First time at caribean beach resort - The DIS Discussion Forums

swimrlady · 02-18-2013, 11:52 PM

I hope I made a good choice I paid less than a value resort for this moderate resort.

shells4 · 02-19-2013, 12:18 AM

We have stayed there twice and really enjoy it. Hope you have a great trip!

kkmauch · 02-19-2013, 12:25 AM

Hard to be disappointed in staying on site. Especially at such a good rate! Of all the mods this is our favorite. Congrats! Now relax, check out some resort pics and videos, and start counting down the days!!!

kitty2kidz · 02-19-2013, 01:06 AM

That's Great!! We stayed here on our honeymoon for nearly 3 weeks --19 years ago. Haven't gotten back--with 3 kids (now turning into teens) I was DREAMING of a way to make it work to get back there with the kids--I know they would love it!! What discount did you use to get a low rate-- I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be able to swing 2 rooms at the CBR for our trip this August. Celebrating the first time there with all 3 of our kids (we were waiting for DS to get old enough to enjoy it all) and as an early celebration of what will be our 20th anniversary !! Let me know your discount secret!!!!!

Linda T. · 02-19-2013, 07:14 AM

CBR is our favorite resort! Have a wonderful vacation!

mickeynut1 · 02-19-2013, 08:36 AM

Our first onsite stay was at CBR and we loved everything about it. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Hope you have a great trip

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JennyDrake · 02-19-2013, 10:49 AM

I Love it! Beautiful grounds and large, quiet rooms!!!

anniemae · 02-19-2013, 01:06 PM

We love CBR! We got a great deal and stayed there despite our hesitation (had heard lots of negatives). But we absolutely loved it, and my kids loved the pool area. It is just beautiful. The food court is good too. The whole resort just has a really nice vibe, very tropical and relaxing. Enjoy!

stitchfriend · 02-19-2013, 02:21 PM

Our 1st stay here was in 2010. We loved everything about the resort. We requested Aruba 51 and got it. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Love the music, hot tubs, and the food court. The walk was nice and relaxing in the morning thru Carribean Cay.

maxiesmom · 02-19-2013, 02:25 PM

A few things to know about CBR: It is huge. It is so large they have a bus that just runs around the resort, dropping people off at the other stops.

Second, it is very beautiful. If you need some down time grab a hammock on the beach and relax.

EpcotBill · 02-19-2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimrlady

I hope I made a good choice I paid less than a value resort for this moderate resort.

So, how did you happen to pay less for a Mod than a Value?

SFreelove · 02-19-2013, 02:44 PM

Love CBR I was actually a youngin when I stayed there and now 25 I still remember my entire stay at that hotel over any of the others I've stayed at in DW. It definitely has the feel of its name, remember loving walking around the resort, renting boats and the pool is awesome for kids, huge and slides. Also character meal right in your resort. Good choice you won't regret it!

mickeystoontown · 02-19-2013, 03:14 PM

I think that you've made an excellent resort choice. We have stayed at the CBR 8 times now and have a 9th trip coming up in May. The resort is large but not so large that you can't walk to and from your building to Old Port Royale (main pool, food court, store, etc.). Our longest walk was about 6 1/2 minutes and that was from one of the furthest Barbados buildings.

If you have any time to spend at the resort, I highly recommend lazing around in the hammocks or beach chairs or renting a bicycle or surrey bike from the marina. The resort is absolutely beautiful and the bicycles are a nice way to see the rest of the resort.

I have a lot of pictures of the resort in my trip report if you want to have a look around. Just click on the link in my signature below. There are chapter links in Post #8.

Missytara · 02-19-2013, 03:16 PM

Anytime you are able to upgrade from one resort category to another, it is a wonderful experience.

My first stay was at CBR, and even though I eventually fell absolutely head over heels with POR on later stays, I would not hesitate to recommend CBR to guests.

Once you get past the shear size and layout, it is a lovely resort with tons of amentities.

jenji124 · 02-19-2013, 03:19 PM

CBR is my favorite moderate resort. I love the theming. You won't regret your decision. Have a great time!

02-18-2013, 11:52 PM	#1
swimrlady Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 33	First time at caribean beach resort I hope I made a good choice I paid less than a value resort for this moderate resort.

