Coronado Fans-PLEASE POST WITH REVIEWS & RECENT PHOTOS!

[bumblebeeRN]

Coronado Springs Resort.......

Lovely resort and it is near all the bus stops. I think there were about 4 bus stops near all the buildings.
Very beautiful pool, awesome restaurants!
If I have time I will post some of my pics!

 

[KatMark]

Coronado Springs Resort.......

Lovely resort and it is near all the bus stops. I think there were about 4 bus stops near all the buildings.
Very beautiful pool, awesome restaurants!
If I have time I will post some of my pics!

Please do...would love to see them. There are never enough pics of the CSR.

 

[Pams1st]

We will be there August 16 - we can't wait!

 

[Bethpremier]

Bump! Bring on the photos!

 

[Blaynexox]

We've decided to stay at CSR for our Honeymoon in October (2011) and I couldn't be more happier with our decision after looking at this thread!! Is there a reason why Casitas 4 and 5 are said to be the best spot for honeymooners? We plan on requesting Cabana 9b because of the beaches/hammocks and central location. Just curious why Casitas are considered more romantic.

Thanks!

 

[KatMark]

We've decided to stay at CSR for our Honeymoon in October (2011) and I couldn't be more happier with our decision after looking at this thread!! Is there a reason why Casitas 4 and 5 are said to be the best spot for honeymooners? We plan on requesting Cabana 9b because of the beaches/hammocks and central location. Just curious why Casitas are considered more romantic.

Thanks!

Cabanas 9B is popular and also the Club Level area for Convention guests.

We find Casitas 4 and 5 more romantic because of the tucked in gardens, courtyards with fountains, etc.

If you've not been to this site, be sure to stop by (it's the unofficial CSR Faq thread and it is linked in my signature).

 

[vester]

Ok we have only stayed at WL before. We just reserved a room at CSR in May of this year. I went on tripadvisor and just saw HORRIBLE reviews for this January 2011. Dirty rooms, unfriendly cast members, etc. etc. So....I thought I would come to the experts here What is it really like - is it dirty? Are the walls PAPER THIN like the reviews say? We will only be staying for 3 nights, but are very excited to do so.

Also we are not paying for a preferred room. How can we go about getting something that is more central - what should we ask for - and can we fax that in/etc. and ask for that?

Sorry for all the questions!

Vester

 

[ukool]

Love the pics, were staying here in Sep and the resort looks beautifull.

 

[mouselovenfamily]

Waiting for my laptop to get fixed before I start my TR of CSR. I have photos trapped on it I want to use but here is a photo I really like from our trip:

 

[KatMark]

Ok we have only stayed at WL before. We just reserved a room at CSR in May of this year. I went on tripadvisor and just saw HORRIBLE reviews for this January 2011. Dirty rooms, unfriendly cast members, etc. etc. So....I thought I would come to the experts here What is it really like - is it dirty? Are the walls PAPER THIN like the reviews say? We will only be staying for 3 nights, but are very excited to do so.

Also we are not paying for a preferred room. How can we go about getting something that is more central - what should we ask for - and can we fax that in/etc. and ask for that?

Sorry for all the questions!

Vester

I don't follow what tripadvisor says. If I had or listened to other reviews, I would have never stayed at the CSR. I've now stayed nine times and have NEVER had a dirty room or unfriendly CM's. We have never heard anyone in the room above us, below us, next to us, etc.

Mousekeeping is down in general at all Disney resorts. If you have any issue, go to the front desk and ask for a manager--this is what we do at any resort we stay at (value, moderate or deluxe).

Waiting for my laptop to get fixed before I start my TR of CSR. I have photos trapped on it I want to use but here is a photo I really like from our trip:

AWESOME picture...I love it.

 

[shalom]

I went on tripadvisor and just saw HORRIBLE reviews for this January 2011.

I think people who're annoyed are more likely to post to tripadvisor, which can skew the ratings. I also have less faith in negative reviews from someone who barely posts. Scanning through the first page of the "1 dot" CSR reviews there, nearly all of them are done by people where it's their only post. The two that aren't, one person is grumbling because of their room assignment and the fact that they didn't get a good deal, and the other person also considered Disney food "disgustingly bad everywhere" as well as "just atrocious all around awful."

Now, I haven't eaten at every Disney restaurant, but the ones I have been to were not "disgustingly bad", let alone "just atrocious." But then, unlike this author, my travel style is not "nothing but the best" and I don't demand "all the comforts of home."

And if the walls are paper thin, this is not something that's developed this January, yet the place gets three and a half dots overall (i.e., middle of "very good"). So I'm thinking not everyone agrees with that assessment. If you have to be in Cabanas or Casitas or it'll ruin your trip, maybe you need to rethink it. Otherwise, I'm guessing you'll be fine.

 

[Simba22]

Here are some pics from our October 2010 trip. CSR is my favorite resort! No pics of the room (sorry, I always forget!) but here are some from around the property:

And since Kathy has changed her signature, here is the link to the Unofficial Coronado Springs Thread.

 

[NC State]

I love the pictures....more please! I will be there for the first time in Sept.

 

[Moira222]

Night shot, January 2007

this is the only photo I have uploaded on to flickr. We stayed in bldg 9a and loved how central it was to everything - hammocks and beach right out front, pool and hot tub a short but beautiful walk, and main lobby & restaraunts equally close. We were there in January, and have to say that we didn't hear anyone - I don't think the place was full but there was a conference going on so it wasn't empty.

enjoy!

 

[AARCLUKSCH]

bump

 

[Meg1884]

Wow! This thread is my new favorite! We have a trip planned for May for my husband's 30th birthday. As of right now we are booked at Pop but I'm hoping for a good tax return so that I can surprise everyone going with an upgrade to CSR as a early Christmas gift from me. No one in the group has ever stayed there before and I know everyone will love it.

 

[GATORinaZ28]

I had some pics saved of CSR from May 2010, so I figured I would add them to Flickr and them post them here. Not professional by any means...these were just snapped with a point n shoot while walking around the resort.

 

[NC State]

Thank you for sharing the GREAT pictures.

 

[lovintinker]

Just booked our first stay at CSR a few weeks ago, when I asked the rep to notate on our reservation that we would like to stay in either Casitas 4 or 5 I was informed that these are preferred rooms. It was only an extra $31 bucks so it really wasn’t a big deal, but I was just wondering if anybody else had heard this information?

September can’t come fast enough

 

[KatMark]

Just booked our first stay at CSR a few weeks ago, when I asked the rep to notate on our reservation that we would like to stay in either Casitas 4 or 5 I was informed that these are preferred rooms. It was only an extra $31 bucks so it really wasn’t a big deal, but I was just wondering if anybody else had heard this information?

September can’t come fast enough

I would call back as you were given wrong information. Only Casitas 1, 2 and 3 are preferred. So if you want to be in 4 or 5 and pay preferred, you are getting screwed on your money and won't have a chance to be the section you want.