Room rehab at CSR

[buzz2001]

the rehab has started on the top floor of Casita 1, this sign was put up yesterday.

http://dburg30.smugmug.com/photos/419497543_5VKMd-L.jpg

[chechas]

Very cool! Thanks for the update!

[LarryBoy]

Which buildings have been done so far?

[KatMark]

Which buildings have been done so far?

Only 9B--which is Club Level. Casitas 1 and 2 are the first of the "regular" rooms to start getting the full makeover (although all rooms in the resort have the queen beds).

[buzz2001]

Only 9B--which is Club Level. Casitas 1 and 2 are the first of the "regular" rooms to start getting the full makeover (although all rooms in the resort have the queen beds).Kathy, casitas 1 and 3 are first

[KatMark]

Kathy, casitas 1 and 3 are first

Thanks, Buzz, for correcting me.

[buzz2001]

I can report that the 4th floor of building 1 is finished. Although the rooms still smell heavily of paint. They are now converting the 4th floor of casitas 2 and 3.

[LarryBoy]

Do you think any of the Cabanas will be finished by mid-July 2009? We are thinking about staying at CSR and Cabanas would be my first choice, but a refurbished room would also be really nice.
Thanks for the updates Buzz. I assume you work at CSR? What do you do?

[CanadianWDWFan]

Thanks for the update.:thumbsup: We were thinking of staying there this summer since it has been 7 years since we have been there. Now if there the place is getting refurb, all the more reason to go again.

[buzz2001]

Do you think any of the Cabanas will be finished by mid-July 2009? We are thinking about staying at CSR and Cabanas would be my first choice, but a refurbished room would also be really nice.
Thanks for the updates Buzz. I assume you work at CSR? What do you do?No, I don't work there but I have quite a few acquaintances that help me out.

If they continue in their current direction of the casitas, to the ranchos and finish up with the cabanas, I doubt any will be done in July. I'll keep posting updates on the progress though.

[buzz2001]

Building 9b has been completed and CSR will go live with business club level at the first of next year. Some CM's will see the new lounge on the 16th.

Renovations have been completed on the 4th floors of bldgs 1,2,and 3. All is progressing nicely. Check ahead as to where the work is going on. The third floors of those buildings were noisy; but only during the day (regular work hours). Most will be in the parks at that time, so it is no big deal. But if you have infants that will need mid-day nap, ask when you are checking in.

The quiet pool at bldg 4 is being rehabbed. Should be finished soon.

CSR has the resort shuttle running from 7 pm until 2 or 3 am. It seems strange; but they received more complaints about the shuttle service when they are running it, than when they don't.......so CSR has cut it out during the daylight hours unless a convention group pays for the extra service.

[CanadianWDWFan]

Thanks for the continued updates!

[buzz2001]

Thanks for the continued updates!No problem!

[big blue and hairy]

CSR has the resort shuttle running from 7 pm until 2 or 3 am. It seems strange; but they received more complaints about the shuttle service when they are running it, than when they don't.......so CSR has cut it out during the daylight hours unless a convention group pays for the extra service.:huh:
What was there to complain about? Were people being chase by mad shuttle drivers?:drive: I found it to be a nice and unobtrusive service. People are weird...:shrug:

PS. Anybody able to sneak a picture of the new rooms?

:sulley:

[buzz2001]

:huh:
What was there to complain about? Were people being chase by mad shuttle drivers?:drive: I found it to be a nice and unobtrusive service. People are weird...:shrug:

PS. Anybody able to sneak a picture of the new rooms?

:sulley:Frequency, people want it there when they walk out the door. Also, if it was full and could not stop.

[buzz2001]

For anyone staying after the 19th of Dec. in Cabanas 9A you are in for a totally redone room. The whole building is empty of guests and an army of workers has begun to remodel the rooms. The rooms are being emptied totally, electric, painting, some woodwork and tile work are being performed. There has been trailers full of old furniture being taken away and the way it is being handled it is not coming back. The quiet pool was not so quiet today!

