Disney's Coronado Springs Resort reviewsWritten by Robert Niles
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So we planned for over a year to go to Disney World and we made the decision to stay in park for the very first time and we were so excited. However Coronado Springs is disappointing in every way. No one at the resort had that Disney "Magical" service. When we first arrived we were given our room and told we could take a "bus" to get there or we could walk. Our first thought was, "How big is this place?" Well our room was about 3/4 of a mile from the front desk and all of the ammenities and restaurants. When we finally were ready to leave, the bus stations were not clearly marked and the directions of "Oh it is just through there," were vague and not at all helpful. We tried to find it anyway and it was so wet and slippery that my son actually slid on their walkways and crashed into the wall. We were drenched and hungry. We had no place to go because we didn't wish to walk 3/4 of a mile in the pouring rain to get food. The kids choices in the menu at the Bell Pepper cafe are limited. Everything closes down at midnight so don't expect to be able to come back from the parks and get anything to eat. Our first maid did nothing magical to the room or the stuffed friends that my children accumulated. Our second maid did her best to add the magical touch and we appreciated it and tipped her well. The manager did move us on our fourth day after we complained about being so far away but that was about the most helpful the staff got. The night crew is awful. They gave us wrong information so many times, at one point, actually costing us money as they gave us the wrong information on the shuttles. The main pool is nice but the slide and all close down at ten. However they do leave the pool open till about five AM as long as everyone is quiet. We tried to get in in the morning but the one day we had time, it was closed for life guard training. The front desk was unaware of it and told us after we informed them of the training that it would be open at 10. So we got dressed and went to the game room instead to use our complinmentary 100 point card. (The games are fifty to one hundred points a piece!) By the time we were down at the pool at 8:45, it was open to everyone. So the front desk again gave us the wrong infortmation and we never got to use the pool with all of its amenities. The gift shop is nice but would be helpful if it actually had more basic necessities like a little make-up or brushes - the things you forget. Oh and we needed to check out email and wanted to go to the business center, forget it! It is only open from 7 until 7 and they CHARGE you to use the computers. I have stayed in MOTELS that have computer access for free. After staying at the Coronado, I am not sure that I will ever do another Disney Resort again. - Shannon McCauley Although it's pretty nice, I'd choose somewhere else for the price. This is one of the biggest convention hotels, and it is HUGE. If you don't get lucky and get a room nearby, you'll have long walks to get to the resort amenities. - Mostly Anonymous For a convention specialty resort, I have 2 complaints. There are no hair dryers in the rooms and there is no free wireless ANYWHERE in the hotel. You can sit in the lobby (just a few chairs) and pay $10 for 24 hours of wireless, but that's it. - Janice Pearse I LOVE this resort. I have been there twice -- first in 2001 and again in 2009. The rooms are not huge, but are well-appointed (flat-screen tv, refrigerator, small eating area) and large enough to accomodate a roll-away bed (my sons won't share a bed anymore). The main pool area has the Mayan pyramid waterfall and a great waterslide, perfect for kids and adults. The recreational areas are excellent. There is a nature preserve/walk area. Great resort if you walk/jog/run for exercise. Has the feel of a more expensive resort. I really love the food at this resort, and if you purchase the dining plan you will get your money's worth here. Yes, I know, it is also a convention center, so there are always large groups at the resort, but it was not a problem for us at all. We will definitely be returning to this resort if time and budget allow. - s b I visited this hotel last November and it is one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever stayed at. The rooms had been recently refurbished and were stylish and comfortable. The service was faultless and the surroundings were immaculate, plush and attractive. I chose this hotel because of the extra facilities available in terms of the eating options, gym, health club and business centre in comparison to the other Moderate Resorts. I never really took full advantage of these, but I was more than happy with my choice. - Emily G I have stayed at C.S a few times and have always loved it everytime we have gone. I do agree that the resort is a bit dead in areas. I think this is due to it being so spread out. We rented bikes and made plenty of trips all the way around the property and it seems that the area where the rooms look like they have cactus in front of them is the most desolate. All in all I think the resort is wonderful. - Crystal A Beautiful scenery and architecture. Astounded that this was a moderate resort. Food was a bit pricey, but if you ask for carry-out at the Pepper Market it's much cheaper. Pool and slide were great. Was very relaxing and pleasant to take a stroll around the lake in the middle. Housekeeping was wonderful, clean spacious rooms, and extremely pleasant employees. I definetly recommend it to anyone. - Adam Nodjomian
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