Today in Disney Parks and Resorts History - Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

August 1, 1997 – Walt Disney World

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort opens at Walt Disney World.  This 1,967 room hotel features a Southwestern U.S. / Mexican theme, and falls within the moderate category of resorts.  The resort features Lago Dorado, a large central lake, which features the "Dig Site", an Aztec inspired swimming pool with pyramid, slides, water features and a dry playground area.  The resort includes a convention center offering nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting space.