Katsura Grill in Epcot's Japan pavilion seems to always be our "go to" quick service when we need to get something to eat before we get "hangry". We never really "plan" to eat here, we just some how end up here by default. Let's check it out.
An Amazing Experience at this Epcot Restaurant -Coral Reef
During one of our park hop days, we were about to throw in the towel and go back to our resort for a rest, but then we thought maybe we just needed some A/C and a good sit down meal.
We were already in EPCOT at this time, so we thought we would see if we could get into "Coral Reef".
This Disney resort has the most dining options
There are so many things to consider when choosing a Disney resort. Price is a factor, as well as location, theming, amenities, and what type of transportation will be available. Are dining options ever a factor in which Disney resort you stay at? For a long time I would forgo staying at Disney's Boardwalk Inn just because they didn't have any on site dining options. Since then things have changed and the Boardwalk Inn is one of my favorite Disney resorts, ( but not because of the dining)!
Disney Food Feature at Barcelona Lounge
This week's Disney Food Feature is a drink I got while at the Barcelona Lounge.
Casitas at Disney's Coronado Springs resort
When you book a room at Disney's Coronado Springs resort, you have several options. Do you want a room in the main building, which would be in the Gran Destino Tower? Or do you want a room in the Village, which would be the motel style rooms that you can access from the outside like the other moderate style resorts at Disney World.
If you are thinking about a Gran Destino Tower room, please check out THIS POST we wrote all about the Tower.
If you want a room in the Village, keep reading because there are more options than you probably realize!
The "preferred" rooms are in the Casitas and the Cabanas because they are the closest to El Centro, where the food court, shops, etc. are.
We had a room in the Casitas.
We had just a standard room with 2 queen beds.
I actually loved our view .
We were on the 4th floor
The one thing I miss at Coronado Springs that we have at other moderate resorts is the table and two chairs that are usually near the window. Coronado Springs does not have that table, and there is only one chair here.
My guess as to why there is not table and chair set is because the room has this very long desk/work space and its own chair to go with it.
There is also a coffee station here.
The South Western art is keeping with the theme here, and so cute that it is Disney characters.
There is a solid door that separates the bedroom area from the bathroom area.
We really enjoyed the double sinks here. We've stayed at some Deluxe resorts where we only had one sink, so this is a nice treat.
We also like having this closet/armoire to hang some clothes in. There is also an iron and ironing board in here that we made use of.
The bathroom in our room only had a shower but there are some rooms that have a bathtub/shower combination. If you specifically need a bathtub in your room you can request one.
These are the Cabanas. Buildings on this side of the resort are located on a sandy beach. Access to the water is prohibited, but you can put your toes in the sand and relax on a hammock. Rooms in the Cabana buildings are set up the same as the Casitas. Unlike the Casitas, which could be up to four stories, the Cabanas are only two stories. The section offers a more laid back vibe.
The Ranchos buildings are set way back and sort of secluded. For that reason, I did not get a photo of those. The Ranchos are more of a rustic, Pueblo style building.
What makes this moderate resort unique is that it also has some suites in the village ( and in the tower).
It is also the only moderate resort to offer "Club Level" access ( in tower rooms).
Photo from Disney Website
The majority of the one bedroom suites are located in the preferred Casitas buildings. There are two options for one bedroom suite. You can get either 2 queen beds and a queen sleeper sofa for up to 6 guests, or you can get a king room. The king will have one king bed and a queen sleeper sofa for up to 4 guests.
Another type of suites in the Casitas are the Executive suites. This suite has 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, and 1 queen sleeper sofa for up to 8 guests.
The cost of the suites are about 3 times the price of a standard room here at Coronado Springs. Depending on how much room you need, you would be better off just booking 2 standard rooms.
We have stayed in rooms in both the Village and the Destino Tower and we really enjoyed both. If you want to learn more about the resort and amenities it offers please check out Our Guide to Disney's Coronado Springs resort.
Till nest time ~ M & L
Disney Food Feature: Late night snack at Three Bridges Bar and Grill
Today's Disney food Feature comes from Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
Merchandise from Tokyo Disneyland
A Day in Tokyo : Shibuya Crossing
The last day in Tokyo, we checked out of the hotel ( they were able to keep our luggage) and we took the train to downtown Tokyo to do some shopping. The subway stations here are very clean compared to the States, and it is very quiet. It is frowned upon to talk while in the subway. I think it's a cultural thing.
A day at Tokyo DisneySea: Day 2
Today we were headed to Tokyo Disney's second park, DisneySea. We boarded the same bus we did yesterday from our hotel ( at the same time).
Tokyo Disneyland- Day 1
This Spring I had the opportunity to visit Tokyo Disneyland! Tokyo Disney consist of two separate theme parks, Disneyland and Disney Sea.
