Hi there, Emily. Welcome to planDisney.
Oh my goodness, I'm so excited to hear you'll be staying at
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, in the Gran Destino Tower. I stayed there myself around the
holidays last year, and it was absolutely beautiful!
Emily, it's been my experience that
buses from Coronado Springs to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios typically take about 10 to 12 minutes. Buses to Animal Kingdom usually take around 15 minutes, while the ride to Magic Kingdom lasts about 18 to 20 minutes. Personally, I don't like to feel rushed or late for a very important date like the White Rabbit, so to make a dining reservation on time, I would add about an hour to the times above. This extra time will account for waiting for a bus, any stops within the hotel bus loop, going through security at the park, and walking to your restaurant.
Emily, I hope this helps you plan your magical holiday trip! It sounds like you have many of your dining plans in place, but if you ever find yourself wanting an amazing dinner right at your hotel, I highly recommend
Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood. I dined there for the first time last year, and the food was absolutely delicious! I especially enjoyed the Rioja-braised chicken, and even though Brussels sprouts aren't usually a dish I recommend, I highly suggest trying them here. They were fantastic!
I know you are going to love staying at Gran Destino Tower. I'm wishing on a Christmas star that you'll have the most magical vacation, and please let us know if we can help you with anything else. You are always welcome anytime, and be sure to follow us on
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Magical moments,
Shonette