Caribbean Beach Resort FAQ Part 3

[safetymom]

Martinique, Barbados, and parts of Aruba are done.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Safetymom - About how long are the rehabs taking for each village? I was just thinking that I requested Jamaica for my stay in January (in about 10 weeks). . . They might be rehabbing Jamaica when I'm there. . . .


Thanks!

 

[safetymom]

Not sure. I also don't know if they are going to stop working between Thanksgiving and New Years if the resort is full.

 

[MRYPPNS]

How far are the pirate rooms from OPR? Is it a long walk? I have a regular room booked and was thinking about upgrading.

We just came back from staying at CBR. My DH took a walk one morning and timed it from the main pool/Old Port Royale to the furthest Building in Trindad South where the pirate rooms will be. It was a solid 15 minute walk. Just him pushing a stroller and he's in good shape. If you have a car, driving around the resort is quick and easy.

 

[Minniekins]

I was wondering if someone could tell me what cords I will need to hook up my computer to the internet connection in the room? I asked before how to hook up the computer to the tv to watch dvd's on the laptop and a poster was very kind to let me know just what I'd need and even with w link to website for some very inexpensive cables. That worked out great, so thanks if you're reading! But I forgot what I need to actually hook the computer up to go online! Anyone know what I will need? Thanks!

We go to Disney and CBR early Friday morning!!!

 

[safetymom]

There should be an ethernet cable on the nightstand that you plug into your laptop. Turn it on, go to your IE screen and authorize the charge for the day.

 

[disneyin2008]

I'm getting everything together for our trip next week and I'm planning out the decorations for our windows at the three resorts we'll be at....and I realize that I don't know the size or style of window at CBR?

Does anyone know the dimensions of the window? And is it a big single pane of glass like at POP, or is it divided up into 12 sections like at POR? Or some other design????

Thanks so much!

 

[mom2ru]

We were at WDW Oct 30-Nov 5. Upon arrival at the resort, we were welcomed and had a CM waiting to check us in. They were informative. Gave us 1st Time to Disney buttons. Made the beginning of out vacation wonderful.

We were in Jamaica 44 which turned out to be a great spot. Our bus stop was close, the walk to the food court and the new pool was quick and easy. We had 3 towel animals waiting on us probably from prior quests. Those were the only ones we had. Mousekeeping was hit or miss. A few times the trash wasn't emptied. But the beds were made and fresh towels everyday but that's about it. No extra perks. I forgot to leave a tip a couple of days and when I did remember to leave one that's when the trash started not being taken out. Go figure...

The room was the older one with storage under the beds. No flat screen TV. The carpet could have used a good cleaning. The shower looked like it had been redone recently. It was really nice. However, the shower curtain needed to be cleaned.

But overall we liked it and would stay again. The rooms are nice standard hotel rooms with no frills except a small fridge. The other amenities on the resort are very nice and make the resort.

The buses, this became a joke for us, everytime we would head out for the bus stop, we could see the bus we would want was pulling away. So we'd have to wait 20 minutes for the next one. So make sure you plan EXTRA time for the buses/walking to your destination. I did like the fact of not driving and having to know the directions but the convenience of a car would have been nice. And Jamaica was also the first stop for everything except Magic Kingdom which was also a nice bonus. The buses back from the parks were great. We only had to stand in line twice and that was right after the fireworks.

My one pet peeve with the bus system are the "disabled". Not the disabled themselves, but ALL of their family members having priority to load the bus before everyone else that has been standing in line for 20 minutes. We had been waiting one night in the longest line we had during our visit. A lady in a wheel chair who openly said I feel bad for getting in front of everyone, with her brother pushing her, proceeded to the front. Then came her husband, her sister in-law, his or her parents, some more relatives. In all it was about 12 people. I can see 2 people may have been needed to help out but all 12? Sorry I know that probably belongs on another board.

When we went to check out at CBR, there were CMs everywhere talking in groups but not one would acknowledge me until I said excuse me I need to check out. At the end of our trip we did have a situation that needed CBR management assistance, and they didn't help us out at all. Which I thought was rude considering we had just spent a load of money at their resort.

However we liked the resort and would probably stay there again. We would just do things differently. It was a great first time learning experience and we had a blast at WDW. Now back to the laundry.

