MinnieNurse
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My first stay at CBR is only 87 more days!!!! I know that seems like a long time. But I am so excited I cant wait to get there.

Hi,
I am getting excited about my upcoming trip to CBR June 13-20. I just made an order with Garden Grocer. Can you get disposable bowls and spoons from the food court? I wanted to make oatmeal in the room.
Thanks,
Terri
That sounds like a good idea for our family as well. How will you get the boiling water in the room though? Are you using instant?
My report with a few additions as requested by safeymom.
The bus issue was wait times to and from Downtown Disney. On both trips there our wait time was more than 30 minutes, coming back one trip was 45 minutes, the other 20 which is reasonable. Bad luck maybe, but we were not the only one. On our trip to AK the was a women on the phone to bus services complaining of her wait of over 30minutes to DTD. Our wait times for everywhere else on average, less than 10minutes.
As for wait times at the parks, the wait was never as long as the posted time. What is up with PeterPan EMH evening wait time at 12:30am was 40minutes, everything else was walk on or 5 or 10minute wait. Longest wait I seen was for TSM, 80 min, which was about 30 minutes after park opening.
Hello all!! We just got back from the CBR a couple of hours ago!!! We LOVED the resort!(we were there May2-8)
We were a little worried since we were originally supposed to be staying at the WL (our favorite resort) It was very quiet and relaxing and we thought the food court was great!!! I will do a longer report in the morning....trying to get everything unpacked!
If anybody has specific questions...feel free to ask and I will try and answer!!!
Hello all!! We just got back from the CBR a couple of hours ago!!! We LOVED the resort!(we were there May2-8)
We were a little worried since we were originally supposed to be staying at the WL (our favorite resort) It was very quiet and relaxing and we thought the food court was great!!! I will do a longer report in the morning....trying to get everything unpacked!
If anybody has specific questions...feel free to ask and I will try and answer!!!
Just back this last Monday.
We enjoyed our time overall--but don't think we'll be back to a moderate--we really enjoy the "disney luxury" of a deluxe after a long day at the park.
That being said, if you must stay in a moderate, CBR is very lush, well taken care of, and inviting.
Pro's:
Pirate room very well themed--my kids LOVED it!
room looked brand new in building 37
large shower with bench, loved it for shaving
awesome pool, very much a "resort" feel
little guy loved pirate ship water playground
main pool feels less crowded because of millions of quiet pools
Lots of lush landscaping
bright and colorful
parking lots close to rooms
nearly sound-proof rooms
many corner rooms
beautiful water views--worth the $$$
centrally located resort
flat screen high def tv's
upscale fixtures in pirate rooms
fridge worked great
big rooms
double sinks
beds very comfortable
lots of storage space
nice alarm clock
awesome fru-fru drinks at pool bar, try the pina-colava
Con's:
outside entrances to rooms
smoking areas in the courtyard of each building, had to walk through cloud of smoke to get to room
check-in isn't located near food court/pool area/gift shop
not the best CM's
not the best mousekeeping
toilet was wonky
air conditioner only worked 1/2 the time--ancient loud unit
4 people & 2 double beds = need I say more?
long walk from South Trinadad would get really annoying if you didn't have a rental car
LOTS of smokers when we were there, smoking everywhere
really felt like a super-themed Motel 6!
Just my .02. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to try and answer them!![]()
Thanks for the CBR info. I feel better knowing that you had a great time. It is our first time at WDW and we picked CBR based on the whole "pirate theme." I was torn between there and WL. I feel like I made a good choice. I have a quick question, did your room feel cramped? We have a family of 4 and I don't want to feel like we are on top of each other! Thanks!
Kim
MinnieNurse Do either of you that just returned have any pictures you can share. Did you eat at Shutter's and if so how was it?
I am planning an adult only trip in October. Just wondering if CBR has King bed's located in Aruba on the first floor near a DSA.
Do either of you that just returned have any pictures you can share. Did you eat at Shutter's and if so how was it?