News Coronado Springs Expansion - Gran Destino Tower

[raymusiccity]

Why dose the new gondola in the air not go through the building Allah contemporary ...

This is Allah Contemporary

 

[Nextinline]

as a Mexican I do not see the mexican architecture in that building. Seems like your classic european "by the river" vibe with just minor touches to look like the pyramids.

Infact, the restaurants looks like a pale imitation of the very well received restaurants in the Circle Du Soleil complex at Cancun ( Circle du Soleil, Joya) Which is also "above" a man made lake.




Good to know someone shares my opinion. That new tower looks nothing like texmex or mexican. Infact it has way more touches from Muslim landmark buildings you'd see in lower spain or Turkey.



But the pepper Market doesnt have mexican food per se, everything there are pseudo mexican dishes.

They are pretty much modified or texmex.
The food offered there is more on par of Houston's TEXMEX than mexican.

EDIT: food colloquially known to be associated with the southwestern United States and Mexico. Unless the Mexican government sponsors or regulates the dishes, no food can literally be "Mexican" so I think we're splitting hairs. Regardless, it is far superior to the burgers and pizza otherwise offered at Pepper Market.

 

[raymusiccity]

EDIT: food colloquially known to be associated with the southwestern United States and Mexico. Unless the Mexican government sponsors or regulates the dishes, no food can literally be "Mexican" so I think we're splitting hairs. Regardless, it is far superior to the burgers and pizza otherwise offered at Pepper Market.

As an Italian, I don't see the Mexican architecture in that building, either!

 

[GlacierGlacier]

It looks like a mythical city of gold, like a building you'd find in El Dorado.

That's about the closest tie I could come up with.

 

[Flynnwriter]

The theme of this new tower is “international drive.”

 

[champdisney]

Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries undergoes it’s remodeling starting next week. Will be significantly smaller in size.

 

[Club34]

I think restaurants and bars will be the biggest direct impact. Conventions and meetings will be over in the evening, leaving plenty of time for adults to enjoy dinner and a drink. Fortunately they are accounting for that. But I hate to see Pepper Market lose a lot of character. I'm so surprised when I see people complain about the food there. I'm assuming they aren't eating the Mexican options which my wife and I love! In general, I think the niche of CSR loyalists are all on pins and needles.

Yeah, I am too worried about the loss of character. I mean, its not like the theming at CSR was that overbearing or too Disney. I felt like I was at a Disney resort without feeling like I was at the All-Stars. The Pepper Market is a good eatery in my opinion and often gets a bad rap. Although I have had some bad meals there, its usually better than the average counter service at the various resorts in the moderate category. I pray the Dig Site doesn't become an unbearable zoo. Its one of the top pools on property.

Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries undergoes it’s remodeling starting next week. Will be significantly smaller in size.

What is this blasphemy?! Smaller? The shop isn't *that* big. And what do they plan to do with all the space? They are gaining the room of the old check-in area. They are shrinking Panchito's. I can't stop what's coming. That's for sure. But can they please just leave some of the charm?

 

[peter11435]

What is this blasphemy?! Smaller? The shop isn't *that* big. And what do they plan to do with all the space? They are gaining the room of the old check-in area. They are shrinking Panchito's. I can't stop what's coming. That's for sure. But can they please just leave some of the charm?

Panchitos is actually the largest WDW Resort merchandise location by square footage. The current store will be reduced in size because square footage is being converted to other merchandise uses.

 

[Flynnwriter]

I think Disney got a discount on the Riviera and Coronado towers - build the same boring towers twice and find some crap to stick on the outside. Save 50%!

With each rendering of the Coronado - the embellishments become more pathetic.

 

[Kram Sacul]

I think Disney got a discount on the Riviera and Coronado towers - build the same boring towers twice and find some crap to stick on the outside. Save 50%!

With each rendering of the Coronado - the embellishments become more pathetic.

It’s nice to hear a non-sugarcoated opinion. I agree. It’s a mistake to just plop a multi story high-rise into these resorts. Sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn’t fit at all. No excuse.

 

[surfsupdon]

Anybody have an aerial view of the Resort with the new bridges drawn in? That’s a nice new feature, connecting the outer regions to the center restaurant and then onward to the pool or main area. That is nice.

 

[Jambo Joe]

Anybody have an aerial view of the Resort with the new bridges drawn in? That’s a nice new feature, connecting the outer regions to the center restaurant and then onward to the pool or main area. That is nice.

