Coronado Fans-PLEASE POST WITH REVIEWS & RECENT PHOTOS!

[Mickey23]

Great photos DannyDisneyFreak & TheSilverTherapist!!

The Three Caballeros topiary is located in the courtyard of casita 1 & 3.

 

[adaygaby]

TheSilverTherapist thanks for sharing! Glad to see you enjoyed your trip.

 

[Buzz2001]

 

[Buzz2001]

 

[Buzz2001]

Thank you everyone!!!! We really appreciated the generosity!!!!

Second Bedroom




Second Bathroom

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Buzz2001]

Based on the excellent recommendations listed here, we booked our stay at Coronado Springs. We had an amazing time!!!

For starters, the bus service was phenomenal. The longest wait we had going to or coming from the parks was FIVE minutes. I'm not kidding. At least 75% of the time, the bus we needed to catch was pulling into the stop just as we were arriving. I think someone asked about renting a car in another thread...totally not necessary. The longest bus ride was to the Magic Kingdom and that was maybe 10-15 minutes tops.

We ate at the Pepper Market 3 times, mostly due to our lack of securing other reservations. I was really pleased with the menu. They had so many choices..I really can't imagine that counter service could be any better at a different resort. My only "complaint" is that I wish they had some other options for side dishes for the kids...maybe a fruit cup or even some veggies as a side. My kids ate way too many chips, fries, etc... on this trip, but I guess that's what vacation is all about!

We stayed in Ranchos 6B. Looking at the mpa, it seemed so far from the Pepper Market but we were able to walk there easily. We were very close to the bus stop and able to walk to the Dig Site pool easily. My kids loved the water slide..it was pretty fast! We were able to get adjoining rooms with queen beds and housekeeping was excellent.

I can't imagine staying anywhere else. This was my first trip to Disney, but I can't imagine what a deluxe resort could offer that would top Coronado Springs. I assumed we would be at a bit of a disadvantage due to the location of the hotel and its proximity to the parks, but we got everywhere we needed to be within a few minutes. I can't wait to go back again in a few years!!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[stitch7878]

Great pics! Thanks for posting!!

 

[Piglet08]

These are great pics!! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[disneymomoftwins]

We stayed at CSR from 10-4-08 to 10-11-08. Everything was wonderful. Check in took about 3 minutes, Pepper Market was wonderful, our housekeeper(s) was very good. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We stayed in Cabana 8A and it was very quiet. It had queen sized beds already. We never ran into any cast members that were'nt nice. We had an excellent waiter at the Pepper Market, I think his name was Nelson. We ate at Maya Grill and it was very good. Our trip was great until the last day--we had to leave!

We booked bounce back for next year and it saved us a lot of money!

 

[KatMark]

We stayed at CSR from 10-4-08 to 10-11-08. Everything was wonderful. Check in took about 3 minutes, Pepper Market was wonderful, our housekeeper(s) was very good. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We stayed in Cabana 8A and it was very quiet. It had queen sized beds already. We never ran into any cast members that were'nt nice. We had an excellent waiter at the Pepper Market, I think his name was Nelson. We ate at Maya Grill and it was very good. Our trip was great until the last day--we had to leave!

We booked bounce back for next year and it saved us a lot of money!

Welcome back. So glad you enjoyed your stay at CSR and that you bouncebacked.

 

[Buzz2001]

We stayed at CSR from 10-4-08 to 10-11-08. Everything was wonderful. Check in took about 3 minutes, Pepper Market was wonderful, our housekeeper(s) was very good. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We stayed in Cabana 8A and it was very quiet. It had queen sized beds already. We never ran into any cast members that were'nt nice. We had an excellent waiter at the Pepper Market, I think his name was Nelson. We ate at Maya Grill and it was very good. Our trip was great until the last day--we had to leave!

We booked bounce back for next year and it saved us a lot of money!

