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9 Jul 19, 12:12 PM |
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New Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs
Celebrating the rich cultures and vibrant landscapes of Spain, Mexico and the American Southwest through contemporary design and Old World traditions, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort shines with renewed luster. On July 9, 2019, the resort will complete a multiyear re-imagining focused on today's travelers, marking the official debut of a new tower, new restaurants and a new arrival experience.
The new Gran Destino Tower rises dramatically on the southeastern shores of Lago Dorado ("Golden Lake"), the resort's 22-acre lake. The tower – opening to the public July 9 – offers 545 modern guest rooms (including 50 suites and club-level services), a grand two-story lobby, new meeting venues, and a rooftop restaurant and lounge with spectacular views.The distinctive tower becomes the stylish new gateway to the 2,385-room resort. Gran Destino Tower takes its name from the classic Disney film "Destino." Drawing inspiration from the surrealist animated short, the tower is a whimsical, magnificent visual feast, diverse in its design and execution. The tower's outdoor Destino Plaza are also ideal for weddings, business receptions or other special events. Past its grand entrance and signature ribbon-patterned design that climbs up the side of Gran Destino Tower, guests step into a stunning lobby – an homage to the Catalan Modernism style. On their way to check in, new arrivals pass intricate wooden screens with rows of beautiful Moorish hanging lanterns, while decorative bronze screens inspired by Spanish tile patterns accent the rear wall of the lobby. The warm colors and patterns of Barcelona inspire the sun-filled Barcelona Lounge on the lobby's lower level, offering plenty of casual seating and lake views. Beneath a magnificent chandelier framed by sculpted plaster columns, guests can enjoy coffee in the morning and cocktails as the day progresses. The Catalan theme extends to the tower's stylish new guest rooms and suites. A wall covering in each room is inspired by Spanish tile medallions, adding an Old World touch to a contemporary design. The new tower also offers club-access rooms for guests who want to enjoy the benefits of the Chronos Club. The club boasts commanding views of Walt Disney World Resort and cast members who can assist with vacation planning. Light refreshments are available throughout the day. Each tower guest room also offers a new interactive television system that provides a more customized and Disney differentiated in-room experience. This new television system will enhance the guest experience with Disney-quality services, content and personalization. For example, guests can view their Disney PhotoPass images on the large screen and stream their entertainment services from their personal devices to the in-room television. Gran Destino Tower is crowned by dramatic rooftop dining locations, Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood and Dahlia Lounge, offering breathtaking views of Walt Disney World from the tower's 16th floor. Named for the storied Spanish city home to avant-garde writers and artists of the 1920s and '30s, Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood is a table-service dining experience. The Spanish-inspired menu features entrees like chuletón, a 32-ounce, Spanish-style ribeye for two, as well as sustainable seafood and classic Spanish sides. It's all served in a setting that features live olive trees, vibrant colors and an intricate vaulted ceiling with stained-glass accents. There's also an onstage tapas kitchen inspired by the flavors of Spain, specializing in small plates, charcuteríá and cheeses. The adjacent Dahlia Lounge takes its mesmerizing shapes and swirling patterns from Spanish Modernism, inviting guests into an intimate, artful space where they can enjoy signature cocktails and panoramic views. As part of the broader re-imagining of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, three new pedestrian bridges now extend across Lago Dorado, allowing for quick and convenient passage to and from all parts of the resort. In the middle of the lake at the nexus of these new pathways is Villa del Lago ("Lake Villa"), home to a new outdoor restaurant, Three Bridges Bar & Grill. The open-air, waterfront dining location offers delicious entrees and shareables, along with refreshing cocktails and signature sangria pitchers. Three Bridges Bar & Grill features a rustic, Old World charm anchored by a large stone hearth behind the central bar. These new experiences complement the wide array of amenities and experiences at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, including floating gardens, scenic nature trails and palm-shaped courtyards. Throughout the resort, guests can enjoy a diverse collection of dining options, including:
The Dig Site – a sprawling pool complex with a Mayan-ruins theme – is fed by water cascading dramatically down a Mayan pyramid and features a water slide that evokes the spirit animal of a jaguar. The Dig Site can be accessed via the new bridges over Lago Dorado. All existing guest rooms at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort were updated with new fixtures, furnishings and lighting. Guest feedback helped shape the room remodel that introduced an expansive desk space, hard-surface floors, platform beds and more. In addition, a fresh, sophisticated new color palette ties together the entire resort experience. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is now a celebration of Spanish, Mexican and American Southwest cultures, infused with a profound respect for the natural world – most notably water. These design motifs span centuries to form a common thread that connects the new with the newly re-imagined. ©Disney
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9 Jul 19, 12:17 PM |
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Join Date: Apr 05
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Looking at this, the prices for the rooms are pretty competitive for the size and quality.
Is this still deemed to be a moderate and part of Coranado Springs? As its pretty nice and will certainly attract more of the convention visitors the resort was originally designed for.
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9 Jul 19, 08:42 PM |
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Yes it's still A moderate and still part of Coronado,but it's more geared up for the convention guests!
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9 Jul 19, 08:55 PM |
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Join Date: Oct 09
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Delux in every aspect apart from price
Head and shoulders above all other moderates Disney332
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10 Jul 19, 08:40 AM |
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Yes the Best moderate by a country mile , Very disappointing not to be staying there this year.(especially after living through the construction for the last two visits)
Had to change resorts after booking our flights, we had to move our booking by 2 days and the availability changed ? (well unless we wanted to stay in the tower and loose our free DDP) Will be interesting to see the impact of increased capacity bookings etc on this resort as it was so quiet and the buses never seemed to be over crowded like many of the other resorts.
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10 Jul 19, 10:49 AM |
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10 Jul 19, 10:11 PM |
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I think the Tower is geared up for Convention guests so they are all going to be placed in there,which won't make any difference to the pools
Or buses!
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