Originally posted by lentesta
Coronado Springs is, IMO, the best moderate resort. Try Casitas 4 - it's close to a bus stop and a "quiet" (i.e., adult) pool.
Since it comes out tomorrow, I guess I can reveal one new thing in the 2003 edition of the Unofficial Guide. You folks are familiar with how Disney determines the cost of a room by its view, right? Parking lot views are the least expensive, then garden views, and water views are the most expensive (generally).
Essentially, Disney determines what view to charge for by looking straight out the door of the room. Whatever you see, that's the view they call it and charge for.
The interesting thing about this is that there are certain less-expensive rooms that have partial views of water if you just turn your head slightly. Other inexpensive rooms have wonderful views of foliage, or great views of the fireworks at night.
For the 2003 edition of the Unofficial Guide, we went room-by-room through every resort in Walt Disney World to determine which rooms had the best views for the money. Those room numbers are listed in this year's Guide.
For example, I did part of the Yacht Club, and listed which rooms would have views of the Epcot fireworks, and which views would be blocked by trees. We also listed which rooms were near ice machines, stairwells or laundry facilities (not sure if that last bit made it in, due to page count constraints). You can use this information to request a specific room number by fax about a week before you go.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Len