Cleaned out.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/lowerider/Disney211065.jpg

This is one of the papers taped to the window of a unit. It shows the order of things to be done and by which trade. The completion date for them is the 19th.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/lowerider/Disney211064.jpg

Another telling the trades the items for this room and locations in the room.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/lowerider/Disney211063.jpg

This one shows a bunch of rooms with the papers in the windows and a couple of the guys.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/lowerider/Disney211056.jpg

[LarryBoy]

Cabanas 9A are the new club rooms right?

[buzz2001]

Cabanas 9A are the new club rooms right?cabana 9b

[LarryBoy]

So the rooms in 9A are the traditional rooms? That means they are going to be some remodeled Cabanas for our July trip? This would be most excellent.

[Disney Doll]

Thanks for all the updates! We are staying at CSR for the first time the last week of Jan. We already requested a Cabana room and it would be awesome if we got a refurbed room.

[buzz2001]

Here are a few photos of the gorgeous newly renovated rooms at CSR in casita 1

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/disneyjo73/WDW%20%20Moms%20Panel/001.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/disneyjo73/WDW%20%20Moms%20Panel/003.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/disneyjo73/WDW%20%20Moms%20Panel/005.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/disneyjo73/WDW%20%20Moms%20Panel/006.jpg

How's that TV!!

[chechas]

Very nice!!! We leave on Friday ( Dec 19) for 8 nights at Coronado! I am so going to have to request one of these remodeled rooms for the TV alone!LOL :secret:

Thanks for the pics.;)

[HulaMinnie]

Wow, that looks really nice. Thanks Buzz for sharing those.

Have a great trip, chechas!

[buzz2001]

Here are some more pics of the newly renovated rooms.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/jalynn1976/Disney%2008/coronado0001.jpg

There is a light above the bed. The headboard is wooden as well with carved detail and I believe there is also some leather type of padding on it as well.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/jalynn1976/Disney%2008/coronado0002.jpg

Flat screen TV with dvd player underneath. There is an ice bucket with glasses and a coffee maker with coffee mugs as well. The refrigerator is pretty good sized as well.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/jalynn1976/Disney%2008/coronado0003.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/jalynn1976/Disney%2008/coronado0004.jpg

The large dark wooden panels on either side of the doorway are actually sliding doors that close for privacy in the sink/bathroom area.

[JIMINY13]

We always request a room in Cabanas 9b and are always accommodated. However, when I called to reserve for our trip for early May 2009, I was told that the rooms are completely taken. So we asked for Casitas 1. I really like the feeling of the Cabanas location, but still want to be close to the Pepper Market and #1 bus stop. Any suggestions?

[Hammer]

We always request a room in Cabanas 9b and are always accommodated. However, when I called to reserve for our trip for early May 2009, I was told that the rooms are completely taken.

Cabanas 9b is the new Club Level building, so that would explain why you could not request it if you have a regular room reservation.

[chechas]

Quick question - Should I call or fax my room request (if so 3 days out?) or just wait until I get there?

Thanks!
~CC

[KatMark]

Quick question - Should I call or fax my room request (if so 3 days out?) or just wait until I get there?

Thanks!
~CC


We always put our quest in with our reservations and then fax three days ahead of time.

[Dawneeeey]

ooo. pretty. Thanks for posting. Now I'm thinking I should actually do a room request! I have only done it once before, for my first trip staying on property, and got what I asked for but I'm really very easy going and am just happy to be going to Disney!! But now that I have seen pictures...:woohoo:

[USCTinkerbell]

Cool! We will be there Friday at CSR as well. I'm excited about the Tvs but curious about the queen beds. I called to double-check since I've said before that our 4 year old sleeps with us and the cast member told me that all the beds are still doubles and no queens. I called the resort line for CSR. Is this true?:mickey:


Very nice!!! We leave on Friday ( Dec 19) for 8 nights at Coronado! I am so going to have to request one of these remodeled rooms for the TV alone!LOL :secret:

Thanks for the pics.;)

[buzz2001]

Cool! We will be there Friday at CSR as well. I'm excited about the Tvs but curious about the queen beds. I called to double-check since I've said before that our 4 year old sleeps with us and the cast member told me that all the beds are still doubles and no queens. I called the resort line for CSR. Is this true?:mickey:They have to say that because there are still a few rooms with doubles. CSR is converting 100 double bed rooms to king rooms but not until they are rehabbed. But 90% have queen beds.

