For those following my maybe...maybe not,not sure...value or mod...please help me! Disney saga...

[speechteachri]

WE BOOKED THE TRIP!!! (actually Deb-Pooh's Pal, booked the trip today for us! Thanks Deb!)

Here's the details...

3 of us at CSR, August free dining, over my b-day for 8 nights!!
Funny how trips like this seem to grow once you get started planning!)

I'm so excited, and I can't even explain how excited dd is!

Everything still hinges on dh's company still being around before we go, of course, and his back holding out, but just to be booked is really nice!

I hope I didn't make a bad decision choosing CSR. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE POFQ, which is so much smaller and quiet, but I wanted to try something different, so...CSR it was. Now I've read some bad reviews, so I'm a little nervous, but hopefully we'll get a nice renovated room near the pool, and we'll be all set!

I wish I could start making dining ressies!

Thanks for everyone who gave me advice over the weekend, and follwed my decision making saga!! You guys are great friends!:D

[kimntrent]

Have not stayed here. I don't like the feel there.

[wilsonfamily4]

Congrats. Your excitement is contagious and makes me very envious. :) Sounds like a perfect trip. I am sure you will have an outstanding time. And it is always good to try new things, at least that is what we tell the kids.:rotfl::rotfl:

[Hedy]

Woohoo!

[iluvamystery89]

congrats! just a word of warning though, we stayed in a room overlooking a pool at pop a couple of years ago, and the noise was unbelievable-and it went on most of the night!

[Magical JenK]

Oh that is just great!! Congrats on your trip! I just read your other thread today & thought...oh yuck...I feel for you!! But everything happens for a reason & what a great trip you'll have!!

CSR, your bday, free dining AND for 8 nights!!! That's AWESOME!! For what it's worth, I think you'll love CSR. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE POFQ too...everything about it...the size especially. I read all the reports saying how big CSR was & how bad it was...but really, it's great. I've stayed there 3 times now & it's really a beautiful resort!! Sure it's bigger than POFQ, but it's great!

We found the busses to be really great! There were even times were we were the only ones on the bus to the park. We stayed in Casitas section every time, so we were always at bus stop 2 & it's usually the first drop off/pick up except for the DTD busses. There are 4 stops at the resort. The bus rides to the resorts were great & none took an exceptional amount of time. I had read that it's so far away from everything but AK...I didn't think it was much more than POFQ. You don't share the bus w/another resort so that's nice too.

The first trip we had a water view room (hoping for a king bed to open up...but that never happened LOL), but we were honestly 3 steps away from the quiet pool. Only one time was it even loud...and it was a Friday night...I'm assuming it was the conventioneers partying up! LOL It was so nice to be right there! At times we had the pool to ourselves! It was great!

The grounds, as I'm sure you've read are broken up into 3 sections. Cabanas, Casitas & Ranchos. Of the 3 Ranchos is my least favorite "look" & while it is the furthest from the main building, it's not THAT far. Plus all the buses will stop at the main building before leaving (w/the exception of DTD because it starts at that bus stop if I'm not mistaken). But really, the Ranchos section is still neat looking...just not my favorite.

I think you'll like it. There is a great site...dang, what was it called...I'll have to find it...someone on the dis runs it (Buzz001 I think is his user name). If you haven't looked there, you should. He has BEAUTIFUL photos. If you want to see any of mine, I'd be more than happy to send you some.

Just like anything Disney related, while it may not appeal to some, it does to others & while POFQ is still my favorite mod, I wouldn't ever pass up a chance to stay at CSR if it meant going to Disney. I think making the best of the resort is what makes/breaks any trip. Use the buses if you need to get to the main building if you think you're too far away. Don't even worry about those conventioneers in their suits (I always think it's funny people actually worry about them). Most of them aren't even going to the parks so that's why the buses are so empty...during the day anyway! LOL

You're going to have a great trip! Congrats!!

[ligrumpygirl]

WE BOOKED THE TRIP!!!

WOO-HOOOOO :cooldance:


Your excitement is contagious and makes me very envious. :)

SAME HERE!!!!!! :party:


Not sure negative comments about the resort were asked for...the poor girl wanted to share her EXCITEMENT.


Have not stayed here. I don't like the feel there.



congrats! just a word of warning though, we stayed in a room overlooking a pool at pop a couple of years ago, and the noise was unbelievable-and it went on most of the night!

Is there NOTHING around here that can stay positive?! :headache:

[3dog2kidmom]

I was thinking the same thing, Janet.

Congrats on your trip, Leslie!!!

[askomsky]

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Not sure negative comments about the resort were asked for...the poor girl wanted to share her EXCITEMENT.





Is there NOTHING around here that can stay positive?! :headache:


I was thinking the same thing, Janet.



