Photos: Inside the new Gran Destino Tower at Disney World

The new 16-story Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens to the public tomorrow, July 9, 2019, adding 545 guest rooms, a number of new restaurants and completes a multi-year re-imagining of this Disney World resort.

Towering over the southeastern shore of Lago Dargo, this latest addition becomes the new gateway to the 2,385-room resort. Themed to the cultures and landscapes of Spain, Mexico and the American Southwest through contemporary design and Old World traditions, Gran Destino Tower has a two-story lobby, new meeting venues and a rooftoop restaurant and lounge with spectacular views for the resort.

The tower’s outdoor Destino Plaza is also a location for weddings, business receptions and other special events.

The buildings name, Gran Destino Tower, comes from the Disney film “Destino.” The building draws inspiration from the surrealist animated short

Past its grand entrance and signature ribbon-patterned design that climbs up the side of Gran Destino Tower, guests step into a lobby that is an homage to the Catalan Modernism style. On their way to check in, new arrivals pass intricate wooden screens with rows of Moorish hanging lanterns, while decorative bronze screens inspired by Spanish tile patterns accent the rear wall of the lobby.

The warm colors and patterns inspire the sun-filled Barcelona Lounge on the lobby’s lower level, offering plenty of casual seating and lake views. Beneath a magnificent chandelier framed by sculpted plaster columns, guests can enjoy coffee in the morning and cocktails as the day progresses.

The Catalan theme extends to the tower’s new guest rooms and suites. A wall covering in each room is inspired by Spanish tile medallions. The new tower also offers club-access rooms for guests who want to enjoy the benefits of the Chronos Club. The club boasts commanding views of Walt Disney World Resort and cast members who can assist with vacation planning.

Each tower guest room offers a new interactive television system that provides a more customized and Disney differentiated in-room experience.

On top of the tower is the rooftop dining locations, Tolédo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood and Dahlia Lounge, offering views of Walt Disney World from the tower’s 16^th floor.

As part of the broader re-imagining of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, three new pedestrian bridges now extend across Lago Dorado, allowing for quick and convenient passage to and from all parts of the resort. In the middle of the lake at the nexus of these new pathways is Villa del Lago (“Lake Villa”), home to a new outdoor restaurant, Three Bridges Bar & Grill. The open-air, waterfront dining location offers delicious entrees and shareables, along with refreshing cocktails and signature sangria pitchers.