[USCTinkerbell]

Thank you so much! Does this mean I need to send in a request or wait until check in and beg for a room with queens in it?

[CaptainDisney]

I just booked a stay in early Jan! I hadn't heard about this refurb until after I booked it, but now I'm excited I might be able to stay in a refurbished room.

Thanks buzz (and others) for all the info!

[buzz2001]

Here's a few more room pics.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300285.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300291.jpg

Shower with curved shower curtain rod:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300293.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300286.jpg

Fountain in El Centro:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300407.jpg

[chechas]

Very nice!! 2 more days...I am getting sooo excited! Hope we get one of the new rooms!

Thanks for sharing!
~CC

[mrmcgiv]

Wow - Nice, and these are standard rooms? We wre there last week and we req 8a or 8b, got Ranchos 7b. Location was OK but it was an adjoining room and you felt like the other family was IN you room. After 2 nights of being awaken several times I requested we move! In additon to the adjoining room..well let me say it is good they are updating the rooms there. The armoire door was just swinging around when open..had to be propped..a hazard with kids in the room. The room was just very beat up. I was not pleased with the room and neither was my husband (and he is NOT one to complain). The first room in Ranchos was really NOT very clean either. The windows were filthy..just disgusting. We were moved to Cabanas 8B - at my request, I asked I be accomodated due to the inconvenience of having to move. The second room was not adjoining and was fine. Cleaner but still PRETTY beat up!!!!

Having said that..and knowing that by next time when we go the room will be remodeled..I would probably stay there again. The pepper mkt was nice, not at all confusing. The ground were nice. I liekd CBR too, it would be a toss up..but Dh absolutely preferred CSR.

I may write a letter about the condition and lack of cleanliness of the room ...but I will probably skip it and who would I write it too?

If I knew how nice the casita room were Iw oudl have requested a new room..and just had a longer walk to the pool and el centro.

[Beast_fanatic]

The rooms in 9B look almost identical to what was posted above. We had a king room there from the 6th to 16th, and it was very nice.

[buzz2001]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300285-1.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300303-1.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300287.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300291-1.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300289-1.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300290.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300292.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/caprinjustin/DisneyWorld%202008/S7300297-1.jpg

[big blue and hairy]

Thanks a lot for the pics Buzz! I'm not sure what I think about the renovation. I like the flat screen tv's, but is it me, or do the rooms seem to have less personality?

:sulley:

[chechas]

We are here and not only did we get one of the newly rehabbed rooms, we were also upgraded to waterview. The room is very nice. I just stayed here in September in one of the olds rooms so I have a few comparisons to make. Here are pics of various views from our room:
Waterview (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/view1.jpg)
ElCentro (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/view2.jpg)
fountain (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/view3.jpg)


I am not so sure about the all white bedding. While nice and chic, I don't see how the comforters etc will stay white, must be hard to maintain. The room is lacking in color though. The curtains are bright and colorful so wish they had brought that color into the rest of the room.
Curtains (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/curtain.jpg)

Also 3 of the walls are cream and they have a cream border with a tannish pattern on it. Then the accent wall behind the beds is a soft aqua color with a soft aqua border with a darker aqua pattern. Really does not stand out.
CreamBorder (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/102_0299creamborder.jpg)
AquaBorder (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/aquaborder.jpg)

The carpet is a terra cota color with starbursts in it. I like the carpet.
Carpet (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/carpet.jpg)
Also I think the room lost some storage space in the new dresser with the built in frig. The old armour had 3 long drawers and the the new dresser has 6 shorter drawers but the new one seems to have smaller drawers as in two drawers side by side are not as long as the old armour.

The desk is a nice touch. Not sure I understand the 2 "ottomans" though and the desk chair is not the most comfortable. I love the sliding doors to the bathroom/closet area. Very nice touch---way better than the curtain that used to be there.
Ottoman (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/Ottoman.jpg)
Chair (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/chechas/Disney/chair.jpg)

I like the room but I do wish there was a little more Disney personality in it. It looks very adult and contemporary and generic but lacking that certain "sparkle" that is Disney magic. My daughter said that it looks like we are staying at the Hilton or something not on Disney property. Just our 2 cents.

