Should I pay more not to stay at Caribbean Beach?

[WDWFantasmicFan]

With CBR currently undergoing large renovations, in your opinion, is it worth paying approx. $25 per night more to stay at Port Orleans FQ/Riverside instead?

 

[VAfamily1998]

IMO, YES!!!

Personally, I was not a fan of CBR even before the construction news, and would have paid an extra $25/night.

 

[dansdad]

With CBR currently undergoing large renovations, in your opinion, is it worth paying approx. $25 per night more to stay at Port Orleans FQ/Riverside instead?

Normally I would say no way. But with the large scale construction project happening, I have to say yes.

 

[Minniemoo15]

I am one of CBR's biggest fans but I would not stay there with the construction unless there was a major discount. We arent even considering CBR for our 2018 trip which breaks my heart, but I figure it gives me the chance to try something new.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Yes, absolutely!

 

[HopperFan]

Normally I would say no way. But with the large scale construction project happening, I have to say yes.

If @dansdad says yes ........... that is all the answer I would need.

I am one of CBR's biggest fans but I would not stay there with the construction unless there was a major discount. We arent even considering CBR for our 2018 trip which breaks my heart, but I figure it gives me the chance to try something new.

I think this is something Disney may have to come to terms with after December ... when the amenities are still expected to be out of commission. Maybe they can sell it to unsuspecting guests and take the backlash on their arrival but ............ drop the price, keep the resort full and avoid the chaos they have already created. I don't understand how Disney continues to have to clean up their own messes because they don't enter the obvious situation with transparency and a plan.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Yes, but we don't really care for CBR -- construction or not.

 

[Nancyg56]

I would. Construction is distracting for my family.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I have stayed at CBR twice and loved it. I would not stay there with that much construction. I would pay more to stay elsewhere.

 

[Hopefully]

Yes. For Sure

 

[WEDWDW]

I will just say that I wouldn't be staying ast CBR if the Mickster wasn't going to hand me a $600.00 GC on arrival!

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

Thanks for all your responses guys! This is why I love the DISBoards! Will definitely spend that bit extra to stay at another resort - either Port Orleans French Quarter or Port Orleans Riverside I think. Unless there are any other similarly-priced resorts that are better?

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

I will just say that I wouldn't be staying ast CBR if the Mickster wasn't going to hand me a $600.00 GC on arrival!

I totally would put up with the construction if they were still giving out gift cards! haha. Unfortunately I don't think they are doing that anymore? (correct me if I am wrong...)

 

[WEDWDW]

Unfortunately I don't think they are doing that anymore? (correct me if I am wrong...)

Yes,the GC ship has sailed unfortunately.

 

[loves to dive]

I'm going against the grain here and saying yes, I'd save the money. I have no small kids (grown son) we rarely use the food courts, we eat all our meals in the parks and mostly TS. A room is a room for us, as long as the pool is functioning, I have coffee and can maybe grab something quick for breakfast, we are good. The noise wouldn't bother us, my son is partially hard of hearing and if we are at the resort during the day, it's at the pool.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

I'm going against the grain here and saying yes, I'd save the money. I have no small kids (grown son) we rarely use the food courts, we eat all our meals in the parks and mostly TS. A room is a room for us, as long as the pool is functioning, I have coffee and can maybe grab something quick for breakfast, we are good. The noise wouldn't bother us, my son is partially hard of hearing and if we are at the resort during the day, it's at the pool.

Then why not a value instead? They are quite a bit cheaper, and the bus service will be easier (fewer stops).

 

[soniam]

Absolutely worth it to not be stuck at a resort with massive construction. After staying at Poly during some of that construction, I wouldn't stay at one again like that. In fact, I canceled my reservation at CSR and booked AKL.

 

[dansdad]

Then why not a value instead? They are quite a bit cheaper, and the bus service will be easier (fewer stops).

Bigger room
Queen beds
Double sinks
Coffee maker in room
Ceiling fans
Hot tubs
Pool slides
Multiple covered bus stops
Lusher grounds
Laid back relaxed atmosphere

 

[AngiTN]

I'm going against the grain here and saying yes, I'd save the money. I have no small kids (grown son) we rarely use the food courts, we eat all our meals in the parks and mostly TS. A room is a room for us, as long as the pool is functioning, I have coffee and can maybe grab something quick for breakfast, we are good. The noise wouldn't bother us, my son is partially hard of hearing and if we are at the resort during the day, it's at the pool.

I feel the same way. Won't bother me in the slightest. I switched to stay there to gain the GC

Then why not a value instead? They are quite a bit cheaper, and the bus service will be easier (fewer stops).

Because Value resorts are very uncomfortable. Beds, linens, even the toilet paper, are different. We stayed in 1 once and had the worse bus service of all. Never again

 

[Planogirl]

Bigger room
Queen beds
Double sinks
Coffee maker in room
Ceiling fans
Hot tubs
Pool slides
Multiple covered bus stops
Lusher grounds
Laid back relaxed atmosphere

The lusher grounds might not be as much of a factor.

I wouldn't stay in a construction zone. I love to walk around resorts and this situation sounds unpleasant at the very least. The Port Orleans resorts are great.