We love CSR and we cannot not lie! - The DIS Discussion Forums

keekeeb · 08-15-2006, 08:51 PM

Okay. We returned from our first family trip to WDW on August 11. We stayed at CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT BABY! We absolutely loved it. When we arrived via Magical Express, it took us less than 10 minutes to check in. Why? Because I did all of my research through this board and I didn't need the resort clerk to explain the disney dining plan to me and pretty much didn't need her to explain the resort to me THANKS to BUZZ! She was very nice and in no time at all, we were in our room (Casitas 5222). And in less than 15 minutes, we were off to MGM. Our bus stop was about a 5 minute walk from our room. No biggie . . . you're walking all day in the parks!!! Anyhoo, we spent the day at MGM, came back and slept like a log! Nice and quiet, so peaceful. Woke up the next day and headed to AK. Honestly, we went there for Expedition and Bugs Life. Both were awesome. We really weren't much in to AK (thanks to my pharmacist who mistakenly told me to take 2 antibiotic pills at once instead of of once twice daily). Yes, I can say that the bathrooms at AK are REALLY clean. After we did what we wanted at AK (loved Bugs Life), we decided to take advantage of the CSR pool for a while before we headed to Epcot. That's when we met Max. Max is a Siesta's worker at CSR. He is fun, hilarious and so honest! Our two kids ( DS11 and DD 8) feel in love with him. Every kid orders and Blue Razz from Max. We headed to Epcot, after relaxing at the most AWESOME resort pool in the world. I'm telling you, you pay for a moderate, but you're getting a deluxe. Actually, more than a deluxe.

I don't want to get in to the rest of our vacation because I'm straying away from the real reason why I'm posting this thread . . .CSR. If you're considering NOT to stay here . . . RECONSIDER! We don't ask for much. We're not spoiled, not thinking we're better than any one else, and not expecting a whole heck of a lot from any one. But CSR made us feel like we were family! We felt at home.

If I had to say ONE thing bad about CSR, it would be that if you are concerned about the black mold in the bathrooms (which I had read on the threads), we DID have black mold on the rings of the shower curtain. BUT, it will not keep us from going back. We will request that it be changed out next time because we have friends who will be going with us and their daughters have CF.

WE LOVE CSR, we love Max (say hi to him when you go), and we love knowing that we have a family in WDW!

Don't listen to people if they say that it's too much walking when you stay there. HELLO! You're walking all day at the parks. Enjoy the fact that you have the ability to walk and enjoy the AWESOME scenery! It's absolutely beautiful! If you need assitance . . . you can call and they WILL come get you!

Micca · 08-15-2006, 09:00 PM

We love it too

paintnolish · 08-15-2006, 10:47 PM

We love it, too! Stayed there for the first time in Nov, going back in 5 day, and never want to stay anywhere else. It is so beautiful!

disneyguy23 · 08-15-2006, 10:58 PM

I will be going to CSR for my first time in 15 days and I can't wait. So many positive reviews. My only concern now is where to stay?! Casitas or Cabanas?!?! We did CBR last year so we wanted to try something different than that this year but I don't know if I want the Casitas. Life is full of tough descisions!!!

buffalogirl · 08-15-2006, 10:58 PM

I'm glad you had such an enjoyable stay. Our first visit to CSR is just 3 1/2

months away. It's great to hear such a glowing review

Thanks for sharing the details about the friendly, helpful staff.

CSR here we come!!

BlindTyldak · 08-15-2006, 11:05 PM

I've been to CSR twice, am hoping to upgrade soon, and already checked and CSR is completely booked during our trip. *sobs* You make me miss it sooooo much!

For the person who asked, personally I'm partial to the Cabanas, they were incredibly quiet and in a perfect location for a bus stop, the pool, and the food without being a huge walk to any one.

I Love Pluto · 08-15-2006, 11:43 PM

I wonder what your opinion would be if you were assigned to a far away Rancho. Would the resort reporting be the same, or would your story differ?

LindsayDunn228 · 08-16-2006, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Love Pluto

I wonder what your opinion would be if you were assigned to a far away Rancho. Would the resort reporting be the same, or would your story differ?

Speaking for myself, it wouldn't matter to me. I still love CSR.

