Coronado Fans-PLEASE POST WITH REVIEWS & RECENT PHOTOS!

[Buzz2001]

Hi Mr. Coronado!!!
I know this has been asked before,,,and I have poured over
past threads,,,but can you help us?
When requesting a room,,,We would need one close to Pepper
Market,,,and to the Best BusStop...
"Best" meaning one that will not stop at all the other stops around
the complex..Does that exist in unison?
You work at Coronado don't you?
IF you still do,,,What are our chances of getting a request
when the only flight we can get out of Chicago in September
gets us to the resort at 8PM!?
What are your recommendations,,,
We will listen to whatever you have to say.

Coronado has been our dream destination for years now...
The PepperMarket is better than most Disney Counter Service.
The Hammocks are calling my name,,,,no place in the world
to be more relaxed with the true feeling of "vacation"

I like that title...Mr Coronado. I might add that to my tag line.

Cabana 9b is the best in your case because you can walk to bus stop #1 and that is the last pick up for park buses. If you are headed to DtD, you can walk to bus stop #4 and that is the last stop for that destination. 9b is also very close to the main building and close to the pool and the hammock. It is the prime spot. But requests are not guaranteed.

Make your room request as soon as you make your reservation. It’s never too early. If you already made your reservation, call back and add a request. If you booked through a travel agent, have them add the room request for you.
ps - I don't work for CSR or WDW but maybe when I retire and move south.

 

[rubberband1293]

Just got back from 7 nights at CS - absolutely loved it - again! Stayed in Casitas 3 ground floor corner room with two windows and a great view of the lake. We ate like pigs on the DDP and checked out with 6 unused table service meals and I promise we did not miss a meal and did not pay for any meal except for two breakfasts. We even did the Hoop De-Doo! Won the YOMD ears at Epcot. Saw a three foot long alligator resting on the rocks just to the front of our room - that kept me from renting a boat. Where there's a little gator, there's a big gator somewhere. Called the front desk and they said they would get someone to come out and catch the little feller. Wasn't really concerned, afterall, its Florida, there's water so a gator is natural I guess. My kids were in awe of it though. Can't wait to go back - loved everything about our July 4th week vacation - best one yet. Crowds were not too bad and we waited no more than 20 minutes for anything (except the buses - they were not as common as I am used to) without fast passes. Was pleased that we won the ears instead of the fast passes due to the low crowds. Had a ball and can't wait to book our next trip!!!

 

[GOOFYsince71]

Your post cracked me up and I am going to let Buzz answer all your questions. I'm curious though why you couldn't get a flight that doesn't get in until 8:00. Were they all booked up? Because we have an 8:00 a.m. flight that gets to Orlando at 11:40.[/QUOTE


Hi Kathy,
We are flying "Free" on United with Miles and the only flight
they are offering is the 4:15pm one. It is my 25th trip to WDW and
it will be the latest I have ever gotten in. We will get to the airport
early with the hopes of getting on the 1:45.

Sorry everyone,,,I am off topic!!!!!!!!
We have stayed a the Coronado before,,,and in comparison to all
the Disney Resorts,,,it really is one of the most beautiful and
relaxing.(Wilderness Lodge is the only one I can not
compare it to...I have never stayed there.)
Coronado was my first choice this year, no hesitation.
I mean,,,come on,,,,,,it's not really THAT simple to take a bus
from another resort ,,,,to a park,,, to take a bus to the Coronado
just for some great NACHO'S.... We had it down to a science
as to which route was the quickest!!! The answer,,,,,,,,,just STAY there!
Have a good Anniversary Trip..........Prayers for your Dad.............
"It's a Small World After All"...................
Why did I say that,,,,,,,,,,MY zip code is 60188........but I am NOT
Ross Ferraro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KatMark]

Your post cracked me up and I am going to let Buzz answer all your questions. I'm curious though why you couldn't get a flight that doesn't get in until 8:00. Were they all booked up? Because we have an 8:00 a.m. flight that gets to Orlando at 11:40.[/QUOTE


Hi Kathy,
We are flying "Free" on United with Miles and the only flight
they are offering is the 4:15pm one. It is my 25th trip to WDW and
it will be the latest I have ever gotten in. We will get to the airport
early with the hopes of getting on the 1:45.

