If you had to choose btwn Coronado, Caribbean or Port Orleans?

#1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2003, 08:57 PM

I'm planning a trip to WDW and am trying to decide between Coronado Springs, Caribbean Beach and Port Orleans. I've stayed at Caribbean Beach and Port Orleans in the past and they are both nice so I don't know if I should try Coronado Springs this trip. If you had to choose which one would you pick?

Thanks.

minnie*mickey · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2003, 09:16 PM

well i never stayed in coronado, but ive stayed in the other two, and i would choose port orleans, carribean beach is nice and all, but i think portorleans has alot more to offer for a value resort, i heard coronado is nicem with a great pool but nuttin really special

muchie · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-2003, 10:27 PM

I have stayed at all three. I would choose Port Orleans Riverside. I did not care much for Caribbean Beach. Coronado Springs is nice also. If you like a southwestern atmosphere this is a good resort. They have several quiet pools and a large pool with a slide. They have a nice resturant and food court. Also a game room and nice shop. They also have a spa. The reason I would pick PO Riverside is because I like that they have the water taxi's to downtown. I also have stayed there the most. Hope this helps

10 min to wdw · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 12:37 AM

well I'll say the CB becuase of its location and I just like the feel. somethign about being able to watch illuminations from the beach is a enough for me. Also at CS they charge you 15% to be seated at thier food court not like th CR or POR where you just pay for your food. I think the selection is greater at por and CB as well.

minnie*mickey · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 01:58 AM

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10 min to wdw said:well I'll say the CB becuase of its location and I just like the feel. somethign about being able to watch illuminations from the beach is a enough for me. Also at CS they charge you 15% to be seated at thier food court not like th CR or POR where you just pay for your food. I think the selection is greater at por and CB as well.

from carribean beach u can see illuminations, how is that possible??

10 min to wdw · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 10:59 AM

well you don't get the full effect but the road the CB is on is the road that runs directly behind wourld showcase so you can see it right over the trees. At least I could the last time I stayed there 2 years ago and I don't think illuminations has changed that much since then.

minnie*mickey · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 04:55 PM

o very cool i didnt know about that, actually i could see fantasmic fireworks at night from port orleans river side , like u said over the trees

Mickey Crazy · #8 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 05:48 PM

If I had to pick between the three hotels my choice would be Port Orleans riverside!

CruellaFan · #9 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 10:39 PM

If you have stayed at the other two, why not try Coronado?

We really enjoyed our stay there.

Here is an individual's site that gives you good information and lots of photographs....

http://coronado_springs.tripod.com/

minnie*mickey · #10 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 10:54 PM

wow those are nice pics, it actually looks alot nicer then i thought

Micca · #11 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 11:12 PM

Haven't stayed at the other two, but have stayed at CS a couple of times. It's not as "Disney" as Poly, AKL, or WL, but it's a pretty place. I believe it's a little newer than the other places you mentioned.

buchananrw · #12 (**permalink**) 10-04-2003, 11:45 PM

We have stayed at CB and POR. I would choose POR it is a beautiful resort that is well maintained. Also you can take the boat to Downtown Disney.

julieb · #13 (**permalink**) 10-06-2003, 06:30 PM

The POR is nice. We had a pool view from one of the quiet pools. The wait for the buses was not as bad as I had expected. I agree the boat ride is nice.

CaptainTony · #14 (**permalink**) 11-21-2003, 05:56 AM

Coronado, hands down... great restaurants and food court. Best themed pool of any resort. Close proximity to pretty much everything in WDW. And, for my money, the best hotel gift shop in the place. Also, make sure you book time for a massage at the onsite spa there... incredible after a day of walking and riding.

#15 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 11:18 PM

I would choose: POR followed by CSR followed by CBR - if it was just DW and I staying at a mod would pick CSR probably for the more adult atmosphere but POR Alligator Bayou looks so comfy

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