Disney’s Coronado Springs Standard Room (Photos, Amenities, and Video)
Over the years, we’ve stayed in a standard room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort numerous times. Whether it’s for a week-long vacation or an overnight staycation, we think the resort is an excellent option. On this stay, we returned to the resort’s village section to check out the updated rooms. Below, we’ll preview the room’s layout, amenities, and a few other specifics.
Our room was in the resort’s Cabanas section. Since we were staying in the village, I chose a standard room location. Our room faced the parking lot, which worked well because I could see our car in the distance. It was also convenient when coming and going.
🛠️ Note: Disney typically updates resort rooms every 5–7 years. We’ll update this page as soon as the next refurbishment is announced or completed.
Since our last stay in the village, Disney’s moderate resort room categories have changed. In the past, guests could upgrade to a specific view, but now the options are standard, preferred location, and king-size bed. Of course, these categories apply only to the village section of Coronado Springs and not the tower. We have a separate article comparing a water-view room versus a resort-view room at Gran Destino Tower.
We had several things planned for this stay, including a visit to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, so we wanted to discuss the pros and cons of staying at a moderate resort on a party night. However, because of a hurricane, we had to move our party night to the following week. So we spent most of our two-night stay in the room.
As it turned out, our room at Coronado Springs wasn’t the worst place to ride out a hurricane. Thankfully, we felt snug and secure on the second floor of the Cabanas section. As mentioned earlier, our standard view room looked out to the parking lot. That’s why I was happy to be able to see our car during the storm.
That said, the only time the curtains were opened was to check on the car or see what the weather was doing. So I don’t think room-view upgrades are warranted at an exterior hotel. However, when staying in a deluxe resort, I often throw caution to the wind and book a room with a view upgrade. Who doesn’t want to sit on a balcony and watch animals on the savanna or see the nightly fireworks from one of the parks?
So, in some cases, room views matter. However, we don’t consider them a big deal when you’re staying in a room without a balcony. The other village room upgrade in the resort’s village section is a preferred room. These rooms are located in the Casitas section of the resort, near the main lobby, dining, and shopping.
A standard guest room at Coronado Springs comes with two queen beds. A few rooms have a king bed, but that is an upgrade that comes at an additional cost.
We were impressed with the mattresses and found them soft and comfortable.
Several electrical and USB outlets were available between the beds.
Light fixtures were positioned above each bed. Each side of the bed also had a small pin light that turned on automatically when in use. Silhouette artwork between the beds features Donald Duck as part of The Three Caballeros.
Platform-style beds allow plenty of storage underneath for luggage. This is a newer amenity I’ve come to appreciate over the past few years. Often, we have multiple pieces of luggage. While I still use a luggage rack for my largest suitcase, I now utilize the space under the bed for other items and purchases.
Instead of having a table and chairs, the rooms at Coronado Springs have a desk that serves several purposes. The top offers space to work, eat, or store items.
This extra work light comes in handy. More outlets and USB ports are available along the countertop.
On the far left-hand side, a cabinet opens to reveal a beverage cooler. Note that these beverage coolers have warnings saying they are meant to chill items. They are not designed to keep anything fully refrigerated. So be cautious about what you store in them.
Here’s an ice bucket and a few disposable cups.
A Keurig coffee maker is available. When these first came out, I thought they were an excellent idea. However, the coffee I’ve tried since then hasn’t been that great. So now I venture out for a decent cup of coffee on most hotel stays. You can pick up a cappuccino or similar specialty coffee at Rix Sports Bar & Grill off the main lobby. The Barcelona Lounge at Gran Destino Tower also has a few decent coffee options. See our guide with every coffee option at Coronado Springs for more details.
A stand-alone chair sits toward the front of the room. It was pretty comfortable, and I loved the Disney artwork hanging above it.
Even more impressive is the guest bathroom at Coronado Springs. It has a vanity area with a separate water closet.
The vanity has two sinks and a ledge above, providing an excellent spot for personal items.
Underneath each sink, additional cabinet space was available.
A built-in closet is located in the bath area.
Inside, there’s an extra pillow, blanket, iron, ironing board, luggage rack, and a place to hang clothes. (If you need extra pillows and blankets, call housekeeping from your room phone, and they’ll bring them right away. You can also use the Hey Disney! device in your room.)
Here, we have a stand-alone shower with glass doors and a toilet.
The shower has a rainfall fixture and a separate, removable showerhead, which helps when bathing children. You might also notice a small ledge, which gives us ladies a good place to shave our legs.
Thankfully, the water closet has a separate pocket door. So one guest can use the bath area, while another uses the vanity area. In addition, the vanity area has doors you can close to separate it from the rest of the room. This lets multiple guests have a private space to get ready at the same time.
Video: Coronado Springs Resort Room Tour
Here is a video tour of our standard guest room at Disney’s Coronado Springs.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this visit to Coronado Springs was enjoyable, even in a hurricane. This room exceeded my expectations, and I could see how its amenities could benefit many families. Coronado Springs is an excellent resort with many amenities comparable to a deluxe resort. It’s pretty tough to beat.
For more information about Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, you might enjoy the following articles:
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Review
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Pools
- Gran Destino Tower Review
- Chronos Club Review at Gran Destino Tower
- Transportation Options at Coronado Springs
You might also enjoy our follow-up article that discusses where to request a room at Disney’s Coronado Springs based on your likes and dislikes.
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