From the moment you step on to the property of Disney’s
Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center, you will be filled with the
enchantment and romance of Spanish Colonial Mexico. This southwestern-themed
resort circles a 22-acre lake, Lago Dorado; a beautiful and welcoming site as
you depart your room each morning and return each night. This resort has a
reputation of being the “adult” resort or the resort that’s not “kid-friendly.”
Well, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. While it definitely doesn’t just
scream Disney like many of the other resorts that are geared more towards a
younger age group, there’s plenty magical Disney offerings here for every
member of the family, no matter the age. 
Coronado Springs Resort is divided into three sections:
Casitas, Cabanas, & Ranchos. Casitas, the closest section to El Centro
(lobby, food, bus stop, and lounge area) is themed after a higher class of
Spanish architecture. Clean, sharp buildings are adorned with a variety of lush
landscaping and many beautiful water features and fountains. 
Cabanas gives more of the beach vibe, themed like
a Spanish beach getaway, very rustic , fun and full of life. While Ranchos is
very reminiscent of a dry, Mexican desert with rocks and minimal southwestern
landscape, you feel as though you have been put in the middle of a southwestern
Mexican city that hasn’t seen rain in quite some time.
However, in the middle
of Ranchos, sits an archaeological “Dig Site” and in the middle stands a 50
foot Mayan pyramid! At its base…a giant pool with a slide that drops you right
into the Lost City of Cibola, the City of Gold! Adjacent to the “Dig Site Pool”
is the home to the largest outdoor hot tub on Walt Disney World property, it’s
big enough to hold 22 people at one time! This resort is also home to La Vida Health Club with exercise
machines and weights to keep in shape after such great meals! As well as a
massive 220,000 square foot convention center for meetings and gatherings of
all types. 
After you dry off from the pool or finish with your meetings
at the convention center, head back to one of your spacious, Spanish themed
rooms so you can get ready and head down to El Centro! This is where everything
is happening! At El Centro you’ll find the lobby for check-in, the concierge,
& gift shop.
Plus, The Rix Lounge
for drinks and appetizers, The Pepper
Market quick service food court for lots of yummy meals, snacks and
refillable mug stations, and the delicious Maya
Grill for unique Nuevo Latino fusion cuisine that is sure to please! After
you’ve grabbed a drink or a bite to eat, walk outside to one of the four bus
stops on the property and catch a bus to any of the Walt Disney World resort
theme park, water parks or Disney Springs for a great day or night filled with
magic and fun! 
Coronado Springs Resort is considered a “moderate” resort
price wise and is located near Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. All standard
resort rooms have either 2 queen sized beds or 1 king bed which is specified
when booking. 
This resort also features
room types that not all moderate resorts have. Due to the high volume of
business related guests, Coronado offers Business Class rooms and 1 & 2
bedroom Executive Suites. Business class rooms come with complimentary access
to the “Coconino Lounge” where a free continental breakfast and evening
snacks, sodas, beer and wine are served daily.
A few tips for staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort:
- · If you don’t want to walk very far to food and drinks, then secure a preferred room for your stay. You will be guaranteed a room in Casitas buildings 1, 2, or 3 and these are the three closest buildings to El Centro. Coronado Springs is a very large, spread out resort as it sits on 125 acres and has 1,921 rooms, so if you don't mind a longer walk or a short bus ride to El Centro, then standard rooms will be just fine for you.
- · If you are at El Centro when you catch the bus to any of the theme parks, know that this bus stop is the last to pick up and can mean a higher likelihood of standing for the duration of your ride. If you walk to bus stop number 2 behind Casitas building 3, and catch the bus there, it’s the first pick up and you have a much higher chance of snagging a seat. (This is reversed for the Disney Springs bus, it takes the route in reverse order)
- · Lastly, no matter where your room is, have a magical trip! Swim in the pool, take a walk around the lake, and visit the 3 Caballeros topiaries for and epic photo op! There is so much to see and do at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, you will never lack for adventure and fun! It’s a fabulous resort that I would stay in again if presented the chance, I had a blast and I know you will too!
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