Coronado Springs Club Level: Is This Disney Resort Upgrade Worth It in 2024?

Are you considering booking your next Disney World trip, and wondering if you should splurge on Coronado Springs Club Level? Today’s post will help you decide if Coronado Springs Club Level is worth it for you.

I recently stayed in a Club Level room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (in December 2023), and let’s say I have some thoughts … (and they are not entirely positive).

I also recently stayed in a Club Level room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (in September 2023), but this was my first Club Level experience at a Moderate Resort.

In fact, Disney’s Coronado Springs is the only Moderate Resort with a Club Level.

So, is it a “bargain” (by Disney Club Level standards)? Or do the lower prices lead to decreases in quality?

From the Coronado Springs Club Level offerings to my review, let’s figure this out!

This post is all about determining whether splurging on Coronado Springs Club Level is worth it.

Coronado Springs Club Level

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Before we talk about Club Level, let’s quickly cover the basics on Coronado Springs.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opened on August 1st, 1997, and is one of Disney’s four main Moderate Resorts (not including the Cabins at Fort Wilderness – especially as they are now becoming a DVC property).

This resort has Mexican, Spanish and Southwest American theming – which really makes you feel like you’re on vacation.

Despite this Disney Resort having a convention center, it really provides a “vacation feeling”.

On July 9th, 2019, Gran Destino Tower opened at Coronado Springs – with 545 new guest rooms – including 5o suites for larger parties, or guests or wanting more space. And it also opened with a Club Level – making it the first Moderate Resort to offer this.

What is Coronado Springs Club Level?

If you stay Club Level in Gran Destino Tower, you are essentially a “VIP” during your stay.

The cost of Club Level (keep reading to find out about the pricing) allows you to experience a number of perks and benefits.

What does Club Level Access Include at Coronado Springs?

Access to Chronos Club – an exclusive lounge only for guests staying in Club Level Rooms and Suites.

coronado springs tower deluxe suite club level — Chronos Club has views of Epcot and Hollywood Studios!

“Complimentary” food and drinks at Chronos Club throughout the day.
The ability to talk to dedicated concierge cast members – available to help you during your stay. For example, if you need help with reservations, there should be a cast member available to advise you if necessary. This can be especially helpful if you’re not very familiar with Disney World, and some of their booking systems for Genie+ or dining reservations etc.

Coronado Springs Club Level Rooms & Suites

Tower – Standard View – Club Access – sleeps up to 4 guests – 2 queen beds
Tower – Deluxe Suite – Club Access – sleeps up to 4 guests – 1 king bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa
Tower – One Bedroom Suite – Club Access – sleeps up to 4 guests – 1 king bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa
Tower – Presidential Suite – Club Access – sleeps up to 6 guests – 1 king bed and 2 queen beds

Coronado Springs Club Level Price of Rooms & Suites

These prices are based on 2024 room rates (including tax and without discounts or promotions).

In order to tell how expensive Club Level rooms are, let’s compare them to similar/same rooms – which do not have Coronado Springs Club Level Access. For the suites, you can only book Club Level Access, so we won’t be including price comparisons for them.

Tower – Standard View – Club Access

WITHOUT Club Level Access: $316/night – $638/night

WITH Club Level Access: $448/night-$1,035/night

PRICE DIFFERENCE: Approx. $132/night-$397/night

Tower – Deluxe Suite – Club Access – $702/night-$1,403/night

Tower – One Bedroom Suite – Club Access – $1,292/night – $1,989/night

Tower – Presidential Suite – Club Access – $1,810/night – $3,734/night

What can you expect from Coronado Springs Club Level Food & Drinks?

Food Offerings & Times:

Coffee: 6:30 AM-7:00AM

Continental Breakfast: 7:00AM-10:30AM

Light Snacks: 11:30AM-4:00PM

Hors d’oeuvre & Select Beverages: 5:00PM-7:00PM

Desserts and Cordials: 8:00PM-10:00PM

Please note that the food/beverage offerings at Chronos Club may vary day to day. I stayed here for just one night, and noticed some different offerings for breakfast on each day.

Coronado Springs Club Level Breakfast

Here are some offerings at Chronos Club for breakfast:

Fruit (E.g. Pineapple, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries)

Blueberry Muffins
Chocolate Chip Muffins

Cinnamon Swirl Loaf
Pumpkin Loaf
Bacon

Scrambled Eggs
Spanish Potatoes

Oatmeal
Bagels

Toast
Multigrain Croissants

Butter Croissants
A few types of Cereal

Hard Boiled Eggs
Smoked Ham
Chorizo

And more.

Coronado Springs Club Level Lunch

Here are some offerings at Chronos Club for lunch:

PB&J Sandwiches

Vegetables with Hummus

Goldfish
Pretzel Rods

Banana Chips
Celebration Cookies

Deluxe Crackers
Chips

And more.

Coronado Springs Club Level Dinner

Here are some offerings at Chronos Club for dinner (which may vary quite a lot each day):

Lomo Saltado Steak

Scallops Escabeche with Sweet Peppers

Salami
Citrus Couscous

Marinated Olives
Assorted Cheeses
Smoked Ham
Red Pepper Gazpacho

Vegetables and Dips

Beef Marinara and Pasta

Vegan Friendly Parmesan Cheese
And more.

As a vegetarian, I found this extremely limiting, so ordered food from Three Bridges Bar and Grill instead (which has INCREDIBLE, reasonably priced food. You can eat at this location or Mobile Order).

disney coronado springs club level price — The Roasted Corn Dip and Tortilla Chips are awesome!

Coronado Springs Club Level Dessert

Here are some offerings at Chronos Club for dessert

Blood Orange Biscuit

Pecan Blondie (Plant Based)

Celebration Cupcakes (Chocolate)

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fruit
And more.

You can also grab some drinks/snacks (e.g. chips) throughout the day.

Is Coronado Springs Club Level Worth It?

No, not really …

Hypothetically, Coronado Springs Club Level should be the best value of all the Club Level options at Walt Disney World. But unfortunately, just because it’s cheaper than the other options, doesn’t mean it’s the best (or even good) value.

For potentially a few hundred dollars more per night (depending on the time of your visit), the Club Level benefits simply aren’t worth it.

Whilst all the cast members were helpful and friendly, the food served at Chronos Club does not warrant the price.

The breakfast is pretty good, the lunch is decent, dinner was awful – unless you eat meat and fish. And dessert was okay.

Overall, it was very mediocre – especially in comparison to Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Club Level – which had a better selection of food (even for me, as a Vegetarian, which was somewhat unexpected).

If you want to splurge on a Club Level, it might be worth paying a little extra and staying at a Deluxe Resort (the only Club Level I have experienced at a Deluxe Resort is Animal Kingdom Lodge, so you may want to research the others as well),

Would I stay here again? Yes, I love Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and the Tower is gorgeous. But I can’t see myself booking a Club Level room in the foreseeable future (or perhaps ever again).

So, Could Coronado Springs Club Level Be Worth It For You?

For some people, maybe. If you’re not a Vegetarian/Vegan, you might really enjoy the food.

But in most cases, I don’t think it’s worth the added expense. Especially when you’re staying at a Disney Resort with Three Bridges (with some of the best food on Disney property, if you ask me).

This was my second stay at Coronado Springs, and I preferred not feeling like I had to eat at Club Level, and just eating where I wanted to.

But, that’s just me. If you like the convenience of having unlimited food and drinks at Chronos Club (which you essentially paid in the price of your room), you may feel differently.

Ta Ta For Now

What do you think? Would you stay at Coronado Springs Club Level?

This post was all about determining whether splurging on Coronado Springs Club Level is worth it.