Disney's CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT Information & Questions

We arrive in 13 days - one night stay in a Pirate room, then 9 nights in a standard.

Is anyone reading this thread currently at CBR or returned very recently? I was hoping to get a construction update on the state of the grounds around Jamaica and Aruba.

The last thing I read, somewhere else, was that, as of April 10th, the grounds construction at Jamaica had been wrapped up and Aruba was done up to building 52. I'm assuming this meant the ground had been reinforced, fences down, and that landscaping had been completed. If this is correct, I would expect the construction on the grounds to be complete in the next few weeks, unless there are unanticipated delays.

Can anyone corroborate this?

I think we're going to request Jamaica 44-46 but would be less concerned if we were put in Aruba.

Here is a YouTube video from a few days ago. About 14min into it they get to that side of the resort to check out how it looks.

 
Here is a YouTube video from a few days ago. About 14min into it they get to that side of the resort to check out how it looks.


That was extremely helpful, thank-you. Although they don't walk behind and in between the buildings, it seems that Jamaica is mostly cleaned up. Also appears, as described earlier, that Aruba, north of building 52, still has fencing up. Maybe that will clean up soon too.
 


I am hoping to book CBR for Summer 2020 later this week when the UK free dining promotion opens. We have previously stayed at Saratoga Springs on one of our visits which we really enjoyed - is CBR similar in size to SSR? I thought with the internal bus stops and the quiet pools around the resort that it may be similar to SSR?
 
I am hoping to book CBR for Summer 2020 later this week when the UK free dining promotion opens. We have previously stayed at Saratoga Springs on one of our visits which we really enjoyed - is CBR similar in size to SSR? I thought with the internal bus stops and the quiet pools around the resort that it may be similar to SSR?

It's smaller than SSR.
 
It's smaller than SSR.
Thanks dansdad that’s great news. I am hoping to book a preferred room but if there are none available can you tell me roughly what is the worst case walking distance from a non-preferred room to the main pool and food court. Thank you
 


Is there any families at CBR now? Specifically tonight that would like our leftover Gatorade and juice boxes I’ve got two loaves of bread unopened and snacks we can’t take back ??
I hate to see stuff go to waste and would rather pass them on .. inbox me. And I can happily meet up this evening :)
Cheers
 
Thanks dansdad that’s great news. I am hoping to book a preferred room but if there are none available can you tell me roughly what is the worst case walking distance from a non-preferred room to the main pool and food court. Thank you

Not much more than 5min from anywhere that isn't a Pirate Room. If you're on the other side of the lake from the main pool and shopping area there is a walkway across the lake so it's not like you have to walk all the way around. The property isn't really as big as it seems and the walkways are well planned out.
 
Not much more than 5min from anywhere that isn't a Pirate Room. If you're on the other side of the lake from the main pool and shopping area there is a walkway across the lake so it's not like you have to walk all the way around. The property isn't really as big as it seems and the walkways are well planned out.
Thank you. Sounds like this will be an ideal resort for us then
 
Not much more than 5min from anywhere that isn't a Pirate Room. If you're on the other side of the lake from the main pool and shopping area there is a walkway across the lake so it's not like you have to walk all the way around. The property isn't really as big as it seems and the walkways are well planned out.
Thinking about this again - with the new gondolas opening up shortly and the main pool being so accessible I might save some pennies and opt for the standard room which will be closer to the gondolas. Thanks for all your help
 
Hi everyone, thanks so much for all your help so far.

Could I check the current status on lunch please? To my understanding - Island markets are gone (I liked them!!), Spyglass open - Old Port Royal - Grab and Go? What is on that menu if that is the case?

I am getting to the very excited stage now!!

Kathryn
 
Hi everyone, thanks so much for all your help so far.

Could I check the current status on lunch please? To my understanding - Island markets are gone (I liked them!!), Spyglass open - Old Port Royal - Grab and Go? What is on that menu if that is the case?

I am getting to the very excited stage now!!

Kathryn

Here's a link to the menu at the Centertown Market Grab-and-Go: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/caribbean-beach-resort/centertown-grab-and-go/menus/

And a link to all the CBR restaurants: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/caribbean-beach-resort/dining/
 
Hi everyone, thanks so much for all your help so far.

Could I check the current status on lunch please? To my understanding - Island markets are gone (I liked them!!), Spyglass open - Old Port Royal - Grab and Go? What is on that menu if that is the case?

I am getting to the very excited stage now!!

Kathryn

Centertown is open for lunch as well. That wasn't the case when first opened but it is now. Hours are 630am to 11pm.
 
I am hoping to book CBR for Summer 2020 later this week when the UK free dining promotion opens. We have previously stayed at Saratoga Springs on one of our visits which we really enjoyed - is CBR similar in size to SSR? I thought with the internal bus stops and the quiet pools around the resort that it may be similar to SSR?
I am hoping to book CBR for Summer 2020 later this week when the UK free dining promotion opens. We have previously stayed at Saratoga Springs on one of our visits which we really enjoyed - is CBR similar in size to SSR? I thought with the internal bus stops and the quiet pools around the resort that it may be similar to SSR?

Sounds good. How long you thinking of going for. We are from UK too
 
So after seeing someone get a pin the other day I was thinking that would be some nice pixie dust while I am there in 2 weeks. Then today I get a call and they said because of the cheerleading camp they wanted to upgrade me to a deluxe. So I got upgraded to a lake view room at the Contemporary!! Score!!!
 
So after seeing someone get a pin the other day I was thinking that would be some nice pixie dust while I am there in 2 weeks. Then today I get a call and they said because of the cheerleading camp they wanted to upgrade me to a deluxe. So I got upgraded to a lake view room at the Contemporary!! Score!!!

We're there in 12 days. I'm waiting by my phone! :)
 
So after seeing someone get a pin the other day I was thinking that would be some nice pixie dust while I am there in 2 weeks. Then today I get a call and they said because of the cheerleading camp they wanted to upgrade me to a deluxe. So I got upgraded to a lake view room at the Contemporary!! Score!!!


That’s awesome! They upgraded us to GF! So fun! I wonder how many they had to move. They told me they were moving room only reservations.
 

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