{"id":74447,"date":"2019-11-07T12:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T17:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=74447"},"modified":"2022-04-08T22:13:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T02:13:46","slug":"five-hidden-gems-at-gran-destino-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/five-hidden-gems-at-gran-destino-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Hidden Gems at Gran Destino Tower"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The new Gran Destino Tower, part of Disney\u2019s Coronado Springs Resort<\/a>, is all the buzz right now. With the upgraded touches all around the lobby, rooms and grounds, this moderate level resort feels more like a deluxe resort. So, with all that Gran Destino has to offer, what are some special touches you might miss? Here are five hidden gems at Gran Destino Tower that we think are worth noticing!<\/p>\n

The Standard View rooms actually have a great view<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Getting a view of the nighttime fireworks shows at Hollywood Studios and Epcot is a huge bonus of any room on Walt Disney World property, so to get these views with a with the most basic level of room is an amazing perk. When you make your reservation, add a request for a room on a high floor. Then, also select that request when you do your online check-in.<\/p>\n

All of the Standard View rooms are on the east side of Grand Destino Tower and overlook the main parking lot or maintenance areas. However, they also face toward Epcot and Hollywood Studies, so with a higher floor, you will be able to see those nighttime fireworks. The rooms on the West side of the building are considered Water View rooms and overlook Lago Dorado In the distance you might also be able to see Animal Kingdom or Magic Kingdom in the distance.<\/p>\n

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El Mercado de Coronado<\/a> is one of the best food courts at any Disney Resort hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With dishes that appeal to a wide variety of tastes, even the pickiest eaters will find something they like. Numerous stations offer different types of dishes, from a pizza station to rice bowls to kids\u2019 favorites. It\u2019s easy to overlook food court quick service locations, but don\u2019t miss this one<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Walt\u2019s vision is infused throughout the lobby<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From the enormous artwork depicting Walt Disney and his infamous Mouse, to the continually running animated short that Walt collaborated on with artist Salvador Dali, Walt\u2019s touches are not to be missed. It\u2019s incredibly refreshing to be reminded of how Walt Disney World started. After all, as Walt has said, \u201cI only hope that we never lose sight of one thing \u2014 that it was all started by a mouse.\u201d<\/p>\n

For this resort in particular, Gran Destino was actually named after Disney\u2019s animated short Destino. This project was a partnership between Disney and Salvador Dali, but was put on hold due to financial pressures created by World War II. It wasn\u2019t finished until years later, when Walt\u2019s nephew, Roy E. Disney, took on the task. The short was released in 2003.<\/p>\n

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The resort offers numerous diverse activities, beyond just a pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n

During a recent visit in September of 2019, our \u201cResort Experience Guide\u201d boasted both complimentary and fee-based activities beyond what you might traditionally find at Moderate level resorts. Complementary activities included<\/p>\n