Coronado Springs Resort - New Unofficial FAQ Thread - November 2011

[lovethattink]

Hi guys

Two questions please if anyone would be nice enough to answer them!

Firstly, how busy is the main pool likely to be? Any times of day to avoid?

Second - is Ranchos REALLY so bad? I actually think the theming looks lovely, but I don't want to be stuck there if its awful.

Thanks

We found the pool empty at opening ceremony until around noon. Busier in the afternoon until around 6pm. Then very busy once the movie started. This was when we were there in August.

When we stayed in March it was kind of cool out and there weren't many people in the pool any time of day. Same with October as it was kind of cool then as well.

We stayed in Ranchos 7A. It wasn't bad. But I would have preferred being in 7B with the quiet pool. We were lazy, we drove to El Centro to eat. The only time we walked to El Centro was our last night. We went to get a Gelato at Cafe Rix. Our timing was awesome, we mananged to see all 3 fireworks. 2 on the way to El Centro then Hallowishes on the way back to the room. Trees and buildings blocked the view, but it was still kind of cool!

 

[lovethattink]

Question for anyone who uses the fitness center: what times is it open, and also is there a link to the jogging map somewhere? Or perhaps a notation of the jogging area on Google Earth?

Working towards running the 10 mile TOT in September and hoping not to give up my training.

Unless it's changed, you can sign a waver to use the fitness center 24/7 with your room key.

 

[kandb]

Can we get a cot at CSR? We have 3 children and our 2 year old will not sleep in a crib, he will sleep with one of us, so I would like one of my two older children to be able to sleep in a cot. Can we reserve one? We are going in Sept. Thanks

 

[creativeamanda]

Unless it's changed, you can sign a waver to use the fitness center 24/7 with your room key.

Thanks! That's the way it worked at the Beach Club, and I had every intention of going last year. But I didn't. But this summer I have to stay on target if I'm going to run that race. I'm hoping for a bounceback rate for the room while I'm there.

 

[dtstampz]

Here at the Coronado finally! We are in Cabanas 9B with a water view, and our room
over looks the quiet pool. My friend and I went to the Pepper Market for the lunch
buffet yesterday, and thought it was very good. Had dinner at The Maya Grill this evening to celebrate Cinco de Mayo...complete with margaritas, of course. Hoping to have some gelato later. This is such a pretty resort!

 

[hedgehog2owl]

Welcome back! That's weird about the toiletries - were both scents the H2O+ brand? I wonder if they are switching to new toiletries.

I just looked, yes both were H2O+ . Very different shaped bottles though

 

[saskdw]

Question for anyone who uses the fitness center: what times is it open, and also is there a link to the jogging map somewhere? Or perhaps a notation of the jogging area on Google Earth?

Working towards running the 10 mile TOT in September and hoping not to give up my training.

There is 24 hour access with your room key, there was no waiver. I think it's is staffed until 8pm. All the cardio equipment is brand new, actually a nice little fitness center for a hotel!

 

[saskdw]

Here at the Coronado finally! We are in Cabanas 9B with a water view, and our room
over looks the quiet pool. My friend and I went to the Pepper Market for the lunch
buffet yesterday, and thought it was very good. Had dinner at The Maya Grill this evening to celebrate Cinco de Mayo...complete with margaritas, of course. Hoping to have some gelato later. This is such a pretty resort!

Cool, wish I was there!! You must be in Cabanas 9A if you are over looking the quiet pool.

 

[creativeamanda]

There is 24 hour access with your room key, there was no waiver. I think it's is staffed until 8pm. All the cardio equipment is brand new, actually a nice little fitness center for a hotel!

How about weights? I run outside (sort of an idiosyncrasy--I just can't run in), but I lift three days per week.

 

[saskdw]

How about weights? I run outside (sort of an idiosyncrasy--I just can't run in), but I lift three days per week.

The weights and machines are all new as well. There is a smith squat/bench rack with about 400lbs of free weights. Dumbells up to 55lbs. Easy curl bar. There is about 8 different machines. We stayed there Dec 2010 and again Dec 2011. Everything was replaced in between those trips. It's definitely not like the gym I'm a member of at home, but was ok for a vacation. Used it 6 times last trip.

 

[creativeamanda]

The weights and machines are all new as well. There is a smith squat/bench rack with about 400lbs of free weights. Dumbells up to 55lbs. Easy curl bar. There is about 8 different machines. We stayed there Dec 2010 and again Dec 2011. Everything was replaced in between those trips. It's definitely not like the gym I'm a member of at home, but was ok for a vacation. Used it 6 times last trip.

I'm sure it will be fine. I actually use the high school football team weight room where my husband works, so it's probably nicer than my own gym. Thank you.

 

[mykidsrock76]

We just booked our first trip to CSR for September!!!! We have been looking and looking and wanting to stay at CSR, but everytime we've gone to WDW it's been booked solid. Well, we just made the change from POP to CSR. The pics look awesome and my kiddos are super excited about the pool.

When I have more time I will read through all the posts on this thread. But in the meantime, what are some things I should know before we go? Any tips and/or advice?

 

[john64]

I'm sure it will be fine. I actually use the high school football team weight room where my husband works, so it's probably nicer than my own gym. Thank you.

