RUMOR: Coronado Springs Resort Convention Center to Expand as Disney Plans to Close Contemporary Resort Center

WDWNT on October 31, 2016

Reedy Creek has filed permits that could be related to an expansion of the convention center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

The convention center at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is likely to expand

The convention center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is likely to expand

The application says there will be a new stormwater management pond and expansion of another pond to accommodate future additions within Coronado Springs. Disney is not giving further details at this time.

While some have speculated that this addition would instead be a Disney Vacation Club wing, we are still hearing that the Moderate Resort DVC wing coming soon is for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The reasoning behind expanding the already massive convention space at Coronado Springs would be to take the pressure off of the Disney’s Contemporary Resort facility which Disney is planning to eventually shutter. The ongoing Convention Center expansion at Disney’s Yacht and Beach club Resorts is also a part of this effort.

The Walt Disney World website notes that Coronado will be undergoing “a refurbishment” beginning Fall 2016.

Dirk Wallen’s 7/29/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on December 3, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen took a trip around some of the resort hotels and Downtown Disney yesterday and he was nice enough to share some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

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Wow, that looks like it would kill me…

Yep

Halloween merchandise is out

They now have color changing lanyards which turn colors in the sunlight

The Casitas building at Coronado Springs is getting a refurbishment

The pictures on the large wall at All-Star Music are gone, probably to be replaced after fading in the sunlight

Moving to Downtown Disney, Characters in Flight is still down for replacement

The balloon is being re-engineered after an accident overseas a few weeks ago

Work continues on Splitsville, but it honestly doesn’t look like much has changed here…

Now I know nothing has changed over here…

Disney does their best to keep guests entertained on Pleasure Island as they move between districts

The Mickey and Minnie statue at Disney’s Pin Traders has been removed

A quick trip to the LEGO Imagination Center

Lord of the Rings? Man, that is creepy…

Mavericks of Mayhem merchandise by Noah has landed at WDW

Plenty of Grumpy merchandise

The new mouse ear ornaments come in a wide variety

The horror… THE HORROR!

Pepper Market Buffet May Stay After Successful Test Run

WDWNT on December 16, 2011

From Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog:

It’s only a test, but we expect the new buffet concept at the Pepper Market in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort might stay. The former “food court”-style dining has been replaced with a concept that suits families and conventioneers – a quick bite and a diversity of flavors.

The restaurant looks the same, but instead of ordering from stations, you now pay a set price and it’s all you care to eat for everything from roast beef (or pork or turkey) to paninis, slices of pizza, pasta, salads and Mexican fare. We paired an enchilada with mashed potatoes, and had the kitchen make us a personal-size pizza instead of just ordering a slice of cheese or pepperoni. Everything is made from scratch, says Chef Stephen Wheeler.

Breakfast is waffles, made-to-order omelets, French toast, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and all the extras to accompany.

The buffet is for breakfast and lunch, dinner is a la carte. Cost is $14.99 for breakfast, $8.99 ages 3 to 11, and $16.99 for lunch, $9.99 ages 3 to 11. Non-alcoholic drink and dessert included.