Buzz'sBetterHalf · 08-16-2006, 05:11 AM

Thanks for sharing! We love CSR as well!!

dolphin01 · 08-16-2006, 07:00 AM

Thanks for the review!!

Caren · 08-16-2006, 07:35 AM

Hey, I was there at the same time. Did you notice the convention that started on the 8th? That's where I was.

As for shower mold, my first reaction to the showers was YECH! But then I noticed that the lower tiles had been repaired with dark-blue grout in a rather uneven way and that in the rather dim bathroom lighting, the grout looked exactly like a black mold infestation.

You may not have thought the walk was too bad, but those of us staying in the Ranchos might have disagreed--those are some far walks on hot pavement. Fortunately we were near a bus stop and they had a golf-cart shuttle going, so we hardly ever actually walked. The resort is beautiful--if it had been cooler, I would have enjoyed the stroll.

mom*to*2*princesses · 08-16-2006, 08:00 AM

Thanks for the report! I'm hoping to book this week and am still tossing around CSR or POR.

Buzz2001 · 08-16-2006, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caren

You may not have thought the walk was too bad, but those of us staying in the Ranchos might have disagreed--those are some far walks on hot pavement. Fortunately we were near a bus stop and they had a golf-cart shuttle going, so we hardly ever actually walked. The resort is beautiful--if it had been cooler, I would have enjoyed the stroll.

Any walk is a long walk in the hot Florida sun. Glad you took advantage of the shuttle and buses.

GEM · 08-16-2006, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Love Pluto

I wonder what your opinion would be if you were assigned to a far away Rancho. Would the resort reporting be the same, or would your story differ?

We feel exactly the same way as the OP and we actually request the Ranchos! It's our favorite area. The theme is incredible, it's close to the main pool, and we don't mind the walk (or ride) to the main building at all.

It's an incredible resort!!

hezreck · 08-16-2006, 12:04 PM

I just switched from Pop Century to CSR for our trip the first week of Dec. I only requested a room closest to the main building. I was on the phone with the CM and completely blanked on the names of the buildings. Hopefully we will get Casitas or Cabanas. So I made a good choice of switching? Anything else you can tell me about CSR would be appreciated. How was the food court? I've read it's kind of expensive. What did you all think?

08-15-2006, 08:51 PM	#1
keekeeb Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 32	We love CSR and we cannot not lie! Okay. We returned from our first family trip to WDW on August 11. We stayed at CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT BABY! We absolutely loved it. When we arrived via Magical Express, it took us less than 10 minutes to check in. Why? Because I did all of my research through this board and I didn't need the resort clerk to explain the disney dining plan to me and pretty much didn't need her to explain the resort to me THANKS to BUZZ! She was very nice and in no time at all, we were in our room (Casitas 5222). And in less than 15 minutes, we were off to MGM. Our bus stop was about a 5 minute walk from our room. No biggie . . . you're walking all day in the parks!!! Anyhoo, we spent the day at MGM, came back and slept like a log! Nice and quiet, so peaceful. Woke up the next day and headed to AK. Honestly, we went there for Expedition and Bugs Life. Both were awesome. We really weren't much in to AK (thanks to my pharmacist who mistakenly told me to take 2 antibiotic pills at once instead of of once twice daily). Yes, I can say that the bathrooms at AK are REALLY clean. After we did what we wanted at AK (loved Bugs Life), we decided to take advantage of the CSR pool for a while before we headed to Epcot. That's when we met Max. Max is a Siesta's worker at CSR. He is fun, hilarious and so honest! Our two kids ( DS11 and DD 8) feel in love with him. Every kid orders and Blue Razz from Max. We headed to Epcot, after relaxing at the most AWESOME resort pool in the world. I'm telling you, you pay for a moderate, but you're getting a deluxe. Actually, more than a deluxe. I don't want to get in to the rest of our vacation because I'm straying away from the real reason why I'm posting this thread . . .CSR. If you're considering NOT to stay here . . . RECONSIDER! We don't ask for much. We're not spoiled, not thinking we're better than any one else, and not expecting a whole heck of a lot from any one. But CSR made us feel like we were family! We felt at home. If I had to say ONE thing bad about CSR, it would be that if you are concerned about the black mold in the bathrooms (which I had read on the threads), we DID have black mold on the rings of the shower curtain. BUT, it will not keep us from going back. We will request that it be changed out next time because we have friends who will be going with us and their daughters have CF. WE LOVE CSR, we love Max (say hi to him when you go), and we love knowing that we have a family in WDW! Don't listen to people if they say that it's too much walking when you stay there. HELLO! You're walking all day at the parks. Enjoy the fact that you have the ability to walk and enjoy the AWESOME scenery! It's absolutely beautiful! If you need assitance . . . you can call and they WILL come get you!

