CSR Post-Tower

[hystericalbende]

Hi Everyone,

We are planning a last-minute trip to see the Muppets one more time (RIP). We can get a great deal with the free dining promo for CSR. We stayed there several times before the tower was built and really liked the resort. We aren't bothered by the size or buses like many people. However, I assume that things would feel much more crowded now with the new tower. We plan to spend time at the pool and would likely use the quick-service. Any thoughts on how the resort feels now vs. pre-tower?

We've stayed deluxe most recently at OKW and AKL. We would miss having a balcony at the moderate level, but hate to pass up such a great deal. Port Orleans is also available, though slightly more that CSR. I assume that either side of PO might feel more relaxed, but we do like the CSR theming. I appreciate any opinions from folks who have been to either moderate lately.

Jennie

 

[castlecake2.0]

Coronado is definitely going to feel more lively and more like a deluxe than Port Orleans. I’ve stayed here lots and it’s never felt overly crowded compared to before the tower. The resort has more than enough food options to handle everyone and pools can get busy but have always found a chair.

Port Orleans is great as well, and probably has the best entertainment options on property with yeehaw bob and the jazz band that plays at French quarter. Also has the boat to Disney Springs. It’s going to be a quieter resort overall though. Just depends what mood you’re looking for.

 

[Doberge]

Agree with castlecake so I'm just adding on here. We like the tower addition and find that changes have improved CSR. The bridges are great and make getting around easier. Overall dining is far better at CSR with additions like Toledo, Three Bridges, Dahlia Lounge, and Barcelona Lounge. If looking for more quick service than table service I think it's a wash and pretty even.

Both CSR and PO are huge so both generally absorb crowds well, but like castlecake was getting at, they feel very different because of sightlines. CSR plays with its size in a grand way and feels even bigger than it is, whereas PO plays down its size and feels smaller than it is. CSR can feel busy at the main pool and we have had trouble finding a spot, but I have had trouble at most main moderate and deluxe pools at some point.

 

[hystericalbende]

Thank you both for your reply. We’re going to go with CSR and check out the new-ish upgrades!

 

[Buzz2001]

CSR and GDT are great options. Many lounges and food options as well as activities for all ages.

 

[LeighM]

I don't think that the tower adds to a crowded feel at CSR as most of them are there for conventions. But what will make a difference to your pool days is whether you are there during a cheer or dance competition! I love both CSR and POR but those teams made such a difference at CSR that we found it unenjoyable. Loud quiet pools, busy main pool with next to no chair availability, and really just general loudness. When they left, it was a noticeable change.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

Hi Everyone,

We are planning a last-minute trip to see the Muppets one more time (RIP). We can get a great deal with the free dining promo for CSR. We stayed there several times before the tower was built and really liked the resort. We aren't bothered by the size or buses like many people. However, I assume that things would feel much more crowded now with the new tower. We plan to spend time at the pool and would likely use the quick-service. Any thoughts on how the resort feels now vs. pre-tower?

We've stayed deluxe most recently at OKW and AKL. We would miss having a balcony at the moderate level, but hate to pass up such a great deal. Port Orleans is also available, though slightly more that CSR. I assume that either side of PO might feel more relaxed, but we do like the CSR theming. I appreciate any opinions from folks who have been to either moderate lately.

Jennie

My most recent stays have been in the tower, which is really nice. As for dining, we mostly ate in the tower club lounge, which was also really nice, though too much if you have the dining plan.

Though you don't get the same balcony, if you opt for a tower room, the views are pretty amazing. If not a tower room, then as I recall there are places to relax outdoors and the view form just outside our room was very pretty. My last non-tower room stay at CSR was back around 2018 though, so it has been a while. The additoin of the tower has maybe brought more guests, but it has also added more capacity.

We tend to have our own car when we visit, so I can't comment how much impact the tower has had on the transportation, except to say, we had good luck finding decent parking spaces. The non-tower parking areas also looked great for parking. In many ways, the tower feels like a deluxe resort.

Crowd levels at the hotel will somewhat depend on what time of year, and also perhaps if there are any conventions at the hotel, or big sporting events (like dance/cheer events). When I dined at the main building, it was pretty quiet, but it was also very early in the morning.

The pool didn't fell all that crowded, but my visit was not a very busy time of year. It is one of WDW's pettiest pools!