Resort Thread Disney's CARIBBEAN BEACH Resort

[dansdad]

I wonder where they will be selling the refillable mugs...hmmm

In the giant temporary food court tent.

 

[CJK]

I also saw the mugs for sale in the Martinique grab & go location that soft opened today. Pictures on twitter from wdw news today

 

[pktbMouse]

I also saw the mugs for sale in the Martinique grab & go location that soft opened today. Pictures on twitter from wdw news today

ooo thank you..I need to see if I can find the pics..just a bummer we are in Trinidad South we are not close to a grab and go..oh well

 

[WEDWDW]

What are the chances the Freestyle machines will remain after the refurb,thereby eliminating the long walk for some Guests to the Food Court?

 

[dansdad]

What are the chances the Freestyle machines will remain after the refurb,thereby eliminating the long walk for some Guests to the Food Court?

The one at Trinidad South is going to be permanent. Since they're removing all of Barbados, none of the rooms will be more than a 6 minute walk to OPR. So I don't see any of the other machines remaining.

 

[Nutbean]

What are the chances the Freestyle machines will remain after the refurb,thereby eliminating the long walk for some Guests to the Food Court?

The fact that the construction necessitates these "island markets" actually makes me kind of glad to be there during construction strangely enough. I was unsure about staying at CBR because of its size and the long walk to get food/drink didn't exactly appeal.

 

[bavarian princess]

I just got back from our stay at CBR. I received a text message before even getting on my plane that our room was ready. Our room was 2nd floor, which was disappointing since I had requested ground floor. And running 22 miles this weekend I didn't feel like walking up stairs. (And it would prove to be challenging with my stress fracture I figured.) Upon arrival we went to the online check in desk and asked if a ground floor room was available. She called and offered us Martinique Building 23, room 2327. (vs Martinique 24 2436) We gladly took that room in exchange for a refund in the difference between preferred and this room. So we got a nice credit on our room to use for the week. (Our options were that or to have it refunded to our card.) 2327 did have a Murphy bed and was a handicap room, but still had the full tub/shower combo. The bathroom was all room vs. the tub/toilet having it's own door. The walk to OPR wasn't bad and the bus stop was super close and convenient. We were on the courtyard/smoking area and I only saw someone smoking in it once late at night so that was nice. The second day we had a ton of small, gnat type bugs in our room. At first we thought it was a fluke and mousekeeping had propped the door open, but there seemed to be more in the morning and they all congregated in the bathroom. We called and they said they would send pest control, but they were still a problem the whole trip. Normally I would have walked up to the front desk about it, but honestly it was a pain to get to the customs house so I didn't.

I have to say that OPR annoyed me. We would come back from the parks and couldn't refill our mugs or something because it was closed. I have no clue what time it even closed as the hours posted only say when it opens. I found this inconvenient.

Running wise, the buses seemed to have their staging area or start from Martinique so we always had a bus waiting for us when we walked out which was a nice perk as some stops had huge crowds and we always walked right on a bus and normally sat in the front row.

I'm not sure I'd stay again, but maybe with construction they'll remedy the lack of ability to refill your mugs unless OPR is open. The resort is really beautiful and relaxing so if that could be fixed it would be considered for a family stay.

Thank you very much for your sharing your impressions!

 

[Abbey Albright]

Yes, I received the $75/night refund back in February and the $75/night gift card at check-in. Both discounts made our 7 night stay under $100!!!

If you don't mind sharing - are you booked with a TA? From the United States? Glad you have both the refund and gc while curious why I didn't receive both. Thank you!

 

[Abbey Albright]

Breaking Island Market news(courtesy of OTPN).



To ensure Guests have convenient access to an array of Food & Beverage offerings throughout Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, the resort will be opening three “island markets” in Martinique, Jamaica, and Aruba. All of these locations will operate from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily, offering a selection of grab & go foods (Coke Freestyle Machines will also be available). Breakfast items include cereal, pastries, yogurt, and more. For lunch and dinner, a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and salads will be available.

The resort will offer Guest soft openings for select locations on the following days:
Thursday, April 27, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Martinique: Building 25, Room 2509

Friday, April 28, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Martinique: Building 25, Room 2509
• Jamaica: Building 43, Room 4308

Saturday, April 29, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Martinique: Building 25, Room 2509
• Jamaica: Building 43, Room 4308
• Aruba: Building 55, Room 5524

These new locations are expected to be fully operational beginning Sunday, April 30.

Guests staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will soon be able to use their refillable resort mugs to experience more than 100 unique beverage flavors at new Coca-Cola Freestyle machines across the resort. Once complete, these Coca-Cola Freestyle machines will be located in the vending areas on the first floor at:

• Martinique: Building 25
• Trinidad North: Building 31
• Trinidad South: Buildings 34 and 38
• Jamaica: Buildings 43 and 46
• Aruba: Buildings 52 and 54

Thank you for the information! This is making me very nervous about foot traffic and noise. I am reading this as the "island markets" are in a room. My two children need to nap during the day and we will be asleep on our "off" days after 7am and every night prior to 10pm! Sleep is essential and my family has light sleepers! Thoughts? Suggestions? This is our second Disney trip ever and first to CBR.

 

[CanadianMouseDad]

If you don't mind sharing - are you booked with a TA? From the United States? Glad you have both the refund and gc while curious why I didn't receive both. Thank you!

