Dream Resorts Cancun

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Do you dream of hitting the white sands of a beautiful Mexican beach resort on your next trip? Or are the Red Rocks of Sedona more your style? If you're looking for that relaxing yet festive flair mixed with a little Disney magic, Coronado Springs Resort might be your ticket to a perfect vacation.

When guests arrive at Coronado Springs in Walt Disney World, they are greeted with bright buildings, friendly staff members ready to whisk away luggage, and the romantic and subdued feeling of Spanish-colonial Mexico. Upon entering the stucco lobby of El Centro, guests might flip a coin into the La Fuente de las Palomas, or "Fountain of the Doves," which also serves as a meeting spot and resting place for guests. Atop the fountain lies a pineapple, the traditional symbol of hospitality, welcoming all who enter. El Centro literally means "the center" or "the hub," and it serves as such for the resort. This is where guests can discover dining options, shop for something special, and check in at registration.

A Brief History Lesson

According to Walt Disney World's website, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort was named for 16th-century Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, who set his sights on finding the Seven Cities of Cibola's fabled riches in the New World. Although the legendary gold of Cibola escaped Coronado, members of his group became some of the first Europeans to reach the Grand Canyon. The guest areas of Coronado Springs Resort echo his travels, which included Northern Mexico, Arizona, and New Mexico, where Francisco Vasquez de Coronado experienced new cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and interesting architecture. The resort's villages are inspired by the cabanas, haciendas, and pueblos Coronado saw along his journeys, and once guests step onto resort property, there's no mistaking that spirit of adventure and exploration.