If you like a tropical landscape and atmosphere, you will think you have fallen into Paradise when you enter Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, which is included in the Moderate class of Disney's resorts. It is, in fact, anything but moderate in its appeal. The resort's theme is that of romantic Spanish-Colonial Mexico. Taking full advantage of the Florida sunshine, the entirety of its sprawling grounds is chock full of just about every type of palm tree imaginable. Exotic tropical plants and shrubbery abound. Colors of buildings, inside and outside, range from sand to coral and soft blues to turquoise. Pops of rust and brown are interspersed for accent. The ultimate effect is soothing and relaxing. A supremely pleasant experience!
In celebration of our wedding anniversary, we just returned from a second stay at this extraordinarily beautiful place. We visited the resort several years ago when our youngest daughter, her husband and two daughters, accompanied us. During this visit we were reminded of just how astoundingly gorgeous and special it is!
Walking toward the front entrance to the lobby, we are struck by the color scheme of the portico:
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| View from the Parking Lot to the El Centro Building and Lobby at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
The wonderful architecture and colors of turquoise blue and coral are a welcoming sight as we approach the entry's portico.
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| Entry Portico Leading to the Lobby and Registration Area of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
As we enter the doors leading into the lobby, El Centro, area of the resort, we look to our left and see this wonderful carved wooden horse statue.
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| Wonderful Carved Wooden Horse in El Centro (lobby) Area of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
This picture, taken from a closer proximity of the statue gives one a better understanding of its beauty.
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| Carved Wooden Horse Statue in El Centro at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
Front and center and directly in front of the door we enter is this gorgeous fountain!
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| Fountain in the El Centro (lobby area) of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
The sound of the water flowing in the fountain is relaxing and entrancing. Here is another view of this fabulous fountain.
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| The Fountain in El Centro at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
A painted mural on the wall:
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| Painted Mural with a Spanish-Colonial Theme |
A tile wall mosaic with cherub statuary and plantings on another wall.
To our right is the breathtakingly beautiful registration area. Because the light fixtures and lamp posts at all the Disney World resorts and theme parks are so fascinating, I find myself continually taking pictures of them. I did not get pictures here the last time we stayed. The fixtures hanging from the ceiling in the registration area are awesome, so I placed myself directly at the middle of the entrance, so as to achieve the full affect and snapped. The gentleman who had welcomed us when we walked into the area, walked quickly back over to me and asked if I saw what I had done when the picture flashed. He told me to check the picture I had just taken and so I did and was very surprised to find I had just discovered a "hidden Mickey!" You will see the glowing silhouette squarely in the top middle and beyond the fixtures in the picture below!
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Beautiful Light Fixtures Hanging in the El Centro Registration Area with Hidden Mickey Glowing Beyond the Fixtures
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This picture was taken as we walked back up the hallway of El Centro off which the eateries are located. Some unique light fixtures can be seen hanging from the ceiling along the length of this hallway with that gorgeous fountain placed in the middle in the foreground.
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| Light Fixtures in Hallway in El Centro with Eateries Situated on the Right of Photo |
We had checked in to our room online weeks ago and so it took only a couple of minutes and we were on our way to our beautiful room. Our room was decorated in the same beautiful tones as other areas of the resort. The wall color of the room was a more muted and very light and soothing shade of blue/green and a bed "runner" sported the turquoise and brown found outdoors and in other areas.
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| Our Lovely Room at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
The bed runners also featured tiny Mickey heads in the design. It is always fun to hunt for Mickeys located here and there around the resorts and theme parks. The signature "Mickey" towel creation was positioned on one of the beds.
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| Signature "Mickey" Towel Decor on Bed |
A picture of the vanity area and water closet area of the bathroom.show touches of brown, rust and golds, which lend a bit of richness to mix.
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| Bathroom and Vanity Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Bathroom and Vanity Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. |
During our stay at Coronado Springs Resort we took several strolls around the vast and beautiful grounds of the resort. Hopefully, these photos will illustrate in some way the astounding architecture and gorgeous landscaping that abound throughout.
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| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Lost City of Cibola Pool with Maya Pyramid Waterfall |
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| Night View of Lost City of Cibola Pool with Maya Pyramid Waterfall |
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| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Three Caballeros at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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Three Caballeros and Me at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
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| Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Light Fixture at Entrance Portico of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Crossing Bridge at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
What better to plant in this tropical paradise than a Bird of Paradise?
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| Bird of Paradise Flower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
A close up picture of the beautiful Bird of Paradise Flower allows us to realize why the plant is called Bird of Paradise. It really looks like the head of a colorful plumed tropical bird.
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| Bird of Paradise Flower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
Another outdoor fan/light fixture which has become a home for a bird of some kind. Note the bird's nest at the top of the fixture.
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| Fan Light Fixture at Disney's Coronado Springs Resor |
Another tropical flower, Yellow Hibiscus.
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| Yellow Hibiscus at the Resort |
A good breakfast was available at the Pepper Market.
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| Spanish Omelette at Pepper Market |
For a quicker selection pastries can be purchased as well at Pepper Market.
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Pastry Case at Pepper Market
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If you choose, you can select from a buffet which also includes pancakes and waffles.
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| Breakfast at Pepper Market |
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| Breakfast at Pepper Market |
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| Breakfast at Pepper Market |
A refreshing late night refreshment after a busy day in the parks. Lemon Sorbet and Strawberry Sorbet from Cafe Rix.
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| Cafe Rix at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort |
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| Sorbet Case at Disney's Coronado Springs Cafe Rix |
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| Strawberry and Lemon Sorbets from Cafe Rix |
Each of Disney's resorts is special and unique in its own way. Thank you so much for taking time to read my blog. I sincerely hope you enjoyed this little visit to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. It truly is a little piece of paradise!
Comments
I hope you are feeling your best, I know by seeing your photo you look fabulous !!
Thank you for sharing, and I want to thank you for taking the time to visit me and my French Fall.
I so need a vacation just like yours, I need a break from it all and a place I can break loose and have some real fun.
See you soon.
Xox
Doré
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful place to stay for your special time. I enjoyed seeing the Coronado Springs Resort. I had never seen beds made up like that with the fabric going top to bottom, and the Mickey in towels - how clever! That's a beautiful picture of you! So glad you had a good time and shared it with us!