Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort is in the midst of a major renovation, which will ultimately result in a new fifteen-story tower featuring rooftop dining complete with fireworks viewing. Oh, AND 500 new resort rooms, refurbishments to current rooms, and a new Concierge Club-Level Lounge to name just a few enhancements.

While the transformation won’t be complete until 2019 (big year for Disney: see Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 😉 ), this new rendering provides a look at the upcoming Concierge Lounge.

But you won’t have to wait until 2019 to enjoy one of the new features on the way to Coronado Springs. Currently in testing at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the new digital key feature in the My Disney Experience app will allow guests to unlock their hotel room via their mobile device, even allowing guests who check in online to bypass the front desk and go immediately to their room.

A new boardroom, three multi-purpose meeting rooms, and new pre-function space will also be part of the transformation, of particular interest to convention guests.

Now, in the past, Coronado Springs has not made our list of Top Resorts for dining. Though the Pepper Market is a pretty great Counter Service restaurant, table service options such as Maya Grill and Las Ventanas have not been standouts — primarily serving their purpose of providing food options to convention and resort guests, but that’s about all. But will the new additions, especially considering that rooftop dining, change that? We shall see. In the meantime…

And if you’re curious about which Resorts DO top our choices for dining, you can check out our DFB YouTube Video below!

Are you planning a stay at Coronado Springs Resort? Please let us know with a comment!