Thanks for the more balanced comment. Lots of judgment about a couple of half finished hotels at CSR and Riviera. I am willing to see how the whole experience comes together. The idea that a tower is inconsistent with the grounds for either area is just wrong - if you have ever visited the real resorts they are modeled on. If you look at how the new grounds come together in relation to the new tower and as you mention the new restaurant and the orientation around Lago Dorado - it will be better. They also just refurbed the rooms and they are far better looking than before and even have more Disney theming in them.

Heck - throw in a Skyliner expansion and this place might be perfect. Well, except for constantly running into people with name tags visiting for the tech expo or the American Association of HVAC Contractors or whatever.

 

[surfsupdon]

Thanks for the more balanced comment. Lots of judgment about a couple of half finished hotels at CSR and Riviera. I am willing to see how the whole experience comes together. The idea that a tower is inconsistent with the grounds for either area is just wrong - if you have ever visited the real resorts they are modeled on. If you look at how the new grounds come together in relation to the new tower and as you mention the new restaurant and the orientation around Lago Dorado - it will be better. They also just refurbed the rooms and they are far better looking than before and even have more Disney theming in them.

Heck - throw in a Skyliner expansion and this place might be perfect. Well, except for constantly running into people with name tags visiting for the tech expo or the American Association of HVAC Contractors or whatever.

I believe that the added Towsr and amenities at Coronado will be excellent for all.

I also believe that a DVC sharing Barefoot Bay with Caribbean will be a huge win for Guests at both Resorts.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Anybody have an aerial view of the Resort with the new bridges drawn in? That’s a nice new feature, connecting the outer regions to the center restaurant and then onward to the pool or main area. That is nice.

Video fly through...

 

[Nextinline]

Thanks for the more balanced comment. Lots of judgment about a couple of half finished hotels at CSR and Riviera. I am willing to see how the whole experience comes together. The idea that a tower is inconsistent with the grounds for either area is just wrong - if you have ever visited the real resorts they are modeled on. If you look at how the new grounds come together in relation to the new tower and as you mention the new restaurant and the orientation around Lago Dorado - it will be better. They also just refurbed the rooms and they are far better looking than before and even have more Disney theming in them.

Heck - throw in a Skyliner expansion and this place might be perfect. Well, except for constantly running into people with name tags visiting for the tech expo or the American Association of HVAC Contractors or whatever.

What do you mean by "the real resorts they are modeled on"? Are the new towers modeled after existing towers at other resorts? Or is CSR and CBR layouts modeled after other resorts?

 

[Jambo Joe]

What do you mean by "the real resorts they are modeled on"? Are the new towers modeled after existing towers at other resorts? Or is CSR and CBR layouts modeled after other resorts?

Not modeled after a specific resort but the types of resorts found in those places.

 

[Cesar R M]

I’m Amazed at how fast this is going up.

Anything that can be sold fast and give Disney quick return.. is built blazing fast.
anything else that doesn't immediately give a return? its split for shareholder's happiness.

 

[peter11435]

Anything that can be sold fast and give Disney quick return.. is built blazing fast.
anything else that doesn't immediately give a return? its split for shareholder's happiness.

There’s also a significant difference in the type of build between something like this and pandora/Star Wars land etc...

 

[Walt d]

What do you mean by "the real resorts they are modeled on"? Are the new towers modeled after existing towers at other resorts? Or is CSR and CBR layouts modeled after other resorts?

Wow” why dont we at disney, have that team in the video build everything . Look how fast they were, in just a Minutes Every thing was ready, get to work boys!

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Sunday, August 19, 2018. Since my last update on July 9th. The half-way points on the two wooden piers now have covers.

A close-up of the restaurant on the lake. The kitchen (back of house) appears to be on the left, given all the piping and overhead structure for mechanical systems. The dining area appears to be on the right, which would face the larger part of the lake, the new tower, and original resort lobby area.

The view from the resort lobby shore toward the restaurant's dining area.

Over at the Maya Grill, a new patio area is being installed.

The "lakeside" view of the new tower, and a view of the lobby on the center ground floor.

The front of the new tower, facing the road entrance.

A close-up of the top floor restaurant area, with future large windows for Hollywood Studios fireworks viewing.

Finally, I found a place near the front entrance that wasn't painted with the updated paint scheme. Compare the old paint scheme on the right (Light beige, light blue, and the lime green at the end of the building), with the new one on the left.