Resort Thread Disney's CARIBBEAN BEACH Resort

[IrishNYC]

Yes...it's like 4am

Bell Services comes an hour before your DME time, which is about 3 hours before your flight. So if his flight is at 7am, Bell Services will be there at 3am.

 

[PolyAddict]

Bell Services comes an hour before your DME time, which is about 3 hours before your flight. So if his flight is at 7am, Bell Services will be there at 3am.

what the heck!!!! My best friend will be there with a car and has to bring her hubby for the same time so I will just ask her to get him as well, hopefully we are in the same area.

 

[IrishNYC]

what the heck!!!! My best friend will be there with a car and has to bring her hubby for the same time so I will just ask her to get him as well, hopefully we are in the same area.

Much better! We're "first flight of the day" flyers, which is great because we live 12 minutes from the airport, but not when we leave Disney, because it's just too early.

 

[Kevin355]

We have decided to go to Key West instead of WDW. Wife wants to go south.

 

[MellyLouWho]

Quick question. I haven't made any special requests. What are the preferred buildings to request? I see online that you can request a water view. Can you do that even though you didn't pay for a water view?

 

[dansdad]

Quick question. I haven't made any special requests.

1. What are the preferred buildings to request?

2. I see online that you can request a water view. Can you do that even though you didn't pay for a water view?

1. That depends on what room type you booked.

2. There are a couple of King rooms that have a Water View. But if you have a Standard room booked requesting a Water View is a waste of a request.

 

[Kevin355]

Quick question. I haven't made any special requests. What are the preferred buildings to request? I see online that you can request a water view. Can you do that even though you didn't pay for a water view?

Jamaica 45 and Aruba 51 are the most requested buildings.

 

[canyoncam]

Another question on requests. I plan to book as soon as a discount comes out for my dates in May or by the end of January, whichever comes first. I plan to book standard unless the discount is better for preferred. Is requesting Aruba 52 any problem? I just want the highest chances of NOT having a parking lot view.
ETA I know requests are just that. No guarantees.

 

[PolyAddict]

Jamaica 45 and Aruba 51 are the most requested buildings.

Are these buildings closer to the food court than the non preferred Martinique? That is where we stayed last time and loved the location.

 

[Airship Ariadne]

Are these buildings closer to the food court than the non preferred Martinique? That is where we stayed last time and loved the location.

Yes, I think they are closer than the non-preferred Martinique...prefered Martinique is of course closer...from Aruba 51 or Jamaica 45 you have to cross the bridge and Caribbean Cay, but it is a very easy/short walk.

 

[Kevin355]

Are these buildings closer to the food court than the non preferred Martinique? That is where we stayed last time and loved the location.

Yup. Cross the bridge and you are at the deck near the food court. 2-3 minutes max.

 

[bentopher]

First time ever, I'm going to have something shipped to the hotel. It's a small package that I'm not able to pickup in NY before I leave (Canadian - ship times, etc).
Do I need to let the hotel know I'm having a package sent? How will they know to find it? Where will I pick it up?
(First time staying CBR) Thanks

 

[IrishNYC]

Ship it addressed like this:

Bentopher - Guest Arrival mm/dd/yy
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
900 Cayman Way
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8411
(407) 934-3400

You can ask for it when you arrive and they may have it at the desk, or Bell Services may deliver it to your room. There will be a $5 charge.

 

[travelingmom4]

Staying here in 22 days!!! First time staying on site and SO excited.

How is the quick service restaurant for dinner one night?

Are there connecting rooms with a Murphy bed, and would a small 8 year old fit on one?

How's bus service with a largish stroller? Trying to decide if we should just drive our car to the parks.

Lastly, we have already checked in online, so the first morning if we do drive, will my magic band be sufficient to get us free parking, so we don't have to go to the resort first? Want to hit rope drop and coming from a hotel off site the first night.
Thank you for your help!!

 

[PolyAddict]

Yes, I think they are closer than the non-preferred Martinique...prefered Martinique is of course closer...from Aruba 51 or Jamaica 45 you have to cross the bridge and Caribbean Cay, but it is a very easy/short walk.

I guess Touring Plans is off with their estimates?

 

[PolyAddict]

Yup. Cross the bridge and you are at the deck near the food court. 2-3 minutes max.

I really thought our non preferred Martinique was a short walk, may have to rethink my request.

 

[Airship Ariadne]

I guess Touring Plans is off with their estimates?

probably...look at the map on the first page of this thread, the non preferred Martinique are 21-23...22 is the closest...it isn't a lot farther, but it is a bit.

 

[dansdad]

I guess Touring Plans is off with their estimates?

Extremely inaccurate with estimates, room views, room amenities and room type.

 

[dansdad]

I really thought our non preferred Martinique was a short walk, may have to rethink my request.

It IS a short walk. So is Aruba 51 and Jamaica 45.

 

[Dis703]

Staying here in 22 days!!! First time staying on site and SO excited.

How is the quick service restaurant for dinner one night?

Are there connecting rooms with a Murphy bed, and would a small 8 year old fit on one?

I believe there are but as for fitting my 8 year old fits comfortably. He's maybe 53lbs and 54+ inches tall.

How's bus service with a largish stroller? Trying to decide if we should just drive our car to the parks.

Mostly fine. We have a double citi mini and take it to the parks. It's easier on the buses than the trams IMO.

Lastly, we have already checked in online, so the first morning if we do drive, will my magic band be sufficient to get us free parking, so we don't have to go to the resort first?

Yes, you should be fine getting free parking before going to your resort.