Caribbean Beach FAQ Part IV

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just upgraded to CBR from POP and I have a question. Are any of the standard rooms done in the Nemo theme? Also any suggestions on what I should request for a standard room? TIA

All of the standard rooms are Nemo themed!

We like Aruba or Jamaica for a standard room.

 

[loonytoony]

What exactly are surrey bikes and how much do they cost?

4 wheel bikes and they are hard to pedal.

 

[LuvsTinker]

What exactly are surrey bikes and how much do they cost?

They are 2 seater and 4 seater bikes; cost is about $20.00 for 30 minutes. There is a canopy over the seat area.

 

[figment82]

We just booked FOUR rooms at CBR for this August. I have a couple of questions which I hope someone can help with.
This trip will include my 91 year old grandmother. She has never been to Disney and is the one who requested this trip. She is pretty mobile and fiercly independent but has agreed to use a scooter for the parks. (small miracle was required for this!) My mother and my sister are also coming, with their hubbies and my nephews (age 4 and infant). My family of 4 includes a 9 yr old and a 12 year old. We are not really planning to use the food court too often but will be using the main pool every day.
So first question: Should I have upgraded to prefered room?
question 2: Will all the rooms be upgraded at least to NEMO already when we get there on Aug 1?
question 3: Should I fax a request for a particular bldg if I do not upgrade? And what bldg should I request?
question 4: How bad will the buses be in early August? How long should we expect to get to the parks using bus service?
question 5: I am planning to rent a scooter for the week and have it delivered to the hotel. Anybody have experience with a scooter that can be taken apart to fit in the trunk of car or left intact and put in the cargo space of an SUV?
I know this is a lot to ask, and have been scouring previous posts to find the answer. I would love some input, advice, given our unique situation of a large gathering with family members ranging from zero years of age to 91!

Cheshireqt, I'm in a very similar situation! I'm plannig the trip for my family in June, and it's three rooms, one of which is for my 87 yo grandfather, who used to go to Disney all the time but hasn't been for the past 10 years or so (and who also hasn't acknowledged yet that he's no longer 40 years old!)

We're renting him a scooter for the week, though we'll be using bus transportation so I don't know too much about fitting things in an SUV. If you go to the Disabilities forum, I'm sure they'll be able to give you more info as there are lots of people on there that are experts about the ECV rental companies and what they offer!

I'll let you know when I get back if I discover any useful tips =)

 

[safetymom]

All the rooms have been refurbished to Nemo except Trinidad South which will be Pirate rooms.

You should put your requests in your reservation, then no need to fax. If you want to be close to the food court and main pool then I would pay for preferred. If you don't want to spend the extra money then request Jamaica or Aruba.

You shouldn't have any problem with the busses.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

All the rooms have been refurbished to Nemo except Trinidad South which will be Pirate rooms.

You should put your requests in your reservation, then no need to fax. If you want to be close to the food court and main pool then I would pay for preferred. If you don't want to spend the extra money then request Jamaica or Aruba.

You shouldn't have any problem with the busses.

Thanks so much. We are staying just one night before we check into GF. I think my son will adore the pool and we planned that day as a pool day. I will request those two buildings.

Does CBR have one or two hot tubs?

 

[Cdnmom2001]

is the CBR's main pool a zero entry pool?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

is the CBR's main pool a zero entry pool?

Yes, it is!

 

[KatMark]

Does CBR have one or two hot tubs?

The moderates have one hot tub each.

 

[safetymom]

CBR has a hot tub and a cool tub. The second tub is around the back of the fort at the pool complex. It is a great place to sit if you are looking for a quieter location.

 

[MusicMouse]

Are all of the buildings in Martinique in the "preferred" category, or just certain ones?

 

[mickeystoontown]

Are all of the buildings in Martinique in the "preferred" category, or just certain ones?

I know that Martinique 23 is not preferred. I believe that just 24, 25 and 26 are preferred.

 

[safetymom]

Preferred locations
Martinique it will be buildings 24, 25, 26. In Trinidad North it will be 31,32,33.

From the first post of this FAQ.

 

[soluc]

I just got off the phone confirming our arrival tomorrow for our Pirate room!! We are soo excited..... YAYYYYYYY

Thank-you for all the great info!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just got off the phone confirming our arrival tomorrow for our Pirate room!! We are soo excited..... YAYYYYYYY

Thank-you for all the great info!

Have a great trip!

We all look forward to hearing all about it when you get back!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I just got off the phone confirming our arrival tomorrow for our Pirate room!! We are soo excited..... YAYYYYYYY

Thank-you for all the great info!

Have a great trip! Come back with a lot of photos to share!

 

[Kimann]

Hi Everyone,

Just got back from my first stay at CBR and I loved it. I went for a "girls trip" for the princess half marathon. I booked a water view and got Aruba 5521. It was fabulous, a ground floor corner room right by the beach and the quiet pool. I am a convert to CBR. This is my first moderate stay and we had a great time thanks to all the great advice from the nice people on this forum.

 

[moodme]

I just got off the phone confirming our arrival tomorrow for our Pirate room!! We are soo excited..... YAYYYYYYY

Thank-you for all the great info!

We leave tomorrow too for a pirate room!! I was kind of nervous seeing all the other posts about the pirate room, but I am glad to see someone else did not get a call. My boys are excited!

 

[sherrie]

i CANT WAIT TO GET BACK HOME AGAIN TO CBR!!!! THANKS FOR THE THREAD

 

[MusicMouse]

Preferred locations
Martinique it will be buildings 24, 25, 26. In Trinidad North it will be 31,32,33.

From the first post of this FAQ.

Thanks Safetymom! When are the refurbs scheduled to be finished for Trinidad North?