Where are the people??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

BarbieWannabe · 08-05-2009, 11:17 PM

We are at CBR from Dec 12 thru 18th. I've been enjoying all the gorgeous photos posted by many different people taken at various times of the year, but it just occurred to me. Where are the people??? Everyone can't be taking photos at the crack of dawn while everyone is sleeping. I'm seeing empty pools, empty beaches, and empty chairs. We stayed at All Star Sports in March the week before Easter. It was crowded chaos and we loved it. I take my 9 year old grandson and no other children, so he found lots of friends to swim with. I'm suddenly concerned we are staying at the wrong place. I also am a bit concerned that the Carribean theme doesn't lend itself to the traditional Christmas decor and we may be disappointed. HELP!!!!

kaffinito · 08-05-2009, 11:33 PM

Some folks do get up early to take resort pics.

I was up at 5:30 am at AKL and at Poly just to take photos so I could get some good shots without people in them.

CBR should be fine for Xmas - there are some really cute decorations there for Xmas, and the other resorts are decorated as well.

Have a fun trip!

disneymomof2boyz · 08-05-2009, 11:39 PM

Well, December is a less crowded time of year than April. But, I wouldn't worry too much about people, I am sure that you will find people around. Now, the Moderates are more spread out and I believe less chaotic than the Values. I have stayed at a booked solid Moderate and never felt (other than the food court) that it was super packed. You might be a value type of person if you like the chaos...

You are probably right about CBR maybe not having that "Christmas" feel...if that is a biggie for you, I would probably switch resorts. But, I also think that not every resort can have the Christmas feel. I remember one year going to Pop Century in Dec. and worrying about this as well. But I actually liked it in Dec. and felt that even though it didn't SCREAM Christmas, it tried. We stayed in the 50's building and I remember hearing Eartha Kitt singing Santa Baby and the Beach Boys also had a couple Christmas songs. It was fun.

We are planning on a value this year and booked ASMovies, but I am reconsidering and thinking about ASSports, how did you like it? Were the beds comfy, and what about bus service?

RMulieri · 08-06-2009, 08:05 AM

December is less crowded than other times of year, but it is not dead.The crowds are more average to moderate.December has increasingly become more popular during the years.I remember back in 2000 , having the MK dead most of the day.Fast forward to 2007, and it was significantly busier.

Momof2Disneyboys · 08-06-2009, 09:45 AM

Due to CBR's layout you are never going to feel crowded, even when it is booked solid. That's one of the many things we love about it. Very tropical and relaxing. So if you are looking for the noise and chaos of a value, you may be disappointed. But I don't believe you are ever going to find the pool or food court empty either! We were there in January when the temps ranged from 50-80 and there were always people in the pool, but at the same time it was never overly crowded and it was easy to keep an eye on our children at all times.

If you decide to stick with CBR, I'm sure you and your DGS will love lots of things about it. The new pools are amazing, the food court is fast and good, the bus service is excellent, the rooms are nice sized and clean, and the CM's are super friendly. CBR is our family favorite!

Have a great trip no matter where you end up!

Wistraveler · 08-06-2009, 11:11 AM

We stayed at CBR during Christmas week. They closed the parks at 6:00 on Christmas Eve, but there was plenty to do at the resort. In the area by the main pool there was a gentleman doing an ice carving of a sleigh and eight reindeer. (He had to work fast in 75 degree weather) There was a live reindeer for the kids to pet, and the Jolly Old Man himself was there to greet the kids, along with a number of Disney characters.

You will love it.

Baltazar · 08-06-2009, 11:22 AM

We were at CBR a few years back and kids do stay there. My kids had no problem getting a gang together at the main pool.

There is no wrong resort at Disney.
Yule love it.

Stitch2244314 · 08-06-2009, 11:25 AM

Well, CBR is very spread out, so you rarely ever run into a crowd there (unless it's at the main pool or food court). And that's one of the main reasons we like it so much! It has a quiet and relaxed feel, as do the other moderates. I'm sure you'll see plenty of crowds in the parks, so don't worry about not seeing enough of those-- even though you are going at a time with low to moderate crowd levels, you'll still see plenty of people. Have a great trip!

safetymom · 08-06-2009, 12:45 PM

I purposely try not to get people in my resort pictures.

08-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#1
BarbieWannabe Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erie PA Posts: 32	Where are the people??? We are at CBR from Dec 12 thru 18th. I've been enjoying all the gorgeous photos posted by many different people taken at various times of the year, but it just occurred to me. Where are the people??? Everyone can't be taking photos at the crack of dawn while everyone is sleeping. I'm seeing empty pools, empty beaches, and empty chairs. We stayed at All Star Sports in March the week before Easter. It was crowded chaos and we loved it. I take my 9 year old grandson and no other children, so he found lots of friends to swim with. I'm suddenly concerned we are staying at the wrong place. I also am a bit concerned that the Carribean theme doesn't lend itself to the traditional Christmas decor and we may be disappointed. HELP!!!!

