Just Back CR Tower

[SB in KY]

We (sniff, sob) checked out this AM. This was a last minute trip (less than 2 weeks in the planning)...we got 3 nights at the CBR and 3 nights at the CR Tower on AP discounts.

CBR was our first stay at a moderate...and for $74/night it was quite nice. Spent most of those days in the parks, so not much time at the resort, but room was nicer than I expected and bus service was fine.

Tuesday AM we moved to CR Tower...this is DH's favorite resort and after this stay I have to agree. We were in 4635 (10th floor, park view). Rooms are huge and the view was to DIE for....castle right there, Seven Seas Lagoon, Poly and GF in the distance. I sat there for hours watching the ferries and monorails. We were all on the balcony every night for Wishes (just incredible). I fell asleep every night withe the drapes open so I could watch the castle change colors....and what an incredible view to wake up to every AM.

We had totally positive experiences there. Everyone from Mousekeeping to staff in the Food and Fun Center, to Guest Services were SUPER.... I think it was about our best stay ever (21st trip). In the past I have felt that the resort was not always kept up as nice as some of the others, but every detail was picture perfect this time.

The hotel was hopping...lots of conventions, etc and the shops and restaurants were always packed, but when you walk in your room and shut the door it is a world away.

Wish I was going back next week!!

 

[ciera321]

Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for posting. I've stayed at CR twice and really enjoyed both times, so many things to do and the monorail can't be beat!!

 

[Tinkbell]

The MK view is awesome. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

 

[Kinley'sMom]

It's great that you had a wonderful trip! We will be at the CR Tower in 2 weeks, and it's good to hear such a positive report.

 

[Mom2R&D]

Sounds like you had a great time! We are planning a trip in two years and want to stay in the CR Tower. We've only done the All Star resorts so this will be quite a luxury for us! Your post has made me even more excited, if that's possible!

 

[johnsonet]

Originally posted by SB in KY
We had totally positive experiences there. Everyone from Mousekeeping to staff in the Food and Fun Center, to Guest Services were SUPER.... I think it was about our best stay ever (21st trip).

That is awesome! ...Doesn't get any better than that!

 

[cinmell]

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at the CR, it's our favorite resort!

 

[Deborah_Mary]

Hello! I am so glad I saw this post as dh, our 2 dds (5 years and 6 months) and I will be leaving Tuesday for CR tower room!! It also is my dh's favorite resort like yours. We will be driving down (from Michigan) so we won't be checking in till Thursday sometime, but still... we'll be there before we know it.

Your view of the MK sounds breathtaking! When we stayed here in 2002, we lucked out and got an upgrade (for free) to a tower room MK view and LOVED it!! Our room didn't have the beds on that wall so we could watch the fireworks from there, but still... it was incredible all the same. My older dd (then 3 1/2) just was totally amazed by it all.

Glad to hear it was such an awesome trip and stay there as was everyone there and the upkeep. Hopefully not much will change before we get there in a few days.

Thanks again for your trip report, just something I needed to be read.

Deb*

 

[jennymouse]

Glad to hear you had a great trip. I'm thinking of staying CR tower for a few nights before our DVC stay next trip, either that or the GF.

 

[Doodlebug939]

That sounds wonderful. What were the rates like if you dont mind me asking. My husband and I are thinking about one of the Garden Wings and I wanted to get an idea how much more a night it is and maybe I can upgrade to it and then suprise my husband.

 

[SB in KY]

We paid $255/night with an AP discount...not the best rate we ever had there, but I justified it by staying the first few nights at the CBR really cheap... oh to be there tonight for the July 4th fireworks!!