Why is CBR your favorite moderate resort?

[disney-super-mom]

I see all these posts and threads about CSR or POFQ or POR being their favorite mod, but CBR doesn't seem to get the same fan posting.

So, for you CBR fans, why is CBR your favorite moderate resort over the other mods?

 

[safetymom]

You will find many fans of CBR. If you visit the CBR FAQ thread you will many of them have posted there.

I love CBR because I truly feel I have escaped from the world when I stay there. The lush landscaping, the tropical feel, the white sandy beaches and the lake all take me away from the world.

I like the way the rooms are decorated.

 

[LoveToTravel2001]

We are going on our third visit to CBR in 18 months and we love everything about it. We love the main pool but also that each 'country' has their own pool as well. Even with having the most rooms for a Disney resort - it never feels crowded or loud. We pay for preferred location and the food court is close and has a good selection. The rooms are nice in that the bathroom area is sectioned off with a curtain so if you have a little one in a pack and play or you need to get up early and iron - you don't have to wake everyone up. The cast members are always helpful and pleasant and best of all the transportation has always been very efficent. They have water craft rentals right there. Even with the main pool closed for construction - I have chosen to stay there for our upcoming trip. We love CBR and recommend it to everyone who asks us.

 

[agentpleakley]

I'm not going to say it is my favorite because we have only stayed at CSR and CBR so far. But, I will tell you what I liked about the resort and why.

1. Room are bigger. I could definitely tell the difference in the size of the rooms between CSR and CBR. The extra room made a world of difference as did the high beds (we were able to put the suitcases under the beds). Seemed like there was more storage -- someone may prove me wrong - but I had everything unpacked and our daily "junk" was placed in drawers.

2. For some reason, we had no towel animals at all at CSR or AsMO. We had towel animals every day at CBR -- along with some pretty cute stuff by mousekeeping.

3. Buses. Seemed like there was less of a wait than at CSR. This may have just been the luck of our timing.

4. The quiet pools seemed more "quiet" and secluded.

5. You can watch Illuminations from CBR.


Generally, the resort was beautiful. I can't say it was more so than CSR. 2 different themes, so I guess what floats your boat. We only ate at the food court once for breakfast -- but for some reason, we liked OPR better than the Pepper Market.

I will give kudos to the CMs at the gift shop. I actually got to know 2 of them and hated .to leave -- they were so nice and friendly.

I know a lot of people complain about the walking distance. We did not find it so bad. At CSR we were in cabanas 9b -- probably the best location. At CBR, we requested Jamaica and got Martinique. Didn't think the walk to OPR was bad at all. Maybe we are walkers -don't know -- did not bother us at all.

 

[camdensmom]

I wouldn't say "I love it," but it is nice.

The one thing I will say is that the theme is one of the most believable on property. You certainly feel as though you are in the Caribbean.

I also love properties that lend themselves to a nice morning walk and that is certainly true for any of the 3 mentioned.

 

[G8r4evr]

Love the spacious rooms, vibrant exterior colors and hammocks on the beach!!

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

I have stayed at all the MOD's & CBR happens to be my favorite. The resort is filled with color very relaxing for me its like kind of 2 vacations in one. the first time I stayed I had a perferd view it was perfect the 2nd time I stayed I didn't for me it was to distant from the "action" of the resort.

I'm waiting for all the construction to be finished before going back. Me personally I dont like construction going on when it is plain view at any hotel i'm at.

Does anyone have any recent pictures of the construction. (soy to hijack the thread)

 

[CarolA]

It was the first mod and was therefore built before Disney got quite so cheap.

Rooms are larger

Your standard view room is not as likely to be FULL parking lot as at the other mods.

TONS of pools and play areas

A beach with hammocks.

The food court does not charge a service charge for "showing you to the only clean table in the joint and then ignoring you"

Peaceful atmoshpere.....

 

[mygirl]

CBR is my favorite mod because of the entire theme - you really feel as though you are in the caribbean! the landscaping is immaculate and the rooms are a bit bigger. i also love the fact that it is so spread out - it really makes for a quiet stay.

my toddlers LOVED the pool and the beach!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I just love the setting. I feel so 'at home' when I'm there. We've been staying there for years and are staying there again this summer.

