My all-time favorite resort hotel at Walt Disney World has to be the beautiful Disney's Coronado Springs Resort! One of Disney's Moderate Level accommodations, it's a great place for families looking to stay at a higher-end hotel without breaking the bank and utilize all of the amenities that come with staying on property at WDW. Plus, Coronado Springs is located just minutes away from all of the theme parks, and is especially close to Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, and Hollywood Studios. Is this Spanish-colonial Mexico themed resort hotel the right place for you? Let's find out!
Coronado Springs is another resort hotel that is made up of multiple buildings rather than one large high-rise, and features three separate areas of guest rooms (nine buildings in total), a building just for dining, and a recreational area. There's also a convention center adjacent to the resort, which is used throughout the year for various corporate and public events. While the map of the resort makes everything look spread out and far away, all buildings are easily accessible by walking. Plus you get to look at the spectacular Lago Dorado lake at every turn! The main building of the resort, El Centro, is where you'll find the check-in desk, Guest Services, a souvenir and sundries shop, and one of the resort's four different WDW Transportation stops. The Disney's Magical Express shuttle service stop for the resort is also found here. Right next door is the dining building, which features three different options to grab a bite: the sit-down Maya Grill, and the quick service Cafe Rix and Pepper Market. The quick service locations are perfect for breakfast before hitting the parks for the day, and the Maya Grill is a great place to unwind and relax at the end of a fun-filled day. We especially love visiting Cafe Rix in the morning for pastries, coffee, and juice, while the Pepper Market offers up a larger spread that's great for when we want a bigger breakfast. The three guest room areas at Coronado Springs are Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas. The nine buildings in total feature single rooms with either two Queen beds or one King, and suites with beds and pullout sofas. Rooms offer standard or water views (pool or lake), and preferred rooms are available for those willing to pay a bit extra to guarantee a room closer to El Centro. But don't worry, each of the three guest room areas boast their own bus stop so you don't have to walk to El Centro every day to catch WDW Transportation - Buses circle the resort so you can utilize a stop that's closest to your room. For a small, always on-the-go family like mine, I suggest a standard view room with two Queen beds. You can save a little bit of money and still get to experience the resort and all WDW resort hotel amenities! Coronado Springs also offers many recreation options for families looking to enjoy extra activities during their vacation, including swimming, jogging, and volleyball, among others. The Dig Site serves as the main recreation area at the resort, with the Lost City of Cibola pool (the largest pool on site), Explorer's Playground and volleyball court, and Iguana Arcade. The pool even features a 50-foot water slide and the largest hot tub found at Walt Disney World - Enough to fit 22 people at once! Plus there's the Siestas Cantina to enjoy a beverage and light snack after a day of play, and a campfire every night to enjoy s'mores! There's also a 0.9 mile jogging trail around the resort for those who want to stretch their legs in the morning, three other pools, and La Vida Health Club to get a full workout. Clearly, Coronado Springs is a great place for active families and those looking to spend extra time at their resort during their vacation! We love Disney's Coronado Springs Resort for many reasons, but more than anything, it's an upscale accommodation offered at a reasonable price that's right in the middle of Walt Disney World. It boasts great dining and recreation options, is always clean, and has a beautiful theme unlike any other resort hotel at WDW. For more information on Coronado Springs, be sure to visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/coronado-springs-resort/ and do your research to make sure it's the right fit for your family or travel party before booking. Have you ever stayed at Coronado Springs? Share your stories in the comments below! And don't forget to email me if you have any questions about planning your WDW vacation. Until the next post, see ya real soon!
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