02-19-2013, 12:25 AM	#3
kkmauch "Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with facts!" Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ham Lake, MN Posts: 1,189	Hard to be disappointed in staying on site. Especially at such a good rate! Of all the mods this is our favorite. Congrats! Now relax, check out some resort pics and videos, and start counting down the days!!! __________________ Upcoming trips: - Mar 2013 Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean - Aug 2013 CBR Recent trips: May 2012 SSR-THV - Nov 2011 OKW GV and Disney Dream - Sep 2011 AS-Sports - Dec 2010 SSR - Oct 2009 POFQ

02-19-2013, 07:14 AM	#5
Linda T. DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 747	CBR is our favorite resort! Have a wonderful vacation! __________________ May, 1979 - Offsite; June, 1995 - CBR; June, 1997 - CBR; June, 1999 - POR; July, 2001 - CBR; April, 2005 - Disneyland; July, 2005 - CBR; July, 2007 - CBR; July, 2010 - CBR; July 2011 - CBR; July, 2013 - CBR

02-19-2013, 08:36 AM	#6
mickeynut1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,535	Our first onsite stay was at CBR and we loved everything about it. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Hope you have a great trip . __________________ CBR July 2002 - BC December 2003 - WL CL Oct/Nov 2004 - WL September 2006 - Poly September 2007 - AKL/GF SL/WL January 2010 - AKL/GF December 2010 - GF RPC May 2011

02-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#7
JennyDrake Darkwing Duck's Biggest Fan Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,200	I Love it! Beautiful grounds and large, quiet rooms!!! __________________ Jenny Drake

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02-19-2013, 12:18 AM	#2
shells4 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 137	We have stayed there twice and really enjoy it. Hope you have a great trip!

02-19-2013, 01:06 AM	#4
kitty2kidz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 209	That's Great!! We stayed here on our honeymoon for nearly 3 weeks --19 years ago. Haven't gotten back--with 3 kids (now turning into teens) I was DREAMING of a way to make it work to get back there with the kids--I know they would love it!! What discount did you use to get a low rate-- I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be able to swing 2 rooms at the CBR for our trip this August. Celebrating the first time there with all 3 of our kids (we were waiting for DS to get old enough to enjoy it all) and as an early celebration of what will be our 20th anniversary !! Let me know your discount secret!!!!!

02-19-2013, 01:06 PM	#8
anniemae Either she is eating a delicious meal, or she keeled over in starvation Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,765	We love CBR! We got a great deal and stayed there despite our hesitation (had heard lots of negatives). But we absolutely loved it, and my kids loved the pool area. It is just beautiful. The food court is good too. The whole resort just has a really nice vibe, very tropical and relaxing. Enjoy!

02-19-2013, 02:21 PM	#9
stitchfriend Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 364	Our 1st stay here was in 2010. We loved everything about the resort. We requested Aruba 51 and got it. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Love the music, hot tubs, and the food court. The walk was nice and relaxing in the morning thru Carribean Cay. __________________ 1995 OKW, 2002 Offsite, 2004 Offsite, 2007 POFQ, 2008 ASMO, 2010 CBR, 2011 US/IO DS ME DD DH

02-19-2013, 02:25 PM	#10
maxiesmom The Mean Squinty Eye Works Wonders Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The West side of the mitten Posts: 18,469	A few things to know about CBR: It is huge. It is so large they have a bus that just runs around the resort, dropping people off at the other stops. Second, it is very beautiful. If you need some down time grab a hammock on the beach and relax. __________________

02-19-2013, 02:44 PM	#12
SFreelove Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 153	Love CBR I was actually a youngin when I stayed there and now 25 I still remember my entire stay at that hotel over any of the others I've stayed at in DW. It definitely has the feel of its name, remember loving walking around the resort, renting boats and the pool is awesome for kids, huge and slides. Also character meal right in your resort. Good choice you won't regret it!

02-19-2013, 03:14 PM	#13
mickeystoontown DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bayou Country, La. Posts: 21,761	I think that you've made an excellent resort choice. We have stayed at the CBR 8 times now and have a 9th trip coming up in May. The resort is large but not so large that you can't walk to and from your building to Old Port Royale (main pool, food court, store, etc.). Our longest walk was about 6 1/2 minutes and that was from one of the furthest Barbados buildings. If you have any time to spend at the resort, I highly recommend lazing around in the hammocks or beach chairs or renting a bicycle or surrey bike from the marina. The resort is absolutely beautiful and the bicycles are a nice way to see the rest of the resort. I have a lot of pictures of the resort in my trip report if you want to have a look around. Just click on the link in my signature below. There are chapter links in Post #8. __________________ Excuse me...you'll need to see security. What has Mickeystoontown done now? Trip Report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2940840 (includes 2 CBR stays and a Disney cruise) Pre-Trip Report: Sit down! Buckle up! & Hang On! Mickeystoontown's Gang is going to Walley World!: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post47915565

02-19-2013, 03:16 PM	#14
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 13,307	Anytime you are able to upgrade from one resort category to another, it is a wonderful experience. My first stay was at CBR, and even though I eventually fell absolutely head over heels with POR on later stays, I would not hesitate to recommend CBR to guests. Once you get past the shear size and layout, it is a lovely resort with tons of amentities. __________________ Me and the three cats - Momma Abby and the Kids, Gracie, Jack, and R.I.P. my little Desi (10/14/11) - Momma and the kids miss you and so do I.

02-19-2013, 03:19 PM	#15
jenji124 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 17	CBR is my favorite moderate resort. I love the theming. You won't regret your decision. Have a great time!

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