SpaceMountain77
Kidani Villager Victorian Gentleman Turtle Trekker
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We recently returned from a 5 day, 4 night stay in a pirate room, water view, at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. This was our first non-DVC room since 2005.
Overall, we enjoyed our resort experience, from the theming of our room to our meals at Old Port Royale. Moreover, transportation was excellent; the bus ride from Trinidad South to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios was usually 5 to 10 minutes because our island was the last pick-up.
Now, as a Disboard DVC regular, I felt compelled to write this post because of a common discussion on the Resorts and Mousecellaneous boards: room quality. We frequently have postings from excited guests who have secured a desired resort, but are now questioning the resort's room quality because of something they read. Although all resorts are mentioned, the furniture at Bay Lake Tower and overall condition of the Beach Club Villas seems to generate more discussion. Moreover, there seems to be an occasional perception that DVC rooms are more worn than non-DVC rooms.
The pirate-themed rooms at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort are less than 5-years-old and our room was well-worn and in need of repair. Here is a brief to do list:
(1) The treasure chest was broken. We tried to open the chest, to get the extra pillow, but the track was broken and drawer could not be removed. The drawer was not off the track; the track was no longer attached to the drawer and bent in a way that caused it to be lodged.
(2) The toilet paper holder was broken. Toilet paper needed to be torn very carefully so the fixture would not come off the wall.
(3) A large vertical strip of molding was missing from one of the pirate ship beds, between the footboard and side rail.
(4) A pane of glass was missing from one of the ship's lanterns.
(5) Overall, the barrels and cargo chests had many areas that had been chipped and/or worn down to the point where the unfinished material was visible.
Other smaller things included quite a few cobwebs, pink sticky residue on one of the blankets and a curtain that required a gentle pull because of a broken ring.
Now, none of this bothered us or affected our themed experience, but these little things may certainly be bothersome for a family paying about $300 a night for this room. Moreover, after finding several small things, it becomes increasingly easier to find more, which could culminate in a perception of a major room issue.
This Disney Collection room, which comes at a premium for its theming, was, by far, more worn than any of the rooms we have stayed in at Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Beach Club Villas and BoardWalk Villas.
Non-DVC rooms are not necessarily kept better for cash-paying guests. This vacation has provided me with an insight that I hope is helpful to others on this board. From Disney's Art of Animation to Yacht Club Resort, whether DVC or non-DVC, it is certainly possible to get a worn room. Stay where you want to stay and hope for a clean room with minimal wear.
Overall, we enjoyed our resort experience, from the theming of our room to our meals at Old Port Royale. Moreover, transportation was excellent; the bus ride from Trinidad South to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios was usually 5 to 10 minutes because our island was the last pick-up.
Now, as a Disboard DVC regular, I felt compelled to write this post because of a common discussion on the Resorts and Mousecellaneous boards: room quality. We frequently have postings from excited guests who have secured a desired resort, but are now questioning the resort's room quality because of something they read. Although all resorts are mentioned, the furniture at Bay Lake Tower and overall condition of the Beach Club Villas seems to generate more discussion. Moreover, there seems to be an occasional perception that DVC rooms are more worn than non-DVC rooms.
The pirate-themed rooms at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort are less than 5-years-old and our room was well-worn and in need of repair. Here is a brief to do list:
(1) The treasure chest was broken. We tried to open the chest, to get the extra pillow, but the track was broken and drawer could not be removed. The drawer was not off the track; the track was no longer attached to the drawer and bent in a way that caused it to be lodged.
(2) The toilet paper holder was broken. Toilet paper needed to be torn very carefully so the fixture would not come off the wall.
(3) A large vertical strip of molding was missing from one of the pirate ship beds, between the footboard and side rail.
(4) A pane of glass was missing from one of the ship's lanterns.
(5) Overall, the barrels and cargo chests had many areas that had been chipped and/or worn down to the point where the unfinished material was visible.
Other smaller things included quite a few cobwebs, pink sticky residue on one of the blankets and a curtain that required a gentle pull because of a broken ring.
Now, none of this bothered us or affected our themed experience, but these little things may certainly be bothersome for a family paying about $300 a night for this room. Moreover, after finding several small things, it becomes increasingly easier to find more, which could culminate in a perception of a major room issue.
This Disney Collection room, which comes at a premium for its theming, was, by far, more worn than any of the rooms we have stayed in at Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Beach Club Villas and BoardWalk Villas.
Non-DVC rooms are not necessarily kept better for cash-paying guests. This vacation has provided me with an insight that I hope is helpful to others on this board. From Disney's Art of Animation to Yacht Club Resort, whether DVC or non-DVC, it is certainly possible to get a worn room. Stay where you want to stay and hope for a clean room with minimal wear.
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