The New Caribbean Beach FAQ Part VII

[Lovedisney2008]

Just made our final payment for our vacation! Can't wait for 9/26 to get here!

 

[kelly3927]

No need to go to the Custom House, just visit the Concierge Desk at OPR. No, either at the Resort Airline Counter or you will have them hanging on your door the morning of check out along with your statement.

Are you serious? They will really print your boarding pass and put it on your door? Do you have to request this? This makes me happy!

 

[sewmess]

Waiting anxiously for our MBs to arrive...and in the meantime: a question:

We've never used the online check in...we always drive down and arrive at the crack of dawn the day (well, 8:00ish) so when we check in there are usually no lines. Just kind of curious - would the online check in be better, worse, the same or some kind of super wonderful?

 

[dis_guy]

Are you serious? They will really print your boarding pass and put it on your door? Do you have to request this? This makes me happy!

Yeah, but you have to be careful. If you just gave DME your departure flight info and you have a connecting flight, you may not get your second flight's boarding pass. Which means your luggage tags will be wrong too. Your bags will stay at the connecting airport and will not follow you on to your destination.

 

[dis_guy]

Just made our final payment for our vacation! Can't wait for 9/26 to get here!

Congratulations! That is a real milestone. Enjoy the anticipation and your trip!

We, however, have only just made our 2015 reservation, so I'll just have to be patient.

 

[JamieLM]

Can someone confirm the buildings that are being renovated by end of Sept? I read Jamaica, but I'm not too sure on any others. Thank you.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Can someone confirm the buildings that are being renovated by end of Sept? I read Jamaica, but I'm not too sure on any others. Thank you.

Recent reports are that Jamaica is done and they are currently working on Aruba. Someone who was there recently was told that it takes between 2 and 3 months to complete an entire village.

 

[themommy]

Yeah, but you have to be careful. If you just gave DME your departure flight info and you have a connecting flight, you may not get your second flight's boarding pass. Which means your luggage tags will be wrong too. Your bags will stay at the connecting airport and will not follow you on to your destination.

I have never had this problem. I have always received both boarding passes. I guess they had all of my information?

 

[dis_guy]

I have never had this problem. I have always received both boarding passes. I guess they had all of my information?

Yup. Not saying it is common or anything. We usually connect through Houston so I just give our flights to and from IAH when I book DME. The only time we got the boarding passes and luggage tags, they were just for out first flight to Houston, nothing connecting us through to our destination airport. Fortunately I noticed and printed our passes/tags at a kiosk at the airport.

 

[julieb5]

Great pictures! Is there a different movie every night or do they run one movie for a while?

I'm thinking this could be a great way to relax after we check in! We don't arrive until evening and I plan to send DH out with the kids to check out the resort so I can set up some in room surprises for when they return!

Hi! We are leaving in 30 days and I loved your idea of setting up in room surprises for your kiddos. Would you mind sharing your ideas?
Thanks!

 

[maxiesmom]

Waiting anxiously for our MBs to arrive...and in the meantime: a question:

We've never used the online check in...we always drive down and arrive at the crack of dawn the day (well, 8:00ish) so when we check in there are usually no lines. Just kind of curious - would the online check in be better, worse, the same or some kind of super wonderful?

I've only had short waits to finish checking in when I've used on line check in. But then, I've only had short waits to check in when I haven't used on line check in. I think a lot of it still hinges on how lucky you are, and how great your timing is.

 

[Ava]

Has anyone heard anything about Fuentes Del Moro being closed in September?

I was on MDE and clicked on the "park schedule" for CBR and it lists Fuentes Del Moro water play area as closed for refurbishment. I only checked for my week, Sept 20-27, but it is listed the same way for the whole week. Can anyone verify this or know the full dates it will be closed?

If this is the case I'm going to be very upset. I was booked at POR but switched to CBR to get the free dining promotion. If they used a promo to fill this resort and are now closing the pool during the promotion dates, that just doesn't sit right with me.

If the main pool is going to be closed I may as well switch to a value and save myself some $.

 

[kelly3927]

Has anyone heard anything about Fuentes Del Moro being closed in September? I was on MDE and clicked on the "park schedule" for CBR and it lists Fuentes Del Moro water play area as closed for refurbishment. I only checked for my week, Sept 20-27, but it is listed the same way for the whole week. Can anyone verify this or know the full dates it will be closed? If this is the case I'm going to be very upset. I was booked at POR but switched to CBR to get the free dining promotion. If they used a promo to fill this resort and are now closing the pool during the promotion dates, that just doesn't sit right with me. If the main pool is going to be closed I may as well switch to a value and save myself some $.

I haven't seen any news of this but according to the park schedule posted for the resort on the website it looks like it's from Sept 2nd to Sept 26th. If this is true I think there will be a lot of FD folks pretty upset. In addition they didn't announce the closing until after the FD promo ended. I'm going end of October but I feel for any of you in Sept.

 

[Meldev]

Hi! We are leaving in 30 days and I loved your idea of setting up in room surprises for your kiddos. Would you mind sharing your ideas? Thanks!

Sure thing! As of now I have a personalized fleece blanket for each (actually bought last year and have had them hidden away) - along with one of the $6 mini plushes from disney store online - with the new white bedding I plan to spread out their blankets on their respective beds along with their plush and the finishing touch an envelope with a note letting them know about their individual spending money for the trip!

 

[Mikeyr71]

Buffalo here too!

Hello there!!

 

[Mikeyr71]

I will try to get photos of both of these areas, heading down in 3 days! I know I won't be around to watch any of the whole movies, but Bolt should still be on around 10 when I get back from Epcot on Thursday night.

It should be no problem at all to grab one of the fire pit, but do you want one of it during the actual fire, or just one during the day for a general idea?

Have safe and fantastic time!!!

 

[houstonmama]

Has anyone heard anything about Fuentes Del Moro being closed in September?

I was on MDE and clicked on the "park schedule" for CBR and it lists Fuentes Del Moro water play area as closed for refurbishment. I only checked for my week, Sept 20-27, but it is listed the same way for the whole week. Can anyone verify this or know the full dates it will be closed?

If this is the case I'm going to be very upset. I was booked at POR but switched to CBR to get the free dining promotion. If they used a promo to fill this resort and are now closing the pool during the promotion dates, that just doesn't sit right with me.

If the main pool is going to be closed I may as well switch to a value and save myself some $.

It says the same thing on my schedule thingy also! I check in Sept 8. I was just measuring my DD last night to make sure she wasn't 48" yet so she could play in the play area. It shows a picture of the whole pool but says play area...grrrrrr.

 

[Ava]

What would be the best number to call to verify if it's just the kids area that's going to be closed, or the whole pool?

If it's just the kids play area I'll deal with it but if the entire pool and play area are closed I'm going to inquire about switching resorts. This is our first stay at a moderate and a big reason I'm paying the extra money is for the upgraded pool w/ water slide.

 

[carley]

hope its not closed if anyone finds out for sure please let us know here.

 

[dis_guy]

It says the same thing on my schedule thingy also! I check in Sept 8. I was just measuring my DD last night to make sure she wasn't 48" yet so she could play in the play area. It shows a picture of the whole pool but says play area...grrrrrr.

That's too bad, I definitely feel your pain. Our first stay at CBR was March 2008 during the main pool construction. We had no idea it would be closed, we were very green newbies back then...