It has plenty of cardio machines along with free weights. I worked out every day and lift allot more then the average guy and found it a very good workout. I truly believe they had over 600 lbs of plates for the smith machine and dumbbells up to 50lbs. I was there every day around 6am and it was not busy at all.

 

[lovethattink]

We just booked our first trip to CSR for September!!!! We have been looking and looking and wanting to stay at CSR, but everytime we've gone to WDW it's been booked solid. Well, we just made the change from POP to CSR. The pics look awesome and my kiddos are super excited about the pool.

When I have more time I will read through all the posts on this thread. But in the meantime, what are some things I should know before we go? Any tips and/or advice?

Welcome to the thread. There's lot of great advice and info throughout. I hope you enjoy CSR as much as we do.

There are 3 villages and each is distinctly different, however the interior of each room is identicle. (With the exception corner rooms which have 2 windows, suites, and handicap rooms.)

I'm sure your kids will love the pool! Mine do!

 

[semo233]

There have been posts about the club level at Coronado Springs, but it is not an option for room selection. Can anyone report how they booked the club level?

 

[creativeamanda]

There have been posts about the club level at Coronado Springs, but it is not an option for room selection. Can anyone report how they booked the club level?

I believe club level is only reserved for guests at a convention. It's not a bookable selection for the average guest.

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

There have been posts about the club level at Coronado Springs, but it is not an option for room selection. Can anyone report how they booked the club level?

Generally, club level is only available if a convention pays to have those services. But someone posted recently about being upgraded to club level and they were not with a convention. CSR was apparently testing club level, and some resorts guests got some pixie dust!

Club level rooms are in cabana 9B if it is booked by a convention. AT other times, 9B is available for guests without club level services.

Club level is not a bookable category - at least, not yet! Here's hoping it will be a new feature at CSR.

 

[verdi73]

Our luggage tags and booklet came in the mail yesterday. We will be at CSR in 28 days and can't wait. Son is becoming more excited by the day.

 

[rhul]

I just got back from spending last week at CSR. It was my first time staying there & probably my last.

I did online check in, before I read here that I probably shouldn't have. But there was no queue at check-in & the CM was very accommodating with changing room assignments. I had booked a double asking for a ground floor room near the Dig Site. (I have knee problems & wanted easy access to the whirlpool.) & was assigned 2nd flr of Casitas 4. :-(

So after 1/2 an hour at the desk. Got keys to 7656 (Ranchos 7B, 2nd flr) We unpacked but were wondering why I was getting congested & my mom was loosing her voice... then I opened the bathroom door & got hit with air so moldy I couldn't breathe. It was getting late & we were tired & hungry, so caught the bus back to El Centro. After a margarita I was ready to go back to the front desk... an hour later they said they had a room that housekeeping had checked & was mold free. So I limped to another room on the same level (as far from the elevator, which I needed, as one could possibly get). I could tell that they had sprayed some febreeze-like air "cleaner" in the main room, but the mold in the bathroom was almost as bad as the room we were in. Called to the front & arranged to meet the housekeeping manager at another room in Cabanas 8A. That bathroom was slightly musty, but I could breathe (Unlike the 2 previous).

I've stayed at other hotels in the Orlando area & have never had mold issues like this before.

The Coronado might have better common facilities (The whirlpool was fabulous - jets at ankle height!) but the rooms themselves are mediocre motel quality. I guess what really let us down was the fact that the Super 8 we stayed at in Savannah, GA on our drive down had better quality rooms.

The rest of our trip was great, just bummed that the CSR didn't match it.

 

[saskdw]

I just got back from spending last week at CSR. It was my first time staying there & probably my last.

I did online check in, before I read here that I probably shouldn't have. But there was no queue at check-in & the CM was very accommodating with changing room assignments. I had booked a double asking for a ground floor room near the Dig Site. (I have knee problems & wanted easy access to the whirlpool.) & was assigned 2nd flr of Casitas 4. :-(

So after 1/2 an hour at the desk. Got keys to 7656 (Ranchos 7B, 2nd flr) We unpacked but were wondering why I was getting congested & my mom was loosing her voice... then I opened the bathroom door & got hit with air so moldy I couldn't breathe. It was getting late & we were tired & hungry, so caught the bus back to El Centro. After a margarita I was ready to go back to the front desk... an hour later they said they had a room that housekeeping had checked & was mold free. So I limped to another room on the same level (as far from the elevator, which I needed, as one could possibly get). I could tell that they had sprayed some febreeze-like air "cleaner" in the main room, but the mold in the bathroom was almost as bad as the room we were in. Called to the front & arranged to meet the housekeeping manager at another room in Cabanas 8A. That bathroom was slightly musty, but I could breathe (Unlike the 2 previous).

I've stayed at other hotels in the Orlando area & have never had mold issues like this before.

The Coronado might have better common facilities (The whirlpool was fabulous - jets at ankle height!) but the rooms themselves are mediocre motel quality. I guess what really let us down was the fact that the Super 8 we stayed at in Savannah, GA on our drive down had better quality rooms.

The rest of our trip was great, just bummed that the CSR didn't match it.

Have stayed at CSR for 14 nights each of the last 2 Christmas. The first stay was in Ranchos 7B. Never saw any mold anywhere on either stay. Rooms were great, service was great, would recommend CSR to everyone I know.