Happy Tuesday friends! I am so excited to share more about our trip to Florida and our amazing cruise that we took last month! Today I am specifically excited to share about Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort!
After blogging for more than a decade I am still surprised sometimes about what I have not written about here on the blog, and this resort is one of those things. I have referenced it in many different posts and yet, because it has incredibly precious memories held with this place, I was sure that I had written about it several times. Imagine my surprise when I realized that was not true! So today I am excited to share about our stay!
A couple of quick things:
1. Coronado Holds Deeply Personal Full Circle moments for Me.
As I mentioned above, this resort has special memories tied with it for me. As I shared in this post HERE, during my last senior trip (before I got sick) we stayed at Coronado Springs Resort. That resort has held many full circle moments for me. In 2018 when I was returning, I stood on the same bridge at Coronado Springs resort that I had in 2012, touching a beautiful gift that had been given to me (along with a gorgeous luggage tag for traveling adventures), crying because I knew I was saying goodbye to the life that I knew and loved. At the time I had no idea that I was extremely sick with Advanced Late Stage Lyme, Cancer and a few additional health issues, that the journey of healing would take so many years, or the way that healing and restoration would encompass every single area of my life. Returning back and standing in the same spot I cried again, just like I had in 2012 and 2018 ...a bit from grief over so much time lost in this health journey, but more because of being so grateful for where things are at now. Returning back to this hotel has been a sweet full circle moment. I remember the girl standing there in 2012, fearful of what was to come, the woman in 2018 healing and yet still unsure of so many things to now being humbly grateful for where I have been brought.
FCS Class of 2012, thank you. I love and miss y'all. I remember the night these gifts were given and one of you sweetly hugging me whispering, "isn't it wonderful to know that no matter where we all go and where life will take us, that God is there Ms.V?" Oh yes dear one. Oh yes.
2. Coronado Springs is a Resort that I recommend to stay at if you are struggling with a Chronic Illness.
You can read all about why HERE, but I whole-heartedly (non sponsored!) stand by this!
So in saying ALL of that... when my sister surprised us with staying at this resort for a few days before our cruise it was a beautiful gift beyond words. So let me share just a few things about the resort!
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is considered a "moderate Disney resort" and yet, I believe that it lends itself to being one of the more luxury ones with its tranquil nature, the beautiful architecture and the ambience that makes you feel like you have entered into a different country. Some of the benefits of this resort is that it has free parking at the hotel (some resorts do not have this), free shuttle service to the parks (buses is the mode of transportation), several swimming pools, free wifi, and delicious dining onsite.
The atmosphere (as mentioned above) is simply beautiful and the flowers, lighting, and architecture do give a feel that you have entered into an oasis. The Spanish influence throughout the property (whether staying in the main hotel or in a villa) are beautifully decorated and give a glimpse of another world feel.
The walking paths are abundant at this hotel - as you can see from the picture above taken from our room, and lead around the resort and around the beautiful lake. The lake is also the home of the Three Bridges Bar and Grille (which I wrote about HERE!).
One of the best things is that this resort is perfect for a romantic getaway, a girls weekend, or a family vacation.
Our view from our room was beautiful in the daytime... and in the evening!
We arrived at the resort in the evening and after checking in, we met my sister and then as I shared before we went and grabbed dinner. After dinner we slowly walked along the beautiful pathways back to our room and it was so gorgeous. We had such a wonderful night of sleep and then were excited to go out for our day of exploring Disney Springs. Each time we walked through the property we knew that there were a lot of people staying there, but y'all we hardly ran into anyone. It felt like we had the entire place to ourselves in many ways making it even more lovely.
I mention that last point because I think often times you go to Disney and in many ways you can escape for a bit in the "disney bubble" which is sweet. This resort definitely adds to that feel and ability to truly just relax and enjoy your time- no matter what you are doing while you are in Orlando.
Our stay at Coronado Springs was absolutely wonderful. Even a couple of weeks later I continue to talk about how restful and rejuvenating the property is and how welcoming everyone on staff was. You could tell that there is a closeness and a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is throughout the community. It truly welcomes you in and is wonderful and I can't wait to go back again in the future!
I truly hope that y'all have the opportunity to go and stay at Coronado Springs. You will truly enjoy it!
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