If you two will spend some time at Disney Springs, consider staying at POR for the water transportation.
9:09pm on 11/28/25 by
IMarriedMyEllie
I'm not sure we will spend much time at Disney Springs, maybe one afternoon or evening. If it's based solely on the hotel & transportation what are your thoughts? This would be late May/ early June.
9:14pm on 11/28/25 by
BTFP
I like Coronado so if $500 is the difference between Lightning lane or not I'd pick Coronado. I have stayed FQ yet but I've stayed Riverside.
9:54pm on 11/28/25 by
popupcamper
FQ has only one stop but we just walked to and from coronados first stop so that doesn't matter to me. FQ did share with Riverside often during our trip but I think it was first off usually (does that make it last on? I don't remember.)
9:56pm on 11/28/25 by
popupcamper
I think OP was just asking to compare POR and CS. They said FQ is out of budget. I am no help - haven't stayed at either one!
11:16pm on 11/28/25 by
rickelwoman
POR has a nice pool surrounded by trees. The pool bar is good too. I like CS pool more though. It felt more fun. Three Bridges Bar is delightful in the evening. Bus transportation is about the same as far as timing.as both have 4 pick up locations.
6:40am by
IMarriedMyEllie
Haven't stayed POR for 20 years. I find CSR rooms and POFQ rooms same and I love them. I'd stay CSR. Not a fan of the woodsy feel of POR. Love clean open feel of CSR, like the dining options better, love an early AM run or walk around lake.
6:51am by
Jennyhirsch
Downside of CSR standard will be a long walk in heat to food vs shadier walking at POR.
6:52am by
Jennyhirsch
Ohhhhh thanks @rickle. I'd pick Riverside over Coronado if they're the same price.
8:39am by
popupcamper
Much more relaxing feel.
8:40am by
popupcamper
With a 21 yr old dd I'd pick Coronado. Three Bridges and the Dahlia Lounge would be fun for that age. Also Sangria University and the Mosaic making. And the main pool is awesome. Request the Cabanas section.
8:54am by
awvy
I missed the 21 year old part! Absolutely CSR. 3 Bridges on the lake at night all lit up or the Dahlia Lounge for watching fireworks would feel so special. Way cooler for that age than corny old YeeHaa Bob at POR.
10:19am by
Jennyhirsch
I love CSR. Dahlia Lounge is wonderful. The resort feels very "adult". That said, our next trip will be at POR to specifically see corny old YeeHaa Bob.
10:55am by
MOJoe
You've just convinced me to consider CSR (which is one I haven't checked off my list yet!) for after DD turns 21 this summer.
11:02am by
TumbleMonkeys
I'm definitely leaning towards CSR now! Thank y'all so much! Any other thoughts?
2:09pm by
BTFP
What fireworks do you see from the Dahlia lounge?
3:51pm by
BTFP
@BTFP, I assume it's Epcot because you can see Spaceship Earth from the balcony. Also an overview of HS. And at the other end AK and Expedition Everest. We love Dahlia!
4:16pm by
snowdiz