What is the Coronado Springs (CS) Resort?

Coronado Springs is another of Disney's moderately priced resorts that opened on August 1, 1997. The complex has 1,967 rooms and suites situated in three villages around a 15-acre lake called Lago Dorado.

This is Disney's first moderately priced convention hotel. There is a 95,000-square-foot convention center that includes a 60,214 square-foot. ballroom, as well as a full-service business center. The ballroom can accommodate 5,000 for a sit-down dinner or 6,500 meeting-style seats. There is also a 20,000 square- foot Junior Ballroom.

The foyer has a lovely fountain in its center, but it is the domed ceiling that is the true jewel of the entranceway. A soft pink glowing light opens into the dome itself... an incredible mural that depicts a gazebo with doves (lots of doves!) sitting/flying amidst a spring flower garden.

What is the theming for this resort?

The CS has an American Southwest/northern Mexico theme. Plazas, courtyards and a rocky shoreline make up the terrain.

Themed to the region's urban areas, the Casitas (little houses) offer accommodations amidst plazas, fountains and palm-shaded courtyards. They are three and four stories and are the focus of convention accommodations. Architecturally, the Casitas represent urban centers like Santa Fe or Monterrey.

All sorts of surprises decorate the grounds of the Casitas... lovely fountains, and a serene pool. Disney, of course, wouldn't be Disney if it didn't have topiaries! In the Casitas, surrounded by a near-circle of gardenia bushes, sit the main characters from The Three Caballeros. One section of lawn highlights a really beautiful piece of art made out of columns and wooden slats.

The Ranchos are 2- and 3-story pueblo-style villas that reflect more arid rural regions in a rustic ranch setting, complete with small streams tumbling over a rocky steam bed.

On the northern shore of Lago Dorado are the two story Cabanas which reflect the beauty and serenity of Mexico's coastal regions. More than half the rooms have lake views. The Cabanas are 2-story buildings with a sandy shoreline.

What does the resort look like?

The resort is built around a 15-acre shimmering lake, Lago Dorado. Named for European explorer Francisco de Coronado, CS is a showcase of native architecture and landscaping. There is a stepped Mayan pyramid towering over an elaborate 120'x90' pool area with a water slide and a playground that doubles as an archeological dig site for kids. There is a jaguar perched over the water slide spitting water at guests as they slide down... and be sure to look for the Hidden Mickeys.

Coronado Springs is definitely a huge resort, but its expansiveness is also part of its beauty. From almost anywhere at the resort you can look across water and see the other areas.

How are the Guest Rooms?

The average guest room is approximately 314 square feet. There are 60 rooms with king-size beds; 1,718 have two double beds; there are 1,181 non-smoking rooms and 99 disabled-accessible rooms.

Standard rooms accommodate up to four guests.The Casita Guest Rooms and the Cabana Guest Rooms are identical in size and furniture. The Coronado Rooms have only 1 sink and not the double sink setup that the other three Moderate Resorts have.

Guest room amenities include 4-cup coffee makers (with decaf and regular coffee packets) plus limited room service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each room has a three-drawer armoire with television, small table with two chairs, night stand, ceiling fan, and small wall safe. Hair dryers, iron, and ironing board, and small refrigerator are also standard. Available on request are cribs, bed rails, refrigerators, and wheelchairs. There is no charge for wheelchair use at the resort. Newspaper delivery is $1.50 per day. There are several newspaper vending machines throughout the resort, located near the elevators.

What buildings/sections are closest to what parts of the resort?

Coronado Springs resort is very large and spread out. There is no one section that is convenient to everything. You will find Bell Services Staff, driving around the resort in their carts, very willing to give you a ride to most places you'd like to visit on the grounds. While the walks are most pleasant, it is a distance to get to and from some areas of the resort.

As you read the Building numbers and locations below, picture a large, almost circular lake. Beginning at 6 o'clock is Casitas Building 1, followed by Building 2 and so on as you walk clockwise around the lake. Completing the circle is Cabanas Building 9B at 5 o'clock.

Casitas 1 is directly over the convention center and closest to Pepper Market, Maya Grill, the Main Bus Stop and the Front Desk. The Health Club and Beauty Salon are located between Casitas 2/3 and Casitas 4. Casitas 3 and 4 are closest to the Casitas Quiet Pool (and Guest Laundry). Casitas 4 is nearest the Casitas Bus Stop (Bus Stop 2). Casitas 5 is the furthest of the Casitas from the Main Building but closest to the Dig Site.