[buzz2001]

Thanks for sharing!!

[buzz2001]

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[buzz2001]

http://i40.tinypic.com/o8e43l.jpg

[luvdiznee]

[QUOTE=chechas;1798252

The room is lacking in color though. The curtains are bright and colorful so wish they had brought that color into the rest of the room.



I like the room but I do wish there was a little more Disney personality in it. It looks very adult and contemporary and generic but lacking that certain "sparkle" that is Disney magic. My daughter said that it looks like we are staying at the Hilton or something not on Disney property. Just our 2 cents.[/QUOTE]

I agree. It seems a little strange that the resort is so beautifully colored on the outside but not in the rooms. :mickey:

[buzz2001]

I agree. It seems a little strange that the resort is so beautifully colored on the outside but not in the rooms. :mickey:The rooms used to be brightly colored. It section was different. Folks didn't like that either. <snip>"darned" if they do, <snip> "darned" if they don't.

[luvdiznee]

The rooms used to be brightly colored. It section was different. Folks didn't like that either. <snip> "darned" if they do, <snip> "darned" if they don't.

I will never understand that. Now they just look like hospital rooms. :confused:

[lilolvr]

It's all a matter of taste. I think they look more upscale and deluxe like.

[mrmcgiv]

I thought the picture did look like the rooms were not very colorful..however I agree the look was more contemporary and upscale. A very grown up look. But really, most kids do not care if the rooms are colorful or not..they are just there for the fun! I would like it I think, i thought the new room pics look great...but how long can that white bedding stay whote. I guess there is always bleach!

[Belle94]

I like the new look too, but I wish there were a table and chairs instead of a desk with only 1 chair. I was thinking the same thing about how hard its going to be to keep those bedspreads clean!

[KatMark]

I like the new look too, but I wish there were a table and chairs instead of a desk with only 1 chair. I was thinking the same thing about how hard its going to be to keep those bedspreads clean!

I think with the two queen beds they had to eliminate something. We never use the table and chairs (except to collect junk), but I imagine families with small kids used the table more often. We usually get our food at Pepper Market or Rix Cafe and eat outside by the lake.

[buzz2001]

All buildings in every village now have queen beds. The only rooms left with full size beds are the 100 rooms that will be converted to king size beds. These rooms are scattered throughout the resort. Cabana 9b (Club Level rooms) has reopened and pictures of the redone rooms are filtering in. The room rehab has also begun in the casita section. Casita 1, 2 & 3, 4th floor are done as are some rooms in Cabana 9a. Work is on hold until after the holidays.

[buzz2001]

The opening of the club level rooms in cabana 9b may be on hold. Some people are reporting that they have been offered free upgrades to other concierge resorts for their club level reservations at CSR. Turns out the soft opening of CSR concierge rooms didn't go as planned and they will be revamping a bit. For the foreseeable future, CSR will only use the rooms as Business Club Level for convention groups that book those rooms. Otherwise they will be used for leisure guests but the lounge will not be open to them. So I don't know if foreseeable future means forever or until they straighten out the kinks since the concierge rooms didn't go as planned and they are going back to the drawing board.

So anyone wanting to request a room in cabana 9b, go ahead.

[buzz2001]

I like the new look too, but I wish there were a table and chairs instead of a desk with only 1 chair. I was thinking the same thing about how hard its going to be to keep those bedspreads clean!I think the rooms had ottomans too but not 100%. I'll post more pics while I'm there next month.

[DisneyorBust]

Are all of the rooms being refurbed? Or is it restricted to changes in the beds?
Might be staying at CSR for the first time this March and the photos and info being shared here is great. Thanks!

[KatMark]

Are all of the rooms being refurbed? Or is it restricted to changes in the beds?
Might be staying at CSR for the first time this March and the photos and info being shared here is great. Thanks!


The entire resort is being rehabbed. All of the rooms getting queen beds have them. There are about 100 rooms that will be getting new king beds. Cabanas 9B, Castias 1, 2 and 3's 4th floors are done as is part of Cabanas 9A. They put a halt to the rehab during the holidays but have now resumed. The rehab began October 08 and is scheduled to be completed October 09.

