Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is a Moderate Resort that celebrates a combination of Spanish, Mexican, and Southwest American cultures.
It is also home to a tower and the only Club Level lounge at a moderate. We like to think of it as having Deluxe amenities at a Moderate price.
Here’s everything you need to know about this lovely resort before your next visit.
In this article
Quick Review
- Beautiful resort and landscaping
- Great onsite dining options
- Best pool of all of the moderate resorts
- Gran Destino Tower feels more like a deluxe resort
- Several internal bus stops
- Corporate feel may not be best suited for all guests
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Pros and Cons
Pros: Gran Destino Tower definitely feels more like a Deluxe than moderate, tons of dining options, and a great pool
Cons: Some rooms have showers only, parts are very far from the main building (El Centro), convention center creates a more “adult” feel
Overview
Resort category: Moderate
Resort area: Animal Kingdom
Address & Phone Number
1000 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8403
(407) 939-1000
Coronado Springs is described as a “newly re-imagined” resort, which is in part to the Gran Destino Tower that opened in July 2019. The tower has 545 guest rooms (including 50 suites and club-level service), a two-story lobby, meeting venues, lounges, a rooftop restaurant with stunning views, and more.
In addition to staying in the Gran Destino Tower, there are also standard rooms and suites outside the tower for guests to book. In total, the resort has 2,385 rooms.
Coronado Springs is actually quite a big resort with a variety of dining choices, recreation options, and other amenities. Here’s what else you need to know.
Rooms And Bathrooms
There are plenty of rooms to choose from at Coronado Springs, with some that can even sleep up to 8 people.
All rooms offer your standard amenities, like a hairdryer, TV, free WiFi, a coffee maker, telephone, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and a mini-refrigerator. Plus, there’s a range of views, including of the courtyard, landscaping, parking area, lake, pool, or garden.
There’s even a selection of rooms that feature Club Level Service, which we go over in more detail below.
And, don’t worry, there are plenty of outlets and USB ports for charging all of your devices. Better yet, there’s plenty of storage for your belongings, including space under the bed, drawers, and closet space.
The bathrooms have storage underneath the sink and vanity area, as well, which is also separate from the shower and toilet area.
Let’s go through the types of rooms available to book.
Rooms And Suites
Here are the different room categories you can book:
- Standard View: Views of Courtyard or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds
- Preferred Room: Views of Lake, Courtyard, or Parking Area; Near El Centro, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation; 2 Queen Beds
- Water View: Views of Pool or Lake; 2 Queen Beds
- Preferred Room — King: Views of Lake, Courtyard, or Parking Area; Near El Centro, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation; 1 King Bed
- King Bed: Views of Courtyard or Parking Area; 1 King Bed
- Water View — King: Views of Pool or Lake; 1 King Bed
- Casitas — Executive Suite: Views of Courtyard; Near El Centro, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation; 1 King Bed
- 1 Bedroom Suite — King: Views of Garden or Lake; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- Casitas — 1 Bedroom Suite: Views of Courtyard; Near El Centro, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
Gran Destino Tower
- Tower — Deluxe Suite: Views of Lake, Courtyard, or Parking Areas; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- Tower — One Bedroom Suite: Views of Courtyard, Landscaping, or Parking Areas; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- Tower — Water View — King Bed: Views of Pool or Lake; 1 King Bed
- Tower — Water View: Views of Water; 2 Queen Beds
- Tower — Standard View — King Bed: Views of Courtyard, Landscaping, or Parking Areas; 1 King Bed
- Tower — Standard View: Views of Courtyard, Landscaping, or Parking Areas; 2 Queen Beds
Gran Destino Tower — Club Access Rooms And Suites
These rooms and suites have the same amenities provided in the rooms above, in addition to Club-Level Service perks, which include:
- Evening turndown
- Secured key access to the club-level lounge (serves refreshments 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily)
- Complimentary fax assistance
- Access to Concierge Service at the Chronos Club
- Complimentary health club access
- Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge
- Personalized front desk and guest services
Guests also have access to a DVD Player and Disney Signature Services for personal assistance with your trip.
