Caribbean Beach FAQ part VI - Page 9 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Tiggerella · 01-11-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dansdad

There is no inside bat. Just the Banana Cabana at the pool. It's open until Midnight.

Thanks!

dansdad · 01-11-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiggerella

Thanks!

You're welcome. Sorry about the typo, I replied via my phone. I did mean to say there's no inside bar, not bat!

Ginamarie · 01-11-2013, 11:18 PM

DSis and I are taking an impromptu trip to WDW in three weeks and will be back to Carribbean Beach for the first time in several years- looking forward to trying out this resort again!!

dansdad · 01-11-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginamarie

DSis and I are taking an impromptu trip to WDW in three weeks and will be back to Carribbean Beach for the first time in several years- looking forward to trying out this resort again!!

Whoohoo! Hope you have a magical time!

kmccain · 01-13-2013, 10:04 AM

I paid for a water view room. Does anyone know if that is the same price as preferred or King? I was wondering what to request. I may not request and take my chances. We have never been to CBR.

Thanks!

28 days!

SplashMtnCrew · 01-13-2013, 03:27 PM

Hi

I am planning our first stay at CBR! I have a question about the bus stops... which way around do the buses pick up? I am going to assume that the bus stop at Barbados is first.

TIA

mickeystoontown · 01-13-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SplashMtnCrew

Hi

I am planning our first stay at CBR! I have a question about the bus stops... which way around do the buses pick up? I am going to assume that the bus stop at Barbados is first.

TIA

If the buses enter the resort via the side entrance, the first stop will be Jamaica, then on to Aruba, Barbados, Martinique, Old Port Royale, Trinidad North and Trinidad South will be last.

If they enter from the front entrance, the first stop will be Martinique, then on to Old Port Royale, Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Jamaica, Aruba and Barbados will be last.

SplashMtnCrew · 01-13-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeystoontown

If the buses enter the resort via the side entrance, the first stop will be Jamaica, then on to Aruba, Barbados, Martinique, Old Port Royale, Trinidad North and Trinidad South will be last.

If they enter from the front entrance, the first stop will be Martinique, then on to Old Port Royale, Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Jamaica, Aruba and Barbados will be last.

Thank You! I thought the bus route might help to decide which building(s) to request, but I guess you never know which way it will go. Thanks again!

mickeystoontown · 01-13-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SplashMtnCrew

Thank You! I thought the bus route might help to decide which building(s) to request, but I guess you never know which way it will go. Thanks again!

You're welcome! We have stayed in Jamaica (x3), Aruba, Barbados and Martinique (x3) and have enjoyed each of our locations.

TeamTilson · 01-13-2013, 10:10 PM

DD wanted AoA originally, but I'm saving $500 to come over to CBR

! Her only request in a resort "It has to have a theme!"

Anyone have luck with using a grocery delivery service to CBR? We had it for Poly last year and found it be a good deal for our family! (saved on breakfast and snacks!)

Also, for a first-timer to CBR and for a daughter who loves the pool, which bldg do you recommend to be closest to the the pool?

Has anyone ever had a "bad view" from their standard room view?

mickeystoontown · 01-13-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamTilson

DD wanted AoA originally, but I'm saving $500 to come over to CBR

! Her only request in a resort "It has to have a theme!"

Anyone have luck with using a grocery delivery service to CBR? We had it for Poly last year and found it be a good deal for our family! (saved on breakfast and snacks!)

Also, for a first-timer to CBR and for a daughter who loves the pool, which bldg do you recommend to be closest to the the pool?

Has anyone ever had a "bad view" from their standard room view?

We've used Garden Grocer several times and each time the service has been excellent. They left our order with Bell Services and the cold items were kept refrigerated for us. Bell Services brought the items to our room once we were in the room.

I think that our favorite standard location was in Jamaica. We've been in Jamaica three times and, each time, the walk to the main pool was about 5 minutes at a leisurely pace.

I have a lot of pictures posted over on the CBR picture thread including our "standard view" room views. The views weren't bad at all!

TeamTilson · 01-14-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mickeystoontown

We've used Garden Grocer several times and each time the service has been excellent. They left our order with Bell Services and the cold items were kept refrigerated for us. Bell Services brought the items to our room once we were in the room.

I think that our favorite standard location was in Jamaica. We've been in Jamaica three times and, each time, the walk to the main pool was about 5 minutes at a leisurely pace.

I have a lot of pictures posted over on the CBR picture thread including our "standard view" room views. The views weren't bad at all!

Thank you so much!

I'm worried that we'll be overwhelmed with the size of this resort!

mickeystoontown · 01-14-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TeamTilson

Thank you so much!

I'm worried that we'll be overwhelmed with the size of this resort!