[Beast_fanatic]

I think the rooms had ottomans too but not 100%. I'll post more pics while I'm there next month.

There were 2 small ottomans in our room.

[buzz2001]

I got my Magical Express tags and vouchers today!! :woohoo:

[Dawneeeey]

isn't that almost the best feeling in the world??

[buzz2001]

isn't that almost the best feeling in the world??Yes, and this was better!! I got my packet today!! And there was lots of stuff I didn't know I was getting.

30 min free arcade card - That will be good for DD.
$15.00 Meal voucher for Planet Hollywood
a voucher for a free Planet Hollywood souvenir merchandise keepsake
a sea ray voucher - 90 mons for the price of 60 mins (up to 5 people)
a mini golf voucher good for one free round
4 new luggage tags which I needed
and of course the $200 gift card voucher.

[buzz2001]

27 more days!! :yay:

[buzz2001]

Here are some long anticipated pics of business club level lounge at CSR. Again, this lounge will not be available to leisure guests at this time. The opening of the club level rooms is still on hold.

http://i39.tinypic.com/16m0dbl.jpg

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[buzz2001]

room update - cabana 8b is now done and 8a is back online as of a couple of days ago. CSR is having to wrap up some of the current work, since a huge convention comes in tomorrow. I don’t think that they can afford to have any rooms down for the next 2 weeks.

[disneyjoe]

Huge convention at CSR? Do you know for how long?

We are going to be there on Saturday the 24th. Wondering if the resort is going to be really full and busy!

Anyone know??

[Disney Doll]

Wondering the same thing myself. We also arrive on the 24th.

[buzz2001]

A big convention means less crowded buses and pools for you.

[disneyjoe]

Less busy buses in the day but busier in the night since most conventioners only get tickets from 4 - close anyways. Truly not an issue, was just curious as to how full the resort is going to be.
Also, if its real full then we won't have the choice of resort area selection. Don't want to end up in Ranchos 7b after all I have read.:unsure:

Sitting on :cloud9: either way...be there in 5 days!

[buzz2001]

Less busy buses in the day but busier in the night since most conventioners only get tickets from 4 - close anyways. Truly not an issue, was just curious as to how full the resort is going to be.
Also, if its real full then we won't have the choice of resort area selection. Don't want to end up in Ranchos 7b after all I have read.:unsure:

Sitting on :cloud9: either way...be there in 5 days!7b is a great building. Its right behind 8a and is close to the main pool and bus stop #4. You also have a quiet pool.

In my experience, when the resort is full with a big convention, it doesn't seem it because they schedule events all day and night. They may hang out at the Laguna Bar outside the main building but they really don't go to the parks in packs. Buses always seem empty, day or night.

[kathiep]

We were in 6B last time we stayed here. I think we're in the minority because we didn't mind being in Ranchos.

Based on our preferences - for our upcoming August trip we were planning on requesting 7B. Great location IMO, but maybe I better re-think that.

[buzz2001]

We were in 6B last time we stayed here. I think we're in the minority because we didn't mind being in Ranchos.

Based on our preferences - for our upcoming August trip we were planning on requesting 7B. Great location IMO, but maybe I better re-think that.Have a great trip!

[Hammer]

7b is a great building. Its right behind 8a and is close to the main pool and bus stop #4. You also have a quiet pool.


Hey, I love Coronado Springs, but it does seem that there are a lot of housekeeping/room complaints from people who have stayed in that particular building.

You can have basically the same benefits in 8a and be closer to El Centro.

[dmosher]

I personally love the new changes. Though DW and are now DVC members at CSR, before we got married, this was MY favorite resort. The only downside to it for me was the ultra bright decor. The new changes represent the step away form all things bright and powerful and much closer to the deep wood and sophistication I always felt was needed at CSR. It is still a great place to stay and I do miss it on occasion... so many fond memories.
:pipes:
D

[buzz2001]

I personally love the new changes. Though DW and are now DVC members at CSR, before we got married, this was MY favorite resort. The only downside to it for me was the ultra bright decor. The new changes represent the step away form all things bright and powerful and much closer to the deep wood and sophistication I always felt was needed at CSR. It is still a great place to stay and I do miss it on occasion... so many fond memories.
:pipes:
DI can't wait to give the new rooms a try. 18 more days!

