Coronado Springs Resort - New Unofficial FAQ Thread - November 2011

[flortlebap]

So I have a question... Is there a "best" bus stop for each route, for getting a seat etc?

 

[saskdw]

So I have a question... Is there a "best" bus stop for each route, for getting a seat etc?

Bus stop #2 is generally considered the best bus stop at CSR. It is the first stop the bus goes to for all busses except DTD. It's located by Casitas 4. Having said that Christmas 2010 we stayed in Ranchos 7B and used bus stop 4 with no problems or complaints. But the direct answer to your question is stop 2.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

we did book a waterview ( i have no desire to spend that much $$$ and face a parking lot)
that beach is a big part of how i was able to talk DH out of CBR in favour of Coronado!!!!
not a huge deal...after all it's only 2 hours out of our whole stay...just a little let down as it's our first night and all

i found the convention date listings on buzz's CSR page ... then i googled them

I honestly wouldn't worry about this. Like you said, it's two hours on your first night there. Looking at who this conference is, it doesn't scream "raucus drunk fest". Yes, you might hear some mariachi music and some people talking, but I doubt you will be bothered at all. If anything, you might enjoy hearing the music.

 

[Stitch123]

Thanks for the update!! Did you do online checkin? Have fun!!

Got back last night, sorry for not responding sooner. I had checked in online and got Cabanas as requested. We were in 8A. Perfect location for bus stop 4 and a leisurly ten minute walk to El Centro.

I had complained about the bus service previously, but we gave it another try and that time, "our" bus arrived after 3 min so I take everything back

 

[semo233]

New discounts available for August 15-29th! Check your res's...I saved $50 off the AAA discounted rate of 8/15 - 8/20 at Coronado Springs!

 

[semo233]

Had a great stay at Coronado Springs recently. Wasn't on my radar before, but I'll definitely be considering it more on future visits. Here's a full review of the experience...

I just read your review and you state that there were two double beds...please tell me that's a mistake, because I booked the Coronado due to the 2 QUEEN beds!

 

[Ktharee]

I just read your review and you state that there were two double beds...please tell me that's a mistake, because I booked the Coronado due to the 2 QUEEN beds!

No worries, they are queen beds. I've seen 'em.

 

[PolyAddict]

Got back last night, sorry for not responding sooner. I had checked in online and got Cabanas as requested. We were in 8A. Perfect location for bus stop 4 and a leisurly ten minute walk to El Centro.

I had complained about the bus service previously, but we gave it another try and that time, "our" bus arrived after 3 min so I take everything back

Thanks for getting back to us! Good news on the buses, we plan on driving mostly but plan on trying them sometimes.

 

[aubriee]

Got back last night, sorry for not responding sooner. I had checked in online and got Cabanas as requested. We were in 8A. Perfect location for bus stop 4 and a leisurly ten minute walk to El Centro.

I had complained about the bus service previously, but we gave it another try and that time, "our" bus arrived after 3 min so I take everything back

Ooh! You got the exact same building I'm hoping for when I check in in three days. Cabanas 8A is my favorite building. The last few times I've waited and checked in in person, but a couple of days ago decided to go ahead and do online check in. Hope I have the same luck as you. I did call and make sure my request for 'first floor Cabanas with a preference for 8A' was noted on my reservation. Glad transportation improved for you. I guess I've just been lucky, but thus far the transportation system has always been great at CSR for us. Hopefully I haven't jinxed myself now.

 

[deej696]

I just read your review and you state that there were two double beds...please tell me that's a mistake, because I booked the Coronado due to the 2 QUEEN beds!

Oversight on my part...they are two queen...

 

[JoJoFromNY]

Had a great stay at Coronado Springs recently. Wasn't on my radar before, but I'll definitely be considering it more on future visits. Here's a full review of the experience...