You would've had to call in to Disney within the first 2-3 days after the construction was announced and everything was a big mess.
At first Disney was offering no compensation. Then they offered some people 75/night credited to them, but only those who took the time (usually around 2 hours on hold) to call in.
Then they offered everyone with a trip booked there 25/night gift cards. Which people weren't impressed with so they bumped that up to 75.
So people who called and got the discounted room rate for the construction also got the gift card offer.

 

[dansdad]

Thank you for the information! This is making me very nervous about foot traffic and noise. I am reading this as the "island markets" are in a room. My two children need to nap during the day and we will be asleep on our "off" days after 7am and every night prior to 10pm! Sleep is essential and my family has light sleepers! Thoughts? Suggestions? This is our second Disney trip ever and first to CBR.

The Island Markets are going to be off the path that goes around the lake. Everyone would have to walk the same way to get to OPR and the Main Feature Pool anyway so there will be zero increase in foot traffic.

 

[AngiTN]

Thank you for the information! This is making me very nervous about foot traffic and noise. I am reading this as the "island markets" are in a room. My two children need to nap during the day and we will be asleep on our "off" days after 7am and every night prior to 10pm! Sleep is essential and my family has light sleepers! Thoughts? Suggestions? This is our second Disney trip ever and first to CBR.

Have you ever tried ear plugs? They are life savers, not just at Disney but in general for light sleepers.

 

[Mickey & Minnie Mom]

Thank you for the information! This is making me very nervous about foot traffic and noise. I am reading this as the "island markets" are in a room. My two children need to nap during the day and we will be asleep on our "off" days after 7am and every night prior to 10pm! Sleep is essential and my family has light sleepers! Thoughts? Suggestions? This is our second Disney trip ever and first to CBR.

The Island Markets are going to be off the path that goes around the lake. Everyone would have to walk the same way to get to OPR and the Main Feature Pool anyway so there will be zero increase in foot traffic.

i think Abbey is correct that the grab and go locations may increase foot traffic to surrounding rooms. Previous post includes details that rooms in Martinique (2509), Jamaica (4308) & Aruba (5524) have been converted and photo shows it truly was a guest room before.

If the noise would put a big damper on your vacation, I would probably request a different building than those, have noted on reservation and then probably do check-in in person (with rooms numbers noted in front of me for reference) and if given a room too close, request to be moved.

I think there also may be some food truck types added and those most likely would be along pathways but grab and go are definitely in former guest rooms.

 

[WEDWDW]

i think Abbey is correct that the grab and go locations may increase foot traffic to surrounding rooms. Previous post includes details that rooms in Martinique (2509), Jamaica (4308) & Aruba (5524) have been converted and photo shows it truly was a guest room before.

If the noise would put a big damper on your vacation, I would probably request a different building than those, have noted on reservation and then probably do check-in in person (with rooms numbers noted in front of me for reference) and if given a room too close, request to be moved.

I think there also may be some food truck types added and those most likely would be along pathways but grab and go are definitely in former guest rooms.

I'm really surprised they are using rooms for the Island Markets-I was expecting "tents".

 

[kmc8826]

Thank you for the information! This is making me very nervous about foot traffic and noise. I am reading this as the "island markets" are in a room. My two children need to nap during the day and we will be asleep on our "off" days after 7am and every night prior to 10pm! Sleep is essential and my family has light sleepers! Thoughts? Suggestions? This is our second Disney trip ever and first to CBR.

If you don't have one you might want to invest in a travel white noise machine. They help a lot; especially with little ones.

 

[shruley]

i think Abbey is correct that the grab and go locations may increase foot traffic to surrounding rooms. Previous post includes details that rooms in Martinique (2509), Jamaica (4308) & Aruba (5524) have been converted and photo shows it truly was a guest room before.

If the noise would put a big damper on your vacation, I would probably request a different building than those, have noted on reservation and then probably do check-in in person (with rooms numbers noted in front of me for reference) and if given a room too close, request to be moved.

I think there also may be some food truck types added and those most likely would be along pathways but grab and go are definitely in former guest rooms.

I have similar concerns and had planned to do something similar. I was going to have my TA make only 1 request of "quiet" or something along those lines, and check in in person, so if I didn't like what they assigned I could see what my other options might be. Taking along the list of rooms would also be good!

 

[dansdad]

i think Abbey is correct that the grab and go locations may increase foot traffic to surrounding rooms. Previous post includes details that rooms in Martinique (2509), Jamaica (4308) & Aruba (5524) have been converted and photo shows it truly was a guest room before.

If the noise would put a big damper on your vacation, I would probably request a different building than those, have noted on reservation and then probably do check-in in person (with rooms numbers noted in front of me for reference) and if given a room too close, request to be moved.

I think there also may be some food truck types added and those most likely would be along pathways but grab and go are definitely in former guest rooms.

Wow. That's a change from their original plans. I have not seen the posts you mentioned, are they in this thread or another?

 

[roller99]

Wow. That's a change from their original plans. I have not seen the posts you mentioned, are they in this thread or another?

Post #5812, one page back.

 

[Skallywag Steph]

I saw some of the pictures on Twitter

 

[memma05]

I saw some of the pictures on Twitter View attachment 233861 View attachment 233860

Hmmmm interesting! My family is super easy going so those will do but they look a little lacking in selection! Staying at CBR in the past we have never actually eaten in there food court....we just go and pick up/refill our cups. I much prefer POR and CSR food courts and we don't mind driving over for meals elsewhere!