Disney Resort Profiles: Coronado Springs Resort

 

Celebrate the unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, and Southwest American cultures at the newly reimagined Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This beautiful lakeside oasis offers modern comfort, classic influences, Disney touches to energize and inspire as you delight in an array of new eateries, features, and enhancements. 

This is one of my favorite Disney resorts. Although this is a Moderate resort, It is closer to a Deluxe in amenities offered but is fairly priced. Many families do not like it because it is a convention resort and there may be business folks around. I think this means less people at the pool, shorter lines for the busses. The Tower rooms are beautiful, and you are guaranteed to be close to the bus stop, dining options and pool. 

Even if it is still a bit higher to stay onsite, the benefits can far outweigh the added cost. I have laid out those benefits for you to see how staying at a Disney resort is a good value for you in my blog “Benefits to Staying at a Disney Resort.”

PROS:

Fully appointed Tower Rooms

Deluxe Amenities like Health Spa and Fitness Club

Incredible Dining choices

CONS:

Only Offers Bus Transportation

Theming may not appeal to children

Rooms sleep 4

Good For:

Honeymoons, Girls Trips, Families without Strollers 

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Room Options:

• Standard View

• Water View

• Preferred Location (closer to resort services)

• Junior Suite

• 1-Bedroom Suite

• Casitas 1 bedroom suite (up to 6 people)

• Casitas Executive Suite (up to 6 people)

•  handicap accessible rooms

Dining

Maya Grill (Table Service)
Enjoy Latin-tinged American cuisine with a large exhibition grill and Mayan décor.

Three Bridges Bar and Grill (Table Service)
With beautiful views of Lago Dorado from converging bridges—all three connecting Villa del Lago, a mirage-like “island” of one-story buildings, with the Resort. Seekers arrive at this crossroads in search of the fabled Seven Cities of Gold—or a romantic lakefront dinner.

Toledo (Table Service) 

Spend the evening enjoying delicious tapas, sublime steaks, and succulent seafood under a large pair of olive trees and shimmering vaulted ceilings at this rooftop resteraunt. The on-stage tapas kitchen serves small plates, charcutería, and cheeses. Toledo highlights Spanish and California wines with over 75 choices hand-selected by their Master Sommelier, as well as handcrafted cocktails, beers, and ciders. For dessert, continue to relax in Spanish decadence with a rich array of mouth-watering delicacies.

Cafe Rix (Quick Service)
Stop in at Cafe Rix to grab a quick bite; select from fresh salads, sandwiches, and freshly baked goods.

El Mercado Del Coronado (Quick Service)
El Mercardo de Coronado has something for everyone, from pancakes and omelets at breakfast to Mexican favorites and pizza at lunch and dinner. This is one of my favorite quick-service restaurants on property – my favorite is the half chicken. 

Barcelona Lounge (Lounge)
Barcelona Lounge impresses with amazing lake views of Lago Dorado from its patio bar. Inside, the décor welcomes Guests with a stylish Barcelona vibe, boasting warm and bright colors, eclectic patterns, and a brilliant stained-glass wall behind the bar. Overhead, a magnificent chandelier framed by sculpted columns brings to mind a glistening sun. From frothy coffees and signature gin cocktails to premium wines and American craft beer, this trendy hotspot offers gourmet pours to suit just about any mood.

Dahlia Lounge (Lounge)
Sip cocktails with a special someone while admiring whimsical shapes and colors atop Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Dahlia Lounge has a mesmerizing décor that features surrealist flights of fancy. Explore the full bar—with its top-notch mixologists—for a delicious libation to complement your surroundings. The wine selection includes an impressive array of high-end Spanish cavas.

Laguna Pool Bar (Lounge) 

Tip back a refreshing beverage at this breezy lakeside lounge. 

Rix Sports Bar & Grill (Lounge)
Experience vibrant nightlife in an upscale setting with light food options and specialty cocktails at Rix Sports Bar & Grill.

Siestas Cantina Pool Bar (Lounge)
Kick back and relax in a poolside hideaway where you can grab some grub or sip on specialty cocktails at Siestas Cantina Pool Bar.

Room Service
Dine in the comfort and convenience of your room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Coronado Springs In-Room Dining is an excellent option for a quiet night in the resort. The breakfast menu offers standards including omelets, french toast, and Mickey waffles. For dinner, you can order pizza, wings, salads, and sandwiches. 

Activities 

Coronado Springs has three ‘quiet’ pools located in the Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas areas. 

The Dig Site main pool also has a large hot tub, Explorer’s Playground with a large sandbox, and volleyball courts. You can also enjoy a workout or massage at La Vida Health Club, beauty and hair treatments at Casa de Belleza. There are two arcades, one at Jumping Beans at El Centro and Iguana at the Dig Site. 

“Movies Under the Stars” at the Lost City of Cibola Pool.

Activities and programs are subject to change. Although the activities vary by day and by resort, above is an example of some of the trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, and bingo you might find. 

Check your tv for the schedule during your stay. 

Services

Coin-operated self-service laundry facilities are located throughout Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Valet dry cleaning and laundry service is available for pickup from your room.

Shopping

Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Coronado Springs logo merchandise. You can also find snack foods, beverages (including adult beverages), magazines and books, and other general sundries.

Transportation:

Disney’s bus service is available to and from this resort to theme parks, water parks, plus Disney Springs. The bus locations are:

Bus Stop 1: El Centro

Bus Stop 2: Casitas

Bus Stop 3: Ranchos

Bus Stop 4: Ranchos and Cabanas

These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 20-minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort or theme park transportation stops.

Magic Kingdom – 17 minutes by bus, 37 minutes by car (with transfers)

Epcot – 17 minutes by bus, 18 by car

Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 16 minutes by bus, 16 by car

Animal Kingdom – 15 minutes, 12 by car

Disney Springs – 25 minutes by bus, 18 by car

Blizzard Beach Water Park – 12 minutes by bus, 6 minutes by car

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – 25 minutes by bus, 12 minutes by car

Tips 

The resort is divided into 3 areas, each with a different theme. Each area has its own quiet pool and bus stop.

Let your children play at the Explorer’s Playground located at the Dig Site. It has an archaeological theme.

Do you want to keep up with your exercise routine?  Try out La Vida Health Club or the scenic 0.9 mile jogging trail that rings Lago Dorado.

We like to pick up a box of donuts at Cafe Rix when we get back from the parks at night and have them for breakfast in the morning the next day. 

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