Just returned from CORONADO SPRINGS: Any Questions?

[lynninpa]

I thought a preferred room at CSR was a water view room and that could mean anywhere in the resort overlooking water, not closer to the main building or the pools?

As far as i know, you are correct and a "waterview" could mean lagoon, pool or courtyard with a fountain at CSR. Someone correct me if we are wrong!

 

[lynninpa]

Thanks for the review! How spread out is CSR compared to POP?

That is tough for me to answer as at both POP and CSR we were given rooms very close to the "main building." Yet the plus to CSR is that there are golf carts zippin' by day & night to take you whereever you need to go in the resort.

 

[tennisgirl2]

welcome back

Thank you for your report! We are headed to CSR in October, so I'm looking for great reports like this! I'm hoping for Casitas or Cabanas, but even if I get Ranchos I'm sure it'll be fine. There was a thread about the staff being rude which worried me, but I'm happy to see that it didn't take away from your stay.

 

[Buzz2001]

Do you think it would be worth paying for a preferred room in order to be closer to Pepper Market and main pool?

CSR does not offer preferred rooms, only standard and waterview .

 

[Buzz2001]

Do they have any bathrooms at the quiet pools? Where is the laundry room? Thanks, Linda

There are three laundries, each next to the quiet pool. I don't know if there are bathrooms because we never used any of the quiet pools. Maybe there are bathrooms in the laundry.

 

[Buzz2001]

As far as i know, you are correct and a "waterview" could mean lagoon, pool or courtyard with a fountain at CSR. Someone correct me if we are wrong!

You are correct. Only quiet pools, none of the rooms have a view of the pool at the Dig Site.

 

[famsen]

Thanks so much for answering all the questions.
I have one more: What do you mean by the "mood" of the employees putting a damper on things? Did you encounter this everywhere at CSR or was it specifically at Pepper Market?

We had a similar situation at PORFQ last year. It was really only the employees at the food court that had a bad attitude. They seemed to REALLY not want to be there and were so depressing. I realize no one really wants to get up and go to work each day but I expect CMs to be at the very least, pleasant. The CMs at PORFQ food court (and now that I think about it, the bartender at the poolside bar) were not happy campers and actually bordered on being rude. They never engaged in conversation and just took your order with a sour expression and gave our food like we were bothering them. Other than that, I really liked PORFQ. I was wondering if this was similar to your experience at CSR.

 

[TTT103]

Although a bit off topic, I did have a question. During our last visit we stayed at the AKL; however, I just booked an unplanned long weekend (with mom) in early December, as neither of us have ever been down during the holidays. I booked "room only," as we have tickets from our last visit. In addition, I already made reservation for the Candlelight procession and Mickey's Merry X-Mas.

In terms of the hotel, I want to stay at a moderate, as I will be leaving on my "planned" vacation a couple of weeks later and do not want to spend too much at WDW. I made reservations yesterday at the Coronado since I read relatively positive reviews on the property. I had also considered the PO French Quarter, but no rooms were available. Rooms were; however, available at the CBR and POR. It will only be myself and my mother, and she is in very good health so walking is not an issue. I read that the Coronado tends to attract fewer families with children, as it is a convention hotel. That is always a plus for me. Given that I have never stayed at any of the moderates, is Coronado a good pick. We will be spending relatively little time at the hotel, but I do want to make an informed decision.

 

[The Hill Family]

Thanks for the review! We stayed at CSR for the first time in January and we LOVED it.... so much so that we are headed back for 9 nights in September. Just reading your posts intensifies the excitement and anticipation for me... can't wait!

Glad you had a great trip.

 

[orangetiggs]

I'm glad you ahve a had a good experience, I'm getting married at disney next year and have booked here and made our friends and family stay here as well!! We normally stay at all stars but wanted a little bit extra this time. I have been on tripadvisor and there is mainly bad reviews on there and I was worried I had made a bad decision

 

[Buzz2001]

I'm glad you ahve a had a good experience, I'm getting married at disney next year and have booked here and made our friends and family stay here as well!! We normally stay at all stars but wanted a little bit extra this time. I have been on tripadvisor and there is mainly bad reviews on there and I was worried I had made a bad decision

You made a great choice. Check out my site below for CSR pics and info.

