CRB Closing for rehab!?!

[Purrrrfecta]

Heard on Thursday or Friday that Disney lost profits in the 3rd quarter. Do you think this has something to do with their food court renovation strategy?


If reservations were available a week ago doesn't that seem to be a bit weird that they are no longer?

Just a thought -

 

[milmore104]

I am very upset about this. I finally decided after 3 weeks of debating if I should spend the extra movey and stay at a Mod. resort to splurge and treat my family. I am planning a suprise vacation for my DH and I really was looking forward to d=staying at CBR. I really don't want to stay anywhere else. I am just so P...ed off right now. I am actually thinking of cancelling my plans. Does anyone have any photos of PO foodcourt?

 

[bellsonmytoes]

I have reservations for Sept 12-15 at CBR.... it took me along time to chose where to stay, now I'm confused. Already did PO, and live 40 miles from Mexico, so I not too interested in CSR. Doing a Birthday Trip with my DD 17, and I have my reservation through DU.... I will be in contact with them tomorrow, find out what is happening... what a disappointment. Oh well, Just have to decide which Delux we want to stay, maybe I'll get a good deal..

 

[DisDee]

Just called the Travel Co. which my ressies are with. I was told I'd be getting the phone call but since I'm going in early Dec. I 'll be last on the list. I mentioned to the CM that this had happened before with us (Pop Century) but we were very happy with the situation because we got AKL for $103.00 per night Standard and ended up being upgraded to pool view. I asked her if they were doing upgrades again and she said possibly, they should know more in a couple of weeks. By the way, I went on the official site, plugged in my dates and it came up with no availability. I also mentioned that I don't think I'll wait bcause then I may not get the alternate resort of my choice, and she agreed, its some times better to be pro-active. Anyway, I've rambled long enough. I hope this situation works out well for everyone. Friends of ours are going in Oct. for 5 nights (CBR) first visit with their 2 little girls. They are going to be very dissapointed.

 

[DisDee]

Just my opinion, Port Orleans is a lovely alternative to CBR. We stayed there in 2001 and thoroughly enjoyed the resort.

 

[lvs_eeyore]

Boy am I ever glad I changed my ressies from CBR to the Poly for Thanksgiving last week!! I cant imagine the mess we would be in if we hadnt decided to do a deluxe that trip. I feel so badly for everyone but especially those that are scheduled to stay there for Thanksgiving. Thats a big weekend at Disney and there isnt and wont be much available.

Now Im wondering if the reason CSR wasnt on the newest round of discounts is because this is the resort they will use to put all the displaced people at CBR???

 

[Jinnyboom]

Well if they plan on moving us to the CSR.....they should expect to hear about the "mandatory service charge" at their food court

 

[SeaSpray]

I have to say, I am not surprised to hear that CBR will be closed in order to refurbish Old Port Royale. When I was there this past February, there was a lot of talk of them refurbishing OPR, and it was only a matter of when.

Within this past year, all of the rooms at CBR were completely refurbished, as well as the pools. Now after this OPR refurb is complete, the entire resort will have been refurbished. I honestly don't think this is a ploy to simply close CBR for financial reasons, in order to move people to other resorts.

I do feel so badly for everyone with CBR reservations. I know what it's like to have your heart set on this resort, or any resort really, and then not end up staying there. When planning our Feb 2002 trip, there was talk then of CBR closing, and I was NOT happy to think we'd be at a different resort because I was with relatives who had never stayed onsite before and they didnt want to stay anywhere else.

On the other side of the coin, I remember almost everyone being thrilled with the upgrades they were offered when those with reservations for Pop Century had to be relocated. I hope they do offer all of you good upgrades to one of deluxes, or better deals to move to one of the other moderates.

 

[Tiffany]

Originally posted by izzarelli
Hi again

Well, I couldn't stand the 20 mins of sitting here not knowing so I switched us over to AKL. It's standard view for $22 more a night AP rate, this CM was a ton more helpful.

I've only stayed in the savannah rooms, how are the views from the standards? We're taking my dad for his first trip & don't want him to be disappointed.

Hi izzarelli,

The views from the standard view rooms at the AKL are of the parking lot. You will not be able to see animals from a standard view room at the AKL.