08-15-2006, 10:47 PM	#3
paintnolish You'd think a sniff in the general vicinity would be sufficient I mean, how much more can a dead guy do?!? I'm meh about "meh." Join Date: May 2006 Location: IL Posts: 5,531	We love it, too! Stayed there for the first time in Nov, going back in 5 day, and never want to stay anywhere else. It is so beautiful! __________________ TR in Progress: Pop, Abraham Lincoln, and Talking to Strangers http://www.disboards.com/showthread....7#post34722197 DH Me DS (13) DD (12) Baby DS (1)

08-15-2006, 11:05 PM	#6
BlindTyldak WoW-geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 2,024	I've been to CSR twice, am hoping to upgrade soon, and already checked and CSR is completely booked during our trip. sobs You make me miss it sooooo much! For the person who asked, personally I'm partial to the Cabanas, they were incredibly quiet and in a perfect location for a bus stop, the pool, and the food without being a huge walk to any one. __________________ Don't bother trying to spell it, just call me BT! BT DH DD7 09/97 CSR,12/98 CSR,10/04 ASMovies MG,11/06 POR, 11/10 Pop for 14-day trip!

08-16-2006, 07:35 AM	#11
Caren Yo ho, yo ho... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 435	Hey, I was there at the same time. Did you notice the convention that started on the 8th? That's where I was. As for shower mold, my first reaction to the showers was YECH! But then I noticed that the lower tiles had been repaired with dark-blue grout in a rather uneven way and that in the rather dim bathroom lighting, the grout looked exactly like a black mold infestation. You may not have thought the walk was too bad, but those of us staying in the Ranchos might have disagreed--those are some far walks on hot pavement. Fortunately we were near a bus stop and they had a golf-cart shuttle going, so we hardly ever actually walked. The resort is beautiful--if it had been cooler, I would have enjoyed the stroll. Last edited by Caren; 08-16-2006 at 09:38 AM.

08-16-2006, 08:00 AM	#12
momto2*princesses Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OH Posts: 213	Thanks for the report! I'm hoping to book this week and am still tossing around CSR or POR. __________________ Kerri

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08-15-2006, 09:00 PM	#2
Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 19,080	We love it too

08-15-2006, 10:58 PM	#4
disneyguy23 Earning More $$$ To Return To WDW!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 54	I will be going to CSR for my first time in 15 days and I can't wait. So many positive reviews. My only concern now is where to stay?! Casitas or Cabanas?!?! We did CBR last year so we wanted to try something different than that this year but I don't know if I want the Casitas. Life is full of tough descisions!!!

08-15-2006, 10:58 PM	#5
buffalogirl Ohh do I get to be first? I'm still feeling optimistic Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,220	I'm glad you had such an enjoyable stay. Our first visit to CSR is just 3 1/2 months away. It's great to hear such a glowing review Thanks for sharing the details about the friendly, helpful staff. CSR here we come!!

08-15-2006, 11:43 PM	#7
I Love Pluto DIS Veteran I guess that makes me a kiddie song expert. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 3,669	I wonder what your opinion would be if you were assigned to a far away Rancho. Would the resort reporting be the same, or would your story differ?

08-16-2006, 05:11 AM	#9
Buzz'sBetterHalf DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 507	Thanks for sharing! We love CSR as well!!

08-16-2006, 07:00 AM	#10
dolphin01 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 481	Thanks for the review!!

08-16-2006, 12:04 PM	#15
hezreck DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 832	I just switched from Pop Century to CSR for our trip the first week of Dec. I only requested a room closest to the main building. I was on the phone with the CM and completely blanked on the names of the buildings. Hopefully we will get Casitas or Cabanas. So I made a good choice of switching? Anything else you can tell me about CSR would be appreciated. How was the food court? I've read it's kind of expensive. What did you all think? __________________

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