Resort Thread Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS Resort

[Dug720]

Is it hard to get to Disney Springs from Coronado?

No - just take the Disney Springs bus from any of the bus stops.

 

[UpstateMick]

For some reason, we always find it difficult to get to Disney Springs from just about any resort with the excessive stoplights. On our last Coronado stay, between a slowwww driver, hitting every light, and waiting for a line of busses at drop off, it was a 50 minute excursion!

 

[herewegooo]

Hi everyone! So, I’ve planned an adult trip for my wife’s 40th Bday. We’ve got 9 of us coming, and we’ve booked at Coronado Springs. We are staying Labor Day weekend, and I didn’t realize it until this week that we are staying the same weekend of D23 (at the same resort)! Will the resort be a nightmare that weekend? Will the pools and transportation be overrun? We are committed for that weekend, but are trying to decide if we need to change resorts. Thanks for any help!

 

[trishadono]

Hi everyone! So, I’ve planned an adult trip for my wife’s 40th Bday. We’ve got 9 of us coming, and we’ve booked at Coronado Springs. We are staying Labor Day weekend, and I didn’t realize it until this week that we are staying the same weekend of D23 (at the same resort)! Will the resort be a nightmare that weekend? Will the pools and transportation be overrun? We are committed for that weekend, but are trying to decide if we need to change resorts. Thanks for any help!

I did d23when it was at CR 2023. We stayed at GF. I had to mono over to CR for events but didn’t think things were any different than normal. I stay at CR often and they do conventions regularly so they have capacity.

CSR is so large you shouldnt have much impact. People will be at the events/mostly adults. Pools shouldn’t have much impact.
Dining could get busy. I would book some meals ,you can always cancel. Their QS options are used to supporting conventions. Look in the app and see what your options are. CSR has so many walk up bars, QS and TS options.

I would call and request y’all near each other.

 

[Olaf63]

Hi everyone! So, I’ve planned an adult trip for my wife’s 40th Bday. We’ve got 9 of us coming, and we’ve booked at Coronado Springs. We are staying Labor Day weekend, and I didn’t realize it until this week that we are staying the same weekend of D23 (at the same resort)! Will the resort be a nightmare that weekend? Will the pools and transportation be overrun? We are committed for that weekend, but are trying to decide if we need to change resorts. Thanks for any help!

We did Destination D23 two years ago. You do not have time to use the pool or restaurants or transportation. You are either in a session or in line to go to a session. Then they have off site events for you at night. This year they are going to TL for a party. You should be fine.

 

[herewegooo]

Thank you both!

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Is Casitas or Cabanas better?

Just staying one 1 night so pool is probably most important with no park day

Is one of those sections better then the other in terms of beauty?

 

[Dug720]

I always request Cabanas - I've never gotten it yet, but I like it best just from the aesthetic perspective.

Casitas is Preferred for probably half of the rooms. It feels like an apartment complex to me. It's fine - that's where I've been put the past 2 times. It's just not my preferred look.

I'd think Ranchos is probably closer to the pool though - definitely closer than the Cabanas. Maybe not as close as the furthest Casitas building, but closer than the Cabanas section.

 

[Robber Baron]

Is it hard to get to Disney Springs from Coronado?

We've stayed at CSR quite a few times.

We are some of those people who do not mind bus transportation one bit and use it *most* of the time.

The only exception is going to and from Disney Springs. We always take a rideshare when DS is involved, no matter where we're staying.

 

[shadowblackmustang]

Hello,
I'm staying at Coronado Springs for the Halloween party on October 31st, first time for that party and about 15 years since I've stayed at Coronado, should I check in with the app or go to the front desk ? That app looks amazing, any advantage to it like a early check-in ? can't wait to see the party and then relax the next day.
Thanks

 

[maxiesmom]

Just looking on line at booking for next year. What is the difference between a Preferred Location and a Preferred Room? The Preferred Rooms show sold out, but they have Preferred Locations available to book.

 

[dansdad]

Just looking on line at booking for next year. What is the difference between a Preferred Location and a Preferred Room? The Preferred Rooms show sold out, but they have Preferred Locations available to book.

For 2026, they have eliminated the view based room type/description and replaced them with location based room type/description. Which is why all preferred rooms are unavailable for booking 2026 dates

 

[Olaf63]

For 2026, they have eliminated the view based room type/description and replaced them with location based room type/description. Which is why all preferred rooms are unavailable for booking 2026 dates

I still see preferred room options available for April and May 2026.

 

[dansdad]

I still see preferred room options available for April and May 2026.View attachment 970953

Yes, that was my point. In 2026 the description will say Preferred Location. Previously it just said Preferred. If you're searching for 2026 dates, you'll see the old just Preferred (which will always be unavailable) and the new Preferred Location listed. @maxiesmom was asking what's the difference between the 2. There isn't any difference, just a change in naming. Hopefully I'm explaining this correctly.

 

[BigStateU]

Yes, that was my point. In 2026 the description will say Preferred Location. Previously it just said Preferred. If you're searching for 2026 dates, you'll see the old just Preferred (which will always be unavailable) and the new Preferred Location listed. @maxiesmom was asking what's the difference between the 2. There isn't any difference, just a change in naming. Hopefully I'm explaining this correctly.

Simpler not always better… how fun

 

[momof2n2]

Hello! New to CSR. Usually stay All Stars.
I’d like a room as close to my car as possible as we plan to drive to the parks, except MK. I prefer first floor, too. Is Ranchos a good option. I don’t plan to eat at the resort or swim. We will be doing rd-close three consecutive days. (Three WDW veteran adults.)

Additionally, I’ve heard buses are challenging. What would y’all recommend room wise if I need to take the bus to MK.

Thank you!!!

 

[Robber Baron]

Hello! New to CSR. Usually stay All Stars.
I’d like a room as close to my car as possible as we plan to drive to the parks, except MK. I prefer first floor, too. Is Ranchos a good option. I don’t plan to eat at the resort or swim. We will be doing rd-close three consecutive days. (Three WDW veteran adults.)

Additionally, I’ve heard buses are challenging. What would y’all recommend room wise if I need to take the bus to MK.

Thank you!!!

Ranchos area has close parking.

It's bus stop #3, which is the second stop on the way to the parks. There should not be a problem getting on a bus to MK.

In our experience, the tower, being the last stop, is the only one we've seen the bus just go on by because it's full by then.

 

[Sweettears]

Always stay at the tower. Never had a problem with buses. Although the resort is huge and spread out, parking is readily available within reasonable walking distance wherever you stay at CS

 

[Lsdolphin]

Always stay at the tower. Never had a problem with buses. Although the resort is huge and spread out, parking is readily available within reasonable walking distance wherever you stay at CS

Do you know if there were buses sent directly to tower first thing in morning or if all park buses started at bus bus stop 2 Cassitas?

 

[Olaf63]

Do you know if there were buses sent directly to tower first thing in morning or if all park buses started at bus bus stop 2 Casitas?

Both. It depends on whether the casita 2 bus fills up.