CBR or CSR?

[SuzEm]

CBR has it's share of people hanging off the balconies to talk on their cell phones. I could receive calls in my room, but I usually stepped outside for better reception (I was on the 2nd floor). Other people I talked to there could get absolutely no reception in their rooms, so I considered myself lucky to get calls in the room. Friends of mine there at the same time could get no reception without going to the parking lot. I think what kind of phone you have has a lot to do with it.

 

[safetymom]

We had 5 different phones and 5 different providers and they all had problems at CSR. We went other places in WDW and didn't have that problem.

My point is since CSR is a convention hotel it should have had better reception. When I stay at CBR I am on vacation so it doesn't make a difference but when I am at CSR I am trying to conduct business so being able to make and receive calls is important.

 

[susy]

I've been to both and like both. I think kids their age will like the slide at CSR better. At CBR, it is MUCH shorter.

They do have lunch items at the pool (CSR) and the breakfast buffet at Maya Grill was YUMMY!!!!

 

[Buzz2001]

My point is since CSR is a convention hotel it should have had better reception.

reception isn't up to the resort or WDW, its up to your provider. They position the towers and satellites.

 

[safetymom]

I find it hard to believe that Disney can't do something about this. There wasn't one person there that wasn't grumbling about the phone problem. If you stood by the fountain when you came out of the exit of the Pepper Market you could get reception. Move two feet and your signal was gone.

We ended up switching hotels so we could receive phone calls. I am sure many others complained about the problem. I also put that in my letter of complaint and thanks to the resort and WDW.

I don't care to debate this but thought I would pass the information along. I thought that is what this board is about sharing information. Someone else may need to be in touch when they are staying at CSR.

 

[Buzz2001]

There is no debate, you just don't care for CSR and that's your right as it is everyone else here to have an opinion on their favorite resort.

That's what's great about WDW, they have a resort for almost everyone.

 

[safetymom]

I can understand why some families like CSR over CBR. I was just reporting my experience at CSR.

WDW is wonderful that they try to provide something for everyone with all their resorts.

 

[motaei]

Thank you for all of your wonderful input! I just got off the phone with CRO & made my reservations!! I have to admit the water slide & the large hot tub were the clinchers for me, so we will be staying at CSR. (actually the bad cell phone reception is sort of a good thing...as I am married to a man who is a bit of a work-aholic) I've been to Dinseyland & Legoland with him standing in line talking business. Thank you again for all the great feedback!! WDW, here we come!!!

 

[Buzz2001]

Great choice! Enjoy and have a great time!!!