 

[Nank]

We just got back last night from our first stay at CBR. We paid for a preferred location which was in Trinidad North, Room 3105. We were exactly the middle of Trinidad North bus stop and Old Port Royale bus stop, so we could get on or off at either one to walk to our room.

While I thought this place was beautiful, it was just too big for us. Too many bus stops on the way back or on the way there. The bus service was not bad, but there were a few blips during the trip.

The new pool was beautiful and the slides were great. My DS (7) loved the slides and went down it a million times. However, there was then a "code brown" and we had to get out of the pool. Not Disney's fault but not great either for our one afternoon at the pool.

The parks were great and we had soooo much fun. It was our first time for Fantasmic, The Lion King Show, The Nemo Shop and Toy Story Mania. All of those things were awesome.

I did send myself a case of water from Costco and that was delivered to our room at the same time as our luggage. It wasn't even that hot the first two days so we didn't drink all of our water.

Our room was an older one and just seemed like an ordinary hotel. But again, it was a beautiful, beautiful place. However, I think next time I would just go and stay somewhere simple so I don't feel like I am missing something when I am hardly ever there.

Thanks for everyone's help here in planning our trip.

 

[Minniekins]

There should be an ethernet cable on the nightstand that you plug into your laptop. Turn it on, go to your IE screen and authorize the charge for the day.

Thanks for responding! Is that the cable that someone was commenting was too short from the night stand? I remember a while ago someone talking about the cord being too short. Do you know how long the cord is? We'll probably most often use it on either bed, but will it reach the whole bed or just right close to the night stand? And, DD18 may want to use it on the table for homework, will it reach there? Okay if it doesn't, she's really a more sit on the couch or bed girl, but just wondering. Maybe I could get more cord and an adapter?

Also, what do you mean the IE screen and authorizing the charge for the day? Do they give me instructions on doing this if I ask when checking in? Thanks again!

 

[TinkOhio]

Thanks for the TR's. Nank--how was the temperature in the main pool?

 

[NYPDwife]

However, there was then a "code brown" and we had to get out of the pool.

Ewww.

 

[BoricuaMicky]

Just book two consecutive 7/4 package from May 21 to June 4.
I had a 14 day + 10 days ticket package at CBR


After all the positive and negative in hotel cost and ticket cost I ended saving 600.00 plus and instead of having tickets for 10 day, I now have tickets for the 14 day

Bottom line is I am pay for 8 day and getting 6 free

 

[Gitts2008]

The buses, this became a joke for us, everytime we would head out for the bus stop, we could see the bus we would want was pulling away.

When we went to check out at CBR, there were CMs everywhere talking in groups but not one would acknowledge me until I said excuse me I need to check out. At the end of our trip we did have a situation that needed CBR management assistance, and they didn't help us out at all. Which I thought was rude considering we had just spent a load of money at their resort.

What you said about the buses is so true. It also became a joke for us. "Quick run...that is the bus we want".

I had a problem with the front desk when checking out. I was SOOO UPSET! But, now that I have had a few weeks to think about, I am chaulking it up they are taught to be SO NICE. So, when you need them to think out of the box, it is difficult.

 

[BoricuaMicky]

just upgraded to a pirate room with the new 7/4 code for may.

need some picture

 

[ammeador2]

We are going Oct 2009, the first part of the trip we are staying at AKV and then we were considering the last part of our trip revisiting the CBR. We were in Trinidad North last August. Love it but I really want to stay in a pirate room! Any pics?

 

[Nank]

Here's a link to my pictures from last week.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1845975&page=8

 

[TJA]

I am totally enjoying this thread! Thanks to everyone posting pictures and information. We are trying CBR pirate room for the first time next spring. Is there a separate playground or playgrounds other than the new pirate pool kiddie area? What food is particularly good at the food court? Any chance they have re-made an area for kids to color, etc., in the food court? I read they used to have such an area (like at POR) but recently got rid of it to make more table room. I was hoping they'd reconsider.....

 

[nts4wdw]

Does anyone have any Christmas pictures of CBR? We'll be down there and I'm anxious to see how they decorate.

 

[mickeysmiles]

Does anyone know if the CBR has late check out? if so how much and when is check out time?