 

[jaguar9748]

I feel so bad for all of you. This is exactly what happened with French Quarter last year. I'd also like to second the opinion on Port Orleans, especially Riverside. This is an excellent resort and somewhat similar to CBR. And for those of you who are nervous about not getting your phone calls until the 11th hour, I'd call now and switch. I like to know exactly where I'm going too!

 

[WendyZ]

My sister and I are in this boat too!! I called this afternoon and TRIED to change our ressies. I was told to wait for their call. I hate not knowing....who knows if it will costs more know and we have plans to make to and from the airport, etc. Nobody likes to be left hanging. But apparently Disney likes to do this. We got in just before POR closed last time.

Hopefully there's a good deal at the end somewhere. I'll probably try calling again...patience is not my strong suit!!

 

[WDWHound]

I have reservations for Septmember 16th, but was told it would be 2 weeks before I might receive a call when I called them a few minyutes ago. I booked through AAA. I plan on having my travel agent call them tomorrow and see if there are upgrades available.

Note to Disney people reading this: You should announce closures like this 6 months in advance, NOT 6 weeks. I realize that you need to rehab from time to time, but what could possibly be the justification for diddling with people's vacation plans on such short notice?

 

[Jennyfyar]

We have reservations at CBR 10/30 - 11/05. I hope we get an upgrade! I was torn about where to stay this trip, and we chose CBR because it is the only Mod we like and ASMO was not included in the code a few weeks ago. I am going to FORCE myself to wait for a call from CRO, even if it means waiting until 10/29! The longer they wait, maybe the better the chance the Mods will be sold out and they will offer us an upgrade for little money!

 

[followme2disney]

We have reservations for CBR 12/20 - 12/26 for two rooms. We decided to make an additional reservation for ASMu after reading all the news on the boards. We did this because we are worried that CRO will wait till the last minute to call us and we will not like what they have to offer.

Initially, we decided to make this trip because we already had AP's left over from our trip in January. We thought it could be a cheap trip so initially we booked ASMo. Then when codes came out we scheduled again for CBR because it was cheaper. When the bad news was released yesterday and with the uncertainty of whole deal we decided to book ASMu using the discount codes on the Walt Disney World Site. So we are now planning a very cheap trip of only $65/night (only Preferred was available).

The funny thing is I have been so nervous about using the codes, etc. that I have not yet cancelled the previous reservations. I currently have 6 reservations for the same week in December. I am planning on taking care of that tomorrow.

 

[parrotheadlois]

I am SO upset. I was looking forward to staying at CBR for so long. What to do, what to do...Our travel assistant is checking to see what's available. What an upgrade to Beach Club would cost.

 

[Jeanny]

I'm calling my travel agent first thing tomorrow morning... We have ressies for November 27-December 1st... oh my, oh my. what to do now? I was SO looking forward to the CBR after researching it since APRIL!!! oh well, I'll just wait and see what my travel agent can get us into!! and hope that one doesn't close for rehab.

I thought they just did the CBR over during the last year!!!! and now they're closing it totally???

 

[TDC Nala]

The earlier rehab was of the guest buildings. This one is apparently of the main building/food court and the pools. Obviously the resort couldn't remain open to guests without restaurants or pools.

 

[twoksmom]

I am so upset!!!!I had to talk Dh into this trip and now I have to tell him the resort he wanted isn't going to be available.I can't afford the price to go up.We're checking in Sept.15 th.When are they going to call us.I think I'm going to call in the am just to see what they say.UGH!!!!! April

 

[jeank74]

MY DU agent managed to switch my res over to POR this afternoon. I got a feeling that CRO was giving my DU agent a hard time. But my wonderful agent managed to get it switch for me. Also, I was informed that, if I didn't swtich, CRO would call me, don't know when though....

So, I am being pro-active. Yes, I am loosing the chance of a possible upgrade, but I like to know where I will be at during my honeymoon, NOW!

I feel sad that CSR is not offered at a discounted rate. I don't mind the walk and I love the view of the lake.

 

[yooperfan]

I made ressies at CBR 7/28 with AP discount. I feel it is unfair if not illegal to take a deposit on a room Disney most certainly knows will be closed during the time of the ressie. Does the term "bait and switch " apply?