Worth the extra money?

[darwood730]

Hello,

I currently have a reservation at POP for seven days and tickets. I could grade to a CBR resort (pirate room) for $500 more dollars. Is it worth it?

 

[ErinsMommy]

CBR is undergoing renovations I think plus its a very big resort. I would look at the resort itself, amenities, and keep in mind the refurb and make a decision based on that.

 

[darwood730]

CBR is undergoing renovations I think plus its a very big resort. I would look at the resort itself, amenities, and keep in mind the refurb and make a decision based on that.

Thanks for the info. I started checking into it deeper and found it to be $800 more. Not worth it to me.

 

[kmb584]

Thanks for the info. I started checking into it deeper and found it to be $800 more. Not worth it to me.

Given the refurb, the double beds in the Pirate rooms compare to the queen beds at every other moderate resort, and the $800 cost to upgrade, I think it's wise to stay at POP.

 

[HopperFan]

Hello,

I currently have a reservation at POP for seven days and tickets. I could grade to a CBR resort (pirate room) for $500 more dollars. Is it worth it?

No.

- You would be going from full beds to full beds, bed size would be a big reason to move.
- Pirate rooms are a LONG walk to everything, nothing at POP is a long walk.
- CBR will have it's food services closed and moved into a tent until next summer....
- CBR will have major construction on buildings right next to main pool until next summer ...
- CBR will have lots of other very major construction including a 15 story tower.
- Buses at POP way better.
- You will pay $500 more for nothing except maybe a pool slide & hot tub that you will have a long walk to.

 

[darwood730]

No.

- You would be going from full beds to full beds, bed size would be a big reason to move.
- Pirate rooms are a LONG walk to everything, nothing at POP is a long walk.
- CBR will have it's food services closed and moved into a tent until next summer....
- CBR will have major construction on buildings right next to main pool until next summer ...
- CBR will have lots of other very major construction including a 15 story tower.
- Buses at POP way better.
- You will pay $500 more for nothing except maybe a pool slide & hot tub that you will have a long walk to.

Thank you for the detailed info. The buses alone would make me stay at POP!

 

[darwood730]

Given the refurb, the double beds in the Pirate rooms compare to the queen beds at every other moderate resort, and the $800 cost to upgrade, I think it's wise to stay at POP.

Thanks you. I have heard bad things about the pirate room. This just confirms it.

 

[kmb584]

Thanks you. I have heard bad things about the pirate room. This just confirms it.

The rooms aren't necessarily bad. The theming is pretty good but the biggest downside is the double beds vs. queen beds, in my opinion. They're also all in Trinidad South, which is the furthest section from everything ... and they cost more to boot! They aren't my cup of tea.

 

[jorgote]

I agree with everything mentioned. I believe the buildings at CBR also do not have elevators if I remember correctly. Was a pain dragging my suitcase up the stairs the time I stayed.

 

[Coconuts]

No.

- You would be going from full beds to full beds, bed size would be a big reason to move.
- Pirate rooms are a LONG walk to everything, nothing at POP is a long walk.
- CBR will have it's food services closed and moved into a tent until next summer....
- CBR will have major construction on buildings right next to main pool until next summer ...
- CBR will have lots of other very major construction including a 15 story tower.
- Buses at POP way better.
- You will pay $500 more for nothing except maybe a pool slide & hot tub that you will have a long walk to.

Agree with all of this. I have stayed at both resorts and although CBR is tropical and beautiful, the main draw is the pool. It is my favorite WDW pool so far. So if you're planning on spending a majority of time at the pool, then pick CBR. If not then stick with POP. That was our first stay at a value and one of our best trips. After our POP trip we were mad that we never tried a value before. Have a great trip.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

With the renos right now no. Plus, Pop has easier buses.

 

[darwood730]

I agree with everything mentioned. I believe the buildings at CBR also do not have elevators if I remember correctly. Was a pain dragging my suitcase up the stairs the time I stayed.

Did not know about the elevators? Thanks! We are definitely staying at POP!

 

[darwood730]

Agree with all of this. I have stayed at both resorts and although CBR is tropical and beautiful, the main draw is the pool. It is my favorite WDW pool so far. So if you're planning on spending a majority of time at the pool, then pick CBR. If not then stick with POP. That was our first stay at a value and one of our best trips. After our POP trip we were mad that we never tried a value before. Have a great trip.

We stayed at POP two years ago and loved it.