner to Riviera, Art of Animation, and Pop Century resorts. The International Gateway stop is walkable to Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan & Dolphin, and Boardwalk.
Dining
Recreation
Caribbean Beach has three quick service options, a table service restaurant, and a pool bar.
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Centertown Market: a cafeteria-style quick service open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Centertown Market Grab & Go: a quick grab-and-go serving baked goods, smoothies, coffees, and snacks; open during breakfast, lunch, and dinner times.
Spyglass Grill: a quick service place by the Trinidad pool area open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Banana Cabana: pool bar at the main pool, Fuentes del Morro
Sebastian's Bistro: table service; family-style; Caribbean, Latin dishes; reservations required
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Main pool has a waterslide, 12-person spa pool, and shipwreck play area for little ones
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5 leisure pools
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Campfire activities
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Movies Under the Stars 6 nights a week
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Fishing
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Volleyball
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Jogging Trail
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Playground
2025 Room Rates
Room rates are listed for November 2024-November 2025 BEFORE taxes and discounts.
Standard View: $238-$458/night
Standard View - 5th Sleeper: $266-$473/night
Water or Pool View: $290-$493/night
King Bed: $296-$501/night
Water or Pool View - 5th Sleeper: $307-$506/night
Preferred Room: $347-$527/night
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Coronado Springs Resort
Room Types
Coronado Springs consists of smaller two-, three-, and four-story buildings encircling a beautiful lake and the Gran Destino Tower, which opened in 2019. Gran Destino Tower is unique to the moderate resort category as it has suites and club level access. Club Level includes personal, concierge service to help with tickets, dining reservations, transportation, etc. Club Level guests will also have access to continental breakfast, snacks, evening beer & wine, and desserts. Note: Two-story buildings do not have elevators.
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Standard Buildings
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Standard View: Views of Parking area or Courtyard; 2 Queen Beds
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​Water View: Views of Pool or Lake; 2 Queen Beds
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King Bed: Views of Parking area or Courtyard; 2 Queen Beds
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Preferred Room: Views of Lake, Courtyard, or Parking Area; Near El Centro, Shopping, Dining, and Transportation; 2 Queen Beds
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Preferred Room - King Bed: Views of Lake, Courtyard, or Parking Area; Near El Centro, Shopping, Dining, and Transportation
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Water View - King Bed: Views of Lake or Pool
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Casitas - 1 Bedroom Suite: Views of Courtyard; Near El Centro, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Sized Sleeper Sofa
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1 Bedroom Suite - King: Views of Garden or Lake; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Sized Sleeper Sofa
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Casitas - Executive Suite: Views of Courtyard; Near El Centro, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation; 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
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Gran Destino Tower
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Standard View: Views of Courtyard, Parking, or Landscaping; 2 Queen Beds
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Water View: Views of Water; 2 Queen Beds
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Standard View - King Bed: Views of Courtyard, Parking, or Landscaping
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Water View - King Bed: Views of Pool or Lake
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Standard View - Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Parking, or Landscaping; 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Suite - Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Parking, or Lake; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
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One Bedroom Suite - Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Parking, or Landscaping; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
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Presidential Suite - Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Parking, or Landscaping; 1 King and 2 Queen Beds
Theme Park Transportation
Coronado Springs has bus transportation to all four theme parks.
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There are 4 bus stops at the resort that follow this order:
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Gran Destino Tower
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Casitas
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Ranchos
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Cabanas
Dining
Coronado Springs has the most dining options of all the moderate resorts. Guests can enjoy 3 quick service, a pool bar, an outdoor bar, 2 lounges, and 3 table service restaurants.
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El Mercado de Coronado: a cafeteria-style quick service offered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cafe Rix: a quick coffee service open during the morning hours
Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa del Lago: an open-air, lakeside casual dining quick service serving Latin cuisine during dinner hours
Siestas Cantina: pool bar
Laguna Bar: an outdoor, lakeside bar open during the evening hours
​Barcelona Lounge: a quick service coffee lounge in the morning and alcoholic beverages in the afternoon/evening hours; lower lobby of Gran Destino tower; lakeside patio available
Dahlia Lounge: rooftop lounge in Gran Destino tower open during the evening hours
Toledo - Tapas, Steak, and Seafood: Spanish-inspired dishes; casual dining; open for dinner; reservations required
Rix Sports Bar & Grill: American fare served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; reservations required
Maya Grill: Mexican fare during dinner hours; reservation required​​​​​
Recreation
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Main pool has a Mayan ruins theme with a waterslide
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3 leisure pools
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Largest hot tub on Walt Disney World property fitting 22 people
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Campfire Activities
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Movies Under the Stars 4 nights a week
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Colors of Coronado Painting Experience
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Create Spanish mosaic art
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Volleyball
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Jogging trail
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Playground
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Arcade
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Spa & Fitness Center
2025 Room Rates
The list of rates are available for November 2024 to November 2025 BEFORE taxes and discounts.