[buzz2001]

15 more days!

[conwayjohn71]

130 more days

[Dsnygirl]

Question re: the rehab -- does anybody know if all the rooms are getting the same decor?? We've never stayed there before, and like the idea that there are different areas/themes throughout the resort. But are they carrying this into the rooms? Because although the new rooms are beautiful and look great, they aren't really our style... so I'm hoping maybe some of the next batch look different? :thanks:

[buzz2001]

Question re: the rehab -- does anybody know if all the rooms are getting the same decor?? We've never stayed there before, and like the idea that there are different areas/themes throughout the resort. But are they carrying this into the rooms? Because although the new rooms are beautiful and look great, they aren't really our style... so I'm hoping maybe some of the next batch look different? :thanks:Yes, all rooms will be the same. Only cabana 9b will be different because they have dvd plaers and robes for the "business" club level rooms.

[Darbylew]

We have stayed at CBR and love it but we have
not stayed since they did the rehab. It sounds
great with the pirated theme. I know the kids
will like it. :pirate:
FIRST TRIP 1972
LAST TRIP OCT. 2008 :mickey:
NEXT TRIP MAR. 2009 :D
AND MANY TRIPS IN BETWEEN

[luvdiznee]

3 days! :mickey:

[buzz2001]

9 more days for me! Doin the single digit dance!

[buzz2001]

4 more days for me! Doin the single digit dance!

[buzz2001]

cabana 8a is now complete! I'm leaving in a few hours for WDW!!

[KatMark]

Have a great time, Mario. We will anxiously be awaiting updates and new pictures. :thumbsup:

[crazygoalie39]

When are all of the rooms supposed to look like this? And is casita 1 (other than cabana 9b) the only building that has new rooms right now? We're planning on going in december and still undecided in our resort but if we can get into a new room at CSR our decision will be pretty easy. :mickey:

[big blue and hairy]

We stayed in Casitas 2 a couple of weeks ago and it was a refurbed room.

:sulley:

[KatMark]

When are all of the rooms supposed to look like this? And is casita 1 (other than cabana 9b) the only building that has new rooms right now? We're planning on going in december and still undecided in our resort but if we can get into a new room at CSR our decision will be pretty easy. :mickey:

The rehab is scheduled to be completed by October 09. As of now, Cabanas 9A and 9B, 8A and 8B are complete, as are the 4th floors of Casitas 1, 2 and 3.

[buzz2001]

The cabana buildings are complete. The renovation work has moved to rancho 6a.

[buzz2001]

Newer pics! I'm back a week and already more changes. Time to go back!!

Cabana 8a

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[buzz2001]

I learned that the marina will be open from June 1 to Sept 7 (Labor Day).

[buzz2001]

Rancho 6A is now completed. The renovation team has moved onto Rancho 6B. Looks like they are going to move into Casitas 5 after 6b.

[buzz2001]

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[spoonful of sugar]

buzz 2001, thanks so much for posting the latest pics. of the king room. only 40 days and my husband and i will be there with a king room. love it!

[buzz2001]

All of Ranchos 6B is done except the first floor which should be done tomorrow or the next day. They are then taking some time off from the rehab because they have a big convention coming in -- the Children's Miracle Network and they need all of the rooms.

[kakn7294]

Buzz, just a quick question because one of your pics has me wondering and I might have missed this somewhere. The pic of the bathroom shows what looks like dark wood doors at the opening. Are those real doors that close off the bathroom area or are they more like walls and stationary with the curtains behind them like before? The new rooms are beautiful. I like this look so much better than the old look - that decor just didn't appeal to me at all!

[buzz2001]

Buzz, just a quick question because one of your pics has me wondering and I might have missed this somewhere. The pic of the bathroom shows what looks like dark wood doors at the opening. Are those real doors that close off the bathroom area or are they more like walls and stationary with the curtains behind them like before? The new rooms are beautiful. I like this look so much better than the old look - that decor just didn't appeal to me at all!Yes, they added solid wood doors on rollers that glide on a track. They are very nice and open and close smoothly and quietly.

