Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's Off to Celebrate We Go!--LAST UPDATE!!! PG 62 ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

[TarzansKat]

Help me help you.

What's holding back you and Tom about CBR?

Tink and I stayed there in May, maybe I could answer any questions for you. I absolutely loved it.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for getting that coveted Tusker House ressie!!!

CBR is the resort we are staying at in October -- I think it looks absolutely lovely -- that pool alone should be lots of fun!

 

[lmillercrew]

I did notice that you have a Tusker house reservation. Is that the happiness that came out of your changes?
Sorry that you weren't able to get your CSR ressies. Here's to hoping something changes for you.

 

[moparop]

We stayed at CBR last summer and really enjoyed it! What room options were left? We also had hoppers last summer and never hopped - never found a need to!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Hurray for getting that coveted Tusker House ressie!!!
Awesome news, we loved it too in June!
CBR is the resort we are staying at in October -- I think it looks absolutely lovely -- that pool alone should be lots of fun!

Hmmmm, I did not know this..

 

[cherbear]

hey great job on the Tusker House ressie!

Maybe CSR will open up. If not, I hope someone here can shed some light on CBR and convince you that it would be a nice resort

 

[MegansMom]

Help me help you.

What's holding back you and Tom about CBR?

Tink and I stayed there in May, maybe I could answer any questions for you. I absolutely loved it.

I am always open and willing for any help I can get.......so feel free to divulge any and all wisdom about that resort.

I don't think that either one of us are opposed to it, we just weren't prepared for it. Our convo went something a little like this...........

DISNEY CM (on speakerphone): "I have no availability for your dates at CSR, POFQ, or POR, but I can upgrade you to CBR if you would like?"

TOM (Whispered to me, but I'm sure CM heard): "CBR??? Where is that one??? What is that one??? Do you know ANYTHING about it???""

ME (Whispered back): "I don't know much, know that it is Caribbean themed....I think they have Nemo rooms....know they have pirate rooms ()....the only thing I know is that when ***Friend who will remain nameless*** stayed there, she complained that the resort was way too big and the buses were always crowded."

ME (to CM): "Can you give us a second to discuss this?"

CM---politely put us on hold

TOM--"When did they go down to CBR?"

ME--"In September."

TOM---"OOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!! I don't know about this......maybe we should wait, hope that CSR opens up, and try to find out more about CBR."

ME--"Okay SWEETIE!!! " (Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was really icky sweet too!!! )

ANYWAY.....then we got the CM back on the phone, and then finished our call and told her we were going to wait.

So that was pretty much the jist of our CBR discussion. I told him I would find out more about the resort, the layout, the rooms, which section to request if possible, and most importantly THE BUS TRANSPORTATION!!!! This man lives and dies by these buses....so it becomes very important! SO, in response to your question TK......tell me everything you can about that resort so that I will know if it is a switch he can live with or not.......love your help btw!!!!

Hurray for getting that coveted Tusker House ressie!!!

CBR is the resort we are staying at in October -- I think it looks absolutely lovely -- that pool alone should be lots of fun!

After reading your mouth-watering recount of your breakfast there, it made me SO want to go even more....now we can!!! BUT don't worry, that wasn't the only reason we dropped the Park Hoppers.

I think CBR looks great...just need more details about it I guess since I know nothing!!! I hear the pool is fantastic....need to go check out the details.

I did notice that you have a Tusker house reservation. Is that the happiness that came out of your changes?
Sorry that you weren't able to get your CSR ressies. Here's to hoping something changes for you.

I literally did a "YES!" really loudly and a little of this after I got my confirmation number. Tom was quite amused in how happy that made me!!! I'm hoping either something else opens up...especially as the 45 day mark nears, or that we will feel comfortable enough moving to CBR. I need more info about that place though.

We stayed at CBR last summer and really enjoyed it! What room options were left? We also had hoppers last summer and never hopped - never found a need to!

The CM made it sound like plenty of rooms were left...not sure which types exactly.....since I know nothing about this place, can you help give me some guidance as to where is a good location, type of room to request, and info about the bus transportation?!?!?!?! TIA!!! How are you doing.....still feeling okay I hope!!!! I am actually relieved about the hopping situation....I think our trip will feel so much more laid back now....I can't wait!

Hmmmm, I did not know this..

You learn something new everyday, huh?!?!?!

hey great job on the Tusker House ressie!

Maybe CSR will open up. If not, I hope someone here can shed some light on CBR and convince you that it would be a nice resort

Thanks...you should have seen my face when I realized that I would actually have another day to try for the TH ressie....I was so hopeful and excited!!! As far as the resort is concerned, I guess what will be, will be!!!! Let's just hope that it is something GOOD!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I don't know how I messed this update last night.

