- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, themed to regions of Mexico and the American Southwest, includes 2,112 rooms and the largest ballroom in the entire Southeast United States at 60,000 square feet. It is also the largest convention center at the Walt Disney World Resort, and the third largest in the region. The resort, which opened in 1997, currently has
95,000 square fee of meeting space, with a new 86,000-square-foot exhibit hall opening in spring 2005, bringing the total to more than 221,000 square feet of meeting space. The convention center is equipped with wireless technology, allowing Internet access through the entire room, and there are electrical outlets every 30 feet, as well and water and compressed air connections scattered throughout the room. - Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, which is themed to resemble Mexico and the American Southwest, is one of Disney’s moderate resorts. The resort complex has 1,967 rooms divided into three regions; The Casitas, with their colorful plazas and fountains; The Ranchos, highlighted by an arroyo, a rocky stream bed; and The Cabanas, evoking the spectacular Mexican coastal regions. The entire resort is set around a 15 acre lake known as “Lago Dorado” (or “Golden Lake”). The 0.9 mile long Esplanade which circles the lake is the perfect path for leisurely strolls or bike rides, while paddle boat and kayak rentals are available on the lagoon.
- The Coronado Springs Quiet Pools are the first on Disney property to use Bromine instead of Chlorine
- There is a .9-mile promenade/jogging trail around Lago Dorado.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice of law to pursue his passion for Disney. He began as one of the earliest podcasters back in 2005, and is the founder and host of WDW Radio (WDWRadio.com), named Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years). Founded in 2004, WDW Radio also includes live video, blog, community, products, tours, and events dedicated to celebrating the magic of Walt Disney World, the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars.
He is also the author of numerous books about Disney, and a series of virtual Audio Tours of the parks, all created in an effort to help enhance guests' enjoyment and appreciation of the theme parks, shows, and films, and the people who make the magic happen.
Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project (DreamTeamProject.org), which sends children with life-threatening illnesses to Walt Disney World, and has raised more than $550,000.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
In addition to creating content around the Disney brands, Lou is also an author, coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the Momentum series of events and workshops for those looking to build their business and brand. Learn more at LouMongello.com.
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About Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice to pursue his passion, and is now a recognized Disney expert, author, speaker, and host of WDW Radio. Learn more…