Well see maybe I read it differently then. I don't think she asked for advice in THIS thread but has in two others. I haven't responded to the others bc I can't offer an educated opinion but I am ver interested in what everyone else's was. That said If OP's have been offering advice, I can see where they may feel like offering it here too. I didn't think they were trying to be negative, but rather offer their opinion on the matter. I'm not sure pointing fingers makes it any better? I thought that offering opinions positive or negative was always welcomed? Since I'm not an expert on Disney I follow these threads very closely and personally I want to hear the good, bad and the ugly if someone else has done it. Also knowing that what works for one person may not work for another, but it's always nice to hear and explore ALL sides of an opinion.


On another note, Congrats Leslie, I'm glad you found what will work for you and your family.

[Magical JenK]

Leslie-Here are some photos to get you even more excited!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec271afac5dea00000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec271276fdc5d00000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec271751b5d3000000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27178e89c6d00000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec2708f51fc7b00000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[Magical JenK]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec271bc789c9f00000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec270ac1b3d8800000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27093e3fcc700000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec2705cad3d4600000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[Magical JenK]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27141375d0600000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27028e13d3000000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec270c00d3da800000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27109195d0c00000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec271f8869c4300000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[SunshineGirl]

WE BOOKED THE TRIP!!! (actually Deb-Pooh's Pal, booked the trip today for us! Thanks Deb!)



How awesome that you booked through a fellow SR member!!!

[Magical JenK]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec270f57f7d5800000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec270bb93fca300000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec271800e9cf700000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27070eb3d1600000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27133dddce500000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec2711eb59c0300000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[Magical JenK]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27057c7fc8100000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec271f8671d9200000010O10EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec27027447d0a00000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec2716d015d2600000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec270b2f7bc5b00000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d739b3127ccec270ba9dbc3500000010O00EbuHDhq1ZsQ e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[askomsky]

Those pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!! I'm SO jealous!

And yeah! I missed the part about booking through Deb! Congrats to BOTH of you!

[speechteachri]

Thanks to everyone for their well wishes AND opinions...I really do value them all.

And THANKS JEN for posting all the pics. It definately looks like a beautiful resort!

[bartleby1]

Congrats on booking your trip! It is always exciting booking and planning a trip to disney.

I've never visited or stayed at CSR but the pics Jen posted look beautiful! Of course, I really don't think there are any resorts at disney that aren't! Honestly, I really think they are all fantastic.

Have a great time planning!

[iluvamystery89]

to the op: i'm really sorry, it wasn't my intention to be negative, just offer a little information that MIGHT be helpful in some way. truly, congrats on your trip, i hope you have a fabulous time.

my apologies to those who may have been offended. i didn't mean to intrude or insinuate my experience or opinions where i'm not welcome.

[pbhall13]

I am so happy for you Leslie (and so glad that you were able to go thru Deb to make your trip work!! I agree with Tricia about being excited about using fellow SR's for this........see what happens when you have a paid click!!:sunshine:)

Also I just love those pictures Jen. I have never been to the resort, but when I saw your room picture it reminded me of the rooms at Port Orleans, just different colors....but arranged the same way.

Also I think Pepper Market is the food court there?? (correct me if I am wrong) I have ALWAYS heard great things about it!!!

Now I want to stay there after seeing all those beautiful pictures.

You and your family are going to have a blast (and don't forget to get your free day or gift card for being there on your birthday Leslie)

Enjoy....and keep up posted about your dinner plans!!

Pamela

[speechteachri]

to the op: i'm really sorry, it wasn't my intention to be negative, just offer a little information that MIGHT be helpful in some way. truly, congrats on your trip, i hope you have a fabulous time.

my apologies to those who may have been offended. i didn't mean to intrude or insinuate my experience or opinions where i'm not welcome.

Like I stated above...I appreciate all the opinions...I am one of those people who cannot for the life of me ever really manage to make up my mind on anything! And when I do, I always second guess...BUT...I also like to be prepared with as much info as I can possible get so that I know what I am getting myself into! No offense taken here!

[m4travels]

I am truly truly happy that we purchased DVC BUT seeing some of these other resorts (thanks for the pics, Jen) kind of makes me wish we had tried a few other resorts first (don't EVER tell PD that I said this!!!)

Have a GREAT time!!!! :cooldance:

[Pooh's Pal]

Leslie, thanks so much for booking through me, I really appreciate it, more than you know!! Guess I should tell you, or could you tell, You were my 1st Disney booking! I had one a week ago, but it didn't pan out, so a great big THANKS to you!! I hope all goes well with your hubby's company and his back and you are able to enjoy a magical vacation!! (Shhhh, I'm celebrating for you with a Carmel Pecan Brownie from Dancing Deer Baking Company! Yumm...)


(And a special Thank to Tricia & SR for letting me do the paid click...when I got home from work last night there was 5 requests for quotes!!)

Yahoo, I'm on my way....Off to Neverland!! :peterpan:

Leslie, here's that website from Buzz from the DISboards that Jen was speaking of: http://coronado_springs.tripod.com/

[speechteachri]

Leslie, thanks so much for booking through me, I really appreciate it, more than you know!! Guess I should tell you, or could you tell, You were my 1st Disney booking! I had one a week ago, but it didn't pan out, so a great big THANKS to you!! I hope all goes well with your hubby's company and his back and you are able to enjoy a magical vacation!! (Shhhh, I'm celebrating for you with a Carmel Pecan Brownie from Dancing Deer Baking Company! Yumm...)


