Our review of CSR 9/25-10/2 with a few pics - The DIS Discussion Forums

TooBoyz4us · 10-04-2009, 09:27 PM

Just returned from a wonderful stay at CSR!

We checked in on 9/25 about 10:30am. I had previously checked in online so we used that line.
I honestly do not see all the hype in online checkin.We were in line much longer than others who were in the regular line

Anyway, after getting up to the desk, we were greeted by the CM and asked for photo ID. He then asked if we were part of a convention. "Ummm, no" Then he asked to re swipe my CC so the computer could verify it was me.(I don't know what that was about)
He took a look at our assigned room locationin the Cabanas, and was apparently not happy with it, as he said it had an obstructed view.
(We booked a water view room and had requested Cabanas 8B or
8A via our reservation and fax)
So, he then got got on the phone and tried having us moved because he wanted a better view for us, and a room that was ready.After 15 minutes of waiting, they could not find anything else, so we ended up right where we started in the beginning.
Our room was not ready, so we got a our package and were told we would receive a call when it was.

About 3:30 we received the call that the room was now ready while we were at DTD.
We were pleased to find out that we were in 8B with a corner, lake view room! Room number 8608.

Oh--the "obstructed view" the CM had been worried about? It was a PALM TREE!!!

I had no problem with that what-so-ever !
This was the view looking slightly to the left out of our door:

And this was the view looking straight out and to the right:

We were very close to bus stop #4 (which my tired feet LOVED)
and to both the quiet pool and large main pool.

View from bus stop back towards Cabanas 8B

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TooBoyz4us · 10-04-2009, 09:42 PM

We loved the new queen beds and found them very comfortable. It made DH and I realize that we desperately need a new mattress here at home. Mousekeeping kept our room very nice,although we did not receive any towel animals or any extras.

The resort was very quiet, and the only problem we had was on our first night.About 3am, we were all awakened by very loud talking,laughing and banging around from the next room.I peeked out our window to see a lady dressed in a dress and high heels taking pictures from the balcony.After about 30 minutes, DH opened the door and asked them if they would mind keeping it down as we had all been woken up by them.The man he spoke to apologized and said they were leaving soon.DH said he was in a tux, so it must have been a wedding party maybe

We ate at Maya Grill for dinner and really enjoyed it!
Two of my guys had the seafood dish (something Jaleah?),I had the steak and my other guy had the Steak and Portabella skewerer.All very good!
We actually skipped the Pepper Market this trip in exchange for Wolf Gang Puck Express because the guys wanted to hurry up and get to Disney Quest.It was FANTASTIC btw, and a very good value on the meal plan.

All in all, we loved our stay at CSR!!! It really made us sad to leave. And we hope we can go back again soon.

Here are a few more various pics I took around our room area.

wdwnomad · 10-04-2009, 10:10 PM

Those pictures bring back great memories. About a month ago I was in room 8611. They were the same views I saw everyday!

Glad you had a nice time.

KatMark · 10-04-2009, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the review. SO glad you enjoyed your stay at the CSR again!

momma2kiddos · 10-05-2009, 01:47 AM

Thanks for sharing. Those were great pictures and I'm glad your family had a wonderful time! We love CSR too and can't wait to return!

Elevationist · 10-05-2009, 02:50 AM

Yay! Looks like ya'll really had a nice time at CSR.

My upcoming trip will be my first time there, and I'm soooo excited. Thank you for all the great photos!!

Pixiedust34 · 10-05-2009, 06:08 AM

Thanks for the CSR review and photos!

TKDizneyluver · 10-05-2009, 10:59 AM

Thanks so much for posting your review and pics! I cannot believe we will be there in 3 weeks!!

If you think of any tips or suggestions for us, please post away!

ToyStory · 10-05-2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the review and pictures. I can't wait for our trip next month to CSR!

10-04-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
TooBoyz4us Run! The Tag Fairies are everywhere! Please stop licking your monitor. It's hard to clean the smudges off, and electrocution sounds painful. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N.W. Georgia Posts: 1,814	Our review of CSR 9/25-10/2 with a few pics Just returned from a wonderful stay at CSR! We checked in on 9/25 about 10:30am. I had previously checked in online so we used that line. I honestly do not see all the hype in online checkin.We were in line much longer than others who were in the regular line Anyway, after getting up to the desk, we were greeted by the CM and asked for photo ID. He then asked if we were part of a convention. "Ummm, no" Then he asked to re swipe my CC so the computer could verify it was me.(I don't know what that was about) He took a look at our assigned room locationin the Cabanas, and was apparently not happy with it, as he said it had an obstructed view. (We booked a water view room and had requested Cabanas 8B or 8A via our reservation and fax) So, he then got got on the phone and tried having us moved because he wanted a better view for us, and a room that was ready.After 15 minutes of waiting, they could not find anything else, so we ended up right where we started in the beginning. Our room was not ready, so we got a our package and were told we would receive a call when it was. About 3:30 we received the call that the room was now ready while we were at DTD. We were pleased to find out that we were in 8B with a corner, lake view room! Room number 8608. Oh--the "obstructed view" the CM had been worried about? It was a PALM TREE!!! I had no problem with that what-so-ever ! This was the view looking slightly to the left out of our door: And this was the view looking straight out and to the right: We were very close to bus stop #4 (which my tired feet LOVED) and to both the quiet pool and large main pool. View from bus stop back towards Cabanas 8B Continued in next post : __________________ 9/1997 @ CBR...10/2002 @ CSR ...9/2004@WL...9/2009@ CSR Last edited by TooBoyz4us; 10-04-2009 at 09:45 PM.

