An Idiot’s GUIDE TO MODERATE RESORTS at Walt Disney World | 2021

This is my introduction to Walt Disney World's moderate hotel resorts aimed mainly for people that have either never stayed at one of these resorts, or have little knowledge of what to expect and how to compare. After giving a breakdown of what to expect from a Moderate resort, I'll provide a brief tour of each resort to help decide which is the best for your vacation. This will cover Disney's Coronado Springs, the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter and Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside.
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TIMESTAMPS:
Part 1 - What is a Moderate Resort? - 0:45
Part 2 - Resort Tours - 4:20
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - 4:25
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - 7:12
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - 9:49
Disney's Port Orleans Resort French Quarter - 12:38
Disney's Port Orleans Resort Riverside - 14:53
Summary/Outro - 17:32
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[@nholt]

The value resorts have the best kid friendly theming. I love them. I always wondered why the main resorts around Magic Kingdom were not whimsical and more kid oriented.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Indeed, i think it might be that they want the luxury hotels to cater more for high rollers rather than families.

[@dionnem4533]

I have teens, which would you recommend?

[@nholt]

@@dionnem4533 depends what they’re into. Art of Animation has whimsical theming and is moderately priced. But teens might enjoy more adult orientated theming like contemporary resort.

[@irenez7439]

We love the port Orleans Riverside resort. We can't wait to go back. Our favorite part is the alligator bayou. You do walk a lot but the theme of this resort is so relaxing I don't mind it at all. It's very hard to leave when your trip is over.

[@Tinkergrumpybuns]

Total agreement here. The bayou is so relaxing after a day traveling or at the parks. The quiet pools are a treasure too. Food court is the best.

[@summerratzlaff]

I love these videos you did! What great help they are, and as a Disney fanatic, I myself learned so many things! Thank you!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Appreciate that, you’re very welcome. Thank you for watching! 😁👍

[@kathrickaby3951]

Loved riverside.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Likewise 👍😁

[@CarguyEd5150]

Great video as usual and well done! You seem to be a natural at doing this and you have taken recent videos that are up to date and your information is spot on. I look forward to seeing more from your channel.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, really appreciate that 👍😁

[@yesimadeitmyself]

Very helpful tips 👌 great editing 👍 thank you

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome thanks for watching 😁👍

[@franciscobuenrostro3891]

Thank you for these videos. I’m planing a visit to Disney world in the summer and to it videos have been very helpful in informing me of a place to stay

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome 👍😁

[@myutoob2011]

Terrific video. One of the best Disney informational videos I've seen and I've watched quite a bit.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Really appreciate that, thank you Bill!

[@dr.takahashi]

Simply the best video on KZbin regarding hotel reviews ! My wife and I appreciate the effort and have chosen our destination after seen this video. Keep up the good work

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Awesome, glad you’ve found it useful 😁👍

[@YannLL]

I found your channel recently and I'm binge watching your videos - amazing work mate, they must take ages to make! But selfishly... keep them coming, they're so good! 😀👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! Indeed they take a crazy amount of time to make, but comments like this provide the motivation 👍😁

[@debbieslaten7529]

This is a great video! I’ve been trying to tell my sister( who has never been to Disney) what the moderate resorts are all about. This is a perfect video explaining it thank you! This trip for us is a life long dream!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Debbie! Glad you’ve found it useful. Hope you have a great trip 😁😁

[@kkmoore6090]

i just came back from disney on friday we stayed at Caribbean Beach and it was my favorite resort i’ve stayed at we were in Jamaica too

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah it’s gotten a lot better in the past few years! Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@614supercool]

I stayed at French Quarter and had a wonderful time a few years back. Great video and please keep them coming.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah stunning resort. Appreciate the kind feedback as always 👍😁

[@sluggy236]

Good video Frugal, your review of Coronado was more detailed than say The cabins at Wilderness Lodge with regards to value but still thoroughly enjoyed the video! A solid 9/10

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s a good shout to be fair. WL is quite pricey. Appreciate the feedback as always!

[@robertvarley8740]

Best video I've seen focusing on the resort's. Good job man!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Robert! Really appreciate that 👍😁

[@robertshort1271]

Excellent as always Mr Frugal. Looking forward to the Deluxe entry.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you kind sir! Hopefully have it ready by end June or early July 👍

[@jenniferlorimer9644]

Thanks for another great video. Loved the airplane and airport footage. Could pretend we were really there and on holiday ☺️🏖️🌞. Great information again. 😁

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jennifer 🤗

[@michaelrudy4162]

Nicely done. I really liked the music you chose for presenting each of the resorts; seems to fit their theming perfectly. We are excited to stay in Caribbean Beach in August. It might be worth mentioning in your video that currently both Port Orleans resorts are closed. I know you have the link, but since the year is featured in the title, and it has pandemic-era video, this feels like an omission.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks for that Michael, yeah I think I need to stop putting the year in the title if the intention is to not provide a time specific overview. Really useful feedback, thanks for watching!