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[wintergreen]

We just returned from a three night stay at CSR, 10/10 to 10/13. It was really nice! We stayed in Ranchos 6A, room 6313. Nice room, good location, had the queen beds (although DH thought it was too soft!). Had breakfast at the Pepper Market twice. DH and I went to Rix Lounge one evening, and I had a VERY good Pomegranate Mojito. The bartender was a bit miffed when I asked whether their mojitos were made from a mix (had a really BAD one at the bar in the Wilderness Lodge a couple of years ago), but it was great. We loved the Dig Site pool! May be one of the best pool areas at any WDW resort we have stayed at. The resort was a bit quiet, but the parks were CROWDED! (Note to self, never again on Columbus Day weekend!). Busses were jammed in the mornings, and not very frequent, which kind of messed up our schedule, but we dealt with it. All in all, a very nice visit!

 

[KatMark]

We just returned from a three night stay at CSR, 10/10 to 10/13. It was really nice! We stayed in Ranchos 6A, room 6313. Nice room, good location, had the queen beds (although DH thought it was too soft!). Had breakfast at the Pepper Market twice. DH and I went to Rix Lounge one evening, and I had a VERY good Pomegranate Mojito. The bartender was a bit miffed when I asked whether their mojitos were made from a mix (had a really BAD one at the bar in the Wilderness Lodge a couple of years ago), but it was great. We loved the Dig Site pool! May be one of the best pool areas at any WDW resort we have stayed at. The resort was a bit quiet, but the parks were CROWDED! (Note to self, never again on Columbus Day weekend!). Busses were jammed in the mornings, and not very frequent, which kind of messed up our schedule, but we dealt with it. All in all, a very nice visit!

Welcome back. Glad you had a great trip and that you enjoyed CSR!

 

[tink771]

We just returned from a three night stay at CSR, 10/10 to 10/13. It was really nice! We stayed in Ranchos 6A, room 6313. Nice room, good location, had the queen beds (although DH thought it was too soft!). Had breakfast at the Pepper Market twice. DH and I went to Rix Lounge one evening, and I had a VERY good Pomegranate Mojito. The bartender was a bit miffed when I asked whether their mojitos were made from a mix (had a really BAD one at the bar in the Wilderness Lodge a couple of years ago), but it was great. We loved the Dig Site pool! May be one of the best pool areas at any WDW resort we have stayed at. The resort was a bit quiet, but the parks were CROWDED! (Note to self, never again on Columbus Day weekend!). Busses were jammed in the mornings, and not very frequent, which kind of messed up our schedule, but we dealt with it. All in all, a very nice visit!

Glad you had a nice stay. We also enjoyed those Mojitos, a little too much in fact.

 

[Lilolvr]

Welcome back! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Buzz2001]

We just returned from a three night stay at CSR, 10/10 to 10/13. It was really nice! We stayed in Ranchos 6A, room 6313. Nice room, good location, had the queen beds (although DH thought it was too soft!). Had breakfast at the Pepper Market twice. DH and I went to Rix Lounge one evening, and I had a VERY good Pomegranate Mojito. The bartender was a bit miffed when I asked whether their mojitos were made from a mix (had a really BAD one at the bar in the Wilderness Lodge a couple of years ago), but it was great. We loved the Dig Site pool! May be one of the best pool areas at any WDW resort we have stayed at. The resort was a bit quiet, but the parks were CROWDED! (Note to self, never again on Columbus Day weekend!). Busses were jammed in the mornings, and not very frequent, which kind of messed up our schedule, but we dealt with it. All in all, a very nice visit!

Welcome back! Thanks for posting!!

 

[rosiep]

Are there lockers by the main pool? Is there a fee?

Thanks everyone-2 days!!! Just 2 days!!!

 

[Buzz2001]

So sad to be back. The resort is as beautiful as always. We stayed in the Casitas this time (Casitas 3, room 3130 - perfect location!). We were close to El Centro, the walk to the pool was longer than we'd had in the past when we were in the Cabana's but not a problem as it was a beautiful walk!

We were there 10/8 - 10/13 and the place was PACKED!!!! I've beent here 3 or 4 times before and never seen it so busy with families! I think the secret is out!!! Usually the halls are empty and the pepper market is too, but the place was hopping! It was festive and nice to see all the activity, but it was definitely different than I had seen in the past.