Ranchos 7A and 7B are the closest to the Dig Site. The Ranchos share a bus stop with the Cabanas (7A being the closest Ranchos building to Bus Stop 3). Ranchos 6A and B are the furthest buildings out and probably the quietest.

The Cabanas Building 8A is close to both the Cabanas Bus Stop (Bus Stop 4) and the Dig Site. Cabanas 9B is closest to Main Building (El Centro, which houses Pepper Market, etc.), the Marina, and is just a short walk from Bus Stop 1. Cabanas 9A is closest to the Quiet Pool (and Guest Laundry).

A stroll around Lago Dorado, clocking distances with a basic pedometer measured the perimeter to be about 1.1 miles. Other distances measured:

From El Centro moving clockwise around the lake to:
Casitas 3 = .16 miles
Casitas 4 = .24 miles
Casitas 5 = .27 miles
Ranchos = .46 miles

From El Centro to the Dig Site, via the bridge near the Cabanas = .35 miles

From El Centro moving counterclockwise around the lake to:
Cabanas 9B = .16 miles
Cabanas 9A/8B = .22 miles
Cabanas 8A = .31 miles

It's an awful big resort -- is there any other way to get around besides walking?

Coronado Springs now offers a new internal shuttle system. Transportation is provided in marked golf carts that bring guests to and from all villages of the resort. There are also designated stops in each of the villages as well as El Centro.

Is Bell Services available to move my luggage?

Yes, upon arriving at the front entrance, Bell Services staff will take your luggage if you wish and give you receipts. Once you have checked in, if your room is ready, they will lead you to your room and unload your luggage. Bell Services will also pick up your luggage and deliver it to the front area when you are ready to check out. As with the other Disney resorts, Bell Services will also store your luggage upon arrival until your room is ready and after you check out, before leaving for the day. Luggage Storage is located to the left of Panchito's Gifts and Sundries.

The Coronado Springs Resort is considered a "Moderate" resort hotel, and its prices are in the mid-price range of the hotels at Disney. There are Value Season, Regular Season, Summer Season, Peak Season and Holiday Season rates. Rates begin at $145 a night. These are regular rate prices and do not include the Florida Sales Tax nor the county resort tax. Standard rooms have a maximum four-person occupancy per room. No charge for children under 17 years old when in the same room as the adults. If you have more than two adults in the room, there will be a $15 per night charge for each extra adult. Maximum of four per regular room, six per suite, plus a child under 3 in a crib.

2008 RATES

(Resort Tax Not Included)

Room Type		Value 1/1-2/13 8/3-10/1 11/30-12/18		Regular 3/30-5/21 10/2-11/29		Summer 5/22-8/2		Peak 2/14-3/29		Holiday 12/19 - 12/31
Standard View, Standard Room		$149/wkday		$165/wkday		$179/wkday		$189/wkday		$205/wkday
		$149/wkend		$175/wkend		$189/wkend		$199/wkend		$215/wkend
								$204/PresDay*
		$159/holiday*		$175/holiday*		$194/holiday*		$199/Easter*
Water View, Standard Room OR King Bed Room		$165/wkday		$185/wkday		$199/wkday		$215/wkday		$230/wkday
		$165/wkend		$195/wkend		$209/wkend		$225/wkend		$240/wkend
								$230/PresDay*
		$175/holiday*		$195/holiday*		$214/holiday*		$225/Easter*
Junior Suite OR Junior Suite, King		$340/wkday		$390/wkday		$430/wkday		$465/wkday		$530/wkday
		$340/wkend		$400/wkend		$440/wkend		$475/wkend		$540/wkend
								$480/PresDay*
		$350/holiday*		$400/holiday*		$445/holiday*		$475/Easter*
1 BR Suite, King OR Casitas 1BR Suite		$635/wkday		$695/wkday		$735/wkday		$775/wkday		$845/wkday
		$635/wkend		$705/wkend		$745/wkend		$785/wkend		$855/wkend
								$790/PresDay*
		$645/holiday*		$705/holiday*		$750/holiday*		$785/Easter*
Casitas Executive Suite		$940/wkday		$1030/wkday		$1070/wkday		$1100/wkday		$1245/wkday
		$940/wkend		$1040/wkend		$1080/wkend		$1110/wkend		$1255/wkend
								$1115/PresDay*
		$950/holiday*		$1040/holiday*		$1085/holiday*		$1110/Easter*

*Holidays in 2008 are:
-- Martin Luther King Weekend January 18-20 (MLK)
-- Presidents Day Weekend February 15-17
-- Easter Week March 16-27
-- Independence Day Weekend July 4-5
-- Thanksgiving November 26-29

An Annual Passholder Discount or Florida Resident discount may be available, so inquire when you make your reservation.