I am so happy that you were able to get a Tusker House ADR!

I also know a certain someone who will be in MK on the 27th for EMH's....

 

[jenjolt]

OOOh I love that you got a TH breakfast!! I'm so looking forward to me and P having breakfast there on my birthday LOL!!!

I am going to cross my fingers that you get your beloved CSR...if not I'm sure you will love CBR if you decide to upgrade!!

Funny I know of a few others who will be making an appearance at MK EMH on 9/27 LOL

 

[MegansMom]

OMG!!!!!!! I SWEAR if you listen closely enough you can hear me squealing from all the way down here!!!!! I think I just scared Megs to pieces!!!! I am happy dancing all over the place!!!!!!! I think, I feel, a tear, in the corner, of my eye!!!! SO HAPPY!!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

OMG!!!!!!! I SWEAR if you listen closely enough you can hear me squealing from all the way down here!!!!! I think I just scared Megs to pieces!!!! I am happy dancing all over the place!!!!!!! I think, I feel, a tear, in the corner, of my eye!!!! SO HAPPY!!!!

Hehehe. We'll have to exchange cell #'s so we can at least meet up for a few minutes that night!

 

[MegansMom]

Who all will be there by that point? We will definitely exchange numbers!!!

 

[jenjolt]

Who all will be there by that point? We will definitely exchange numbers!!!

Well I know LL and I will be there and I believe C will be there...she and I will be dining at CG that evening and then heading over to EMH at MK!!!! I'm not sure who else will have arrived by that point!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Who all will be there by that point? We will definitely exchange numbers!!!

Well I know LL and I will be there and I believe C will be there...she and I will be dining at CG that evening and then heading over to EMH at MK!!!! I'm not sure who else will have arrived by that point!

I think that is it for that time.

 

[MegansMom]

EEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED RIGHT NOW.......I can hardly breathe!!!!! This is fun!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

Now, I have to say, having recently stayed at CBR with a friend, I think it's a wonderful, relaxing resort. It lends a feel to the vacation that you really are on vacation, and it has a quality to it that I think, honestly, would make me consider it for girlfriend trips, but not with my family. I was going to save this for the end of my report with Tink, but I'll enlighten you since you're pondering. There were times when I was walking around CBR, or coming home on the busses and thinking to myself, there's no way I could stay here with my family. At least not until my son is much, much older. And the reason for that is because of how spread out it is, and how much time it can take to get back to your village at the end of the night. I've been on busses to Pop late at night, holding my asleep child in my arms, my husband bravely standing with the stroller, and let me tell you, that's a chore in and of itself. Never mind if you're also standing and holding said child. Quite frankly, even though it doesn't take that much time, I can't fathom having to do that at CBR, especially if you're the last stop. Because the routes through the villages weren't always the same. Sometimes we were first off, sometimes last. It was hard to tell. And there was one night Tink and I were heading back from whatever park we were at, and it was standing room only. And I was in such an awkward spot on the bus, and I was so tired. Tired of standing. Now, that could happen anywhere, but with the added time, it just seemed forever. It was probably, in reality, less than ten minutes. So for me, with my family, I won't do it right now.

Let me tell you, though, I am SO glad I stayed there. The villages are very peaceful, very quiet, and very relaxing. I loved the hustle and bustle around the main pool and then being able to retreat to our own quiet corner. The walk to OPR didn't bother me, and I think Tink did it more than I did, and it didn't phase her either. So if that's the type of atmosphere you're looking for in a resort, honestly, I say go for it.

Yes, I just quoted myself. Laugh if you must. I know I will.

Hon, this is something I wrote on Wings PTR when she was debating staying at CBR. And it's pretty much my most honest assessment of that resort. I absolutely love it there, and I hope it helps.

Now to address some other concerns that may or may not be included in that post. I know Tom mentioned crowded busses. Truthfully, I rarely if ever noticed a crowded bus when we were there, with the exception of leaving late one night from the MK. Other than that, they were very reasonable, and not full. And this was Memorial Day weekend. Now, free dining may be different. I know Pop is a great resort, but it can sure have some crowded busses during free dining depending on whether or not you're traveling at a peak time. That, to me, just goes with the territory of staying at a value, but I know for you guys, it may be an issue.

Now, which value are you staying at? Dang, I can't remember.

I know my opinion up there doesn't bode so well for your little family and CBR, but if I had the choice between CBR and Pop for you guys, I would lean towards CBR. And for this reason. Because there is such a quietness to the resort, and I don't know if you'll get that level of calm at a value. At CBR, when I left the parks, unless I was right at OPR, I felt like I was in another world. A very quiet, very peaceful world. And that can be a good thing. I know I may not be helping here, but to me, every single resort on the property is some kind of trade off. You gain one wonderful thing and you lose another. It's prioritizing what you're really want to gain, and what you're willing to lose for it that would help. Maybe a Pro/Con list?

