CBR bigger than CSR? - The DIS Discussion Forums

carly chloe · 02-19-2013, 07:37 PM

We've stayed at CBR (preferred) and LOVE it!! Alot of people seem to like CSR better saying CBR is so big. But when I look at a map I think CSR looks big too and the pool looks so far away from the foodcourt/store. Is it?

twinboysmom · 02-19-2013, 08:01 PM

I think they are both large but I did think that CSR is a little easier to get around. But CSR is a bit confusing with the preferred rooms being close to the food areas and the main pool on the opposite side from the resort (far from the preferred rooms). We liked both resorts a bunch but they are different. We preferred the food options at CSR but the pool and overall theme of CBR.

fall08CP · 02-19-2013, 11:47 PM

Yes, they're both large. If you have a car, it's not a big deal. If you're relying on Disney transportation, they both have busses that can get you around the resort (CBR's is official, CSR's is unofficial, ask the front desk).

CSR is a giant circle, where CBR winds this way and that way- you can even end up in Pop Century's backstage area if you make a wrong turn.

I like that CSR's front desk is connected to dining, gift shop, and the convention area. CBR's front desk is kind of on its own and inconvenient if you don't have a car.

wendyt_ca · 02-20-2013, 12:07 AM

We have stayed at both and preferred CSR by far. It's a nicer resort and better layout. We never rent a car when we are onsite except to go to universal and didn't find transportation to the parks an issue. I learned after this trip we are just ending where we stayed off site that buses are more convenient than a car rental since they drop you closer to the gate.

minnie mum · 02-20-2013, 12:33 AM

I can't find the exact acreage of each resort, but based on the wdwinfo resort fact sheets, I would say that CBR (my very favourite) is larger.

CSR: 1,917 rooms. The lake covers 17 acres with an approximate perimeter of 1.1 miles.

CSR: 2,112 rooms. The lake covers 42 acres with a 1.4 mile perimeter.

malacajo · 02-20-2013, 01:59 PM

CSR was huge, but loved it!!!

maxiesmom · 02-20-2013, 02:16 PM

I've stayed at both and to me CSR seems smaller. Another plus is the bus service is less crowded.

Missytara · 02-20-2013, 02:16 PM

Being an architect familiar with laying out site plans, all three large moderates are about the same size square footage wise; CBR, CSR, and POR.

It is the way CBR is laid out. A few things; first of all, it is really elongated, which makes it seem so much farther from the main building.

The other two resorts are more round in shape and things are a bit closer.

The other thing I noted (I have stayed at CBR and POR) is that the entire walk to the building from the bus stop is not under cover - you don't get under cover until you walk clear across the parking lot.

At POR and I believe looking at the pics are CSR, once you exit the bus and go up the sidewalk to the building, you are under cover the entire way from the overhangs above. You are essentially in the shade a lot faster.

DizDaD7 · 02-20-2013, 05:18 PM

In my personal experience, I believe CSR to be a tad smaller...Both Large though. Just easier to navigate through CSR.

I hate to sound bias to 1 or the other, but IMHO CSR has soo much more to offer.....Grant it, if I had to stay at CBR I wouldn't turn it down, but it's just not my thang..LoL

02-19-2013, 07:37 PM	#1
carly chloe DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 827	CBR bigger than CSR? We've stayed at CBR (preferred) and LOVE it!! Alot of people seem to like CSR better saying CBR is so big. But when I look at a map I think CSR looks big too and the pool looks so far away from the foodcourt/store. Is it? __________________

02-19-2013, 08:01 PM	#2
twinboysmom DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,861	I think they are both large but I did think that CSR is a little easier to get around. But CSR is a bit confusing with the preferred rooms being close to the food areas and the main pool on the opposite side from the resort (far from the preferred rooms). We liked both resorts a bunch but they are different. We preferred the food options at CSR but the pool and overall theme of CBR. __________________ Me , DH , DS 3 , and DS 3

02-19-2013, 11:47 PM	#3
fall08CP Cheesehead Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: If home is where your heart is: Titletown, USA. Posts: 2,457	Yes, they're both large. If you have a car, it's not a big deal. If you're relying on Disney transportation, they both have busses that can get you around the resort (CBR's is official, CSR's is unofficial, ask the front desk). CSR is a giant circle, where CBR winds this way and that way- you can even end up in Pop Century's backstage area if you make a wrong turn. I like that CSR's front desk is connected to dining, gift shop, and the convention area. CBR's front desk is kind of on its own and inconvenient if you don't have a car. __________________ I'm what Willis was talking about.