What other facilities will I find?

The facilities include La Vida Health Club, Casa de Belleza hairstyling salon, Jumping Beans Arcade in the main building and Iguana Arcade at the Dig Site pool complex. The Casa de Belleza Salon offers the following services: hair styling, permanents, colorings, foiling, make-up, nail services, and facials.

Niki Bryan Spa provides services at the Health Club. For pricing and other information visit: http://www.relaxedyet.com/

What is the Transportation to the parks like at CS?

Transportation from Coronado Springs to the theme parks is by bus only.

The bus stops are:
Bus Stop 1: El Centro
Bus Stop 2: Casitas
Bus Stop 3: Ranchos
Bus Stop 4: Ranchos and Cabanas

Transportation times are:

to Disney's Hollywood Studios: less than 10 minutes
to Epcot: about 10 minutes
to Animal Kingdom: about 20 Minutes
to Magic Kingdom: about 20 minutes
to Blizzard Beach: about 5 minutes

NOTE: A side trip to Blizzard Beach is often added to the Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios routes - this will add at least 5 minutes to the trip.

What is Pepper Market?

Pepper Market is the Food Court and seats over 400 in an open-air market atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, it features both standard fare (baked goods, pizza, pasta, burgers, chicken) and Mexican cuisine (tacos - tostadas). There is also a grill with omelets made to order. Pepper Market is open 6:30 a.m.- 11 p.m. There is also a cappuccino and espresso window with gourmet coffees and pastries that opens at 6 a.m. A margarita and beer kiosk also offers beverages.

The Coronado Springs Pepper Market Food Court is a different style of food court, the first "interactive restaurant" on property. You purchase your meals in a market-style set-up with various food stations. You interact with the chefs, visit the various food stations and keep going back for more food. Inside the large chili pepper iron gates, guests are seated by a host or hostess and receive a card. You then can stroll around the food areas, choose what you want to eat and receive a stamp on your card for each item you get (each guest receives his or her own card). At the end of the meal, you present your card(s) to a host or hostess and pay as you exit. A 10% gratuity is automatically added to your bill.

Pepper Market food counters include the following: tacos and fresh tortillas; Asian stir-fry items; American grill with steaks, rotisserie chicken, french fries; fresh pasta; specialty pizzas; cold and hot sandwiches; breads and sweet rolls.

The tables and chairs are bright and festive -- be aware that the chairs are VERY heavy and hard to move (when you try you'll know what I mean).

Find Pepper Market Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Menus Here

What other dining options do I have?

Maya Grill, operated by one of the premier restaurateur families of Mexico is the full-service restaurant featuring a huge, wood-fired grill. Seating surrounds a Mayan temple replica. The Grill also features wines from Mexico, Argentina and Chile. The Maya Grill is open for Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. and for Dinner from 5-11 p.m.

Rix Lounge is the 300-seat lounge offering specialty drinks and appetizers. The drink list includes the Strawberry-Banana Split and the Chocolate Martini. Appetizers range from chorizon flatbreads to a seasonal fruit and cheese platter. Rix Lounge is open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Siesta's Pool Bar and Grill in the Dig Site pool area, offers counter service food and drinks from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Room Service - There is room service available to resort guests, which offers continental breakfast (7-11 a.m.) and light (sandwiches, pizza, snacks) all-day dining (11 a.m.-11 p.m.).

Are there Refillable Mugs?

Yes, you can get your Refillable Mugs at Pepper Market! They include free refills at Pepper Market, the danish/coffee counter outside the Pepper Market entrance, and Siesta's. The resort now offers a 64 oz. refillable mug for $19.95.

Panchito's Gifts and Sundries is a 6,000 square-foot shop filled with Indian and Mestizo handicrafts and Disney's own character merchandise. The shop is named after Panchito, the Mexican parrot in Three Caballeros. Scenes from the Three Caballeros are painted on the walls of the shop, and there is a figure of the flying burro from the film that is central to the shop.

What about the resort's pools?

