News Coronado Springs Expansion - Gran Destino Tower

[Prince Thomas]

Looking forward to staying here again when its all completed!!!

 

[lifeguard1020]

Maybe I'm just not remembering things correctly (my brain is definitely on its way out) but didn't I hear that the Contemporary was supposed to be removing its convention space? If so, it would make a whole lot of sense to have another upscale place for those staying for the convention space there at Coronado.
(I apologize if I am not remembering this correctly)

 

[tissandtully]

What's this about the "series of bridges"? Is this similar to the lines for the suspected gondola system?

 

[PJBuckeye]

I have a hard time believing this resort will remain on an island without any transportation other than bus. If the gondola system is happening, would they really exclude this resort?

This is a stones throw from that elbow in the Boardwalk parking lot. It seems kinda silly that the gondolas wouldn't extend to CSR.

 

[*Q*]

What's this about the "series of bridges"? Is this similar to the lines for the suspected gondola system?

I think those are bridges connecting various sides of the lake, so it's easier to walk between certain buildings to the main pool, the main building, etc.

 

[jt04]

This is a stones throw from that elbow in the Boardwalk parking lot. It seems kinda silly that the gondolas wouldn't extend to CSR.

Agree. At least in the long term. Although, in the immediate future something from CSR to DAK seems likely.

Very nice. Lee hinted at this year's ago. The floating gardens and bridges should be amazing.

TDO Rules!

 

[Coaster Lover]

What is the possibility/probability of this being done in 2019? Seems like there could be lots of projects all coming on line at the same time to line up with Star Wars Land's opening. Could make for a HUGE marketing campaign for Studios and the surrounding hotels (and transportation options)...

 

[deWild]

Maybe I'm just not remembering things correctly (my brain is definitely on its way out) but didn't I hear that the Contemporary was supposed to be removing its convention space? If so, it would make a whole lot of sense to have another upscale place for those staying for the convention space there at Coronado.
(I apologize if I am not remembering this correctly)

I remember reading that rumor and asking why they would demolish the Contemporary's convention space. So now I'm asking. Why would the Contemporary Convention center be demolished?

 

[*Q*]

I remember reading that rumor and asking why they would demolish the Contemporary's convention space. So now I'm asking. Why would the Contemporary Convention center be demolished?

Because they want to move convention business to the Yacht Club so there will be more guests spending money in the EPCOT area.

 

[MichWolv]

This is a stones throw from that elbow in the Boardwalk parking lot. It seems kinda silly that the gondolas wouldn't extend to CSR.

The building on the DHS plans that we all think is the gondola station is very long -- longer then necessary, perhaps, for embarkation/disembarkation of only one line. And if you go in a straight line the other way from CBR, you hit the CSR conference center after about the same distance, I believe.

 

[lifeguard1020]

Because they want to move convention business to the Yacht Club so there will be more guests spending money in the EPCOT area.

That's what I was thinking...Move the conventioners away from the MK and to the Yacht Club, and this fancy new space at Coronado that they are building just for them...

 

[aladdin2007]

Agree. At least in the long term. Although, in the immediate future something from CSR to DAK seems likely.

Very nice. Lee hinted at this year's ago. The floating gardens and bridges should be amazing.

TDO Rules!

 

[homerdance]

WOW!!!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...coronado-springs-and-caribbean-beach-resorts/
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Is this a Hampton Inn?

 

[LukaLand]

According to the Coronado Buzz facebook group the tower will be a new resort catagory- Business Deluxe. He says 583 rooms, with 60% having Hollywood Studios fireworks views.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

My mind is blown with all the news this week! Kudos Disney!!!

 

[Horizons1]

So much for sight lines having importance.

 

[aladdin2007]

So much for sight lines having importance.

yep those days are over.

 

[MarkTwain]

So much for sight lines having importance.

I was just saying in the Caribbean Beach thread that Coronado Springs has always been one of the better-themed hotels on property. The low-rise buildings and relaxed atmosphere have always made it feel very authentically like Old Mexico cerca the 1700s or so. It was nice while it lasted...

 

[NelsonRD]

What is next? Space Mountain, the hotel? Renting rooms out in the Haunted Mansion? In my opinion hospitality has far outpaced the entertainment.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I was just saying in the Caribbean Beach thread that Coronado Springs has always been one of the better-themed hotels on property. The low-rise buildings and relaxed atmosphere have always made it feel very authentically like Old Mexico cerca the 1700s or so. It was nice while it lasted...

Me too. I adore walking around the lake, and the premises. Beautiful, atmospheric too.

I'm not positive about this news. It feels like that curse that has befallen so many WDW hotels recently, of slapping on ill-conceived expansions that all but ruin the resort.

Couldn't WDW have just build two or three new luxury and/or DVC resorts instead?