Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT Information & Questions

[Roxyfire]

Ok thanks for the info!
Now I know

The rooms are located in Cabanas 9B which is probably one of the best building locations, in my opinion. Very close to El Centro and Bus Stop #1, no problems getting picked up here at all. Also very close to the main pool. I'm not sure how far it is from parking but the main reason I chose Business Class was that it was basically the better "preferred" location. Of course there is a rumor that it's going away at the end of the year so it's all moot anyway.

 

[Olaf63]

My mistake, pretzels are no longer.

On occasion they try different items but these are the staples.

 

[Miedz]

Excited to be staying here for the very first time in April 2017. Based on all of the reviews I've seen on this thread it seems like I made a good decision.

 

[kbmartin]

I haven't been looking through this thread for a while. Just checking in - the room refurbs ARE still taking place, right?

 

[Olaf63]

Buzz posted the new room photos on his Facebook group! They look amazing

 

[crazymomof4]

Buzz posted the new room photos on his Facebook group! They look amazing

sigh......
I'm disappointed in the new room decor.
We stayed at BC "pre-refurb" (2014) and loved theming of the room even if they were a bit worn. Then we stayed post-refurb (2016) and noticed how the new decor excluded the resort theme of "Turn-of-the-Century, New England Coastal". I felt like I was staying in some 5-star Hyatt in Anywhere, USA.
Looking at the CSR refurbed room pix I'm not seeing much that says, "Mexico or Southwest".
I guess I'm in the minority but I like feeling immersed in the resort theme when I'm in my room. I don't want the theme to end when I enter my room. Imagine if they did that in AoA!

I guess I'll be requesting an old style room when we go in Jan. I really do like it better and I don't even care if the stuff is worn.

 

[RachelTori]

sigh......
I'm disappointed in the new room decor.
We stayed at BC "pre-refurb" (2014) and loved theming of the room even if they were a bit worn. Then we stayed post-refurb (2016) and noticed how the new decor excluded the resort theme of "Turn-of-the-Century, New England Coastal". I felt like I was staying in some 5-star Hyatt in Anywhere, USA.
Looking at the CSR refurbed room pix I'm not seeing much that says, "Mexico or Southwest".
I guess I'm in the minority but I like feeling immersed in the resort theme when I'm in my room. I don't want the theme to end when I enter my room. Imagine if they did that in AoA!

I guess I'll be requesting an old style room when we go in Jan. I really do like it better and I don't even care if the stuff is worn.

I do understand your disappointment. I know what you mean about BC -- while I loved the freshness of the "new" rooms - you're right, the theming is gone. I do like the look of the new rooms at CSR, however. I guess in all my stays there (16 since 2005 - I keep a list! ), I never felt the theming was in the rooms themselves, but have always immersed myself in the exterior theming.

I don't think you have to worry about requesting one of the non-refurbished rooms in January since the refurb hasn't begun (latest info is that it will begin sometime in January).

 

[crazymomof4]

I do understand your disappointment. I know what you mean about BC -- while I loved the freshness of the "new" rooms - you're right, the theming is gone. I do like the look of the new rooms at CSR, however. I guess in all my stays there (16 since 2005 - I keep a list! ), I never felt the theming was in the rooms themselves, but have always immersed myself in the exterior theming.

I don't think you have to worry about requesting one of the non-refurbished rooms in January since the refurb hasn't begun (latest info is that it will begin sometime in January).

During our BC stay DH and I (both in our 50's) joked how WDW probably hired young interior designers who thought the "turn of the century" Coastal New England theming of BC meant the year 2000.

ETA -I think the new rooms at both BC and CSR are very lovely! And although the modern design is not what I'd chose for my home, if I were staying in them anywhere but WDW, I'd be perfectly happy. It's just that when I'm in a Disney Resort hotel with a particular theme, I'd like a few more touches in the rooms to remind me of the theme of that resort.

 

[Olaf63]

Here are the new rooms

http://coronado.forumotion.com/t2356-rehab-room-photos

 

[canyoncam]

I am with crazymom. The decor does not feel in theme. And besides that just way too modern for my taste. It looks like they may be extending the business theme. I never have stayed here but was hoping for a room in May. My dates have not been available yet (locked into specific ones) and now I at least won't feel as disappointed. Actually the only refurbed rooms I have loved lately were POR Alligator Bayau and I know I am in the minority of even liking those rooms at all. To each thier own and that is why they do give us many choices. I may still try to get my dates booked here and request an old room but I have to admit I would be way upset if I got the new room. I will probably go with CBR this trip.

 

[BebopBaloo]

They look really nice! I love the Caballero prints. The glass door on the fridge is nice. It'll make it harder for items to be left behind and forgotten. I like the added shelving. The theme is still there for me. Those are non carpeted floors, right? If so, I think that is a plus. My only concern will be the tub. If not all rooms have them that could be an issue for families with young kids.

 

[crazymomof4]

I am with crazymom. The decor does not feel in theme. And besides that just way too modern for my taste. It looks like they may be extending the business theme. I never have stayed here but was hoping for a room in May. My dates have not been available yet (locked into specific ones) and now I at least won't feel as disappointed. Actually the only refurbed rooms I have loved lately were POR Alligator Bayau and I know I am in the minority of even liking those rooms at all. To each thier own and that is why they do give us many choices. I may still try to get my dates booked here and request an old room but I have to admit I would be way upset if I got the new room. I will probably go with CBR this trip.

I forgot all about the refurb at POR Alligator Bayou! We must have the same taste bc I thought the new rooms there were a vast improvement over the previous design. AND now that you brought it back to my mind, I feel those designers did a great job updating while keeping the resort theme present in the rooms!

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

Here are the new rooms

http://coronado.forumotion.com/t2356-rehab-room-photos

Thanks for sharing!

Does anyone know which section of the resort is the first to get refurbished ?

 

[ChasingLeslie]

Does anyone know which section of the resort is the first to get refurbished ?

Ranchos first, then Cabanas, Casitas last

I think the new rooms look very fancy. Generally I like the changes (especially the bathroom), but I preferred the aqua-colored bed runners and dark wood sliding doors.

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

Ranchos first, then Cabanas, Casitas last

I think the new rooms look very fancy. Generally I like the changes (especially the bathroom), but I preferred the aqua-colored bed runners and dark wood sliding doors.

Thanks. Yes I like the new look as well. A couple of things that stood out to me were the Keurig coffee maker, double sinks and the shower has, what appears to be, a hand-held sprayer in addition to the regular fixed shower head.

 

[wdwnut61]

Here are the new rooms

http://coronado.forumotion.com/t2356-rehab-room-photos

Thanks so much for posting. I think the new rooms look great.

 

[wdwrule]

Any word if business class will be disappearing? Was hoping to stay there again in June.

 

[Olaf63]

Any word if business class will be disappearing? Was hoping to stay there again in June.

Nothing definite yet...

 

[Miedz]

Here are the new rooms

http://coronado.forumotion.com/t2356-rehab-room-photos

Wow these rooms look great, I can't believe they put Keurigs Coffee Makers in the rooms thats a great addition.

 

[stephd219]

Hoping for a refurbished room for our April trip. I love the laminate floors. The carpeting skeeves me out!