One of the things I love about CSR is the bus service. We've never in the past had to even stand on a bus. This trip, we were heading out to Epcot on Friday 10/10, and 2 busses came by and told us they were FULL. We couldn't even get on! Another family told us they had watched 3 busses stop and tell them they were full. Fortunately we had our car, so my DH decided to go that route instead. We'd already waited 25 minutes and couldn't get on a bus, so we decided to drive.

A big HR Block convention came in later in the weekend, so maybe that helped thin out the crowds ....

Still, it was lovely. The resort was beautiful as always... and even with the crowds, it was quiet and peaceful in the rooms.

Welcome back! Thanks for sharing!! That's why I love it when there is a large convention, it definitely helps with the pool and buses.

 

[Jen72]

Well, after reading Buzz's site and this site for the past year and being convinced that CSR was for me, I am happy to report that I was right! We loved the resort. Any negative comments I've ever read about CSR just did not apply.
Even during Columbus weekend, the buses were incredibly frequent. Almost every 10 minutes for all parks! Always timely. The first morning we left from Bus Stop 1 because we thought it would be quicker, but we then used Stop 4 (very close to our room) and it was excellent.
We stayed in Cabanas 8A (room 8151) and found it to be very convenient to the bus stop, Dig Site and the main building. I was dumbfounded that anyone ever complains about walking here. Yes, the resort is large, but it is so beautiful and you'd have to be really lazy and miserable to not enjoy it!
The pool was a huge hit with my kids, especially the fabulous waterslide! I even went down about 100 times!
The staff were all courteous and friendly. People have complained about the Pepper Market being hard to learn, but I found that after one time, it was incredibly easy. And the staff is so helpful and used to people on the dining plan that they made it really easy. The only negative would be the food choices for the kids (under age 9 on the dining plan). But, on the other hand, all they really eat at home are the same choices - pasta, hotdogs, fruit. And my husband and I let them use our dessert credits every night to pick out something from the bakery which they enjoyed. The Rix Cafe is a wonderful place to pick up pastries and sandwiches.
I will admit that the rooms need to be updated, but they are in the process of doing that. Even with the outdated theme, they always had very clean linens and the bathroom was very clean. I'm picky and there was no mold or anything gross.
So, a fabulous time and we will return! I just read about the bounceback. Is that something we can call for since we just got home? Did not realize we could do that. Is it just for certain dates? Any info. appreciated!

 

[Buzz2001]

Well, after reading Buzz's site and this site for the past year and being convinced that CSR was for me, I am happy to report that I was right! We loved the resort. Any negative comments I've ever read about CSR just did not apply.
Even during Columbus weekend, the buses were incredibly frequent. Almost every 10 minutes for all parks! Always timely. The first morning we left from Bus Stop 1 because we thought it would be quicker, but we then used Stop 4 (very close to our room) and it was excellent.
We stayed in Cabanas 8A (room 8151) and found it to be very convenient to the bus stop, Dig Site and the main building. I was dumbfounded that anyone ever complains about walking here. Yes, the resort is large, but it is so beautiful and you'd have to be really lazy and miserable to not enjoy it!
The pool was a huge hit with my kids, especially the fabulous waterslide! I even went down about 100 times!
The staff were all courteous and friendly. People have complained about the Pepper Market being hard to learn, but I found that after one time, it was incredibly easy. And the staff is so helpful and used to people on the dining plan that they made it really easy. The only negative would be the food choices for the kids (under age 9 on the dining plan). But, on the other hand, all they really eat at home are the same choices - pasta, hotdogs, fruit. And my husband and I let them use our dessert credits every night to pick out something from the bakery which they enjoyed. The Rix Cafe is a wonderful place to pick up pastries and sandwiches.
I will admit that the rooms need to be updated, but they are in the process of doing that. Even with the outdated theme, they always had very clean linens and the bathroom was very clean. I'm picky and there was no mold or anything gross.
So, a fabulous time and we will return! I just read about the bounceback. Is that something we can call for since we just got home? Did not realize we could do that. Is it just for certain dates? Any info. appreciated!

Welcome back!! Thanks for sharing!! Glad you enjoyed CSR!!