Sorry everyone,,,I am off topic!!!!!!!!
We have stayed a the Coronado before,,,and in comparison to all
the Disney Resorts,,,it really is one of the most beautiful and
relaxing.(Wilderness Lodge is the only one I can not
compare it to...I have never stayed there.)
Coronado was my first choice this year, no hesitation.
I mean,,,come on,,,,,,it's not really THAT simple to take a bus
from another resort ,,,,to a park,,, to take a bus to the Coronado
just for some great NACHO'S.... We had it down to a science
as to which route was the quickest!!! The answer,,,,,,,,,just STAY there!
Have a good Anniversary Trip..........Prayers for your Dad.............
"It's a Small World After All"...................
Why did I say that,,,,,,,,,,MY zip code is 60188........but I am NOT
Ross Ferraro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow..."It's a Small World After All". What day are you going to Disney/CSR? Maybe I'll see you at one of the hammocks or at the bar. We are flying on United miles too but were able to get the 8:06 a.m. flight (it was originally 8:00, but it's been changed and our return flight was orginally 2:00 and is now at 3:14 (United is cancelling a lot of Florida flights--so check your flights--they may have changed the times)

 

[lindap1]

No prettier spot at night than CSR

I have this set as my background. Gorgeous!

 

[lindap1]

OOps! Pic didn't show up. Anyways, it's the pic showing from across the lake all lit up.

 

[Buzz2001]

OOps! Pic didn't show up. Anyways, it's the pic showing from across the lake all lit up.

Here you go.

 

[lindap1]

Yes, that's it.

 

[OU1247]

I have it as my background to.
I leave in ONE WEEK to head to CSR....whoo hoo

As a photographer geek...I can't wait to shoot the CSR....I am so excited.

 

[KatMark]

I have it as my background to.
I leave in ONE WEEK to head to CSR....whoo hoo

As a photographer geek...I can't wait to shoot the CSR....I am so excited.

Have a great trip!!!! And be sure to post your pictures when you get back.

 

[GOOFYsince71]

Wow..."It's a Small World After All". What day are you going to Disney/CSR? Maybe I'll see you at one of the hammocks or at the bar. We are flying on United miles too but were able to get the 8:06 a.m. flight (it was originally 8:00, but it's been changed and our return flight was orginally 2:00 and is now at 3:14 (United is cancelling a lot of Florida flights--so check your flights--they may have changed the times)

After Staying at "Dixie Landings" aka Port Orleans Riverside
for 10 straight years,,we have started to mix it up a little.
Coronado Springs is by far one of the most relaxing destinations...especially
after a long day at the parks and resorts.
Bring a good book, find an empty hammock right by the water, and
lay back and relax.,,,,Just as comfy as the hammocks at
the Polynesian but actually quieter.....

oh, Kathy, by the way ,,,,I have been checking the flight weekly,,,it has
changed twice....I never trust them to stay the same anymore!
We are going Sept.15th,,,I believe you will already be done with
the hammock,,,,leave a "reserved" sign on one for me!!!!!!!

 

[KatMark]

After Staying at "Dixie Landings" aka Port Orleans Riverside
for 10 straight years,,we have started to mix it up a little.
Coronado Springs is by far one of the most relaxing destinations...especially
after a long day at the parks and resorts.
Bring a good book, find an empty hammock right by the water, and
lay back and relax.,,,,Just as comfy as the hammocks at
the Polynesian but actually quieter.....

oh, Kathy, by the way ,,,,I have been checking the flight weekly,,,it has
changed twice....I never trust them to stay the same anymore!
We are going Sept.15th,,,I believe you will already be done with
the hammock,,,,leave a "reserved" sign on one for me!!!!!!!

Yep...we leave on the 9th (heading off to Daytona for five days after Disney). I will be sure to put a "reserved" sign on for you and tell Francisco to make you a special pina colada or margarita.

 

[GOOFYsince71]

Yep...we leave on the 9th (heading off to Daytona for five days after Disney). I will be sure to put a "reserved" sign on for you and tell Francisco to make you a special pina colada or margarita.

OhhhhhYeah!! Watermelon Margarita!!!!!!
Thanks Kathy
Have one "On Me" while you are there for your anniversary!
Tell Francisco I will pick up the bill when I get there!