The resort has a wonderful themed pool at the The Dig Site, as well as a quiet pools in each of the three regions. The Dig Site includes a 272,000+ gallon pool, a bar called Siesta's, a sand volleyball court, the largest outdoor hot tub on WDW property, which accommodates approximately 22 people, the Explorer's Playground, and the Iguana Arcade.

The Dig Site features a 46 foot tall Mayan pyramid themed as a modern archaeological dig of a lost kingdom. You can also find a Spitting Statue at the Dig Site. Night-time lighting resembles that which you would imagine at a dig site. Water flows from the top of the pyramid down into the pool. The Dig Site is open 8am to midnight.

• The Jaguar Water Slide is 123 feet long, shoots under a spitting jaguar and is partially covered. There is a "walkway type bridge" which allows you to view people in the water slide from above.

• A Children's Pool includes a central spouting fountain.

• There are three quiet pools, one located in each of the regions: Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas. Towels are available poolside at the Dig Site, but no towels are available at the Quiet Pools. You'll need to take the towels from your room.

  All the pools at WDW are geared with children in mind, so there are *always* steps into pools. The Dig Site pool (the main pool with the Mayan pyramid) as well as the quiet pools have wheelchair access, and a place for folks in chairs to slide off onto a step and slide down into the pool... with an extra railing, too.

What other Recreation is available at CS?

• There are 2 Arcades - Iguana Arcade is near the Siesta pool bar and the Jumping Beans Arcade (the larger of the 2) is next to the lobby in the main building.

• Explorer's Playground provides kids an area to dig for artifacts in the sand, play on swings or climb into the Pyramid. There is a large Mayan head statue in the midst of the playground; partially buried in the sand.
  
  
• Encircling the lagoon and linking the quiet pools is a 0.9 mile Esplanade for leisurely strolls. A nature walk winds its way through the wooded sections of the resort featuring wooden walkways and bridges.
  
  
• The Marina located on the southern end of Lago Dorado near El Centro offers kayak, pedal boats and electric boat rentals from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are also bicycles, both regular and surrey bikes, available for rental from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They also have helmets for those that request one. In addition, they'll rent you a fishing pole, if you'd like to do some catch-and-release fishing on the lake.
  
  
• La Vida Health Club (open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m) is the first fitness center at a WDW moderately priced resort. It is 3,000 sq feet and has Cybex weight-lifting machines, free weights, step machines, treadmills, and stationary bikes. It also features a Precorps Transport cross training. The health club also has a 200 sqft sauna, manicures, pedicures, facials, massage services, tanning facilities and personal training assistance. One day, Length of Stay and Family Memberships are available for your stay.
  
  As of June 1, 2004, resort guests (age 14 and older) can use the fitness center at no additional charge for the duration of their stay. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under 17. Guests of other Disney resorts may use the facilities for $12 per day, based on availability. The purchase of a spa treatment includes use of the adjacent fitness center for the day of treatment.
  
  
• Rix Lounge, a 300-seat nightspot, opened in late 2007 at Coronado Springs Resort. Rix offers house music, specialty drinks and tapas-style appetizers. It is the first venue of its kind on Disney property outside the Downtown Disney entertainment and dining area. Rix is open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. A DJ will play Top 40 music, and bands will perform some nights. There is a dress code (specifically, we hear from a friend, no sneakers).

I use a wheelchair, how accessible are the grounds?

ECVs (electric wheelchairs) will move about fine inside and most of outside CS... the only possible glitch being the narrow sidewalk and the suspension bridge as you approach the Dig Site from the Casita/Cabana side. There *is* handicapped access into the pool, wheelchair sign and everything.

Does CS offer any room discounts?

Yes, CS does offer a limited number of Annual Passholder discounted rooms.

Mouse-cellaneous Info on Coronado Springs:

For Hidden Mickeys check carefully at the Hieroglyphs on the temple at the feature pool.

The Coronado Springs Quiet Pools are the first on Disney property to use Bromine instead of Chlorine!

The Pressed Penny Machines are off the Main Registration area near the phones.

There is no on-site childcare. You will need to call Kids' Night Out for that service.

Vending machines are located throughout the resort buildings (sodas are $2.00), near the elevators.

Stamps, a Mailbox, an ATM machine, and a calling card vending machine are located to the right of the Front Desk area near the Telephones.

Jogging maps are available at the Marina or Guest Services.

The Coronado Springs Hotel is located at: 1000 West Buena Vista Drive; Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000; Telephone: (407) 939-1000; Fax: (407) 939-1001

To get to Coronado Springs from the Orlando airports, visit our Driving Directions page.