Disney's CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT Information & Questions

[missingdisneymore]

There is a specific reason the prices are slightly higher at CRS. They are run by a third party company and not by Disney.

Dave

Yes, I know. The poster had said "My only concern is the potential of over inflated conference driven prices, holisticly..... especially on the food/drink end." That is exactly what is happening.

That's why I was showing they are not typical Disney prices, like one had mentioned. They can charge more because they are a third party and convention crowds have no choice in accommodations so they have a captive customer.

 

[gottalovepluto]

The food is more expensive at CSR, definitely. Compare the breakfast/dinner entrees at El Mercado to the same at other resorts, even deluxe level, and CSR is higher.

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$2-3 bucks difference per meal/person on a family of 4 adds up quickly.

Interesting! Admittedly my experiences with Disney resort food courts and el Mercado have all been lousy so I don’t touch any of them if I don’t have to.

Which got me wondering about what I do hit up to have the comparison in my head? coffee shop, pool bar, casual TS. Barcelona lounge is a bit cheaper on my morning coffee drinks, pool bar drink is the same price (food is definitely more expensive than at hurricane hanahas but I don’t tend to eat at the CSR pool) Casual TS ranges were fairly similar.

 

[Sweettears]

Yes, I know. The poster had said "My only concern is the potential of over inflated conference driven prices, holisticly..... especially on the food/drink end." That is exactly what is happening.

That's why I was showing they are not typical Disney prices, like one had mentioned. They can charge more because they are a third party and convention crowds have no choice in accommodations so they have a captive customer.

Conventioneers certainly have a choice of accommodations. You’re not held captive with an obligation to stay where it’s held. It’s a matter of convenience.

 

[missingdisneymore]

Conventioneers certainly have a choice of accommodations. You’re not held captive with an obligation to stay where it’s held. It’s a matter of convenience.

Often, I do not. My company requires me to stay where conventions are contracted and sometimes arranges evening gatherings/activities/networking at the location as well.

Even when there is a choice, during the day we are pretty much captive to that site and food options as lunch time is very limited and getting offsite, eating, and back can't be done within time constraints.

 

[Sweettears]

Often, I do not. My company requires me to stay where conventions are contracted and sometimes arranges evening gatherings/activities/networking at the location as well.

Even when there is a choice, during the day we are pretty much captive to that site and food options as lunch time is very limited and getting offsite, eating, and back can't be done within time constraints.

Ok. Been to a several conventions and never experienced that. In fact several times the rooms they had reserved sold out and you had no choice.

 

[hertamaniac]

Often, I do not. My company requires me to stay where conventions are contracted and sometimes arranges evening gatherings/activities/networking at the location as well.

Even when there is a choice, during the day we are pretty much captive to that site and food options as lunch time is very limited and getting offsite, eating, and back can't be done within time constraints.

100% agree.

I traveled quite a bit in my career to conventions and it was almost akin to being held food hostage (daytime). Often the convention would have in-house (contracted) food providers with exorbitant prices. They knew quite well that your options were almost nil since manning a booth or being a speaker practically mandated you stay onsite.

If the convention center was part of a resort or in a metropolis, at least the evening options were more plentiful, but the prices were definitely inflated compared to non-convention resorts.

 

[bbn1122]

Respectfully... I couldn't disagree more. The rooms are well-appointed and spacious. The food at this resort is incredibly diverse and delicious. Siestas, El Mercado, Rix, Rix Cafe, Three Bridges Villa Del Lago, Maya Grill, Barcelona Lounge, Dahlia Lounge and Toledo have menus to fit a variety of preferences. Most of those weren't even mentioned in the article. The new bridges that connect areas (Casitas, Ranchos, and the Main Building) make movement at this resort very easy and efficient (5 minute walk to anywhere). The Cabanas area is right next to the Tower Building, so less than 5 min walk. The grounds are beautiful and worth the time to walk the exterior of the lake just to take in the landscaping. The pool is one of the very best on property. The Cast Members are terrific and though this may not be exclusive to Coronado, I appreciate the connections I'm able to make with them. I found this article to be incomplete and shallow in its review of this resort. Photos for emphasis.....

I will be staying a CSR for the first time in a month.

I watch DIS video review. They reviewed CS without Grand Destino Tower and its amenties. They did included 3 bridges.
I always appreciate an honest review, but I will be the judge of CS myself.

It looks like it has so much to offer, the size of property with out a car, if you are not staying in the tower is pretty big, like CB.
The tower looks amazing.

I am a DVC member, who is out of points and needed a nice afforable place to stay post cruise. I have always wanted to check out CS and I can wait to get there.

Thanks to everyone on this thread for providing such excellent information.