I'm a CM at the Caribbean Beach Resort. I'll try to answer any questions you have!

[CaribbeanAndy]

I'm new to the boards and do Custodial/Dispatch at the Caribbean Beach Resort! If ya' have any questions..i'll try to answer them!

 

[cindyfan]

Welcome to the boards!

We were just at CBR....June 6 - 13. Enjoyed it ! The food at the food court we thought was below standard though.
the rooms looked great since they refurbished them.

One question.....are they planning to do anything about the "bird" problem??? We just felt those birds were just way out of control!!!! My DH was practically attacked by one of the crows. Another guest walking by had to swing at the crow to get it to fly away because it dove for my DH twice! Then DD had to duck and run a couple of times to get away from them. It really was kinda scary!!

Other than the birds and we really had a great time!!

 

[EpcotBill]

Hi Andy, I'll be staying at your resort this summer, and I'm trying to find out which bldgs are non-smoking. I've read conflicting reports. Welcome to the boards.

 

[DeeP]

No questions about CBR, but welcome to DIS! I was just at CBR for the last 3 nights of our trip and loved the resort!
How do you like working for Disney? Is it a really great place to work? That is my dream to retire to my home in FL year round and work for Disney part time to get the CM benefits and be in my favorite place in the world! Unfortunately that is many years away.

 

[Nolcrest]

Just wanted to welcome you aboard. We'll be at CBR in July and really looking forward to it. Thanks for offering to answer questions. Get your typing fingers ready.

 

[Belle5]

Hi there! Welcome to the boards! Thanks for your offer to answer questions.

Which building would you want to stay in at CBR and why? We stayed there a few years back and ended up in a far away building so we never felt the sense of "home" that we feel at POR. We're thinking of giving it a second chance, however. This time we'd like to do it right. We did enjoy the pool.

What are the "little things" about CBR that the average vacationer might not know to look for but would enhance their appreciation of CBR if they were pointed out to them?

 

[Ricola]

Welcome to DIS, CaribbeanAndy!

 

[renessa]

Well, hello there Carribean Andy! My new dh and I will be checking-in on July 1st-7th for our honeymoon! We would love to meet you- does your nametag say Andy? How nice of you to offer assistance to the DIS family! I hope you'll feel welcome!Here's a question for you...what is the most romantic thing to do at CBR? I've heard about hammocks on the beach! That sounds relaxing!!! Thanks again, and hope to meet you soon! Thanks, Renessa

 

[blanche]

Hi and Welcome!

Who's the best person to speak to that will do something about those nasty birds diving at folks? I'm guessing that one of the reasons for this problem is people at the parks and resorts who are feeding them.

 

[CaribbeanAndy]

Yes...I hATE the birds too! They attacked me when I was cleaning tables one day! I told a manager and they got a hold of animal control...they're supposed to get rid of the birds!

The best places in the CBR? Definately Parrot Cay! It's a little island in the middle of the Lake Connecting the two halfs of the resort together...very peaceful. And yes...those hamicks on the beach are the best..sometimes on my day off I relax in them almost all day!

I'm sorry about the birds...i'll have to keep bugging animal control..to get rid of them.

Another cool place is Banana Cabana...a real nice outdoor bar with tropical drinks and relaxing tropical music! This resort is all about lazy days in the sun!

 

[CaribbeanAndy]

The best place to stay in CBR is Matrinique! This is the area closest to Old Port Royale...(The Main Pool, Food Court, Gift Shops, and the Banana Cabana!) Definatly try to get a room here! If not, none of the areas are really that far to walk...also there is a bus stop in EVERY area that can take you to any Park or Downtown Disney..there is also an internal bus that will simply go around all the Caribbean areas and go to Old Port Royale!

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

So nice to see you here on the boards. Hope you enjoy it!

I have one question. We recently had a wonderful stay at the CBR and I've wanted to write a letter telling the management there about our stay and who made it magical. Would you be able to give me the resort manager's name? And address I suppose . Thanks very much.

Enjoy yourself here and thanks.

 

[cottontail]

Hi CaptainAndy and Welcome,

Nice to have you on the boards. We have not stayed at the car beach yet, but hope to one day.

Deb.

 

[cottontail]

Let me correct the name, sorry I meant Caribbean Andy, that is the trouble when I am doing rewards programs while I am typing on the dis board. lol

We actually had a show here in Ontario called Captain Andy when I was a kid, lol.

Deb.

 

[mrsltg]

Hi Andy, welcome to the boards! DH and I will be staying at CBR in early November. We have reserved a king room (we were more than happy to pay to make sure that we got a king), and we were wondering if all the king rooms are corner rooms? Do you know? Also, DH and I are fairly laid back people (we love things liek Jimmy Buffett and pina coladas), tell me more about this bar at the pool...

Erin

 

[mrsapalm]

Welcome to the DIS Caribbean Andy!
DH and I will be checking in on 29 August, so I hope to see you around! We will be celebrating my birthday (31 August) and our wedding anniversary (02 September) while we are there.
Do you know if the CBR busses go directly to the park/destination that is picking up for, or if it stops at other resorts on the way? We are trying to gauge how long it will take to reach the parks from CBR so we can be prepared.
Thanks so much for volunteering yourself.... what a Godsend!
-MrsAPalm

 

[Trekker]

Hi Andy,

Welcome Aboard!

Our very first visit ever to WDW we stayed at CBR. It holds a special place in our memories!

 

[Beanie]

Welcome to the DIS, Andy...We stayed at CBR back in December of 2000 and very much enjoyed our stay!! I love this resort, it is so relaxing!!

 

[Ratpack]

Welcome Caribbean Andy. Nothing beats first hand knowledge. I will be there in July and will be arriving between 9 and 10 am, what is check in like at that time?

 

[Hnymoon@Dixie]

HI C. Andy!!
I also booked a king room.....
(well, I will be in a few hours after reading responces to a thread I just posted.)
I was wondering if they are all corner rooms (w/ king beds)?? Also if Martinique is all booked, what's a great 2nd choice ?? Also where are the non-smoking rooms?? And the rooms/bldgs. with the best views???

Welcome to the boards!!!
I hope you love it here as much as I do!!