Nice review of CSR however your first picture is actually of the Rancho's area and not the casitas as you have it labeled. We love CSR and have recently just come back from our 2nd stay there. After checking out a few of the deluxe resorts during our stay, let me say we most likely will be headed back to CSR because it has everything this family needs and more!

 

[lovethattink]

New discounts available for August 15-29th! Check your res's...I saved $50 off the AAA discounted rate of 8/15 - 8/20 at Coronado Springs!

Where did you find the discounts? Not seeing anything on Disney's site. Though I am looking for discounts after those dates.

Ooh! You got the exact same building I'm hoping for when I check in in three days. Cabanas 8A is my favorite building. The last few times I've waited and checked in in person, but a couple of days ago decided to go ahead and do online check in. Hope I have the same luck as you. I did call and make sure my request for 'first floor Cabanas with a preference for 8A' was noted on my reservation. Glad transportation improved for you. I guess I've just been lucky, but thus far the transportation system has always been great at CSR for us. Hopefully I haven't jinxed myself now.

I am hoping for 8A too. We have guaranteed first floor for medical reasons. I didn't request a building though. Will do that on online check in, going to check Cabanas. But I'd be just as happy in Casitas 4 or 5, Ranchos 7b, and Cabanas 8a or b, or 9a or b.

We've had so many short stays last year. At Pop and POFQ our room was assigned ahead of time, but each time at CSR it was assigned as we arrived. I was never just given the packet and sent on my merry way like at Pop. So it stinks you were treated so poorly last time. I hope check in is a great experience for you this time.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Where did you find the discounts? Not seeing anything on Disney's site. Though I am looking for discounts after those dates.
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Not semo but I did see the discounts on the Disney site yesterday. I believe that this is what semo was referring to:
http://bookwdw.reservations.disney....mo&promotionCode=fy12q4room&market=fy12q4room

 

[flortlebap]

Bus stop #2 is generally considered the best bus stop at CSR. It is the first stop the bus goes to for all busses except DTD. It's located by Casitas 4. Having said that Christmas 2010 we stayed in Ranchos 7B and used bus stop 4 with no problems or complaints. But the direct answer to your question is stop 2.

Great thanks!

 

[flortlebap]

Just wondering, why do so many posters on this thread dislike Ranchos?

 

[lovethattink]

Where did you find the discounts? Not seeing anything on Disney's site. Though I am looking for discounts after those dates.
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Not semo but I did see the discounts on the Disney site yesterday. I believe that this is what semo was referring to:
http://bookwdw.reservations.disney....mo&promotionCode=fy12q4room&market=fy12q4room

Thanks for the link!

Just wondering, why do so many posters on this thread dislike Ranchos?

Probably the location or the theming. It's the most remote part of the resort, and the theming is desert.

 

[Ktharee]

Just wondering, why do so many posters on this thread dislike Ranchos?

there are a lot of people who like the Ranchos too. If you want a more serene experience and you love to walk for exercise, that's where you would request.

 

[saskdw]

Just wondering, why do so many posters on this thread dislike Ranchos?

It's the farthest away from El Centro (main building/food area).

 

[semo233]

Where did you find the discounts? Not seeing anything on Disney's site. Though I am looking for discounts after those dates.
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Not semo but I did see the discounts on the Disney site yesterday. I believe that this is what semo was referring to:
http://bookwdw.reservations.disney....mo&promotionCode=fy12q4room&market=fy12q4room

YUP! That's the one!! It saved me about $100....It was aobut $50 lower than the AAA rate and I save $58 by not joining AAA!

 

[APB513]

Hello!! We are checking in to Coronado Springs in 10 days for our first stay! I'm so excited

I just did the online check in. The field where you can add a room request was not working. I'm concerned because I wanted to request Casitas #1 or #3. I want to be in a building close to El Centro but because of Arthritis in my knees I need to stay in a building with an elevator.

Can I still fax my request to the room assigner? If so, what number would I fax it to? When should I send the fax?

Thanks!!!