 

[GOOFYsince71]

Anyone going to Coronado Springs,,,enjoy the Pepper Market
for the gem that it is..
Remember that you do not get ANY service at a Counter
Service restaurant....so if the people at the food court
don't notice you are there,,,that's o.k....Do it yourself
and you will be happier anyway!
Try the steak , potato and veggie platter at the Grill
Try the Nacho's......take extra sour cream!!
Try the Soup and bread....mmmmmm
Try the Burger made to order..........medium rare almost ALWAYS
comes out perfect.
Try the Wet Burrito........heavenly
We will be there during free dining....but if we weren't we would
buy the dining plan anyway,,,at $37 a day it really is a good deal
when you break it down.
A breakfast of ...muffin,coffee and fruit would cost ...$8 to $10
A lunch of burger, or chkn strips, drink and dessert....$12 to $14
A dinner of Ribs or chicken with drink and appet........$18 to $20
EASY.........
that is a total of $38 at the LEAST!!!!!!!!
If you were on the dining plan you could order WHAT YOU WANT
and not worry about the prices!!! AFTER all it is VACATION
Coronado's Pepper Market is rated #1 Counter Service and
your bill could go as high as $30 for one meal if you aren't watching
the cost!!!Do it,,,it's fun.....Enjoy

 

[Lilolvr]

Anyone going to Coronado Springs,,,enjoy the Pepper Market
for the gem that it is..

Agreed! The best CS location you'll find at WDW.

 

[Buzz2001]

My DW and I just got back from our two week honeymoon in Disney. We had never stayed on site before, and neither of us had been at disney in the last 5 or 6 years. As awesome as everything was, CSR was an amazing resort. We had requested a room in cabanas 9B as so many people suggest, but we were in Casitas 3. They upgraded us to a lake View room from the 4th floor, and the view was amazing. The only negative of the room was it was a decent walk from the dig site, so we spent most of our afternoons at the quiet pool which we preferred anyway. The bus service was awesome, and the resort overall was just incredible. At the end of the trip we talked about if we were able to return to Disneyworld in the next few years, where would we stay; we both agreed we would be happy to return to CSR even with all the other choices out there. So thanks all you CSR fans for all your insight (especially buzz and his website, that was the clincher!)

Thanks for posting!

 

[havinfun]

Kat,

I was looking at an old thread and saw the pictures you posted from last year. They are really good. I can't wait to get there.

 

[havinfun]

I set that pic as my backgroung too. That is a great picture. Can't wait to take some of my own.

 

[Lilolvr]

I do the same thing with pics I like.

 

[Buzz2001]

This is my new favorite resort, it was wonderful. I just got back yesterday but while I was at WDW the bounceback offer was in the room and I enjoyed the resort so much that I booked the CSR for my stay in December. It is a great rate, $117.00 per night!!!
The themeing of the resort is just great, it is a nice size, walking around the lake was just so relaxing. The way the resort is set up with its different areas you never felt like you were in a large resort, because each area was off in its own section.
The bus service was exceptional, the longest wait I experienced was 15 minutes. Since I was by myself I had a small note book and I would record what time I got to the stop (both coming and going from the parks) and what time the bus pulled up. What was a real plus is that the bus stop in the parks was always close to the exits, so you never had to walk far to your bus stop after a long day at the parks.
I was in Casitas 4, room 4343, my view was a partial view of the parking lot, but I did not mind because the location was fantastic. It was a quick walk to the bus stop,(about a minute) the quiet pool was right around the corner. The walk to the main building with the Pepper Market etc, was just over 5 minutes walking briskly. The walk over the the Dig site was maybe 10 minutes, I did not swim in the main pool, but I walked around the resort each day and timed myself.
The bus stop was stop # 2 and we were usually the first picked up and the first dropped off.
I only ate two meals in the Pepper Market, a breakfast and a dinner, I found it easy to navigate and had no problems with their system. I took my breakfast outside, but I ate my dinner at the table. How nice to have real silverware and plates.
I loved just sitting out at the tables by the lake, it was so peaceful and just made my vacation so enjoyable.
This is a great resort for families, young couples, singles for anyone.
The rooms were a good size, in fact it felt huge after staying in the values my last 2 trips.
While you can see that the resort is ready for a sprucing up it is not run down by any means.
I am looking forward to staying at the CSR again in December.

Thanks for posting!