08-05-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
kaffinito Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Reservations I Cannot Change Lock yourself in there for a few minutes and sing a happy song until the angry gerbils in your head stop stomping on your brain! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Too Far North Posts: 3,614	Some folks do get up early to take resort pics. I was up at 5:30 am at AKL and at Poly just to take photos so I could get some good shots without people in them. CBR should be fine for Xmas - there are some really cute decorations there for Xmas, and the other resorts are decorated as well. Have a fun trip! __________________ Me & DH DS17 DS9 DN4

08-05-2009, 11:39 PM	#3
disneymomof2boyz DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami, Fl- or 17 Cherry Tree Lane Posts: 786	Well, December is a less crowded time of year than April. But, I wouldn't worry too much about people, I am sure that you will find people around. Now, the Moderates are more spread out and I believe less chaotic than the Values. I have stayed at a booked solid Moderate and never felt (other than the food court) that it was super packed. You might be a value type of person if you like the chaos... You are probably right about CBR maybe not having that "Christmas" feel...if that is a biggie for you, I would probably switch resorts. But, I also think that not every resort can have the Christmas feel. I remember one year going to Pop Century in Dec. and worrying about this as well. But I actually liked it in Dec. and felt that even though it didn't SCREAM Christmas, it tried. We stayed in the 50's building and I remember hearing Eartha Kitt singing Santa Baby and the Beach Boys also had a couple Christmas songs. It was fun. We are planning on a value this year and booked ASMovies, but I am reconsidering and thinking about ASSports, how did you like it? Were the beds comfy, and what about bus service? __________________ (DH30)(ME29) (DS5) (DS4) _________________________________________ Priscilla

08-06-2009, 08:05 AM	#4
RMulieri DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 9,848	December is less crowded than other times of year, but it is not dead.The crowds are more average to moderate.December has increasingly become more popular during the years.I remember back in 2000 , having the MK dead most of the day.Fast forward to 2007, and it was significantly busier. __________________ Next trip 2011-Disneys Beach Club Villas "Once you Choose Hope, Anything is possible"

08-06-2009, 09:45 AM	#5
Momof2Disneyboys DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13,533	Due to CBR's layout you are never going to feel crowded, even when it is booked solid. That's one of the many things we love about it. Very tropical and relaxing. So if you are looking for the noise and chaos of a value, you may be disappointed. But I don't believe you are ever going to find the pool or food court empty either! We were there in January when the temps ranged from 50-80 and there were always people in the pool, but at the same time it was never overly crowded and it was easy to keep an eye on our children at all times. If you decide to stick with CBR, I'm sure you and your DGS will love lots of things about it. The new pools are amazing, the food court is fast and good, the bus service is excellent, the rooms are nice sized and clean, and the CM's are super friendly. CBR is our family favorite! Have a great trip no matter where you end up! __________________ ME & DH DS 10 DS 8 ~ Oct 2005 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ May 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ May 2008 Coronado Springs Resort ~ ~Jan 2009 back to our favorite Caribbean Beach Resort ~ November 2009 Port Orleans Riverside & Old Key West ~ Up Next: November 2010 Boardwalk Inn CBR Review (2009) ~ POR Review (2009) ~ My November 2009 TR ~ Check out our WDW vacation video here!

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08-06-2009, 11:11 AM	#6
Wistraveler Mouse Over Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 165	We stayed at CBR during Christmas week. They closed the parks at 6:00 on Christmas Eve, but there was plenty to do at the resort. In the area by the main pool there was a gentleman doing an ice carving of a sleigh and eight reindeer. (He had to work fast in 75 degree weather) There was a live reindeer for the kids to pet, and the Jolly Old Man himself was there to greet the kids, along with a number of Disney characters. You will love it.

08-06-2009, 11:22 AM	#7
Baltazar DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,418	We were at CBR a few years back and kids do stay there. My kids had no problem getting a gang together at the main pool. There is no wrong resort at Disney. Yule love it. __________________ Me (46) \| Wife (44) \| Son (15) \| Son (12) Past - Port Orleans (Sept 1993), Allstar Sports (Aug 2003), Caribbean Beach (Aug 2004), Allstar Movies (Aug 2005), Pop Century (Aug 2006), Pop Century (Aug 2007), Allstar Music (Aug 2008), Pop Century (Dec 2008), AllStar Movies, (Aug 2009)

08-06-2009, 11:25 AM	#8
Stitch2244314 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 976	Well, CBR is very spread out, so you rarely ever run into a crowd there (unless it's at the main pool or food court). And that's one of the main reasons we like it so much! It has a quiet and relaxed feel, as do the other moderates. I'm sure you'll see plenty of crowds in the parks, so don't worry about not seeing enough of those-- even though you are going at a time with low to moderate crowd levels, you'll still see plenty of people. Have a great trip! __________________ May 1996: Off site, April 2002: All-Star Movies, May 2003: Offsite, May 2004: Offsite, June/July 2005: Port Orleans French Quarter, July 2006: Port Orleans Riverside, August 2007: Caribbean Beach, July/August 2008: Coronado Springs/Caribbean Beach, May/June 2009: Caribbean Beach! NEXT TRIP: July 2010- Still Planning!

08-06-2009, 12:45 PM	#9
safetymom I work well in committees CBR fan and TF believer! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 37,160	I purposely try not to get people in my resort pictures. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ IV My CBR website My granddaughters

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