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Q: Where is Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort?
A: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is one of the Epcot resorts. It is located near the MGM Studios theme park, Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney's Wide World of Sports.

Q: How many rooms does Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort have?
A: Currently CBR is the largest of the Disney owned WDW resorts, with 2112 rooms. 1920 of the rooms are non-smoking, 176 are kings, and 22 are handicapped accessible.

Q: Which buildings at the Caribbean Beach Resort allow smoking in guest rooms?
A: Martinique: Building 23 - 64 rooms
Trinidad North: Building 31 - 64 rooms
Aruba: Building 51 - 64 rooms
for a total of 192 smoking guest rooms
All the other buildings in the resort are non-smoking for a total of 1920 non-smoking guest rooms.

Q: What is the theme of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort?
A: The theme is that of the Caribbean islands, pastels and bright colors are plentiful on the architecture and in the interior design of the rooms. The landscapes are lush with palm trees, and much greenery. All the buildings are two story with no elevators (ask for a ground floor room if stairs are a problem). The buildings are separated into 6 different villages (with different colored theming on the exteriors for each village). The villages are Martinique, Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Aruba, Jamaica and Barbados. All of the villages surround a 42 acre lake, called Barefoot Bay. In the middle of the lake is Parrot Cay island which is connected to the mainland by two bridges. Each village has its own beach and its own pool.

Q: What is the closest theme park to the Caribbean Beach Resort?
A: The closest theme park to CBR is MGM. It is also close to Epcot Center.

Q: What Disney Transportation is available to CBR Resort guests?
A: CBR has bus service to DTD, MK, AK, MGM, Epcot, BB, and TL.

Q: What are the rooms like?
A: The rooms are 340 square feet. This resort was the first moderate resort built, therefore the rooms are a bit larger than the other moderates. Most rooms have two double beds, but rooms with one king are available. The rooms with two double beds sleep four, but if you have a small child, you can have 5 in the room with the portable crib. The vanity area has a large privacy curtain that separates it from the main bedroom area. The vanity has two sinks, and the bathroom is smallish with a tub/shower combination and a toilet. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and in-room wall safes are in each guest room. Hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, and portable cribs are available upon request (there may be an extra charge).

Q: What services and amenities are available to guests at the Caribbean Beach Resort?
A: There are coin operated laundry facilities available at every village, as well has valet cleaning services. An ATM is on the premises in the Custom House. Vending and ice machines are located in each building, pizza deliver service is available to all guests.

Q: What recreation is available onsite?
A: Each village has its own pool and beach area. Note, there is no swimming allowed in the lake. There is a video arcade in OPR, which has a variety of pinball and video games. There is a large main pool located near OPR, which has water slides, a shallow kiddie pool, and a hot tub.There is a large playground on Parrot Cay, and smaller ones on the beaches of Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad South. There is a 1.4 mile trail around Barefoot Bay, suitable for walking, jogging, or bicycling (bicycles for all ages and surrey bikes are available for rent at OPR). For boating enthusiasts, there are water mice, pedal boats, canopy boats, pontoon boats, sailboats, kayaks, and canoes available for rent at OPR. In addition there is a sand volleyball court on the beach outside OPR.

Q: What is Old Port Royale?
A: Old Port Royale is located at the approximate center of the resort. It houses the food court, the gift shops, a video arcade, the lounge, and Shutters restaurant. You can also rent boats and bicycles there.

Q: What are the address and phone/fax numbers of CBR?
A: 900 Cayman Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
Phone: 407-934-3400
Fax: 407-934-3288

Q: What are the room rates per night (2005 - from Disney website)?
A: The standard rooms range in price from $134 to $184. The preferred location rooms(Martinique and Trinidad North) range in price from $149 to $209. Preferred view rooms (water view) also range from $149 to $209.

Q: What is the difference between the Standard Rooms and the Preferred Location Rooms?
A: The difference is proximity to Old Port Royale. This resort is really spread out, so if you would like to be close to the food court, etc. it is worth spending the extra money.

Q: What restaurant/food court options are available at the resort?
A: The food court has 6 counter service restaurants, which include broiled chicken, pizza, baked goods, hamburgers, deli sandwiches, pasta, salads, desserts, and breakfast items. Room service is available for pizza, buckets of chicken, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Shutters is the table service restaurant in the resort. Shutters features prime rib, chicken and seafood. In addition there is a lounge (located inside OPR) and a poolside bar, for those that wish for adult bevereges.

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