Here is the Club Access room at Gran Destino:
- Tower — Standard View — Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Landscaping, or Parking Areas; 2 Queen Beds
- Tower — One Bedroom Suite — Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Landscaping or Parking Areas; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- Tower — Presidential Suite — Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Landscaping, or Parking Areas; 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
- Tower — Deluxe Suite — Club Access: Views of Courtyard, Landscaping, or Parking Areas; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
Note: There are also both wheelchair and hearing accessible rooms available that include accessible bathrooms and visual alarms.
You can check out sample room layouts below.
CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT ROOM OPTIONS
VIDEO: Complete Tour of Coronado Springs & Gran Destino Tower
Checking In And Out
When it comes to checking in and out, you have a few options: at the front desk, online through the official Walt Disney World website, or via the My Disney Experience app.
The front desk for the entire resort is located in the 2-story lobby of the Gran Destino Tower. Even though the front desk is there to assist guests, especially with checking in and checking out, all Disney World Resort guests are encouraged to check-in online or by using MDE.
- Checking-In: After you check-in online or using the app, you’ll receive a room-ready notification via next. You can then use your MagicBand or MDE’s digital key feature to unlock your room door.
- Checking-Out: Currently, guests will automatically be checked out of their rooms. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk.
Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance.
The Gran Destino Tower is a gorgeous lobby, and we encourage you to take a look around and also snap some photos. The main lobby is where guests will check in, and the lower lobby level features the Barcelona Lounge, meeting rooms, and a connection to El Centro (the former lobby) and the Convention Center.
The pickup and dropoff location for Mears Connect (which is the replacement for Magical Express) and the bus stop are also right outside the main lobby, along with luggage storage for those who have checked out or are waiting to check in.
Note: Resort Airline Check-In and Magical Express are no longer available.
Package Delivery & Pick Up
You can have packages and groceries delivered to your Disney Resort hotel, along with shipping select items home.
Here’s everything you need to know about having packages delivered and picking them up.
Grocery Delivery
You can have groceries delivered directly to your Disney Resort hotel. Dry-good storage and refrigerated storage are offered (subject to availability).
Important: a $6 fee will be charged to your room account for each grocery delivery order brought to your room by Bell Services or Luggage Assistance. Or, you can pick up these deliveries yourself from Bell Services or Luggage Assistance — at no charge.
Select items will need to be picked up in person, like alcohol. Most grocery delivery services require an individual of age to sign for alcohol and to show valid identification. Disney Resort hotels will not accept these types of orders on behalf of you.
Resort Hotel Delivery (temporarily unavailable)
If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can have park souvenirs delivered to your hotel instead of carrying them around with you all day.
Just tell the Cast Member at checkout that you want your purchase delivered to your hotel. You’ll usually pick up these items at your hotel’s gift shop (a Cast Member should tell you the designated pick-up location).
Home Delivery
In-park purchases can also be shipped to your home via UPS or FedEx for an additional fee.
Sending and Receiving Mail
Sending Mail
You can mail postcards, letters, and packages from the theme parks and select Disney Resort hotels.
Letter and Postcards
Postcards and letters with postage already applied can be mailed from any mail box located throughout the theme parks and at the Front Desk of Disney Resort hotels.
Packages
You can ship pre-packed, pre-labeled packages at the Front Desk or Concierge desk of most Disney Resort hotels. Hotels that include an onsite Business Center, including Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, can also ship packages for you.
Regular shipping and handling fees will apply.
Purchasing Postage
Postage stamps are available for purchase at various gift shops including:
- Art of Disney (Epcot)
- Celebrity 5 & 10 (Hollywood Studios)
- Disney Springs Welcome Center (Disney Springs)
- Disney Traders (Epcot)
- Garden Gate Gifts (Animal Kingdom)
- Heritage Manor (Epcot)
- Main Street Chamber of Commerce (Magic Kingdom)
- Mickey’s Gift Station (Transportation and Ticket Center)
- Mickey’s of Hollywood (Hollywood Studios)
- Movieland Memorabilia (Hollywood Studios)
- Newsstand (Magic Kingdom)
- The Outpost Shop (Animal Kingdom)
- Sundries (Disney Springs)
Receiving Mail
If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can receive mail throughout your stay. Occasionally, some guests will ship items in advance of their vacation to help save luggage space.
