Caribbean Beach FAQ part V - Page 61 - The DIS Discussion Forums

rblucy · 12-05-2010, 10:07 AM

Thanks... I'll try to fit it in my bag!

tink1953 · 12-05-2010, 06:29 PM

We just got back from CB aside from our problems with loud neighbors the bus service was not bad....just make sure you don't have connecting rooms unless you are sharing with you Mom.

we were in North Trinidad and the bus stop was right in front of us....food court was busy so we didn't use it except for soda refills.

Coming back from Epcot late was a bit of a wait but no longer then any other resort and we were almost the last stop but still not a big deal.

I hope you have warmer weather too.

just take your time and enjoy

BArb

catbertdave99 · 12-06-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WeLoveLilo05

I am just so excited, last night I booked out Disneymoon, we'll be @ CBR (again!) Aug 19-26th w/ some free dining! Woohoo!!!! I just cannot wait! I think I am more excited about the honeymoon than the wedding, is something wrong with me? LoL

Congratulations!! You will LOVE CBR (and there's nothing wrong with you!)

joybeth · 12-06-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Momof2Disneyboys

I agree with the others. Go in with a positive attitude and hope for the best.

That's about all you can do!

The CBR buses have been the best of all the resorts we have stayed at -- CBR, POFQ, POR, OKW, BWI, CSR. And we LOVE the food court and have always found it to have plenty of options for everyone, even my picky eaters!

Have a great trip!

Agree on all counts! The bus service we experienced on our 2 stays was better than POP, CSR, or POFQ.

Can't wait to get the on Saturday!

tallen429 · 12-06-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joybeth

Agree on all counts! The bus service we experienced on our 2 stays was better than POP, CSR, or POFQ.

Can't wait to get the on Saturday!

I laughed when I saw "Pure Michigan". LOL! I'm from MI too. (and we are arriving on the same day!)
In the end I decided to switch to BC. I think it will be better for my Mom overall. Have lots of fun on your trip!

disneyfan55 · 12-07-2010, 11:55 AM

We just returned home from a week stay at CBR. We were there from Nov. 27-Dec 4. We had asked for connecting rooms but received rooms that were next to each other (no problem) We were in Jamaca building 43 and had no problems at all. It was very quiet and the room was kept clean. We received double the soaps/shampoos each day. One thing I noticed is that the inner little courtyard sitting areas are all smoking now! We were right by one, but not many smokers (cold most days) It would have bothered me if many were smoking. It might be something to request to be near or away from depending on if you smoke or not. Last time we stayed at CBR it was neat to be near (before it was a designated smoking area)

This was the first trip that we really didn't use the WDW busses. We did the first day and they were pretty crowded. We were travelling with my 2 yr. old grandson and on the first night return to to the hotel we had to stand (that wasn't the problem many times we have done this) My daughter stood holding my sleeping grandson and not one person offered a seat. My husband offers a seat to a women without a sleeping child. I guess what really bothered me was that there was an able bodied man sitting right there and all he kept doing was looking at her and staring. I finally asked him to stop! He made me sick. I don't know what to think of men that would do this. There were many others but this particular one staring at her just rubbed me the wrong way. We drove the rest of the week and had no problems! We never did this before in all our visits, but actually found it to be quicker.

We had the 'forever' CBR cups and saw many others with them! Some asked where we got them, some people were happy to see them as they reminded them of years gone by. We did see 2 that were very old and a blue color. I found out these were the first ones. I never saw them or have them and we have visited since 1991 at CBR. anyway no problem for those interested in the forever mugs. It was probably the most I've seen on a trip as well!

One thing I did notice (only have a trip in 2000 to compare to) is that the hotel was very less decorated than our previous trip. In 2000, all lamp post had lights/garland. Nothing this time. WDW overall was less decorated (we were there the same exact week as well)

As far as the parks-very crowded! Long waits in my opinion for many attractions. MVMCP on Dec 2 was very crowded as well. The weather was sunny but quite chilly the later part of the week. Shorts for us only Mon and Tues.