02-20-2013, 12:07 AM	#4
wendyt_ca DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 958	We have stayed at both and preferred CSR by far. It's a nicer resort and better layout. We never rent a car when we are onsite except to go to universal and didn't find transportation to the parks an issue. I learned after this trip we are just ending where we stayed off site that buses are more convenient than a car rental since they drop you closer to the gate. __________________ Art of Animation/AKL SV(DVC) - May 12th,2013 - May 20th,2013/Townhouse condo off-site - Feb 13th, 2013 - Feb 20th, 2013/AKL SV/BLT TPV (DVC) - Oct 3rd, 2012 -Oct 9th, 2012 / Disneyland Hotel Paris (DVC) - Sept 10th, 2012 - Sept 12, 2012 - London/Paris vacation/Animal Kingdom Lodge(DVC) - April 21, 2012 - April 29th, 2012/Split Stay - Polynesian Resort - Oct 11, 2011 - Oct 13, 2011/Animal Kingdom Lodge SV - Oct 13, 2011 - Oct 16, 2011/Contemporary Resort MK View - Oct 16, 2011 - Oct 19, 2011 /Carribean Beach Resort Oct 31, 2010 - Nov 8, 2010 /The Venetian Las Vegas Sept 25, 2010 - Sept 30, 2010 - First trip to Disneyland / Coronado Springs Resort Nov 27, 2009 - Dec 8 2009 /Pop Century June 15, 2008 - June 25, 2008 - Our Disney Honeymoon / Sheraton Vistana Sept 22, 2006 - Sept 30, 2006 - First Trip/DH proposed during Wishes in Rose Garden

02-20-2013, 01:59 PM	#6
malacajo Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 317	CSR was huge, but loved it!!! __________________

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02-20-2013, 12:33 AM	#5
minnie mum Unapologetic Disney Fan(atic) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: WAY too far north Posts: 8,294	I can't find the exact acreage of each resort, but based on the wdwinfo resort fact sheets, I would say that CBR (my very favourite) is larger. CSR: 1,917 rooms. The lake covers 17 acres with an approximate perimeter of 1.1 miles. CSR: 2,112 rooms. The lake covers 42 acres with a 1.4 mile perimeter.

02-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#7
maxiesmom The Mean Squinty Eye Works Wonders Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The West side of the mitten Posts: 18,757	I've stayed at both and to me CSR seems smaller. Another plus is the bus service is less crowded. __________________

02-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#8
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 13,690	Being an architect familiar with laying out site plans, all three large moderates are about the same size square footage wise; CBR, CSR, and POR. It is the way CBR is laid out. A few things; first of all, it is really elongated, which makes it seem so much farther from the main building. The other two resorts are more round in shape and things are a bit closer. The other thing I noted (I have stayed at CBR and POR) is that the entire walk to the building from the bus stop is not under cover - you don't get under cover until you walk clear across the parking lot. At POR and I believe looking at the pics are CSR, once you exit the bus and go up the sidewalk to the building, you are under cover the entire way from the overhangs above. You are essentially in the shade a lot faster. __________________ 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.

02-20-2013, 05:18 PM	#9
DizDaD7 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern ,New Jersey Posts: 1,418	In my personal experience, I believe CSR to be a tad smaller...Both Large though. Just easier to navigate through CSR. I hate to sound bias to 1 or the other, but IMHO CSR has soo much more to offer.....Grant it, if I had to stay at CBR I wouldn't turn it down, but it's just not my thang..LoL __________________ DW DS9 DD9 1997- Buenavista Hotel/Spa--HoneyMoon--WDW 25thB-day 2000- Allstar Music---Milennium Year!! 2003- Allstar Movies 2006- Off Site/ House 2007- PoP Century 2008- PoP Century 2010- Coronado Springs--->Oct.29-Nov7. 2011- Port Orleans Riverside-->Nov3-Nov11 2012- Boardwalk Villas--->Aug. 21-Sep.1 2013- AKV Jambo/BLT--->Apr5-Apr13.

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