Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Re-Imagined Upper Lobby – Artist Concept Only

We're thrilled to share a first look at the major expansion and exciting enhancements coming to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center! Over the next 24 months, the dramatic transformation of these Disney convention hotels will make them even more appealing to meeting, conference and convention planners, and their attendees. 

Let’s take a first look at what’s coming soon to these Disney convention hotels: 

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Expansion – Coming 2019

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, New Tower Exterior – Artist Concept Only

Already underway, the expansion at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will encompass several new features, including a two-story, grand lobby welcoming Guests; a 15-story tower overlooking Lago Dorado, the resort’s centerpiece lake; 500 new Guest rooms and concierge-level suites and services; and a new rooftop restaurant and lounge boasting panoramic views.

Additionally, the expansion brings a new boardroom, event lawn, and two multi-purpose meeting rooms—adding to the resort’s current 220,000 square feet of dedicated meeting, event and exhibition space. 

Each of the resort’s existing Guest rooms are also being fully re-imagined with new features and amenities that appeal to savvy business travelers, such as a new desk space, beverage station and more. When complete, Guests will be able to conveniently connect to other areas of the resort via a series of bridges and walkways that pass through an island oasis.

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Expansion – Coming 2018

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center, Newport Ballroom – Artist Concept Only

As part of Disney’s commitment to creating exceptional meetings and events, we are providing meeting planners and event organizers with even more resources to deliver on their goals by expanding the convention center and renovating the Guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. 

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center, Pre-Function Area – Artist Concept Only

A 28,000-square-foot expansion of the convention center at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort will bring the total amount of flexible meeting and event space at this popular resort location to 100,000 square feet.

The new convention area will boast a 16,000 square-foot ballroom that can be divided into eight dynamic breakout spaces. The expansion will also include three pre-function areas and two distinct gathering rotundas providing unique networking spaces for attendees to relax and reconnect.

New Guest Room at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts also offers 1,190 newly-renovated Guest rooms – all located conveniently within walking distance of Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district. 

There are also many changes coming to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort’s dining options, including The Market at Ale & Compass, a re-imagined lobby lounge, and a new concept for the former Captain’s Grille. The new market offers a small merchandise area and 28 seats for casual dining. The Captain’s Grille will also become Ale & Compass Restaurant, featuring a transformed lobby lounge and a new interior that expands to 58 seats.

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort - The Market at Ale & Compass

These are just a few of the many exciting, new enhancements coming to the Disney convention hotels for meeting and event attendees. Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the Disney Meetings website and Disney Meetings Blog.  

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