Believe it or not, I've never used the pool, however I love walking from Old Port Royale over the bridge and just looking at the beautiful resort. The food court is great and I LOVE the gift shop too!

Overall, it's one of my favorite resorts on all of property.

 

[cheerforchelsea]

I have to say that CBR is my favorite moderate resort and I have stayed there many times. I love the fact that in Central Florida I really seem to be in the Caribbean.....reminds me of Nassau. I think that the landscaping is beautiful - the rooms are the largest of the moderate resorts - and it seems at times that you are the only one in the resort - so nice and peaceful!!

 

[G8r4evr]

I have to say that CBR is my favorite moderate resort and I have stayed there many times. I love the fact that in Central Florida I really seem to be in the Caribbean.....reminds me of Nassau. I think that the landscaping is beautiful - the rooms are the largest of the moderate resorts - and it seems at times that you are the only one in the resort - so nice and peaceful!!

It really is peaceful. We were there for 3 nights and I can honestly say that in all that time, the only place we ever saw ANY other guests was at the pool.

 

[catbertdave99]

ahhhh.... CBR..... white sand beaches with hammocks and beach chairs, Caribbean steel drum music overhead at Old Port Royale, the food court and gift shops, all the pools, boat rentals on the resort's own 45-acre lake, the 1.4-mile Promenade walkway around the lake with all the beautiful foliage, the quiet room areas, the bus stops close to the rooms..... it's like a vacation within your vacation!

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

2 more add'l things I didn't mention before was the ouside eating area they have so many extra tables set up out side in case you want to enjoy the atmosphere.
I also like the fact that if you come back from the park early enough you can catch the fireworks from EPCOT. Grab a snack and enjoy

I can't wait till there finished with the construction.

 

[Atchley]

I love the tropical feel of the resort. I have never stayed at any of the other mods. CBR is just very relaxing. I love the steel drum music always playing. (Gotta remember to buy that CD when I go back!) We are staying at WL this vacation but I know that I will definetely be going back to CBR. My DD and DS love it too! Pictures below.

 

[miraged]

The rooms are beautiful, the beds are high, and the caribbean theme is very relaxing. It's like a resort within a resort. Although, we have only stayed there twice, I keep asking my two children if they wish to stay somewhere else, but they just want to go back again and again. There is flora and fauna, the littlest one particularly loves all the birds, and rabbits and geckos. They just love it. Prior to that we stayed at All Star Music for five days, the last two trips we stayed at CBR for ten days. They love having a whole day at the resort. I've asked them about a deluxe or another moderate, but this is there favourite. I love it too. Beautiful, fun, relaxing, and quiet. have a great time on your vacation!
donna

 

[disney_momma21]

I love CBR!!! I have stayed there twice and I love the atmosphere and feel the resort has. This year we are going to be staying at POR because my family wanted to try something new but if I had it my way we would be back at CBR.

 

[magicmouse2]

Its my favorite because I love:-
The lush tropical planting,
Beautiful colored buldings
Excellent food court
Beautiful Lake
Sandy beach areas where the turtle come right up to you
Hammocks on the beach
Bright tropical room decor
Great central location

And soon it will have the best moderate pool too

 

[HonnyDipp]

Well, thanks for this thread! We have already made ressie's for POP but yesterday I got that urge to upgrade to a mod. But I couldnt decide which one. My idea was to sleep on it, and make a decision in the morning. I just woke up, still undecided, and then I opened this thread. CBR it is!!! Thanks guys!!!!! I'll make the change this morning!

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

Well, thanks for this thread! We have already made ressie's for POP but yesterday I got that urge to upgrade to a mod. But I couldnt decide which one. My idea was to sleep on it, and make a decision in the morning. I just woke up, still undecided, and then I opened this thread. CBR it is!!! Thanks guys!!!!! I'll make the change this morning!

Its unbelievable what the DISBOARDS can make you do were like a cult

So far the diboards have made me (arm twisted) book a quick trip in April (peer preasure I love it) and extend it one day all for P&PP.................it can be expensve these boards