10-04-2009, 09:42 PM	#2
TooBoyz4us Run! The Tag Fairies are everywhere! Please stop licking your monitor. It's hard to clean the smudges off, and electrocution sounds painful. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N.W. Georgia Posts: 1,814	We loved the new queen beds and found them very comfortable. It made DH and I realize that we desperately need a new mattress here at home. Mousekeeping kept our room very nice,although we did not receive any towel animals or any extras. The resort was very quiet, and the only problem we had was on our first night.About 3am, we were all awakened by very loud talking,laughing and banging around from the next room.I peeked out our window to see a lady dressed in a dress and high heels taking pictures from the balcony.After about 30 minutes, DH opened the door and asked them if they would mind keeping it down as we had all been woken up by them.The man he spoke to apologized and said they were leaving soon.DH said he was in a tux, so it must have been a wedding party maybe We ate at Maya Grill for dinner and really enjoyed it! Two of my guys had the seafood dish (something Jaleah?),I had the steak and my other guy had the Steak and Portabella skewerer.All very good! We actually skipped the Pepper Market this trip in exchange for Wolf Gang Puck Express because the guys wanted to hurry up and get to Disney Quest.It was FANTASTIC btw, and a very good value on the meal plan. All in all, we loved our stay at CSR!!! It really made us sad to leave. And we hope we can go back again soon. Here are a few more various pics I took around our room area. __________________ 9/1997 @ CBR...10/2002 @ CSR ...9/2004@WL...9/2009@ CSR Last edited by TooBoyz4us; 10-04-2009 at 09:48 PM.

10-04-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
wdwnomad Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 351	Those pictures bring back great memories. About a month ago I was in room 8611. They were the same views I saw everyday! Glad you had a nice time. __________________ Sept 2005 - All Star Movies Sept 2006 - Pop Century! Sept 2007 - POFQ Sept 2008 - All Star Sports Dec 2008 - All Star Music Aug 2009 - Coronado Springs Dec 2009 - All Star Music Aug 2010 - Port Orleans - Riverside

10-05-2009, 01:47 AM	#5
momma2kiddos Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 363	Thanks for sharing. Those were great pictures and I'm glad your family had a wonderful time! We love CSR too and can't wait to return! __________________ Eeeek! 2010 trips cancelled due to the economy! The good news is I can start planning for 2011! Let the planning commence! Marleeka DD12 DS1 CSR March 2009 CSR or AKL 2011

10-05-2009, 02:50 AM	#6
Elevationist DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 980	Yay! Looks like ya'll really had a nice time at CSR. My upcoming trip will be my first time there, and I'm soooo excited. Thank you for all the great photos!! __________________ 12/09 Trip Report: Birthmasiversary Time! 12/09 Dining Report: A Week of Om Nom Noms! - December 2009, Coronado Springs - February 2006, Animal Kingdom Lodge - January 2005, All-Star Music - January 2002, Offsite - July 2000, Offsite - January 2000, Offsite - April 1998, All-Star Sports - May 1986, Offsite

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10-04-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 15,864	Thanks for the review. SO glad you enjoyed your stay at the CSR again! __________________ Thanks Minnie&Nana CSR -- Home Away From Home--8 stays and counting Link to Unofficial CSR FAQ Thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2338336 Link to my 2009 trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2300252; dining review: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ight=mini+trip

10-05-2009, 06:08 AM	#7
Pixiedust34 It's like I'm stuck in a music time warp Hasn't touched an iron in over 10 yrs! I love Target! Where else can you buy candy corn 90% off?! My tags are getting dusty! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,955	Thanks for the CSR review and photos! __________________ Kelly

10-05-2009, 10:59 AM	#8
TKDizneyluver Formerly TKDisneylover LOVES Sorcerer Mickey! Loves riding Spaceship Earth Wants you to have a Zip A Dee Doo Dah, Zip A Dee Day! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 485	Thanks so much for posting your review and pics! I cannot believe we will be there in 3 weeks!! If you think of any tips or suggestions for us, please post away! __________________ Tammy (me) & DH ~~~~~~~~~~ Peter Steele ~~~~~~~~~~ Coronado Springs 2009; POP Century 2008; Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007; Caribbean Beach 2004; Off grounds 2002 (never again); Port Orleans (Dixie Landings) 2001; All-Star Movies 1999; All-Star Sports 1998

10-05-2009, 05:13 PM	#9
ToyStory DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 604	Thanks for the review and pictures. I can't wait for our trip next month to CSR! __________________ November 2009 - Coronado Springs August 2007 - Coronado Springs November 2005 - Port Orleans Riverside December 2001 - All Star Movies August 2001 - Dixie Landings / Contemporary

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