Any questions, please ask!

Tinkerbelle's Mom · 12-07-2010, 03:39 PM

Im so excited. I just booked CBR for Aug 19th to the 26th. I have never stayed here before. Actually this will be my first time in a mod. We have always done value or deleux.

Who Hoo!!!! I can't wait to start planning.

nessz79 · 12-07-2010, 06:56 PM

We'll be there in 10 days! Can't wait! I'm calling CBR tomorrow to put in a room request. I think we'd like to be close to OPR. Should I request something specific?

splashmtnfan · 12-07-2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nessz79

We'll be there in 10 days! Can't wait! I'm calling CBR tomorrow to put in a room request. I think we'd like to be close to OPR. Should I request something specific?

We will arrive on the 16th! We may see each other!

We are all staying in Pirate rooms so we kinda know we will be away from the Food Court and everything... but I think we will be OK.

nessz79 · 12-07-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by splashmtnfan

We will arrive on the 16th! We may see each other!

We are all staying in Pirate rooms so we kinda know we will be away from the Food Court and everything... but I think we will be OK.

I am sure you will enjoy the Pirate rooms! Have a great trip!

Momof2Disneyboys · 12-08-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nessz79

We'll be there in 10 days! Can't wait! I'm calling CBR tomorrow to put in a room request. I think we'd like to be close to OPR. Should I request something specific?

Jamaica 45, Aruba 51, or Martinique 22!

Good luck and have a fantastic trip!

3Charbys · 12-08-2010, 03:15 PM

Has anyone had Garden Grocer deliver to this resort? I know you have to have a 2 hour window for them, but was wondering if they allow you to have a delivery sent to the hotel for your arrival date?
Thanks in advance for your responses!
Wanda

mickeystoontown · 12-08-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3Charbys

Has anyone had Garden Grocer deliver to this resort? I know you have to have a 2 hour window for them, but was wondering if they allow you to have a delivery sent to the hotel for your arrival date?
Thanks in advance for your responses!
Wanda

We've used them the last two stays at CBR. Our Garden Grocer delivery made it to the resort several hours before we did and it was left with Bell Services. When we got to our room, we called Bell Services and they delivered the items directly to our room.

3Charbys · 12-08-2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickeystoontown

We've used them the last two stays at CBR. Our Garden Grocer delivery made it to the resort several hours before we did and it was left with Bell Services. When we got to our room, we called Bell Services and they delivered the items directly to our room.

Yay!

so glad to know this! We are in a Pirate room for our first night and then we are moving to a preferred room the rest of the week. I think I will ask to have them deliver it for our 2nd room... no sense in hauling it from one room to our next!
I appreciate the response Mickeystoontown!!

mickeystoontown · 12-08-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3Charbys

Yay!

so glad to know this! We are in a Pirate room for our first night and then we are moving to a preferred room the rest of the week. I think I will ask to have them deliver it for our 2nd room... no sense in hauling it from one room to our next!
I appreciate the response Mickeystoontown!!

You're welcome! I didn't relish the thought of carrying the stuff to our room either when we already had too many suitcases.

I did tip Bell Services when he delivered our order.

12-05-2010, 10:07 AM	#901
rblucy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 154	Thanks... I'll try to fit it in my bag! __________________ many trips growing up...trips since becoming an "adult": April 2007 WL, April 2008 WL (when we got engaged ), July 2010 Disneyland, December 2010 CBR, October 2011 CBR, next trip-April 203 CBR

12-05-2010, 06:29 PM	#902
tink1953 Tink rocks!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 602	We just got back from CB aside from our problems with loud neighbors the bus service was not bad....just make sure you don't have connecting rooms unless you are sharing with you Mom. we were in North Trinidad and the bus stop was right in front of us....food court was busy so we didn't use it except for soda refills. Coming back from Epcot late was a bit of a wait but no longer then any other resort and we were almost the last stop but still not a big deal. I hope you have warmer weather too. just take your time and enjoy BArb __________________

