Caribbean Beach Resort ** NEWS & VIEWS **

[Tinkbell]

You got a great rate for the Polynesian. You did the right thing. Have a wonderful vacation.

 

[Terk-1]

Since I am arriving shortly after Thanksgiving, I called CRO regarding my ressie at the Caribbean Beach. Spoke to a very nice CM in the Guest Services department. I told her that I have ressies already at the Wilderness Lodge and the Animal Kingdom Lodge (going to WDW for 16 days) and was wondering what they were offering guests. I was very patient and very polite and after reviewing my ressie, she offered me the Polynesian for $109/night (includes tax) for a Garden View room. I am so VERY excited!!! Having never stayed at the POLY before, this is going to be a great trip. Knew Disney would not let me down. Now I need to learn everything I can about the POLY from all you experts!!!

 

[rpbear]

Congrats Kissygoose for getting the Poly at the wonderful rate. The Poly is a wonderful resort to be spending your honeymoon at. One evening try watching the fireworks at MK from the hammock on the beach. Have a magical honeymoon.

 

[Mish]

I am a DC member and i spoke with them this morning. Just tell them you want to speak with guest services. I am waiting for a call back because i booked room only for one night so it is messing up the new reservation they want to give me. Michelle

 

[luveeyore2]

I called this morning and though they did say someone would be calling they did transfer me over to the special team and I was able to make a change. I am exited because we got WL for $10 more a night woods view and its the hotel we wanted to go to. Worked perfect

 

[dgaston]

Thanks Tinkbell!

 

[Soccer Princess]

We have ressie Dec 7-10 and CRO just told me CBR WOULD be closed !

 

[dgaston]

And who knows how my $132 was calculated. I originally had a code from Mousesavers rate, and then switched to the $89 AP rate. But I never even thought I could dream about the Poly. This will be very Magical.

I was thinking about a Fairy Godmother costume for MNSSHP. This is probably a sign!

 

[CarolMN]

You got a good rate! There's nothing to gain by second guessing yourself. Start concentrating instead on how much fun you're going to have staying at the Poly!

 

[dgaston]

Thanks for the reassurances! Disney is taking good care of us.

I'm also taking it as a sign to begin working on a Fairy Godmother costume for MNSSHP!

I'm just too big to be a credible Tinkerbelle! LOL

 

[robinb]

Originally posted by 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).

Whoo Hoo! Congratulations! I'm glad to hear that everything worked out OK. I'm now on hold to the relocation team as I type .

 

[las3888]

I must have missed a posting on this one...I keep reading about people getting Poly for $109...is this because they booked CBR and are being upgraded to Poly due to CBR renovations?

Terk-1, sounds like you were not booked at CBR and it worked for you...did you have a code or anything?

We are booked at AKL for Oct 19 - 4 nights with A/P discount and would prefer Poly for $109 if that's an option....don't know what the full story is on the Poly $109 rates though...anybody?

 

[swankybeth]

If so, what was your new rate/resort? Thanks!

 

[robinb]

Well ... I just got off the phone with a wonderful CM. Unfortunately, I wasn't offered a fantastic deal . I'm going over Christmas and they think that CBR will be availble by then, so no $20 Poly upgrade for me. They offered me $1187 for 5 nights or $214 per night plus tax. I understand that's a good deal for the Poly at Chrsitmas, but it's more than double what we're paying now and I can't afford it. I'll just rejoin the "sit tight" crew and hope for a call in December .

 

[Trekker]

There is so much going on revolving around the Caribbean Beach Resort (CBR) that we would like to "stick" this thread at the top of the resorts board and encourage you to post your news and views about the closing on this one thread.

This will help to keep all the info together in one place.

Thanks,

 

[Kristaia]

Any of the moderates for the same price. Ours was $110/night including tax.

Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom for $121/night including tax. Standard view.

Savannah View at AK or garden at Poly for $132/night including tax.

Finally Fort Wilderness Cabin for $126.50/night including tax.

How was everyone else getting $109 at the Poly for the same time?

Krista

 

[Hollymom1229]

I just got off the phone with the most wonderful CM. I had the $79 a night rate at CBR. He got me the AKL Savannah view for $99 a night or $110 with tax. I am so excited. I never dreamed we could afford to stay there. This is a real dream come true. And the wonderful CM really gave me back all the Disney magic including marking down all our special stuff on the reservation. Anybody know the number to call or place to write to tell Disney about a truly amazing CM?

 

[RoryWDW]

Today I got AKL savannah view for 99.00 night plus tax. For 9/27-9/30/02. I was a state code rate of 79.00 at CBR

 

[BoyLovesBuzz]

After many failed attempts to get through I passed the effort to the DW who was able to get right through to the CBR task force.

We are in the Poly for for $99 a night before tax, $109.98 after tax. 12/14 for 6 nights.

She was even able to get two other reservations of family members changed at the same rate.

My head is going to explode I am so excited. I was going to break the budget and stay at WL for this trip. However, by the time I finally talked myself into it, WL was full. Although slightly disappointed, I quickly gained momemtum and excitment when we got CBR at such a great rate. Now this.

 

[Pugsley]

Yes, las8888, it's just for people who were booked at the CBR during the time it will be closed.