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Standard Buildings
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Standard View: $231-$426/night
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​Water View: $287-$471/night
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King Bed: $326-$476/night
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Preferred Room: $327-$482/night
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Preferred Room - King Bed: $332-$489/night
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Water View - King Bed: $339-$532/night
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Casitas - 1 Bedroom Suite: $994-$1505/night
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1 Bedroom Suite - King: $1010-$1510/night
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Casitas - Executive Suite: $1415-$2162/night
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Gran Destino Tower
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Standard View: $292-$578/night
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Water View: $340-$584/night
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Standard View - King Bed: $373-$584/night
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Water View - King Bed: $398-$602/night
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Standard View - Club Access: $422-$938/night
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Deluxe Suite - Club Access: $662-$1272/night
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One Bedroom Suite - Club Access: $1218-$1803/night
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Presidential Suite - Club Access: $1706-$3385/night
Fort Wilderness Cabins
Wilderness Cabins
Wilderness Cabins at Fort Wilderness are currently being replaced by 1 Bedroom Cabins for Disney Vacation Club. All cabins are expected to be replaced by Summer 2025. Limited availability for moderate Wilderness Cabins remains. It is assumed that Fort Wilderness will be removed from the Moderate category once all cabins are converted to Disney Vacation Club.
Port Orleans: French Quarter Resort
Room Type
Standard View: Views of Parking area; 2 Queen Beds
Garden View: Views of Garden; 2 Queen Beds
River View: Views of Riverfront; 2 Queen Beds
Pool View: Views of Courtyard Pool; 2 Queen Beds
King Bed: Views of Parking area, Garden, Riverfront, or Courtyard Pool​
Theme Park Transportation
Bus transportation is available to all four theme parks. Boat transportation is available to Disney Springs. There is one bus station at the entrance to the Port Orleans: French Quarter lobby. Port Orleans: Riverside Resort is also within walking distance.
Dining
Port Orleans: French Quarter is the only moderate resort that does not have a table service restaurant. One quick service, one lounge, one cafe, and one pool bar.
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Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory: a cafeteria-style quick service open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Scat Cat's Club - Lounge: drinks and appetizers available every evening with live jazz entertainment Friday through Sunday nights at 7:30 PM.
Scat Cat's Club - Cafe: located just outside the lounge and serves the famous Mickey-shaped Beignets; open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours.
Mardi Grogs: pool bar
Recreation
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Main pool has a sea serpent waterslide
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Themed splash pad for young children
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Cajun Campfire Activities nightly
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Movies Under the Stars four nights a week
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Jogging
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Playground
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Surrey Bike Rentals
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Arcade
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Guests can also enjoy additional recreation activities at Port Orleans: Riverside Resort:
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Main pool, whirlpool spa, and kiddie pool
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Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
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Bike Rentals
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Fishing
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Playground
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Arcade
2025 Room Rates
Room rates are listed for November 2024-November 2025 BEFORE taxes and discounts.
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Standard View: $257-$431/night
Garden View: $276-$465/night
River View: $290-$476/night
Pool View: $290-$483/night
King Bed: $303-$501/night
Port Orleans: Riverside Resort
Room Types
Standard View: Views of Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds
Standard View - 5th Sleeper: Views of Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds and a Child-Size Pull-Down Bed
Woods View: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, or Bayou; 2 Queen Beds
Woods View - 5th Sleeper: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, or Bayou; 2 Queen Beds and a Child-Size Pull-Down Bed
Pool View: Views of Courtyard Pool; 2 Queen Beds
King Bed: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, Bayou, Garden, Riverfront, or Courtyard Pool
Preferred Room: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, Garden, or Bayou; 2 Queen Beds and a Child-Size Pull-Down Bed; Close to Lobby, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation
River View: Views of Riverfront; 2 Queen Beds
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Royal Guest Room - Standard View: Views of Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds
Royal Guest Room - Woods View: Views of Landscaping, Courtyard, or Bayou; 2 Queen Beds
Royal Guest Room - River View: Views of Riverfront; 2 Queen Beds
Theme Park Transportation
Bus transportation is available to all four theme parks. Boat transportation is available to Disney Springs. Port Orleans: French Quarter is also within walking distance.
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There are 4 bus stations that go in the following order:
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West Depot
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North Depot
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East Depot
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River Delta Platform or South Depot (near Lobby)
Dining
Port Orleans Riverside Resort has a cafeteria-style quick service, two bars, and a table service restaurant.
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Riverside Mill Food Court: cafeteria-style quick service open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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River Roost: full bar open in the evening hours sometimes with entertainment
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Muddy Rivers: pool bar
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Boatwright's Dining Hall: table service restaurant serving southern dishes during dinner hours; overlooks the Sassagoula River
Recreation
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Main pool with a 95-foot slide
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Whirlpool tub
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Kiddie pool
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5 leisure pools
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Campfire activities every night
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Movies Under the Stars four nights a week
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Horse Drawn Excursion
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Bike Rentals
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Surrey Bike Rentals
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Fishing
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Jogging Trail
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Playground
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Arcade
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Yehaa Bob Jackson at River Roost Lounge - piano playing and singing entertainer performs Wednesday through Saturday nights
2025 Room Rates
Rates from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 BEFORE taxes and discounts.
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Standard View: $257-$431/night
Standard View - 5th Sleeper: $282-$457/night
Woods View: $286-$454/night
Woods View - 5th Sleeper: $297-$469/night
Pool View: $293-$459/night
King Bed: $324-$476/night
Preferred Room: $327-$497/night
River View: $327-$497/night
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Royal Guest Room - Standard View: $327-$502/night
Royal Guest Room - Woods View: $333-$509/night
Royal Guest Room - River View: $339-$530/night