We've got the Scoop on Salt & Straw Ice Cream at Disney
Salt & Straw is an Ice Cream shop in Disney Springs that has unique flavors of ice cream. Does chocolate potato salad ice cream sound good to you?
Staying with the Lions at Big Cat Bungalow at The Haven of the Wild
My husband knows I am fascinated by wildlife, so for my birthday this year, he took me to the Big Cat Bungalows at the Haven of the Wild.
What to know about Ale & Compass at Disney's Yacht Club Resort
In an effort to try all the Disney restaurants, Ale & Compass was on our list to try next.
All the other food on the Disney Wish
Dining is a huge part of any Disney Cruise. You may already know that DCL offers rotational dining, where you rotate between themed dinning rooms throughout your cruise. We are always wanting to check out those menus ahead of time. Those menus are pretty easy to find online and it's fun to look at pictures of the food and read about what people ordered. However, we thought we would share with you all the other food we got on the Disney Wish, that did not come from the formal dinning rooms!
Codes you never want to hear on your cruise!
Summer is officially upon us and we are preparing to go on another cruise! We do have a bit of time before we embark, so we've been working on organizing and sharing all our memories from our previous Disney cruise . You can find all our Disney Cruise posts HERE on our Disney Cruise page.
If you are also planning on a cruise, you may be interested to know some of the cruise "lingo" that you might here. These are all codes that you might hear over the loud speaker or maybe just overhear through a walkie talkie or other device a cast member (or employee) might have.
The Incredi-course on the Disney Wish
Secrets of Pinocchio Village Haus
We will admit that Pinocchio Village Haus is not our favorite place to eat in Magic Kingdom. It wouldn't even make the top five. However, it is a very interesting place to visit, so let's check it out.
The Best Star Wars Photo Ops at Disney World
As we approach "Star Wars day", aka, May the Fourth, we thought we would share where to get the best Star Wars photo ops in Disney World.
Take a tour of Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Dinner at Boma at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
One of the restaurants we toured was Boma. This was our first experience with this African buffet. One of the items we taste tested during the culinary tour was the Butternut Squash soup. It was so tasty that we said we needed to get back here for dinner.
Well, years went by, but we finally made it back for dinner.
Pirate Adventure Treasure Hunt in Adventureland
Whether you visit Magic Kingdom often and are looking for a new experience, or you and your family are ready to find something that you don't have to wait in a long line for, The Pirate Adventure Treasure Hunt is a great way to spend your time.
Our Favorite Dishes have Returned to This Year's Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT
Every year that we return to Disney's Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT, we find a new favorite dish. Sometimes that dish makes a comeback the following year, and sometimes it is replaced for something else.
In addition to two new booths ( check the end of this post for more info), we were excited to see over a dozen of our favorite dishes making a comeback at this year's festival! Maybe one of your favorites is on the list too!
Let's check them out!
Arendelle, Frozen Dining room, on the Disney Wish
Our last dinner on the Disney Wish was in the Arendelle Dinning Room. We thought this dinning room had the best theming. Even the entrance was something to take notice to. Let's check it out.
World of Marvel on the Disney Wish
1923 on the Disney Wish Cruise Ship: Our first Dining Rotation
1923 was the first restaurant on our dining rotation when we were on the Disney Wish.
The name, 1923 refers to the year the Disney company was founded by brothers Walt and Roy Disney.
Let's check out this restaurant!
5 things opening at Disney World THIS year!
Over the past few months Disney has announced a plethora of changes coming to Walt Disney World parks and resorts. You may have heard about the new additions to Magic Kingdom with the announcement of the upcoming Villains land and Cars land, but of course that will take years before we see the finish products. There are some smaller changes or additions to the parks that you may end up noticing as early as THIS year! Let's check them out.
Our Guide to Port Orleans Riverside and Room Tour
Port Orleans Riverside Resort may be one of Disney's most picturesque resorts. The theme here is Southern charm on one side and the Bayou on the other side. Let's check it out.
A Perfect Day at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios has never been a full day park for us. I think that's because I don't like thrill rides so that means we don't spend time waiting in the long lines for Tower of Terror and the roller coasters. We recently visited Hollywood Studios for a half day and here is how we made the most of our time here.
Disney Food Feature: Minnie Milkshake
Happy February! This month's Disney Food Feature is the Minnie Milkshake. The Minnie Milkshake first came on the scene in February 2023 for a Valentine's day treat, but has now ( as of the publishing of this blog post) become a regular on the menu.
Coffee Talk- January
Happy 2025, a few weeks late!
We usually write a year end recap on the blog, but we didn't get a chance to do that at the end of December. Grab yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and lets chat now.
Narcoossee's at Disney's Grand Floridian
Narcoosse's is the octagon shaped restaurant that overlooks the Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. It is mostly known for its seafood, but there is much more on the menu!
See these things on Tom Sawyer Island before it's gone!
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