[@sbtkd]

Very informative...thank you for this great review of moderate resorts at Disney World.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching 👍😁

[@athenahastings1151]

Another great video! I had a dream I was back at WDW last night. One day my dream will become a reality!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

One day!! Hopefully this year 😅

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Another great video frugal. We stayed at Coronado last time loved it, smart resort.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Indeed it is. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@buildanadventure]

Such good info! We're Orlando based and love to staycation from time to time so this is so helpful! -Ben and Ang

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Pleased you’ve found it useful. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

Thought the intro (part 1) was a nice touch especially the video . Really comprehensive and detailed review on the moderates at Disney . FB another one in the bag 😀. Looking forward to the deluxe/ luxury reviews next . Keep them coming 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Appreciate the kind feedback as always 👍😁 Will definitely do a luxury resorts video at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

@@TheFrugalBrit Hi Watch all your content . Try to be objective with what I see . But to be fair like I have said a few times . From the early days to now . The improvements have been continuous . If that’s production , content or style honestly you are continually improving . All the best for the future and hopefully 🙏 we will all be able to get back to the Big D and Universal . Let’s hope 🤞 anyway Dax

[@TheFrugalBrit]

🤞 🤞 Good news today re antibodies. Thank you, always appreciate your feedback. I’ll keep working hard at it 👍😁

[@Disneythroughourveins]

We are big fans of POFQ and would happily stay there on every trip x thanks for sharing - we enjoyed watching x

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I love both PO resorts. Thank you for watching 👍😁

[@King.of.wishful.thinking]

POFQ is our favourite resort ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@AikenAdventures]

I’ve been enjoying watching these videos about the different resorts. We’re fairly Disney resort ignorant because we have never stayed on property and weren’t sure that we would ever have the opportunity to, but we’re actually scheduled to stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort soon (which I realize is a deluxe resort-which is the video where I started).

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah the Disney resorts are far too expensive for us to stay more than a night or two. Gonna try and find the money for a week though next year. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@hermionegranger7865]

Great video thanks!

[@jacquelinekinnaird6994]

Absolutely Loved this! Love how you provide lots of footage and detail, really well done. We stayed at Coronado springs in 2019, thought the rooms and tower were beautifully done, out of interest what is your favourite moderate resort?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed it. My favourite changes all the time to be honest, probably a tie between Port Orleans Riverside and Caribbean Beach. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@fifthrider]

One of the best videos I've seen on the topic. I spent 2017-2019 researching what to do for a 2-week trip to WDW in 2019. I wished I'd had your input in advance. Our conclusions were the same, it just would have saved me some time. I resort hopped for 7 days, deluxe and moderate only. I was fairly surprised to find I preferred Port Orleans Riverside over some of the deluxe.

[@TrainerCTZ]

I agree. Port Orleans was awesome.

[@614supercool]

Totally agree.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah Riverside has better theming than a lot of the resorts. Than last for watching 👍😁

[@johnmcnicholas6799]

Good videos mate, ready for the deluxe resorts 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks John, aiming for end of June or early July🤞

[@willcam5336]

Great videos you make old chap. Just subscribed, Keep it up 😀

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks will 👍👍😁

[@rickpontificates3406]

I enjoyed your "PRAGMATIST'S guide to Disney World moderate resorts"

[@jazmin8461]

Can't wait for the luxury resorts video.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Planning to sort that within the next few months, thanks for watching 👍😁

[@williamdavis3609]

Stayed at port Orleans riverside several times and loved it, hope to stay there again soon. I do agree the standard rooms are a ways away from things

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I love Riverside. The walks can be long, but at least the grounds are stunning.

[@chelfys_world]

Thanks for the very informative video. Will you do a deluxe hotel video next?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Probably not next, but it’s certainly on my list 👍😁

[@dennislang762]

Im on the fence about CBR. Ive only stayed at PO when it comes to moderate resorts. Im going in like 11 days and may switch to CBR. So far, my two favorite resorts out of the 8 ive stayed at are PO riverside and Animal Kingdom lodge.

[@MissMyMusicAddiction]

port orleans: even though the launch service is called a "water taxi", the service is free.

[@scrappy00001]

I’d love to stay at Port Orleans but sadly it’s closed until further notice. Many of the other hotels have opening dates but Disney hasn’t said anything about these two.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah it’s a real shame, I think I’ll remove the year from the title of the video in case I mislead anyone into thinking it’s open at the moment. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@cynthiabobst8794]

Do not forget you can fish at Riverside

[@TheFrugalBrit]

🎣👍

[@Meforutr]

Riverside gets my vote. Think of a moderate as a value deluxe.

