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Disney's
Coronado Springs Resort was named for Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, a
16th-century Spanish explorer. In 1540, he set sail for the New World
in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola and their fabled riches of
gold. He never found the legendary riches, but members of his group
became the first Europeans to reach the Grand Canyon.
Increase
your Spanish vocabulary! La Fuente de las Palomas translates
to "Fountain of the Doves"; Lago Dorado means "Lake of Gold"; el
sol is the sun; a casita is a little house; a tienda is
a store; and an arroyo is a stream.
Disney's
Coronado Springs Resort opened on August 1, 1997.
Hidden Mickeys
On the wooden doors
at the entrance.
Mickey is pictured
sat in the bus on the sign at the bus stop.
On the walls at the entrance to the Dig Site pool.
On the gate at the
exit to the Pepper Market.
At the marina, there
is a hidden Mickey chipped into the cement, just near to where the Surrey
bikes are parked.
