buffalogirl
<font color=deeppink>Ohh do I get to be first?<br>
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We arrived at CSR Monday, December 10 at about 11:00 AM. I had requested either cabanas 9b or casitas 1. We were assigned a room in 7a ranchos 
. I politely requested a room close to a bus stop since we were traveling with 2 children and no car. The cast member was kind enough to locate a room in 8b cabanas that would be available after 3:00.
We were assigned room 8520-a ground level room with a parking lot view, but we loved
it!!!! We were so close to the bus stop that we could see it from our room!! The cabanas quiet pool was nearby .... the dig site and feature pool were even closer!
Last year we had stayed in casitas 1 on the upper floor- we had a beautiful view, but a longer walk to the bus and main pool. While the casitas are much prettier, I definitely prefer the convenience of the cabanas. The pool slide was open- I checked with both the concierge and a lifeguard at the pool, they were unaware of any rehab on the slide. They said there were going to be some updates to the playground at the dig site, but no closures.
The bus service was EXCELLENT. We traveled on mostly empty buses, there were at least three times that we were the only people on the bus. I think my husband had to stand only once on a morning bus (it was Saturday, about 8:30 am) and twice coming from the parks after parades and fireworks. The CSR bus stops are sooo close to the park exits. Can't say enough great things about the transportation!
We enjoyed the Pepper Market. The ladies at the bakery (Pat and Sheila)are a riot! We did not try the Maya Grill or check out the new night club. We got the prepacked sandwich lunches from Cafe Rix to bring to the airport on our last day. The sandwiches were delicious! We were on the dining plan, so the prices and the 10% service charge didn't impact us. The actual cost of 4 counter service meals at the Pepper Market with drinks and dessert was about $60, the cost of 4 boxed lunches with drinks and desserts (from Cafe Rix) was over $50!!! Something to consider if you're NOT on DDP!
During our stay, there was a Salsa Dance competition and at least a couple of conventions. There were no problems with noise and no issues with the convention people. As other people have mentioned, this resort almost has a deserted feel as you're walking the grounds- it's very peaceful. Oddly enough, though, the hammocks in the cabanas section were always occupied.
We visited the pool 3 times. The slide is lots of fun, even DH and I (both 40 something)went down a few times.
I'll attempt to post pictures later.
Happy Holidays Buzz2001
and all my fellow CSR fans!!
. I politely requested a room close to a bus stop since we were traveling with 2 children and no car. The cast member was kind enough to locate a room in 8b cabanas that would be available after 3:00.We were assigned room 8520-a ground level room with a parking lot view, but we loved
it!!!! We were so close to the bus stop that we could see it from our room!! The cabanas quiet pool was nearby .... the dig site and feature pool were even closer! Last year we had stayed in casitas 1 on the upper floor- we had a beautiful view, but a longer walk to the bus and main pool. While the casitas are much prettier, I definitely prefer the convenience of the cabanas. The pool slide was open- I checked with both the concierge and a lifeguard at the pool, they were unaware of any rehab on the slide. They said there were going to be some updates to the playground at the dig site, but no closures.
The bus service was EXCELLENT. We traveled on mostly empty buses, there were at least three times that we were the only people on the bus. I think my husband had to stand only once on a morning bus (it was Saturday, about 8:30 am) and twice coming from the parks after parades and fireworks. The CSR bus stops are sooo close to the park exits. Can't say enough great things about the transportation!
We enjoyed the Pepper Market. The ladies at the bakery (Pat and Sheila)are a riot! We did not try the Maya Grill or check out the new night club. We got the prepacked sandwich lunches from Cafe Rix to bring to the airport on our last day. The sandwiches were delicious! We were on the dining plan, so the prices and the 10% service charge didn't impact us. The actual cost of 4 counter service meals at the Pepper Market with drinks and dessert was about $60, the cost of 4 boxed lunches with drinks and desserts (from Cafe Rix) was over $50!!! Something to consider if you're NOT on DDP!
During our stay, there was a Salsa Dance competition and at least a couple of conventions. There were no problems with noise and no issues with the convention people. As other people have mentioned, this resort almost has a deserted feel as you're walking the grounds- it's very peaceful. Oddly enough, though, the hammocks in the cabanas section were always occupied.
We visited the pool 3 times. The slide is lots of fun, even DH and I (both 40 something)went down a few times.
I'll attempt to post pictures later.
Happy Holidays Buzz2001
and all my fellow CSR fans!!
. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Thanks for your review.