[kakn7294]

Yes, they added solid wood doors on rollers that glide on a track. They are very nice and open and close smoothly and quietly.Thanks!

[buzz2001]

In about 2 weeks, the renovation will be starting up again. And they may be doing Casita 4, not 5.

[buzz2001]

In about 2 weeks, the renovation will be starting up again. And they may be doing Casita 4, not 5.The work has begun on casita 4.

[Rogerwdwfan]

I can not wait until the 18th of this month becaue I will be at CSR :piano:

[KatMark]

Lucky you. Have a great time at our favorite resort! :mickey:

[buzz2001]

They are doing paint touch-ups on Casita 4 and should be done by end of week. They have two conventions coming in so they might not start Casita 5 for two weeks.

[blondeinbrandon]

We are heading to CSR on the 30th! Can't wait.
Last time we stayed at Ranchos 7B and LOVED it! It was so close to the bus!
If Ranchos 7s haven't been refurbed, where should I ask for a room? I want close to a bus with the queen sized beds, but other than that it doesn't matter. I don't need near the pools or the front.
Help!
:confused:

[KatMark]

Ranchos 6A and 6B are complete if you want to stick in the Ranchos area.

[buzz2001]

We are heading to CSR on the 30th! Can't wait.
Last time we stayed at Ranchos 7B and LOVED it! It was so close to the bus!
If Ranchos 7s haven't been refurbed, where should I ask for a room? I want close to a bus with the queen sized beds, but other than that it doesn't matter. I don't need near the pools or the front.
Help!
:confused:I'd go with cabana 8a. All the cabana buildings are done and 8a is the building next to 7b and is closer to the bus and pool.

[buzz2001]

Not many huge updates at CSR to talk about. Still working on the renovations but here are a few little things.

CSR now has blue velvet ropes in the lobby instead of those ribbon line guides. And they opened up the first three stations on the check in counter specifically for the "on-line" check ins. With the pre-arrival check in, they can have room keys and welcome packs already prepped. For the experienced guest, it's very quick. Newbies, of course, still have questions and need guidance, so it doesn't really change much there.

[buzz2001]

Casitas 5 is now down for renovations!

[BluewaterBrad]

We will be there inOct!!:mickey:

[KatMark]

We will be there inOct!!:mickey:

By then the rehab should be done or mostly done!

[Belster]

I cannot wait!!! My first time to CSR will be in October...

[KatMark]

Ranchos 7B is down for rehab. Trying to confirm if Casitas 5 is complete. If it is, then all that is left after Ranchos 7B, is 7A and the three remaining floors of Casitas 1, 2 and 3.

[buzz2001]

At a month per building, that should put them right into October.

[buzz2001]

2009
June 5-7, Annual Family Cafe Conference
Jun 15 - 20, Wester CPE CPA Conference

Jul 3 - 4, 2009 US Open Karate Championship
Jul 7 - 12, Friends for Life Annual Conference
Jul 16 - 18, TOPS IRD
Jul 21-23, D.A.R.E. International Training Conference
Jul 21-23, NACS Leadership Advancement Program at the Disney Institute

Aug 24 - 29, Florida Recreation & Park Association

Sept 30 - Oct 4, Society of American Foresters National Convention

Oct 20-24, World Waterpark Association 29th Annual Symposium & Trade Show
Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2009, HACU 23rd Annual Conference

Nov 30 - Dec 3, 28th Annual Disney World Anesthesia Meeting

2010
January 1-5, ECAC College Basketball Holiday Festival
Jan. 12-16, 2010, STMA Conference

Feb 2-7, USPS National Meeting
Feb 7-10, ISEE's 36th Annual Conference
Feb. 15-18, NATE 2010

Mar 22-25, VoiceCon Orlando 2010
March 26 - 28, AOAO Annual Meeting

May 20-22, FL Elks State Convention

Sept 24-27, ASBO 96th Annual Meeting

Dec 10-12, National Scholastic K-12 Chess Championship

2011
Jan 27-29, MACS Convention and Trade Show

February 21–24, IECA Annual Meeting

2012
February 5–9, APEC

2013
Dec 13-15, National Scholastic K-12 Chess Championship

2014
Sept 19-22, ASBO 100th Annual Meeting

This list of conventions represents conventions found on Google or have been submitted to me by others. It's not a complete list of all CSR conventions.