If you want to receive mail during your vacation, be sure the letter or package:
- Includes the mailing address of your Disney Resort Hotel
- Clearly features the word “Guest” on the front and the date of your arrival
Important: a $6 per package handling fee will apply to all packages that are received through the Front Desk or are delivered to your Disney Resort hotel room.
Parking
Parking is available at Coronado Springs. There is a standard $20 overnight self-parking fee (including tax) that is applied to guests’ hotel folio upon check-out.
Valet parking is also available for $33 per night.
Important: Valet parking might not always be available.
Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.
Electric Charging Station
Coronado Springs does have EV (electric vehicle) charging stations that are part of the ChargePoint system.
Find out more in our Walt Disney World parking guide.
Resort Map
Coronado Springs Buildings
Coronado Springs is divided into 4 different sections:
- Gran Destino Tower
- Casitas
- Ranchos
- Cabanas
Gran Destino Tower
Buildings: Tower
Location Tips: Some of our favorite rooms on property. Gran Destino is close to transportation, dining, and just a short walk to the main pool. Rooms near the elevator will keep your walk to a minimum. Club Level rooms are located here.
Casitas
Buildings: 1, 2, & 3 (Preferred room locations) and 4 & 5 (Standard rooms)
Location Tips: Building 1 is closest to El Centro and Building 2 is closest to the quiet pool and bus stop. The Casitas are also closest to the Convention Center, and are where the Spa and Fitness Center are located.
Cabanas
Buildings: 8A, 8B, 8C
Location Tips: 8A is closest to the Dig Site pool and 8C is a short walk to Gran Destino and El Centro where you can find lots of dining options.
Ranchos
Buildings: 6A, 7A, 6B, 7B
Location Tips: The Ranchos are the furthest from El Centro, but tend to be quieter. Building 7B is closest to the Dig Site (main pool).
Amenities And Shops
From gift shops, to on-site laundry services, to spa and fitness, there are several amenities offered to guests at Coronado Springs.
Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.
- Panchito’s Gifts & Sundries: Find Disney souvenirs, native crafts, and more.
- Laundry Services: There are 24-hour self-service laundry facilities adjacent to each of the 3 quiet village pools.
- Dry Cleaning Services: Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also an option.
- Movies Under the Stars: Watch complimentary Disney movies near the Lost City of Cibola pool.
- Spa & Fitness: Guests can enjoy either the La Vida Health Club. a full-service facility with workout equipment, spa services and more, the Fitness Center at Gran Destino.
- Childcare Services: In-room babysitting for children 6 months to 12 years old.
Pools And Recreation
Coronado Springs has one feature pool and three leisure pools. If you need a non-park day, we recommended spending the day at your hotel and enjoying a Disney Resort pool.
Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.
Feature Pool
- The Lost City of Cibola Pool: Located in the Dig Site complex, this pool has a Mayan ruins theme and features a 50-foot pyramid and a 123-foot waterslide. The largest hot tub on WDW property can also be found here (22 people can fit in it!). There are also seasonal poolside activities, Siesta’s pool bar, a sand volleyball court, and a kiddie pool.
Leisure Pools
- There are three leisure pools located at each settlement: the Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas.
Some other recreational options include:
- Iguana Arcade
- Playground (near the Dig Site complex)
- Volleyball
- Jogging Trails
- Campfire to roast marshmallows
- Fitness Classes
These recreational activities are an additional cost:
- The Running of Coronado Fun Run: Takes place most Sundays and costs $15 per person, plus tax. All you have to do is complete the 1.7-mile course to receive a finisher’s collector pin and a Magdalena. You can register in person starting at 6:45 a.m. the day of (race starts at 7 a.m.) in the Gran Destino Plaza or call in advance at (407) 939-7529.
- Colors of Coronado Painting Experience: This is an instructed class, where you can paint while enjoying a complimentary drink and snack. Held every Monday in the Dahlia Lounge and costs $50 per person, plus tax. You can register in person the day of at 1:45 p.m. and class starts at 2 p.m. You can even call (407) 939-7529 to make advanced reservations.
- Sangria University: Learn the history of sangria and the recipes used to make the in-house varieties served at the Resort. Plus, you’ll receive a sangria flight and make your own glass of sangria.
