WDW non-deluxe hotel based on pool alone

[swampymarsh]

1) Coronado Springs
2) Orleans French Quarter
3) Caribbean Beach

This would be my ranking as well.

Then I follow it with the Port Orleans Riverside and AoA, before any of the other Value Resorts.

does Coronado Springs even have a waterslide? i can't recall, even though i've stayed there.

One of the destinctions between Value and Moderates, is that Moderates have a slide.

One thing about Coronado Springs is it's a very spread out resort, so that could mean a lot of walking to/from the (main) pool.

I agree. All resorts have mulitple pools but the Moderates have a main pool with more themeing and amenaties near it. This can be far from your room. However the exception is the Port Orleans French Quarter which is much more compact but only has one pool. POFQ is my preferred moderate resort.

[Baba]

Lots of good info here! Thanks! The kids love the slides at the pools, and I think I like the theme at the Caribbean beach pool....

[tofubeast]

Here's a pic I took a few years ago. I believe the deepest part (near the pool bar) is 5 feet, while the rest is 3ft 6". I also believe it has the longest slide of the mods.

[KingEric]

Great pic btw

[tofubeast]

Great pic btw

Thanks. I sure would like to be in that pool right about now.