(And a special Thank to Tricia & SR for letting me do the paid click...when I got home from work last night there was 5 requests for quotes!!)

Yahoo, I'm on my way....Off to Neverland!! :peterpan:

Leslie, here's that website from Buzz from the DISboards that Jen was speaking of: http://coronado_springs.tripod.com/

Thanks Deb...I guess I figured that even though I could have done it myself, I'd rather have you get the credit for it! I HOPE it's going to work out...there is still some "stuff" to work out, that we hadn't even taken into account...

Glad I gave you a reason to celebrate!!

:sunshine:

[Magical JenK]

I am truly truly happy that we purchased DVC BUT seeing some of these other resorts (thanks for the pics, Jen) kind of makes me wish we had tried a few other resorts first (don't EVER tell PD that I said this!!!)

Have a GREAT time!!!! :cooldance:

Dang...this is Steve's very reason why he doesn't want to get DVC. He likes the resorts & doesn't want to feel like we're missing out....silly Steve.;)


Leslie, thanks so much for booking through me, I really appreciate it, more than you know!! Guess I should tell you, or could you tell, You were my 1st Disney booking! I had one a week ago, but it didn't pan out, so a great big THANKS to you!! I hope all goes well with your hubby's company and his back and you are able to enjoy a magical vacation!! (Shhhh, I'm celebrating for you with a Carmel Pecan Brownie from Dancing Deer Baking Company! Yumm...)


(And a special Thank to Tricia & SR for letting me do the paid click...when I got home from work last night there was 5 requests for quotes!!)

Yahoo, I'm on my way....Off to Neverland!! :peterpan:

Leslie, here's that website from Buzz from the DISboards that Jen was speaking of: http://coronado_springs.tripod.com/

Deb-Congrats on this! What a great feeling! You're living my dream of being able to book Disney trips! When I saw your paid click I thought, "I had no idea she did that!" Kudos to you! And yes, that is the site I was talking about.

Oh & Pam...most, if not all, of the mods are set up that way...just different color walls & bedspread!! LOL However, I've seen photos of the updated rooms at CSR & by god they are amazingly beautiful!

Leslie-Glad you liked the photos! It really is a very nice resort!

[jl8595]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you made a decision and booked your trip Leslie!!!!!! I hope everything works out and you get to enjoy your wonderful trip. :banana:

[Debbie Jean]

I am truly truly happy that we purchased DVC BUT seeing some of these other resorts (thanks for the pics, Jen) kind of makes me wish we had tried a few other resorts first (don't EVER tell PD that I said this!!!)

Have a GREAT time!!!! :cooldance:

Well, just because you own DVC doesn't mean you can't still do the other resorts! ;)

I'll be at OKW in May and AKV in July on points... and CSR in August for free dining! :rotfl: Like I need another excuse for an extra Disney trip! :woohoo:

[speechteachri]

Thanks for the web site you posted Deb...it is very informative!:thanks:

[schaery]

WE BOOKED THE TRIP!!! (actually Deb-Pooh's Pal, booked the trip today for us! Thanks Deb!)

Here's the details...

3 of us at CSR, August free dining, over my b-day for 8 nights!!
Funny how trips like this seem to grow once you get started planning!)

I hope I didn't make a bad decision choosing CSR. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE POFQ, which is so much smaller and quiet, but I wanted to try something different, so...CSR it was. Now I've read some bad reviews, so I'm a little nervous, but hopefully we'll get a nice renovated room near the pool, and we'll be all set!

I wish I could start making dining ressies!

Thanks for everyone who gave me advice over the weekend, and follwed my decision making saga!! You guys are great friends!:D


Just got back from CSR. Stayed in the Ranchos section. It really was a beautiful resort. Great scenery for picture taking. If you have time for a little walk, (or really not so little), walk all the way around the lake. Don't know how it will be during your stay but the flowers and trees were beautiful last week. Can't report on the renovated rooms as we needed 3 rooms together and couldn't get 3 new ones.

The only thing I didn't care for was the Pepper Market. I hated tipping someone just to bring me a drink. We only ate there one morning, and I ate in my room. I'd advise doing that if you need to save $$ or eating breakfast somewhere else. My mom got eggs, bacon, and biscuits for $10 plus tip. You can eat the buffet at Boma's for $18 pp.

We ate at Whispering Canyon which was really good but LOUD, the Luau at the Poly which had great food and entertainment, Chefs de France - it was fun seeing the new Remy character there, and breakfast at Bomas which is always yummy.

Hope you have a great time!!!!!

[speechteachri]

UPDATE:

So after several additions and deletions and changes...we will be staying at CSR in WDW from 8/15/09-8/26/09!!! 9 nights!

WhooHoo!

Thanks Deb!

[Pooh's Pal]

You are so very welcome Leslie...I hope it's Magical!!!