Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Pools

The 4 Pools at Disney’s Coronado Springs

Coronado Springs has the following pools:

• The Lost City of Cibola Pool is the resort’s feature pool. This tremendous pool is at The Dig Site.

Additionally, Coronado Springs has three leisure pools in the following villages:

• Casitas
• Ranchos
• Cabanas

Gran Destino Tower does not have a pool. However, the tower is within short walking distance of the Cabanas quiet pool and The Dig Site, the resort’s feature pool area. Here is a map of the pools.

Pool Details for Planning Your Vacation

During our last stay, the feature pool hours were posted from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. That visit was during the summer. However, on our visit in the winter, the pool hours at Coronado Springs were posted as 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

So, the pool hours might vary slightly depending on what time of year you visit. They usually revert to 10:00 p.m. after Labor Day and then return to 11:00 p.m. closing around Memorial Day. We always recommend that you check the pool hours during your visit. They are always posted on the pool gates and are subject to change.

Pool hours for the resort’s three leisure pools are usually between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Hours are typically posted toward the bottom of the pool rules signage. The quiet pools do not have a lifeguard on duty.

The Dig Site

We’ll start with The Dig Site, which sits toward the center of the resort, across the lake from El Centro (the lobby). The Dig Site is a large recreation area where you’ll find the following:

• The Lost City of Cibola Pool
• Jaguar Slide
• The Ruins
• Explorer’s Playground
• Iguana Arcade
• Siestas
• The Ball Court
• The Spa
• Children’s Pool

The Lost City of Cibola Pool

The Lost City of Cibola Pool is themed like a Mayan Ruins. It sits at the base of a 50-foot (50′) pyramid with a 123-foot (123′) waterslide called the Jaguar Slide. Here are a few photos of the pool at Coronado Springs.

The Jaguar Slide

The feature pool at Coronado Springs has a water slide. It’s called the Jaguar Slide.

A few rules for the slide are posted at the entrance. Sliders should slide feet first, sitting or lying on their backs. The pool depth at the slide exit is 3’6″ (3 feet and 6 inches).

To reach the slide, you’ll first climb a raised area to the far side of the pyramid.

Then, you’ll climb an additional staircase to access the slide. Parents, I wanted to point out that you cannot see this area well from the pool. So you might want to walk part of the way up with your child.

I walked to the top so you could get an idea of how far the slide is from the pool. After you descend this first set of stairs, an additional staircase on the right leads to the slide. You can see where the railings start in the photo below. If you look closely, you can also see where two people have made it up to the start of the slide.

Along the way, you might notice the jaguar perched over the slide.

While the slide is long and fast, it has no significant drops.

Take a seat and wait until the light turns green. Then you’re off!

When my son was younger, we stayed at Coronado Springs often. He always enjoyed this slide.

You can tell the slide isn’t too adventurous. But the speed will provide just the right amount of thrill.

The slide exit is at the far corner of the pool.

Related: Disney Resort Pools with Water Slides

The Kiddie Pool at Coronado Springs

A kiddie pool is available at Coronado Springs. It is across the walkway from the area where the water slide exits to the pool and is separated from the larger pool area by a separate fenced gate.

Several lounge chairs surround the kiddie pool–a few are in the shade.

The Hot Tub at Coronado Springs

Coronado Springs is home to Walt Disney World’s largest hot tub, which can seat up to 22 guests!

This hot tub area is also separately fenced. It’s located toward the Dig Site’s main entrance.

In addition to The Lost City of Cibola Pool, the Dig Site has plenty of other things to do besides swimming. It’s what we love most about the area. For instance, a sand volleyball court is available near the front corner of The Dig Site.

Several outdoor table games are available in the back corner.

An area called the Explorer’s Playground sits directly behind the pyramid.

It’s divided into two spaces. One area is geared more toward toddlers. The other play area (in the photo below) is for older children.

As you may already know, nearly all of Walt Disney World’s resorts have arcades. Iguana Arcade is the one at Coronado Springs.

Here’s a look inside.

Siestas

As far as dining goes, Siestas is the resort’s poolside bar with a secondary quick-service restaurant. Bar service is available on one end of the counter, while a separate window provides an area to order food.

Here is a preview of the menu at Siestas on our last visit. As always, menus and prices can change. But this should provide an idea of the kind of food offered at the pool.

Related: Disney’s Coronado Springs Restaurant’s List

Quiet Pools at Disney’s Coronado Springs

In addition to The Lost City of Cibola Pool, Coronado Springs has three quiet pools between the villages. We’ll preview each of them below. Guests can use any of the quiet pools. However, using the pool in your village is likely most convenient.

Casitas Pool

The Casitas has a quiet pool toward the front of building 4. This resort section is closest to El Centro and the convention center. Many of the rooms here are preferred rooms.

Note that all the quiet pools at Coronado Springs have a maximum depth of 5′ (five feet). Like the feature pool, each quiet pool has life jackets.

Ranchos Pool

The next quiet pool is in the courtyard of Building 7B in the Ranchos section. This section sits between the Casitas and the Cabanas and is directly behind The Dig Site.

Each of the quiet pools at Coronado Springs has a laundry facility. So, if you need to do laundry, you might enjoy some time at the nearby quiet pool.

Related: Laundry Facilities at Coronado Springs

Cabanas Pool

Finally, the quiet pool at the Cabanas is in front of building 8C. The Cabanas section is between Ranchos and Gran Destino Tower and is exceptionally close to The Dig Site.

As mentioned earlier, Gran Destino Tower does not have a leisure pool. So, if you’re staying in the tower and would like to use a quiet pool, the Cabanas pool is the closest to your room.

Related: Gran Destino Tower Review

The Resorts Gal Spin

We have stayed at Coronado Springs more than any other moderate resort. Back in the day, it was a place we often called home. Those trips were almost always centered around time at the pool. We have received several room assignments in the Cabanas section that were only a few steps away from the pool. During those trips, we spent more time at the quiet pool than usual due to the convenience.

However, we have spent a good deal of time at The Dig Site, too. Siestas, the pool bar, usually has several decent entree options. I love this pool area because it has other recreational activities available for children who might not want to spend all day in the pool. My only complaint is that it’s often more crowded than probably any of us would like. But that’s how it is with nearly all the pools at Walt Disney World. At least The Dig Site has plenty of room for everyone to spread out!

Overall, Coronado Springs has excellent pool options with plenty of recreational activities. As a result, it ranks high on our list of the best resort pools at Disney World. Those planning a stay at Coronado Springs might enjoy our resort guide, which lists our coverage of the resort to date: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Guide. Or you might enjoy these other articles:

• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Review
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Room Tour (Cabanas Section)
• Transportation Options at Disney’s Coronado Springs
• A Review of the Chronos Club at Coronado Springs
• Walking Distances at Disney’s Coronado Springs

💦 We hope this guide helps you plan a refreshing and relaxing visit to the pools at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. For more planning resources, you might enjoy browsing our guides to the other resorts at Walt Disney World.