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

Same! The princess rooms in Riverside feel more special than even the ones in the Grand Floridian. My favorite hotel.

[@megan1362]

I've stayed at both Riverside (2018) and Coronado Springs (2019) and I loved both equally!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Both are beautiful resorts. Think I lean slightly in favour of riverside though.

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

Really? That's such a relief! I love Riverside but it was closed this year. So I booked a room in Coronado Springs, and I was afraid I'd be a let-down.

[@fluvirus]

Love these because I'm a Idiot.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hopefully not by the end of the video 😉👍

[@BlazeFoxCosplay]

This was so helpfull for looking into our trip for 2022. Is there also going to be a deluxe idiot guide?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Indeed! Working on it at the moment, should be released this Sunday 👍 Thanks for watching 😁

[@hollyjade5214]

Love your videos but how on earth do you afford to go so frequently?! I’ve been once as a child and am struggling to save to go again

[@astromanicdave]

Another great video. But. The music is drowning you out mate. Find it hard to hear you.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Dave, appreciate the feedback. I think the French Quarter music is too loud in particular. Was it too loud all the way through for you or just a specific section?

[@astromanicdave]

@@TheFrugalBrit french quarter was the worst of it. But felt the music was a bit loud all the way through.

[@nataliepenna8618]

Waiting for the idiot's guide to luxury resorts for when I win the lottery.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

🤣

[@edvaira6891]

Great video as usual, sir...wish you wouldn’t list this as an “Idiot’s guide” since you have proven to be a wise and insightful guide! Far more a “Free Spirit” than an “Idiot”! (I DO agree, however, that you DO need to moderate the volume of your background music throughout a good portion of the video...minor quibble, however..)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I went a bit over the top with the music I think with this one apologies 🙈 Thank you for watching and commenting as always 👍😁

[@Timmmvs]

Excellent video, just a little feedback: the music/voice over difference in volume is a bit high at some points.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks for the feedback Tim, Really appreciate that. Part of the problem is I much prefer the music to the sound of my voice, but obviously need to change the levels for future videos. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@WalkingVibes4K]

Exelent video

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! 👍😁

[@rebeccaschauer2912]

You forgot to mention the princess themed rooms at Port Orleans Riverside

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah It would have been nice to describe these specifically in hindsight. Appreciate the feedback!

[@DisturberOfThePeace]

I agree. Caribbean beach resort is nice and fun theme and pretty but it is soooooooooooo spread out. I stayed there for a few days back in September but sort of wished I had stayed elsewhere. if I wanted anything in the main building it was a super long walk all the way there. definitely worth paying extra for a closer room if you plan on spending more time at the resort. you have an internal shuttle system.

[@londenturner1775]

you should do caribe royal in orlando

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah hopefully get chance to do that within the next 6 months or so

[@GibbonsTalksBoxing]

As a Brit should you not be calling it 'holidays' rather than vacations? Apart from that love the channel. Would love to see some more Disney park reviews.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

It’s a fair cop 😂 Thank you for that, yeah I’ll definitely be covering more Disney parks 👍😁

[@pamperedchefwithbiancak9538]

Anything that has changed drastically between when you did this video and now? Still magic hours for moderate resorts?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

It’s early theme park hours now instead of magic hours. Video still relevant I would say, but the on site perks have changed quite a bit.

[@dionnem4533]

Do you have a guide for economical or moderate resorts for Universal Studios?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Afraid not, but that would be a good video idea in the future!👍

[@dionnem4533]

@@TheFrugalBrit how do you feel about Hyatt House oppose to a resort? Have you used the meal plan for the parks?

[@takodaheckman6917]

Review wilderness lodge

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Eventually!! 👍😁

[@stichy7591]

Love caribbiean beach so much we go every year and cant wait to go back !! im just so excited for seeing the looby sign sayng Old Port Royale and im hoping to stay in Jamica and Aruba *edit* sorry for all the spelling mistakes in a rush

[@ajh8913]

any links on where to book?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I would recommend the main Disney World website, and have a look for deals/discounts. I’d also contact Dreams Unlimited travel for a quote 👍😁

[@ginahill2740]

Which is your favourite?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Difficult to say, but probably Caribbean beach resort with the skyliner.

[@nn6152]

This video doesn’t do justice to Coronado Springs. This hotel is truly breathtaking.

[@user-ur4io5lh5s]

_algorithm_

[@BenBerryboss]

First?

[@halfassfashion]

I’m guessing everyone checking into Disney’s Dixie Landings ‘moderate resort’ is British because the slaveholder aesthetic makes the hotel entirely unmarketable to American consumers. Like, they changed the name to “Port Orleans: Riverside,” but the veneration of plantation culture is just so, so flabbergastingly racist and tacky.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I agree that’s an important perspective.