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Glad you got your Tusker House reservation!!! Yeah!!!!

Bummer about CSR. Keep calling back, though. You never know! I don't know anything about any of the moderates, so I'm no help. Sorry!

BTW, We did single day passes last December and it worked out just fine. We typically are big hopper people, but it really wasn't a big deal. Didn't phase us and it worked out just fine. In fact, we didn't even miss the hoppers that trip!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Jen-
We did 10 days at CBR last Oct and loved it. I have tons of pictures in my TR of the room (it was a King bed, but you'll get the idea) and of the resort. Links in Post #2. Yes it is a big resort, but every Village had it's own bus stop. I think the size of the resort is only a problem if you were running back and forth to the food court/pool frequently. I don't think you'd be doing that. I don't know if Megs is a water bug or not, but she'll still little enough to enjoy the kiddie pool and older enough to enjoy the big pool with you and Tom. I only rode the bus once back from DTD so I can't comment on that other to say that CBR doesn't share buses with another resort...it just makes a loop picking up at the different villages. The resort is so centrally located to all the parks it's so easy to drive your own car if you wanted to. That's what we did in October and really like it since we were getting there at opening.

 

[MegansMom]

Yes, I just quoted myself. Laugh if you must. I know I will.

Hon, this is something I wrote on Wings PTR when she was debating staying at CBR. And it's pretty much my most honest assessment of that resort. I absolutely love it there, and I hope it helps.

Now to address some other concerns that may or may not be included in that post. I know Tom mentioned crowded busses. Truthfully, I rarely if ever noticed a crowded bus when we were there, with the exception of leaving late one night from the MK. Other than that, they were very reasonable, and not full. And this was Memorial Day weekend. Now, free dining may be different. I know Pop is a great resort, but it can sure have some crowded busses during free dining depending on whether or not you're traveling at a peak time. That, to me, just goes with the territory of staying at a value, but I know for you guys, it may be an issue.

Now, which value are you staying at? Dang, I can't remember.

I know my opinion up there doesn't bode so well for your little family and CBR, but if I had the choice between CBR and Pop for you guys, I would lean towards CBR. And for this reason. Because there is such a quietness to the resort, and I don't know if you'll get that level of calm at a value. At CBR, when I left the parks, unless I was right at OPR, I felt like I was in another world. A very quiet, very peaceful world. And that can be a good thing. I know I may not be helping here, but to me, every single resort on the property is some kind of trade off. You gain one wonderful thing and you lose another. It's prioritizing what you're really want to gain, and what you're willing to lose for it that would help. Maybe a Pro/Con list?

Thanks TK for the info!!! It really does help! I did some snooping of the resort, and I think it looks beautiful!! I know people may complain about the size, but CSR is just as big too! I'm not worried about that right now at all. I think if we go, I would want to stay somewhere close to the front....what area would you suggest? Also, I was reading somewhere that their buses to the parks only start an hour before opening.....is that right???? We have some early breakfasts, and I was hoping we could still use Disney Transport to get us there.

Glad you got your Tusker House reservation!!! Yeah!!!!

Bummer about CSR. Keep calling back, though. You never know! I don't know anything about any of the moderates, so I'm no help. Sorry!

BTW, We did single day passes last December and it worked out just fine. We typically are big hopper people, but it really wasn't a big deal. Didn't phase us and it worked out just fine. In fact, we didn't even miss the hoppers that trip!

I'm going to keep trying!!! BUT, I may be persuaded to book at CBR soon too.....you just never know!!!!

Jen-
We did 10 days at CBR last Oct and loved it. I have tons of pictures in my TR of the room (it was a King bed, but you'll get the idea) and of the resort. Links in Post #2. Yes it is a big resort, but every Village had it's own bus stop. I think the size of the resort is only a problem if you were running back and forth to the food court/pool frequently. I don't think you'd be doing that. I don't know if Megs is a water bug or not, but she'll still little enough to enjoy the kiddie pool and older enough to enjoy the big pool with you and Tom. I only rode the bus once back from DTD so I can't comment on that other to say that CBR doesn't share buses with another resort...it just makes a loop picking up at the different villages. The resort is so centrally located to all the parks it's so easy to drive your own car if you wanted to. That's what we did in October and really like it since we were getting there at opening.

Thanks for the help Heidi.......what section did you stay in? What section would you suggest staying in????

 

[cherbear]

do the pirate rooms appeal to Megs at all?