What it costs to end a Moderate Disney World trip at a Deluxe
Clients on a Moderate budget often ask about a Deluxe resort. Upgrading the whole trip is usually out of reach; ending the trip at one is a smaller question, because only the last night changes.
Here is one real search for October 27 to 30, 2026: 3 nights, 2 adults, Moderate resorts, with up to 1 room change. One room at Coronado Springs was $962 for all 3 nights. Two nights at Coronado Springs and the last night at Animal Kingdom Lodge was $1,223: $261 more, and all of it on the last night.
The short version
- One room: Coronado Springs, Village, Standard Location, all 3 nights, $962.
- Deluxe finish: 2 nights at Coronado Springs ($614), then October 29 at Animal Kingdom Lodge ($609), $1,223 in all.
- The $261 difference is one night: the Lodge's $609 against Coronado's $348 third night.
- Six other finishes for the last night, from $276 more (Kidani Village studio) to $426 more (Yacht Club).
The search
October 27 to 30, 2026: 3 nights, 2 adults, Moderate resorts, in rooms, suites and studios, with up to 1 room change. Searched October 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM Eastern.
You're pricing one night, not the trip
Both options share the first two nights at Coronado Springs, October 27 and 28, which cost $614. Coronado's third night, October 29, was $348; the same night at Animal Kingdom Lodge was $609. Swap the third night and the difference is $609 minus $348: $261. Both prices include Disney's "Save Up to 20%" holiday offer.
Seven finishes, one night each
After the same 2 nights at Coronado Springs, the search priced seven Deluxe last nights for October 29. Extra cost against one room ($962):
- Animal Kingdom Lodge: +$261 ($1,223). Savanna views with giraffes and zebras from many rooms.
- Kidani Village studio: +$276 ($1,238). The same savanna, in a studio with a kitchenette.
- Old Key West studio: +$360 ($1,322). A boat ride from Disney Springs.
- Wilderness Lodge, water view: +$369 ($1,331). Boat to Magic Kingdom.
- Contemporary, Garden Wing: +$399 ($1,361). Walk or monorail to Magic Kingdom.
- Beach Club and Yacht Club: +$424 and +$426 ($1,386 and $1,388). Walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios; Stormalong Bay.
Booking it: two reservations, one move
- Book each stay with the offer selected. Coronado Springs October 27 to 29, Animal Kingdom Lodge October 29 to 30. Both prices above include "Save Up to 20%".
- Bags move for free. Leave them with Bell Services at check-out and name the next Disney resort.
- The new room may not be ready until afternoon. Plan the move around a park day.
- Each stay cancels on its own. Room-only reservations are fully refundable until 8 days before that stay's check-in.
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Checked with Disney on October 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM Eastern: 2 adults, room only, tax included, with Disney's "Save Up to 20%" holiday offer. Not current offers: prices and availability change daily. Last Minute Desk finds stays; you book them with Disney. Independent and not affiliated with Disney.
