Hiya Angie! Welcome to planDisney! It's great to have you stop by!
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort has quickly become one of my favorites at the Walt Disney World Resort. With the addition of the Gran Destino Tower and new dining locations, it has quickly elevated the stay here to be right on par with any Deluxe Resort on Disney property.
Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood sits atop the tower and has some delicious food and drink offerings. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out during your holiday stay!
Bus Transportation is the only complimentary service to get you to the parks each day. There are four internal bus stops at the resort, so if you are not staying near the Gran Destino tower, you will not have to walk far to get to your stop. The bus currently stops in the following order, (1) Gran Destino Tower, (2) Casitas, (3) Ranchos, (4) Cabanas. This order is for pick up and drop off, but is subject to change at any time. With your visit still a few months away, I would recommend checking with the front desk upon arrival to see if the order has changed. Since buses will be your only form of transportation, they run fairly often to each of the four parks. I stayed here recently and never waited a long time to catch one.
I'm excited you get a chance to celebrate the holiday season at Walt Disney World! With the return of
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to the Magic Kingdom this year, you'll have the opportunity to dance down Main Street, U.S.A. with snow falling from above. The party has everything you want to celebrate, including a parade, fireworks, and even Santa Clause himself!
Angie, I hope you have a magical time during your trip later this year!
Happy planning!
Greg