We are currently at CSR: checked in on the 23rd and out on Jan. 1st. Some thoughts in no particular order:
1) DME - DH and DS19 flew down earlier in the day and arrived about 2:30. They were the first drop off and were at the resort about an hour after landing.
DS15, DD11 and I took a night flight due to work/ school and arrived at the airport around 11:30 pm. We did not arrive to the resort until 2am. So - 2 1/2 hours after landing. This was a combo of having to wait for our luggage, waiting a long time for the bus to fill, and being the last drop off. (The bus stopped at each All-Star first).
2) We are in Casitas 4. LOVE this location. I had made 2 requests (connecting and ranchos). Casitas was not an option when I did the online check-in. I had only requested ranchos as all the family liked that theme the best, except me who liked the casitas. DH texted me with the info. of our location when he checked in. He liked the area and did not request a change to ranchos which made me quite happy.
3)LOVE being by bus stop 2. None of the buses have been full before getting to bus stop 1, but I should note that we have been hitting the parks at rope drop which is 7am for MK. I can see where things might be much busier around 9-10 o'clock when most people seem to get up.
No issues with the buses. The majority of waits have been 5-10 minutes. A couple times we've gotten one right away and walked on. The only time we waited the full 20 min. was coming home from MK and other resorts seemed to be having the same issue as well. It looked like they were doing shift changes.
Not a fan of multiple bus stops, but you get that at pretty much all the resort except value one way or another.
4) The resort is gorgeous! I think the only other resort area that I like more is the Boardwalk/ Beach Club area. Love the theme of Coronado. It is a big resort, but I knew that coming in and have stayed at POR so I wasn't surprised by the size. I have only seen 2 scooters on a bus the entire time as compared to my value stays which usually had multiple scooters lined up waiting for each bus. This is not anything against scooters, just thinking that those with mobility difficulties don't seem to book Coronado.
5) The Pepper Market food has been delicious! It has blown away the CS in the parks. My only complaint about the Pepper Market is the dessert options. The desserts that they have are very good, but they are true desserts. At other food courts, I would typically get fruit cups, yogurt etc... as my dessert and save for snack later. I don't like just having the sweets as options. This would also be problematic for someone like my mother who is diabetic. Also, the choices for a bottled beverage are very limited.
6) There has been a high school basketball tournament going on and many of the players are staying here. Their presence has had minimal effect. The groups have been well chaperoned and respectful.
7) The weather has been unseasonably warm and the kids have used the pools 3x - once in the main pool and twice at the quiet pool.
Overall, we love Coronado and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Let me know if you have any questions.