12-07-2010, 11:55 AM	#906
disneyfan55 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 4,856	We just returned home from a week stay at CBR. We were there from Nov. 27-Dec 4. We had asked for connecting rooms but received rooms that were next to each other (no problem) We were in Jamaca building 43 and had no problems at all. It was very quiet and the room was kept clean. We received double the soaps/shampoos each day. One thing I noticed is that the inner little courtyard sitting areas are all smoking now! We were right by one, but not many smokers (cold most days) It would have bothered me if many were smoking. It might be something to request to be near or away from depending on if you smoke or not. Last time we stayed at CBR it was neat to be near (before it was a designated smoking area) This was the first trip that we really didn't use the WDW busses. We did the first day and they were pretty crowded. We were travelling with my 2 yr. old grandson and on the first night return to to the hotel we had to stand (that wasn't the problem many times we have done this) My daughter stood holding my sleeping grandson and not one person offered a seat. My husband offers a seat to a women without a sleeping child. I guess what really bothered me was that there was an able bodied man sitting right there and all he kept doing was looking at her and staring. I finally asked him to stop! He made me sick. I don't know what to think of men that would do this. There were many others but this particular one staring at her just rubbed me the wrong way. We drove the rest of the week and had no problems! We never did this before in all our visits, but actually found it to be quicker. We had the 'forever' CBR cups and saw many others with them! Some asked where we got them, some people were happy to see them as they reminded them of years gone by. We did see 2 that were very old and a blue color. I found out these were the first ones. I never saw them or have them and we have visited since 1991 at CBR. anyway no problem for those interested in the forever mugs. It was probably the most I've seen on a trip as well! One thing I did notice (only have a trip in 2000 to compare to) is that the hotel was very less decorated than our previous trip. In 2000, all lamp post had lights/garland. Nothing this time. WDW overall was less decorated (we were there the same exact week as well) As far as the parks-very crowded! Long waits in my opinion for many attractions. MVMCP on Dec 2 was very crowded as well. The weather was sunny but quite chilly the later part of the week. Shorts for us only Mon and Tues. Any questions, please ask! __________________ 1976 Main Gate, 1976 Lake Buena Vista 1977 Lake Buena Vista, 1978 Main Gate, 1979 Poly 1981 Poly & CR, 1982 Disney Villas, 1983 Poly 1984 Main Gate, 1985 Poly, 1986 DL xcountry trip 1987 Main Gate, 1989 DL xcountry trip, 1991 CBR 1992 POFQ, 1993 CBR, 1995 ASMu Magic Music Days 2000 CBR, 2001 CBR 2002 CBR, 2003 May CSR 2003 Aug WL, 2007 ASSp FD, 2008 May ASMu 2008 Sept/Oct ASMu FD w/DV 2009 May ASMu $500 (2)free gift card! 2010 Feb WL, 2010 Nov/Dec CBR, 2012 ASMu Family Suite These are only the Disney trips!

12-07-2010, 03:39 PM	#907
Tinkerbelle's Mom Will clean houses for tags! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,557	Im so excited. I just booked CBR for Aug 19th to the 26th. I have never stayed here before. Actually this will be my first time in a mod. We have always done value or deleux. Who Hoo!!!! I can't wait to start planning. __________________

12-07-2010, 06:56 PM	#908
nessz79 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,771	We'll be there in 10 days! Can't wait! I'm calling CBR tomorrow to put in a room request. I think we'd like to be close to OPR. Should I request something specific? __________________ Me DH DS (10) DS (8)

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12-08-2010, 03:15 PM	#912
3Charbys Looking forward to Cruise #3 in March 2014 on the Fantasy! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 833	Garden Grocer? Has anyone had Garden Grocer deliver to this resort? I know you have to have a 2 hour window for them, but was wondering if they allow you to have a delivery sent to the hotel for your arrival date? Thanks in advance for your responses! Wanda __________________ Wanda (DW) Alain(DH) Lauren(dd)8yrs Feb 28th 09 - Magic:St Croix St Thomas and Castaway Cay 4 day Dream to Bahamas Mar 2011

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