[faerie dust]

we had planned on staying at the POP n spetember for our anniversary trip but now we are considering going for a moderate resort. which one would you suggest. we have not stayed at any of the moderates. there is just two of us. thanks bunches.

[disneycouple30]

If it just you and the spouse, I suggest either POFQ or POR. They are both very romantic places. I would take POR over POFQ but that us.

[Disneyfever]

We loved the POFQ. It is small and the atmosphere is very peaceful. You can take a boat to DTD (just like POR). If you like a larger resort, then POR would be nice. We have only stayed at the POFQ though. The POFQ does not have a sit down restaurant though. We really liked the resort and had a wonderful stay there.

[Erin]

Oh! Just the two of you!!???

Take advantage of the romance and beauty of Coronado Springs!

It's a big resort - but, it's just the two of you, so those walks around the Lago Drago (?) will be SO romantic and sweet!!!

You won't regret such a beautiful setting!

[faerie dust]

Originally Posted by Erin

Oh! Just the two of you!!???

Take advantage of the romance and beauty of Coronado Springs!

It's a big resort - but, it's just the two of you, so those walks around the Lago Drago (?) will be SO romantic and sweet!!!

You won't regret such a beautiful setting!

i just went online and saw this hotel it looks amazing. i will call the travel agent on monday
i tried to go online to book but i cannot put in our AAA info . i want lose AAA rates.

[Erin]

well, I hope you get a great rate!!!

You can call mouseketrips - they do great work (they run this site)

also, not sure when you're going, but we can help you with so much of all that, too!

[PrincessJill]

I was going to suggest Coronado too! Nice pick. :) Hope you get those AAA rates!!

[buzz2001]

CSR is a large resort that does not share services with other resorts and offers some deluxe amenities because it is a convention resort.

CSR has a salon, spa, and a gym that other moderates do not offer. CSR has full menu room service and offers an internal shuttle system provided by golf carts to assist in getting to and from the main building to the villages.

It is also the only mod to offer suites.

CSR is situated around a 15 acre lake and CBR is situated around a 45 acre lake.

CSR has terrific transportation. It does not share with any other resort (like POR / POFQ) and it only has 4 bus stops within the resort (vs 7 at CBR). And since CSR is centrally located, you'll have a quick ride to all the parks.

And being a convention resort, the buses seem less crowded because guests are busy with their conventions.

CSR is the most central to the 3 parks you mentioned. See the map below.

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CSR has the best pool of the mods. It offers a great slide (123 ft long), an arcade, a sand volleyball court, and a playground at the main pool area.

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Review from mousesavers.com!!

Coronado Springs is my Best Value choice in the Moderate category. It has several advantages compared with the other Moderate resorts. It is newer, so there has been less wear-and-tear on everything. Also, Coronado Springs is a convention hotel, so it has a few extra amenities not offered at the other Moderates, including a salon, a health club and a more upscale food court.

The theming is radically different in the three areas of Coronado Springs. You can request a specific area when booking but there is no guarantee you'll get your request.

• The Spanish-style Casitas at Coronado Springs are very peaceful, with courtyards featuring tiled fountains. Casitas Buildings 1, 3 and 2 (in that order) are the closest to the restaurants and services. Casitas Building 4 contains the salon and health club, if those are important to you.
  
• The Cabanas at Coronado Springs have a beachy Caribbean feeling. Cabanas Building 8A is very close to the feature pool, which may be a blessing (convenience) or a curse (noise, light). Cabanas Building 9B is closest to the marina and relatively convenient to the restaurants and services.
  
• The Ranchos at Coronado Springs feel quiet and secluded -- some would say isolated -- and feature desert landscaping and pueblo-style architecture. They look closest to the main pool on a map, but in actuality they are separated from the rest of the property by a swamp, so it can be a fairly long walk from these buildings to the pool, and a very long walk to the restaurants.

[WishUponAStar]

I am going to agree with Erin, Buzz, and PrincessJill on this one...

CORONADO!!! It felt so close to everything, never waited long for buses EVER, the lake at night is very beautiful and romantic, the pool has the COOLEST aztec temple replica, the pepper market has ALOT of variety to offer and AWESOME burritos, and I personally just love it there.

I will say though, it is a HUGE resort and I've ALWAYS been happiest staying in Casitas buildings 1 ,2,& 3. I feel like they were closest to the food area, lobby and arcade. Ranchitos are FAR away from everything. If you want a close section don't forget to "request" it on your reservation

[llama]

POFQ hands down. The moderate resort with a luxury feel.

I don't like the "convention atmosphere" of Coronado Springs.

[FireAngel]

I love POR, for families, and POFQ for the romantic feel.

[Dr. Teeth]

We've stayed at both CSR and POFQ, and I agree with llama -- the convention atmosphere at CSR is not appealing, and it is quite big. Also, the Maya Grill has a gourmet ambience but a disappointing menu, imho. POFQ is very romantic. We miss Bonfamille's (the sit-down restaurant that used to be there -- terrific breakfasts!), but it's still the most romantic (along with POR) of the moderates, at least to us.

These are small differences, however. Wherever you stay, you'll have a great time!

[Dana]

Originally Posted by llama

POFQ hands down. The moderate resort with a luxury feel.

I don't like the "convention atmosphere" of Coronado Springs.

I agree with llama on this one. I loved my stay at POFQ.

[karliebug]

I vote for POFQ or POR.

[Maria]

I would pick POR or POFQ too!