CBR seems to be much more popular with addition of SL. Been checking travel agent website for 2 months and never see availability for CBR.
10:51pm on 7/13/26 by
h2olly
I can't speak to how it works with race logistics, but while we like POR we love Coronado. Great views, food.
11:59pm on 7/13/26 by
JJT (staff)
Thanks JJT. My sister loves Coronado also, especially Gran Destino Tower. None of those rooms are available though. I am leaning strongly towards Coronado. POR is just sentimental to me because my mom took all of kids/grandkids to WDW in 2000 and that's w
2:37am on 7/14/26 by
h2olly
and we all stayed at POR-Riverside
2:38am on 7/14/26 by
h2olly
POR was my original WDW "home". I love it. But, CSR is great. You can't go wrong!
6:06am on 7/14/26 by
PrincipalTinker
Also think CSR could become a new favorite. So many liners complain about noise at the tower so I wouldn't worry about that. I love how the restaurants are some of the latest on property
6:45am on 7/14/26 by
youcanfly
Over the years I have stayed at Coronado we always see groups of runners having a blast getting together at the bars and outdoor restaurants. Don't know logistics but sure looks fun!
6:47am on 7/14/26 by
Magicalday2011
Thanks y'all. Gran Destino Tower is unavailable. Do we still like CSR if staying in a village room? That is the one resort that I know nothing about.
9:22am on 7/14/26 by
h2olly
I just am bummed about not staying on SL resort. Have gotten spoiled be-bopping out of Aruba Building 56 right to RR SL station.
9:25am on 7/14/26 by
h2olly
@h2olly I like staying in one of the Cabanas buildings that isn't too far from the tower. It's quiet over there, and I like the hammocks. It's the last bus stop, though, so other good option is walking to tower stop or staying casitas. Ranchos is far.
9:47am on 7/14/26 by
yetisafari
Thanks for the info yetisafari. I actually don't mind if it is the last stop.
10:49am on 7/14/26 by
h2olly
We like Casitas #325x area. First bus stop to get off evening.
Quiet, close to everything. If it's raining easy to get to main building and through to GDT
10:56am on 7/14/26 by
Magicalday2011
Either would be great, but if you will be going for nice TS meals then Coronado definitely. If you're big on DS by boat, then POR. Both are fun and have the same bus challenges.
11:01am on 7/14/26 by
Ali Ababwa
Thanks for the tip magical day. AliAbabwa,I actually don't go to DS much.I am weird. Lol. This may be a good thing. I am such a creature of habit so will be nice to stay somewhere else. Will keep checking website but I am feeling pressure to get room rese
11:09am on 7/14/26 by
h2olly
And TS restaurants at my resort aren't a priority at all either.
11:22am on 7/14/26 by
h2olly
On my solo trip a couple weeks ago I stayed at POR (due to great bounce back rate) and one morning took a lovely boat trip for a delicious brunch at the Boathouse, then bus to Poly for paid DVC tour, then to MK. Perfect!
11:27am on 7/14/26 by
Ali Ababwa
I love CSR village rooms. I really hated GDT personally. It was so loud I couldn't sleep at all and the elevator does those awful tell you which elevator to go on things. GDT is the last stop too so sometimes the bus is too full to fit everyone at GDT.
11:39am on 7/14/26 by
popupcamper
There's lots of quiet places to read too, it's one of my favorites.
11:39am on 7/14/26 by
popupcamper