- Spanish Mosaic Art: Immerse yourself in a historic Spanish art tradition as you design your own mosaic showpiece with a touch of Disney flair.
Restaurant & Dining Options
Coronado Springs has a range of dining offerings, including bars, lounges, Quick Service, and Table Service.
Rix Sports Bar and Three Bridges Bar & Grill also have Table Service To Go, which allows guests to Mobile Order and take their meal back to their room. You can read more about the dining options below.
Quick Service
Cafe Rix
Coffee bar serving pastries, yogurts, as well as other snacks and smoothies.
Location type: Coffee bar
Type of food: American
Meals served: Breakfast and lunch
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
- Pros: Good for grabbing a quick pastry, fruit, or drink in the morning
- Cons: Limited menu and only open until noon
El Mercado de Coronado
This is a food court-style restaurant with several stations that serve burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more. Important Note: Unlike other food courts, this one may close during off times. Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app during your visit for the most up-to-date hours.
Location type: Food Court
Type of food: American & Mexican
Meals served: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
- Pros: Lots of seating, many food choices
- Cons: Mediocre food
Siestas Cantina
Poolside quick service spot serving both burgers and beers.
Location type: Quick Service, Pool Bar
Type of food: American
Meals served: Lunch and dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
- Pros: Standard and specialty drinks available, along with some food options
- Cons: Outdoor seating only
Table Service
Rix Sports Bar & Grill
Full-service sports bar serving all your favorites, including burgers, nachos, and a wide selection of cocktails and beers.
Location type: Sports Bar
Type of food: American
Meals served: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
- Pros: Good place to watch sporting events on one of the many tvs
- Cons: Menu contains mostly sports bar food that may not appeal to all
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Upscale Table Service restaurant located at the top of the Gran Destino tower.
Location type: Full-service restaurant
Type of food: Seafood, steak, Spanish
Meals served: Dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
- Pros: Good small plates, beautiful restaurant, view of some fireworks
- Cons: May not appeal to everyone
Three Bridges Bar & Grill
Fun, open-air restaurant located over the water at Villa Del Lago. You can use the My Disney Experience app to mobile order food to go here.
Location type: Full-service restaurant
Type of food: Latin
Meals served: Dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? No
- Pros: Outdoor seating next to water, tasty food, lovely atmosphere, good place to get a drink
- Cons: Only seating available is outdoors (but covered), limited menu, does not participate in the Disney Dining Plan
Maya Grill
Uniquely themed restaurant serving traditional platters and chef’s specialties.
Location type: Full-service restaurant
Type of food: American & Mexican
Meals served: Dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
- Pros: Easy to get into, nice ambiance, food is above average
- Cons: Service is often slow
Everything Else
Laguna Bar
Lakeside tequila and mezcal bar.
Location type: Bar
Type of food: Bar food (including burgers, wings, and nachos)
Meals served: Dinner
- On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
- Pros: Nice view, standard bar menu available along with Mexican cocktails
- Cons: Limited food options and seating
Barcelona Lounge
Coffee and espresso bar in the lower level of the Gran Destino Tower.
Location type: Coffee and espresso bar
Type of food: American
Meals served: Breakfast, but the lounge re-opens in the afternoon and stays open until late
- On the Disney Dining Plan? No
- Pros: Unique cocktails, good coffee and appetizers
- Cons: Limited food options
Dahlia Lounge
Location type: Bar
Type of food: Latin
Meals served: Appetizers
- On the Disney Dining Plan? No
- Pros: Rooftop seating, delicious drinks, great views
- Cons: Limited food options
How to get from Coronado Springs Resort to anywhere at Disney World
The only form of complimentary Disney transportation available at Coronado Springs are buses, which will transport guests to all theme parks, the Disney Springs area, and Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course.
You can find the main bus stop in front of Gran Destino tower. There are also 3 additional stops (for a total of 4 internal stops) to shuttle guests between the Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas suites.
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| 1 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Music | Follow these steps:
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| 2 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Sports | Follow these steps:
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| 3 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom | Follow these steps:
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| 4 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (main bldg) | Follow these steps:
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| 5 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village | Follow these steps:
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| 7 | All-Star Movies | Bay Lake Tower | Follow these steps:
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| 10 | All-Star Movies | Blizzard Beach | Follow these steps:
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