[buzz2001]

Casita 5 is complete.

[big blue and hairy]

After staying at CSR again after the refurb, I retract my previous statement. I really like the new rooms. I think it was just a bad experience all around. The beds did not have the runner down the middle, which made the bed look boring. We were in our least favorite building at CSR, and the food court absolutely sucked! This last time was much better, which made us both happy since we had enjoyed CSR a lot the first two visits.

:sulley:

[buzz2001]

After staying at CSR again after the refurb, I retract my previous statement. I really like the new rooms. I think it was just a bad experience all around. The beds did not have the runner down the middle, which made the bed look boring. We were in our least favorite building at CSR, and the food court absolutely sucked! This last time was much better, which made us both happy since we had enjoyed CSR a lot the first two visits.Good to hear. Glad you enjoyed it this time around.

[buzz2001]

Here's another view on CSR

http://solofriendly.com/review-coronado-springs-resort-part-1/

http://solofriendly.com/review-coronado-springs-resort-part-2/

[buzz2001]

Rancho 7B is about half way done. Rancho 7A is up next.

[buzz2001]

Rancho 7B should be back up in a few days. Rancho 7A is also now out for rehab.

[buzz2001]

Rancho 7b is open.

[KatMark]

Ranchos 7A is done and open. Casitas 2 is down now for rehab and will be all month. So, as things stand, all of the Cabanas are done and all of the Ranchos are done. Casitas 4 and 5 are complete; once they finish Casitas 2, they will only have the first three floors of Casitas 1 and 3 to finish. Looks to me as if they are on schedule and will be done by October 09 as predicted.

[buzz2001]

According to a guest that just returned from CSR, the Pepper Market is no longer using the old PM mugs. They have begun to use the new WDW mugs. They also are not suppose to refill Pepper Market mugs any longer although she saw it being done frequently.

[buzz2001]

View of the pool slide from the top of the pyramid
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[big blue and hairy]

According to a guest that just returned from CSR, the Pepper Market is no longer using the old PM mugs. They have begun to use the new WDW mugs. They also are not suppose to refill Pepper Market mugs any longer although she saw it being done frequently.
Glad to hear it. Having different mugs was a sore spot for me. I know Disney doesn't run the Pepper market (although they should), but I'm still at a Disney resort. It's not like the Swalphin that isn't owned by Disney.

:sulley:

[big blue and hairy]

View of the pool slide from the top of the pyramid
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How did you get up there without being yelled at? For that matter, did you get up there without being yelled at?

:sulley:

[buzz2001]

Another view of the Dig Site pool from the top the pyramid.
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BBH - It helps to have CM friends do it for you.

[buzz2001]

I haven't seen prices that low in quite some time. Between my DW having an imposed "no vacation from mid Nov to mid Jan" at work and my daughter being in high school (plus soccer), its killing me not to take advantage of the $96.00 special.

[buzz2001]

WDW finally changed their website to reflect queen beds at CSR.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/coronado-springs-resort/rates-rooms/

[buzz2001]

The health club is now accessible 24/7. It's staffed from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests wanting 24-hour access to the club must meet with an attendant to sign a waiver and obtain a 24-hour access key

[buzz2001]

Casitas 2 is done and that they are currently working on both Casitas 1 and 3. These are the last two buildings! They seem to be way ahead of schedule.

[BluewaterBrad]

Thanks buzz!! 87 days and counting!:mickey:

[buzz2001]

Thanks buzz!! 87 days and counting!:mickey:Have a great trip!

[buzz2001]

# 2010 Coronado Springs Resort rates will be $5 per night higher than other Moderates, year-round.

# La marina will now be closed until Labor Day.

[buzz2001]

La Marina reopened two weeks early, on Monday, August 24th.

[buzz2001]

All room renovations are complete and life is back to normal at CSR!!

[Mitzie]

:thumbsup:Yeah...heading there for the first time in 18 days and counting...can't wait. The photos are great and it looks beautiful. My DH challenged me to not request an area and just see where we land so I don't know what to expect. Wish us luck.