The longest walk that we had was from our building in one of the furthest Barbados buildings and it was 7 1/2 minutes and that was walking behind a couple with a double stroller who were walking slowly. My mother, who is 78, has stayed at the CBR twice (when she was 76 and 77) and had no problems with any of the walks around the resort so I'm sure you'll be fine with the size.

happymomof1 · 01-14-2013, 11:36 AM

Another thing to keep in mind when wondering how long a walk is, is to consider how scenic and really lovely it can be. We have stayed in a pirate room(so, one of the furthest buildings from the food court) and walked to the pool or to get food each day. I can honestly say, it was SOOOOO NICE! We had a rental car, so we could have driven, but it is way to beautiful of a walk! It's next to the sand/water, gorgeous tropical plants and flowers, sparkling quiet pools and it just winds around to where you need to get to. So nice! I think I remember Caribbean music near the outdoor eating area somewhere not far from the pool and pool bar. So fun! You just font get a walk like that at home everyday! It's truly something to be enjoyed!

dansdad · 01-14-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by happymomof1

Another thing to keep in mind when wondering how long a walk is, is to consider how scenic and really lovely it can be. We have stayed in a pirate room(so, one of the furthest buildings from the food court) and walked to the pool or to get food each day. I can honestly say, it was SOOOOO NICE! We had a rental car, so we could have driven, but it is way to beautiful of a walk! It's next to the sand/water, gorgeous tropical plants and flowers, sparkling quiet pools and it just winds around to where you need to get to. So nice! I think I remember Caribbean music near the outdoor eating area somewhere not far from the pool and pool bar. So fun! You just font get a walk like that at home everyday! It's truly something to be enjoyed!

Very well said and couldn't agree more!

01-11-2013, 11:18 PM	#123
Ginamarie DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,420	DSis and I are taking an impromptu trip to WDW in three weeks and will be back to Carribbean Beach for the first time in several years- looking forward to trying out this resort again!! __________________ 1980, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2003 (Ft Wilderness); Honeymoon 2002 (POFQ/Disney Magic), Sept 2003 (Disneyland!), Nov 2004 (CBR/Disney Magic), Dec. 2004 (Poly/CS), Aug 2005 (Disneyland), Oct/Nov 2005 (Pop), Olivia's 1st trip Dec 2006 (POFQ); Mom and Baby Trip, Oct 2007 (Pop); Pop/Disney Magic WB PC 5-10-08; Sal's First Trip Apr/May 2009 (POFQ); Big Family Trip Jan 2010 (POFQ); WL/Disney Magic EB TA Repo-4-10-10; Wine and Dine Half Marathon Oct 2010 (POR); Disney Wonder Alaska 6-21-11;Baby Owen's First Trip Aug 2011 (Ft Wilderness/BCV); ASSP May 2012; POFQ/YC Free Dining for our 10th Anniversary Sept 2012; Sisters Weekend Feb. 2013 Coming soon: Family Trip- Kidani Village Aug 2013; Disney Magic WB TA, Sept 2014

01-13-2013, 10:04 AM	#125
kmccain DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NEPa Posts: 664	I paid for a water view room. Does anyone know if that is the same price as preferred or King? I was wondering what to request. I may not request and take my chances. We have never been to CBR. Thanks! 28 days! __________________ Fort Wilderness 6/1997; 10/2002; 8/2007; 12/2009 Caribbean Beach Resort 2/2013

01-13-2013, 03:27 PM	#126
SplashMtnCrew DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 386 miles from the Mouse Posts: 1,192	Hi I am planning our first stay at CBR! I have a question about the bus stops... which way around do the buses pick up? I am going to assume that the bus stop at Barbados is first. TIA __________________ Dad Mom DS Dog Disneyland: 1985, 1990, 1999 Walt Disney World:Offsite 8/2003, 12/2003, 3/2005, POR 3/2006, WL 1/2007 & 1/2008, CSR 11/2008, Poly~ Club Level 1/2009, POFQ 5/2010 & 10/2010, POP Century 10/2011 UPCOMING: CBR February 2013

01-13-2013, 10:10 PM	#130
TeamTilson O'hana Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Richmond, VA soon to be Seattle, WA Posts: 79	DD wanted AoA originally, but I'm saving $500 to come over to CBR ! Her only request in a resort "It has to have a theme!" Anyone have luck with using a grocery delivery service to CBR? We had it for Poly last year and found it be a good deal for our family! (saved on breakfast and snacks!) Also, for a first-timer to CBR and for a daughter who loves the pool, which bldg do you recommend to be closest to the the pool? Has anyone ever had a "bad view" from their standard room view? __________________ 1996 - All Star Music Resort 2008 - All Star Sports Resort 2012 - Polynesian Resort From VA to WA! Moving from the East Coast to the West Coast (Richmond to Seattle) in June 2013!

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01-14-2013, 11:36 AM	#134
happymomof1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 426	Another thing to keep in mind when wondering how long a walk is, is to consider how scenic and really lovely it can be. We have stayed in a pirate room(so, one of the furthest buildings from the food court) and walked to the pool or to get food each day. I can honestly say, it was SOOOOO NICE! We had a rental car, so we could have driven, but it is way to beautiful of a walk! It's next to the sand/water, gorgeous tropical plants and flowers, sparkling quiet pools and it just winds around to where you need to get to. So nice! I think I remember Caribbean music near the outdoor eating area somewhere not far from the pool and pool bar. So fun! You just font get a walk like that at home everyday! It's truly something to be enjoyed!