The New Caribbean Beach FAQ Part VII

[Bama_C]

I see that all the rooms in Aruba and Jamaica have been refurbished. Are all of these rooms "preferred rooms"? What's my best chance of getting a refurbished room without paying extra? I am able to do online check-in now and just wondering the best "room requests" to get queen-sized beds...
Thanks

From what I understand, Jamaica and Aruba are considered "Standard" due to their distance from the main areas and pool. I believe Martinique and Trinidad North are the only "Preferred" buildings.

 

[mellamom2]

Perfect - thanks

 

[bellebookworm9]

I am debating a solo trip in the summer while my kid is with her father... I can do more days by staying at the Caribbean instead of like the boardwalk, but I am looking for opinions on this resort for a solo traveler. I will be spending more time at the park, but i do have one off day in my schedule.

I stayed here solo for six days in August. It was very nice. I spent half a day at the main pool and another afternoon at the pool in my section. It was relaxing to just walk around or lay in a hammock on the beach.

Bama_C, all rooms in Aruba and Jamaica have been refurbed to two queen size beds (or a king size).

 

[Bellanota]

I stayed here solo for six days in August. It was very nice. I spent half a day at the main pool and another afternoon at the pool in my section. It was relaxing to just walk around or lay in a hammock on the beach.

Bama_C, all rooms in Aruba and Jamaica have been refurbed to two queen size beds (or a king size).

Awesome thanks... just what i wante to hear. its hard to pick a hotel i am seeing for a solo travler.

 

[mevelandry]

Anybody knows if the Barbados section is completed yet?

I requested Jamaica or Barbados for the 3rd week of November. Fingers crossed.

 

[Bama_C]

I stayed here solo for six days in August. It was very nice. I spent half a day at the main pool and another afternoon at the pool in my section. It was relaxing to just walk around or lay in a hammock on the beach.

Bama_C, all rooms in Aruba and Jamaica have been refurbed to two queen size beds (or a king size).

Awesome! Thanks for the info. We will have 7 adults in two rooms. Queen beds will really make a difference!!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

Anybody knows if the Barbados section is completed yet?

I requested Jamaica or Barbados for the 3rd week of November. Fingers crossed.

It is not done yet. Should be done by end of November.

 

[metz72]

We have a major trip (10 days) scheduled from June 15-24 to celebrate youngest dd's 13th birthday, oldest dd's high school graduation and my dh and my 20th anniversary. Thanks to all the info on this thread, we have chosen to stay at CBR and am really excited. Thanks to everyone for the pictures and details. This is our fifth trip to WDW and our second stay at a mod. The other was CSR for a wedding.

I am currently in the planning lull that I hate. Picked out the dates and the resort but it's too early for ADR's or fastpass+ planning. so I am searching the boards and living vicariously through the lucky ones who have trips coming soon

 

[mparadis718]

Nine sleeps left. The extended forecast is looking fantastic for our trip. It's our first time staying at CBR any last minute tips or tricks I should know?

 

[ninamouse]

One year today and I'll be waking up in CBR!

 

[mandi321]

We are here at Caribbean Beach now had requested Jamaica but received Barbados a refurbished room with the pull out bunk, that was the main thing we wanted a refurbished room, so we are happy with that, excited to start our vacation now!!!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

We are here at Caribbean Beach now had requested Jamaica but received Barbados a refurbished room with the pull out bunk, that was the main thing we wanted a refurbished room, so we are happy with that, excited to start our vacation now!!!

Which building are you in? Just trying to figure out how far they have gotten on the construction in Barbados!

 

[Twindisneykids]

We are here at Caribbean Beach now had requested Jamaica but received Barbados a refurbished room with the pull out bunk, that was the main thing we wanted a refurbished room, so we are happy with that, excited to start our vacation now!!!

Yes, would like to know what building you are in Have a magical time and enjoy every minute of it

 

[MICKFan]

Next Sunday at this time I'll be in paradise!!! Getting excited!!!

 

[mandi321]

Which building are you in? Just trying to figure out how far they have gotten on the construction in Barbados!

We are in building 12

 

[mandi321]

Yes, would like to know what building you are in Have a magical time and enjoy every minute of it

Thank you

 

[summersun47]

is aruba been refub yet

 

[CJK]

is aruba been refub yet

yes!

 

[summersun47]

thanks

i have asked for 2nd floor there fingers crossed

 

[mevelandry]

We are in building 12

Ok so Barbados 11 and 12 are done. Any idea if other buildings are completed? (In the barbados village) ... Looking good for the end of November.