Just returned from CSR...

[Buzz2001]

and what can I say, it was great as usual. I got some great photos but I haven't had the chance to load them yet. I gotta cut the grass first this morning.

We got all of our requests. We stayed in cabana 8a, room 8242, facing the lake. Beautiful view. Again, we did not ask for a waterview but received one. We got the adjoining rooms with 8241. We were about 50 ft from the Dig Site. The only night we notice any noise was on 05/07. I think CSR had fireworks at about 11:30pm but I forgot to ask why the next day but it was a great show watching the fireworks over the main building.

I found out that the Boardwalk direct bus is gone. It is now shared with Downtown Disney. So if you are going to the Boardwalk, it's still a direct bus but coming back you would have to travel to Downtown Disney first making it too long of a trip to be worth it to use as a return trip. It runs until 2:30am.

The path to BB is for CM's only. The told me that if you want to walk, you have to use the sidewalks on the main roadway.

It was very hot! 95 all week long. By Friday, I just wanted out of the sun.

The pool was staying open until midnight which was great but Siestas was closing at 7:00pm which didn't make much sense. The resort was sold out but you couldn't tell because there were many conventions. The buses were always empty as well as the pool area. My DD loved the slide, again.

The Pepper Market was awesome. I just love that wet burrito. It is very good. Remember, the PM is not a regular food court. The food is much better than burgers and chicken sandwiches so it is more expensive.

The CM's were great all around. They made a tent out of the curtains for my DD stuff animals and had them waiting for her to return on a few ocassions.

Any questions, let me know.


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[epcotitis]

As I was trying to sleep the other night I was thinking that out of all the resorts I have stayed at CSR is my least favorite. It was cold and windy the dec. we were there. Iloved the theme...it was just my least favorite.

I'll have to admit though...your mention of the wet burrito has my interest.

 

[Luv2Roam]

Glad you had a great time! Now back to reality.

 

[jeank74]

Hey Mario,

Welcome back. I am happy to know that you have had another great time at CSR.

Hope to see your photos soon.

 

[jimmiej]

CSR is our favorite resort(so far) . We stayed in Cabanas 8B 2 years ago. We were also given a waterview upgrade without asking. Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[Buzz2001]

Hi jeank74,

I have a lot of stuff to mail to you. I'll be sending it out on Monday.

 

[jennymouse]

Welcome home, you were missed! Now for the questions.

Does the bus to BW/DD run all the time or does it only go to BW in the evenings? If so, what time did it start going to BW?

You said the pool was empty? I'm still worried my social butterfly DGD won't have anyone to play with at CSR.

 

[Buzz2001]

The BW bus and the DtD is one in the same. It runs all day long to both locations until 2:30am. We went to the BW at 5:00pm for dinner at the Beach Club and it stop there twice on our way to DtD.

I meant that the pool wasn't overly crowded. There were plenty of kids. My DD made many friends on the slide. That's all the kids want to do once they try it

 

[George]

I am so glad that you liked those rooms ;-) They are some of my personal favorites. That wing of the building 8A and then the 8500-8511 and 8550's in 8B.

The fireworks that you heard was a convention group that had arranged a private Fantasmic! viewing. Kinda caught everyone off guard. But they were fun.

Welcome back and we look forward to pictures.

 

[caitycaity]

thanks for the info. we're going in just under 2 weeks and can hardly wait!

good news about the pool staying open til midnight!

 

[poohangel]

cant wait to see pictures, as we are considering this resort for our next trip.

love, poohangel

 

[halfway there]

Welcome back Buzz!!
I have a few questions too. They seem to be so accomodating at CSR, do you think we can pretty much bank on our room request being fulfilled since we paid for a water view and asked specifically to be close to the Dig Site (same as you!)? Also, does the second two in the room number mean the second floor? Do you happen to have a copy of the room layout for that or other buildings that you can show us? Do the buses pick up CSR guest exclusively? Last one, how far would you say the walk is to BB along the roadway?
Thanks so much for any info you can impart!

 

[danacara]

So what exactly is a "wet burrito?"

 

[Buzz2001]

danacara - a wet burrito is a large burrito that you can get in chicken or beef. It is filled with rice, beans, lettuce and tomato. Gucamoli on the side if you like it. It is very large and very good if you are a fan of mexican food. It is a little spicy.

halfway there - They seem to be so accomodating at CSR, do you think we can pretty much bank on our room request being fulfilled since we paid for a water view and asked specifically to be close to the Dig Site (same as you!)? I have always gotten my request from CSR. I don't know if its luck but the resort was soldout during our last trip.

Also, does the second two in the room number mean the second floor? yes

Do you happen to have a copy of the room layout for that or other buildings that you can show us? yes, I got a new layout from CSR during this visit and will be scanning it to place on the site. E-mail me your address and I can send you a copy.

Do the buses pick up CSR guest exclusively? yes

Last one, how far would you say the walk is to BB along the roadway? BB is probably a 2 to 3 mile walk. I wasn't about to try it with the 95º heat we had last week.

george - thanks for the info

 

[SandraC]

WELCOME HOME MARIO! Are you planning your next trip? I am looking forward to your PIX too! We took a beautiful pix of Cabanas!

I had planned to walk the sidewalk to BB from CSR ~ but as athletic as I am IT LOOKED LIKE A LOOOOOOOOONG WALK considering I was on VACATION!

The EXTRA fireworks sound fun!

I liked Cabanas 8A too! We were in 8157, corner lower level right at the Dig Site too! We found it to be very quiet!

THANKS for your info on CSR! Especially recommending Cabanas, we liked the location very much! Sandra

 

[Piglet203]

Buzz,
Thank you so much for sharing! You have been so helpful in planning our trip (Mickey76 and I) We love your site and can't wait to see the new pictures!!!! I sure hope we have the luck you do and are able to get a water view room in the cabanas It's also great to hear that the pool was open until 12 am!!! Thanks again.........

12 days and counting!!!

 

[Buzz2001]

I started to load the new CSR photos on my site for those that are interested in seeing them. 23 out of 136. It will take me some time to load all of them.

 

[The_Disney_God]

Love the look, love the food court, love the presence.

My second favorite hotel. ITS GO GREAT!!!!!

 

[halfway there]

Thanks Buzz for all your hard work. You have a great site! We will try to be patient (*sitting at the computer biting nails and tapping foot*).
Thanks for all your answers to my questions too! I will check out your site regularly for new info!!

 

[TimNDansMom]

I really enjoyed looking at your website, Mario, and all your latest pictures of CSR. We stayed there last summer and thought it was a very pretty resort. DH and I especially enjoyed going to the coffee bar beside the Pepper Market in the evenings and then going for a walk around the lake. It brought back a lot of memories browsing through all your pictures and I look forward to the rest!