Here are some reviews of other Disney lovers you can read to boost your spirits.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=14636077&postcount=392

 

[Deborah_Mary]

Woo-Hoo! So glad to hear a good trip report for CSR! We'll be there in less than 2 weeks and we can not wait!!

Deb*

 

[jparc]

We had requested Casita 3. Knowing a request is just that-only a request-I was disappointed when we were given Rancheros. Yet the manager was incredibly wonderful and got us a room in Casita 3 although other CMs checked and all verified that the Casitas were all full. The magic started with that wonderful manager! /QUOTE]


To each their own! Our family prefers the Rancheros. We don't go to the reception area much and we hardly ever eat at the resort. My DW likes the decor at the Rancheros and the convenience of both the bus stops and main pool. In fact, at this time, 4 weeks from today, I should just be finishing up at the registration desk and heading for the pool with the DW and 2 DD's!

 

[nosnobunny2006]

One week from today, I'll be checking into our room at CSR. This will be our second trip to CSR.

Beth

 

[Crazy Mother of Two]

We just returned from 7 wonderful days at CSR. If you have any questions, just ask away!

It sounds like you had a wonderful trip!! That's awesome!!

I'm going with my DH and the kids in September and we chose to stay at the Coronado Springs Resort after MUCH research!!

After reading all your answers it sounds like we made the right choice!!

I must say, I have heard alot of feedback where it is mentioned that some of the staff (particularly in the PM) is not as friendly/helpful as they would have liked. I wonder why? Well, it's not stopping me from going!!!


I have a question though.....is there a microwave available? Either in one of the restaurants or for a fee in your room?

Edit:
(I saw a pic of a microwave in Buzz's un-official site - Is that for guests to use?)

 

[Buzz2001]

The PM and their staff are not Disney employees. They work for an outside company. I wonder if they get the proper training.

 

[Crazy Mother of Two]

The PM and their staff are not Disney employees. They work for an outside company. I wonder if they get the proper training.

Hmmm...that makes sense!! I thought they were Disney employees.
I'd be bummed too if I worked in the World but Not for the Man!!

 

[LibertyLover]

Thank you very much for your posting on CSR. DH, DD5 and I are staying there for the first time in December. We have stayed at CR, Poly, YC, BC, AKL, CBR, and whatever the heck Dixie Landings is now, but never at CSR, so we are looking forward to it. From your postings, it sounds like we have made a good choice.

 

[famsen]

The PM and their staff are not Disney employees. They work for an outside company. I wonder if they get the proper training.

WHOA! I did not know that! Interesting.
Is it just the Pepper Market employees that are not Disney emploees does the same go for other areas of CSR?

 

[Magalex]

Thanks so much for answering all the questions.
I have one more: What do you mean by the "mood" of the employees putting a damper on things? Did you encounter this everywhere at CSR or was it specifically at Pepper Market?

We had a similar situation at PORFQ last year. It was really only the employees at the food court that had a bad attitude. They seemed to REALLY not want to be there and were so depressing. I realize no one really wants to get up and go to work each day but I expect CMs to be at the very least, pleasant. The CMs at PORFQ food court (and now that I think about it, the bartender at the poolside bar) were not happy campers and actually bordered on being rude. They never engaged in conversation and just took your order with a sour expression and gave our food like we were bothering them. Other than that, I really liked PORFQ. I was wondering if this was similar to your experience at CSR.

We had a wonderful stay at CBR this past June 6/8-6/16 and I felt the same way about the CMs at the food court at CBR. It was really the only time we noticed unhappy employees during our trip. They don't have to break into a song and dance but a smile and a good morning/afternoon would be nice.