The New Caribbean Beach FAQ Part VII

[Nermel9]

Hi everyone! Checking into CBR this Saturday, I'm sooo excited to finally stay here for the first time! Requested the Jamaica section when I checked in online, so hoping for a refurbed room!

Anyway, I have a question...since it's kind of Halloween season already, I wanted to decorate my window with a little Halloween theme, nothing crazy, just some lights maybe and some window clings. Is this possible at CBR? I don't mean is it allowed, I mean, is it physically possible? When I stayed at POR a few years ago, I was all set to decorate my window, and I couldn't get to it because it had these huge wooden blinds on it. Does CBR have anything like that? If so, I won't bother bringing any decorations, just thought one of you guys might know!

Thanks!

 

[bellebookworm9]

Hi everyone! Checking into CBR this Saturday, I'm sooo excited to finally stay here for the first time! Requested the Jamaica section when I checked in online, so hoping for a refurbed room! Anyway, I have a question...since it's kind of Halloween season already, I wanted to decorate my window with a little Halloween theme, nothing crazy, just some lights maybe and some window clings. Is this possible at CBR? I don't mean is it allowed, I mean, is it physically possible? When I stayed at POR a few years ago, I was all set to decorate my window, and I couldn't get to it because it had these huge wooden blinds on it. Does CBR have anything like that? If so, I won't bother bringing any decorations, just thought one of you guys might know! Thanks!

You should be good to go! CBR just has curtains.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Hi all, My wife and I really weren't a fan of the rooms at CBR pre-refurbishment, but really like the look of them now. We are trying to decide which resort we'll stay at for our upcoming April/May 2015 trip. I know the refurbishment details (as much as we know, anyway) have been outlined in this thread, but I wanted to reach out and see if anyone had an educated guess on when they think the entire resort will be updated? I saw it was guesstimated the preferred locations might be done by the end of December. So, if I am correct, would that then leave half of Trinidad South (since the other half are pirate rooms) to be done? Seems likely it'd be done before our trip, then. We'd just be booking a normal room with 2 beds for us and our little guy (for his first trip). Just trying to piece this together and would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

They have just started on Barbados, and a village takes 2-3 months to complete. That means they may just be starting Martinique in December, then moving on to Trinidad North. I would say maybe February is a cautiously early timeline, but I personally expect it to be sometime in March.

Also, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't ALL of Trinidad South pirate rooms?

 

[Prestara]

First visit to CBR. Can't wait to arrive.

 

[EeyoreFan19]

Just wanted to shout out a big thank you to everyone for all of the information on this thread. We just got back from a wonderful 8 night stay at CBR. I faxed in a request about a week before check-in, requesting Jamaica 45, outside corner room, and 2nd floor if possible. When we stepped off the ME bus, there was a CM standing there holding an Ipad with our family name on it. He checked us in right there on the sidewalk, and we were given everything that I had requested! It was an amazing way to start our vacation! CBR is truly a beautiful resort, but I think the new refurbished rooms could use just a little more color (just my opinion).

 

[#1 Goofy Fan]

Thank you!!!! Making note of that and will try and request that specifically maybe that will help

You are so welcome - this room is a corner room and close to the bus stop. Only took about 5 minutes to get to main pool too.

Good luck!

 

[Sjsr]

I have never faxed room requests so I'm not sure how to word it. Any help?

 

[dis_guy]

Just wanted to shout out a big thank you to everyone for all of the information on this thread. We just got back from a wonderful 8 night stay at CBR. I faxed in a request about a week before check-in, requesting Jamaica 45, outside corner room, and 2nd floor if possible. When we stepped off the ME bus, there was a CM standing there holding an Ipad with our family name on it. He checked us in right there on the sidewalk, and we were given everything that I had requested! It was an amazing way to start our vacation! CBR is truly a beautiful resort, but I think the new refurbished rooms could use just a little more color (just my opinion).

Right there on the sidewalk! I'm impressed.

 

[ecross23]

Posting for no other reason than to celebrate!!!! 5 days and counting until we arrive at CBR

Yeah! Us too! Flying out of Midway at 6:30am Saturday morning. I've totally checked out at work. Just need to survive the next 4 days!

Eva

 

[EeyoreFan19]

Right there on the sidewalk! I'm impressed.

I was too. When I seen my name I thought something was wrong and they were trying to find me fast. I got so nervous! What a surprise it was.

 

[sbarisch]

Yeah! Us too! Flying out of Midway at 6:30am Saturday morning. I've totally checked out at work. Just need to survive the next 4 days!

Eva

We're flying out of Midway a bit later Saturday morning!! I'm so excited, I can barely keep focused on finishing up any work

 

[JamieLM]

Tried to edit my requests online check in, and there greyed out, does this mean something? Should I try again tomorrow?

 

[bellebookworm9]

Tried to edit my requests online check in, and there greyed out, does this mean something? Should I try again tomorrow?

If you've already selected two requests, they can't be changed. You would have to call and add them to your reservation.

 

[caperkathy]

Can I phone or fax in a room request if I booked through a travel agent or does the agent have to make the request?

 

[MagicEars]

Hi everyone! Checking into CBR this Saturday, I'm sooo excited to finally stay here for the first time! Requested the Jamaica section when I checked in online, so hoping for a refurbed room!

Anyway, I have a question...since it's kind of Halloween season already, I wanted to decorate my window with a little Halloween theme, nothing crazy, just some lights maybe and some window clings. Is this possible at CBR? I don't mean is it allowed, I mean, is it physically possible? When I stayed at POR a few years ago, I was all set to decorate my window, and I couldn't get to it because it had these huge wooden blinds on it. Does CBR have anything like that? If so, I won't bother bringing any decorations, just thought one of you guys might know!

Thanks!

Fun! We arrive this weekend too and I plan on decorating our window. Just some extra magic for the kids

 

[MmmSuite]

Fun! We arrive this weekend too and I plan on decorating our window. Just some extra magic for the kids

I'm doing my window too! I also made a few decorations for the room as well!

 

[MagicEars]

I'm doing my window too! I also made a few decorations for the room as well!

Nice! I am looking forward to seeing other windows decorated....so this is great to hear!

 

[Jack&Ryan'smom]

Can I phone or fax in a room request if I booked through a travel agent or does the agent have to make the request?

Just call the central reservation number 1-407-934-3400. I had booked through AAA but I called yesterday myself with my request. They were very nice and put it in.

 

[caperkathy]

Just call the central reservation number 1-407-934-3400. I had booked through AAA but I called yesterday myself with my request. They were very nice and put it in.

Great, Thanks

 

[dansdad]

I have never faxed room requests so I'm not sure how to word it. Any help?

This should help.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3116216