Caribbean Beach Resort ** NEWS & VIEWS **

[Kim&Chris]

Jenfur-

I'm also in the same boat. Our reservations are 12/7-12/15. I'm now thinking about taking the bull by the horns and calling CRO and asking to speak directly to the special CBR team. I guess it can't hurt.

 

[josierac]

Originally posted by kissygoose
Hearing that you were given the option of the Poly (the only delux we were really considering) for such a great price just confirms my decision that my travel agent is an idiot. I called her yesterday to warn her of the CBR closing (at which we are or were scheduled to spend 10 days for our honeymoon) and that she should wait for their call. I also told her if they offered an upgrade to take it especially if it was the poly. So what does she do but imidiately call and transfer our ressies to another moderate, thereby dissmissing us from the possible upgrades even though I specifically told her to wait. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally happy for all of you who are going to benifit from this, I think it's great. I just wish my agent had listened to me (I didn't have one at all) because this whole thing just puts a major damper on my honeymoon. Congrats to those who are able to make changes to please them and good luck to those of you still waiting.

Make her call back, try to be there while she is calling to make sure she does. I had a client say that they wanted another moderate and I switched them, they didn't want to wait. When I found out what was available I let them know and they want to switch to the Polynesian and I was still able to change them over.

 

[K P & J's Grandma]

When I called this morning - I called the 800 Disney Club number. I asked if she could help with our Caribbean resort switch or did I have to 'wait' for the call. She said that we were supposed to wait - but that she would try switching me to the 'special team'. The girl that came on the line was very helpful - said that I could switch to another moderate resort - I said that I wasn't interested in any of them & asked what up-grades were being offered. She then asked me "where I would like to stay" - I said either the Animal Kingdom Lodge or the Poyl. She said that they started making calls yesterday & that it was 'ok' for people to be calling themselves!!!!! I would try calling - if you don't get what you want - tell them to keep the reservation that you have as is & wait for the call - or try calling back again later!!! ºoº ºoº

 

[js]

I just called 2 times. The first time I called the woman said she couldn't do anything for me and I would have to wait. I explained that some people have called and got Poly but she told me I have to wait, she was nice but firm.
I am on the phone now (for the last 22 minutes) and I was "switched" to another dept. The woman on the phone said the Poly is not available for my dates
(10/11-14). My mom, sister and kids will all be at Contemporary for Oct. 11-17, while husband and I are on a cruise. I thought it would be great if we were all on the monorail.
Anyway, she said that Poly is all booked for my dates (I am sure somewone from here will get it for those dates though) but she can offer me AKL, standard view for $110 per night, this includes tax. I took it. I figure I was already booked at CBR and if I were to be at a deluxe I would stay either monorail or BC (which we just stayed at last Aug and loved) and this is a resort I don't think I would try without the great rate.
Anyway, for $110 per night, incl. tax. I think I did good. What do you think!

 

[CanBeGrumpy]

I am soooo glad I called this morning and did not wait for Disney to call me! I wanted to switch to the Polynesian for our stay, but two of our nights were already SOLD OUT!! I was very, very disappointed! I did manage to get our first two nights at AKL savannah view for $110/night, and our last night at the Polynesian for $110, but I sooo wanted our entire stay to be at the Polynesian! I'm not that thrilled about the AKL, but I know I will NEVER be able to get a savannah view this cheap again, so I booked it. So, if you have a reservation, do not wait, go call RIGHT NOW or you might not get your first choice! We are going in September, too, so it was not even a holiday weekend/week or anything, and the rooms at the Polynesian were gone! (I am assuming they have a block of rooms available for this--I can't believe the entire resort could be sold out!). What I was offered was a switch to another moderate, or I could upgrade to WL, AKL, or Polynesian. I think standard veiw at AKL or WL would have been $100/night, and savannah view at AKL turned out to be $110/night (as was a standard room at the Polynesian). I originally booked CBR with a discount rate of $88, so I don't know if that affected the rates I was offered. Anyway, GO CALL!!!!!!Do not wait!!

 

[js]

Called CRO myself for CBR move. Really wanted upgrade to Poly since my mom, sister and kids will be in Contemporary (dh and I taking quick trip before a cruise and leaving kids at WDW with my mom and sister). Told Poly not availalbe for my dates (but I am sure someone here will get it for those dates anyway). Was given AKL-standard view for $110 including tax a night.
Will I be happy? I've stayed off-site at HIFS, All Stars and last Aug. at BC which we loved. It is just my husband and me, since we will meet mom, sister and kids at Contemporary in the mornings. For $110 incl. tax a night I don't think I could do much better at a DTD hotel, do you? Do you think I made the right choice or should I get a hotel at DTD? We will have our car and as we always do, we plan on using it to get to the parks. Do standard views have balconies? Does standard mean I won't see any animals? Not really a big deal, just want to know what I booked. Is there a better standard to request prior to check in than another?
Thank you all for any info. I will also do a search.

