Is aruba too far from OPR in CBR? - The DIS Discussion Forums

mickeysgirl17 · 10-15-2009, 11:15 AM

I'm staying at CBR next trip. Are the aruba rooms too far from OPR to walk? Are these the new nemo themed rooms? Thanks.

alecam · 10-15-2009, 11:40 AM

I stayed in Aruba when I stayed there about 9-10 years ago. I was 6 months pregnant at the time and found the walk quite long, although the bridge across the lake was nice. Perhaps if I had not been pregnant, I would see it differently, but if you are concerned about the walk, I would recommend you get a "preferred room" closer. HTH

Momof2Disneyboys · 10-15-2009, 12:08 PM

We stayed in Aruba 51 and it took us about 3 minutes to get to OPR and about 3-4 minutes to get to our bus stop. Some of the other Aruba buildings could be probably about a 5-6 minute walk to OPR, but then would be closer to the Aruba bus stop.

We found the walks to be very pleasant with the lush and beautiful grounds.

Yes, all villages have a slight Nemo theme except for Trinidad South, which is all POTC rooms.

Have a great trip!

hmillerbarilla · 10-15-2009, 12:38 PM

I think Aruba is a great location. The walk across the bridge is quick and beautiful. Jamaica is also a good spot--they are both directly across the bridge from OPR. You can see on the map that some buildings are closer than others, but I've found both villages to be great.

We've paid for preferred rooms too--but the walk really isn't that bad.

Enjoy! We love the CBR!

Magalex · 10-15-2009, 12:40 PM

We stayed in Jamaica in June 2007! LOVED IT

Aruba is next door. No problems walking across the bridge. Lovely resort

weswife · 10-15-2009, 02:20 PM

We stayed in Aruba last May!

Yes, they are the Nemo rooms! They were clean and bright! I think our # was 55. We were close to a quiet pool and bus stop! It was a cornor room and very quiet! The quiet pool was very quiet!! Only 1 family in there when we were!

The walk to OPR was about 5 mins. It was a pleasant walk over the bridge to the main pool or OPR. The grounds are well kept and as 2 adults we enjoyed the walk and sights. The downside for us was we found it too far for a quick night snack or to refill our mugs. Our DD is in a wheelchair and it was too far for her to go with her siblings. For this reason We would not stay in this section.

Hope this is helpful! Any questions ,, Just ask!

Allison · 10-15-2009, 02:34 PM

We were in Aruba and it was not a long walk at all to OPR. I loved the location.

mickeysgirl17 · 10-15-2009, 06:43 PM

Thanks for all your responses. I guess I will request aruba (the buildings closest to the bridge) for my next trip!

10-15-2009, 11:15 AM	#1
mickeysgirl17 Dis veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,223	Is aruba too far from OPR in CBR? I'm staying at CBR next trip. Are the aruba rooms too far from OPR to walk? Are these the new nemo themed rooms? Thanks. __________________ First trip, December 2006 Pop Century, January 2007, 1 day trip to MK, May 2007, 1 day trip to MK, August 24th, Pirate and Princess Party, May 2008, DD's birthday at MK! December 9, 2008 mvmcp May 2010 offsite DD's 7th birthdayDecember 2011 CBR, Deluxe dp, December 2012, First Disney Cruise Disney Wonder Cat. 6 Me DH DD DS "I dream about being with you forever" -twilight "Keep a weather eye on the horizon" -- Will Turner

10-15-2009, 11:40 AM	#2
alecam My tag is itchy!! I am floating on air! You don't want to be near me when I HUFF!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CT Posts: 805	I stayed in Aruba when I stayed there about 9-10 years ago. I was 6 months pregnant at the time and found the walk quite long, although the bridge across the lake was nice. Perhaps if I had not been pregnant, I would see it differently, but if you are concerned about the walk, I would recommend you get a "preferred room" closer. HTH __________________ Going in January 2010? Click Here!! POFQ-1997 CBR-Sept 1999 POFQ-Sept 2000 AKL-Sept 2004 Cypress Pointe-June 2005 Windsor Palms-December 2006 CSR-January 2010

10-15-2009, 12:08 PM	#3
Momof2Disneyboys DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13,533	We stayed in Aruba 51 and it took us about 3 minutes to get to OPR and about 3-4 minutes to get to our bus stop. Some of the other Aruba buildings could be probably about a 5-6 minute walk to OPR, but then would be closer to the Aruba bus stop. We found the walks to be very pleasant with the lush and beautiful grounds. Yes, all villages have a slight Nemo theme except for Trinidad South, which is all POTC rooms. Have a great trip! __________________ 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!

10-15-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
hmillerbarilla DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago area, Illinois Posts: 1,514	I think Aruba is a great location. The walk across the bridge is quick and beautiful. Jamaica is also a good spot--they are both directly across the bridge from OPR. You can see on the map that some buildings are closer than others, but I've found both villages to be great. We've paid for preferred rooms too--but the walk really isn't that bad. Enjoy! We love the CBR! __________________ Me 32, DH 33 DD 6 DS 3 DD 2 weeks old! 82, 86, 91-Poly, 94-CBR, 95-CBR, 97-CBR, 98-CR/CBR, 99-CBR, 02-POFQ, 04-CBR, 05-CBR, 06-ASMu, 06-CBR, 07-CBR, 08-BWV, 09-Poly/GF, 09-POP/OKW, 10-WL/BLT, 10-SSR/BLT

10-15-2009, 02:20 PM	#6
weswife Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 364	We stayed in Aruba last May! Yes, they are the Nemo rooms! They were clean and bright! I think our # was 55. We were close to a quiet pool and bus stop! It was a cornor room and very quiet! The quiet pool was very quiet!! Only 1 family in there when we were! The walk to OPR was about 5 mins. It was a pleasant walk over the bridge to the main pool or OPR. The grounds are well kept and as 2 adults we enjoyed the walk and sights. The downside for us was we found it too far for a quick night snack or to refill our mugs. Our DD is in a wheelchair and it was too far for her to go with her siblings. For this reason We would not stay in this section. Hope this is helpful! Any questions ,, Just ask! __________________ DH,Me,,DD,DS and :DD

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10-15-2009, 12:40 PM	#5
Magalex DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,384	We stayed in Jamaica in June 2007! LOVED IT Aruba is next door. No problems walking across the bridge. Lovely resort

10-15-2009, 02:34 PM	#7
Allison 1250 previous posts - Join date March 2004 - My brain is getting old and I'm not as good at it anymore Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,624	We were in Aruba and it was not a long walk at all to OPR. I loved the location. __________________ LIFE IS GOOD

10-15-2009, 06:43 PM	#8
mickeysgirl17 Dis veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,223	Thanks for all your responses. I guess I will request aruba (the buildings closest to the bridge) for my next trip! __________________ First trip, December 2006 Pop Century, January 2007, 1 day trip to MK, May 2007, 1 day trip to MK, August 24th, Pirate and Princess Party, May 2008, DD's birthday at MK! December 9, 2008 mvmcp May 2010 offsite DD's 7th birthdayDecember 2011 CBR, Deluxe dp, December 2012, First Disney Cruise Disney Wonder Cat. 6 Me DH DD DS "I dream about being with you forever" -twilight "Keep a weather eye on the horizon" -- Will Turner

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