 

[kissygoose]

I called my agent back and she didn't remember that I told her WDW would call her about the resort change. I told her what I heard was offered on here and what I wanted and she said she would try to call and switch it and call me back. I have a bad feeling about this though. I am just going to keep my fingers crossed and hope it doesn't get screwed up even more. Thanks for your advice.

 

[Pugsley]

Hey everybody, stop calling them -- you're making the lines busy so I can't get through! I just talked to a very nice CM at CRO who gave me the story about the special team calling us. I asked if it was possible for her to try to transfer me to them and she did. After about 10 minutes on hold she told me she had tried two different numbers and they're busy. She said I should keep trying. I'll be happy if I just get moved to CSR, but I've got to try for the Poly since this seems like a once in a lifetime opportunity.

 

[dgaston]

I got excited by all the Poly posters and my resolve to wait melted. I called through the DC line, asked to transferred to the team. CM reminded me I'd be called, but said she'd try--couldn't guess how long I'd wait. On hold for 5 minutes and then began the 30 minute relocation phase. I was offered CSR, and POR, declined and the search for deluxes was on. The CM did notice my AP rate, and said what a deal for CB. Don't know if that affected the next rates. Was offered AKL standard for 121, WL for 121, and finally Poly for 132. I whimpered a bit, but she said the Food and Wine Festival had the YC and BC full, and there were several golf tournaments for my 10/25 and 26 dates. So after many interruptions of being on hold I took the Poly. Feel better after checking the AP rates. It's still $55 less than the AP.

Now I'm starting to breathe again. I don't know when I could have managed to stay at the Poly. Even tho it's not 109, it's wonderful!!

 

[BeanoC]

This news is very encouraging. We were hoping to stay in the Epcot area, so AKL for $20.00 more sounds pretty good. I'd rather stay at the Poly, but as I said we want an Epcot resort. Any chance of a deal for The Beach Club?? I haven't seen any posts to that effect yet! I'd LOVE to stay there and would gladly pay another 20-30 bucks a night!


'Beano'

 

[Mouse Man]

Originally posted by js
. For $110 incl. tax a night I don't think I could do much better at a DTD hotel, do you? Do you think I made the right choice or should I get a hotel at DTD? We will have our car and as we always do, we plan on using it to get to the parks. Do standard views have balconies? Does standard mean I won't see any animals? Not really a big deal, just want to know what I booked. Is there a better standard to request prior to check in than another?

No, I don't think you could do better at a DTD resort. Why would you think that? Standards have balconies and you can't see the animals from the majority of them. I remember reading a post from someone who said she had an obstructed view of the animals, but she might have had a savannah view that couldn't be sold as a savannah.

Don't worry about the location. Animals are in full view all around the resort. Besides, how many animals were you going to see out of your CBR window? Have a nice trip.

 

[wareagle]

It was $20 a night per room not per person. It was really a great deal.

 

[md&d1026]

I was ready to cancel and just book the $25 a night Marriott but my husband is making me wait. I told him what I read on here about some people getting the Poly for $109 and he wants me to wait it out and try for the Poly.

He really wants the atmosphere, I guess

We are going 9/29 - 10/3 - at least that is a slow time so hopefully they will call before the Poly gets booked up.

I really wanted a beach for my dd so the other three moderates aren't what I want .....

 

[WDWHound]

The AKL from CBR is definitly an upgrade, regardless of your view. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this resort. I have no doubt you will be happy with your choice.

 

[Kim&Chris]

I just called and was offered Poly for $140 including all taxes, etc. I asked about the $109 rate & they said that that rate applies to a different code.

Can any of you tell me how you got that great rate?

 

[Mouse Man]

I am urging all of you who are waiting to call, especially if you want the Polynesian. the people getting these offers are taking business into their own hands. That's exactly what I'd do if I were in your situation.

 

[CanBeGrumpy]

I had originally booked CBR with the AP rate of $88/night and I was offered Polynesian for $110, or AKL/WL standard for $100, or AKL Savannah for $110. The Polynesian was not available for our entire stay, so I had to split between AKL savannah and Polynesian. What was the original rate you had at CBR?

 

[Kim&Chris]

I orginally used the Disney Club code of ZWKL (or something like that) which I got off Mary's Mousesavers.com site.

I'm not complaining....$140 is still a great price for the Poly, but it would be even more 'magical' at $109!

 

[kissygoose]

I just got a call from my agent and she was able to fix her mistake. She got the Polly for our entire stay for only a bit more (sorry all but I have no idea what the per night total was). My honeymoon is definately starting to look brighter Thank you so much for telling me to call her. Hope everyone else has a great turnout to their relocation.

 

[eeyorefanatic]

I just called the 800 dc reservation line, and all she would do was tell me over and over that someone would be contacting me this week. I told her I was worried they would run out of rooms and she said that they had been instructed to tell everyone to wait for Disney to call them.

I have already stayed at POFQ and my trip partner has alreadystayed at PORS and CSR. We were really hoping to try something new this trip

I can't stand the waiting.


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I called again and asked for guest services who were wonderful! The Poly was sold out so I got a savahnna view room at AKL for $109/night. Since there are 2 of us going thats only $55 a night