Cbr

tinkerbell0219 · 03-19-2007

My best friend and her family are going down to WDW and staying at CBR. I've only stayed at the Poly so I can't give her any advice. Can someone suggest some great tips for staying at CBR? Thanks!!!

momofaprincess · 03-19-2007

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell0219

My best friend and her family are going down to WDW and staying at CBR. I've only stayed at the Poly so I can't give her any advice. Can someone suggest some great tips for staying at CBR? Thanks!!!

we stayed at cbr 9/06 in jamaica and loved the location, the resort is beautiful but HUGE!! And it takes the buses 20 mins just to make the loop around the resort.

**Dana** · 03-21-2007

Tell her to try to get the trinidad north building or martinique (sp?). They are pretty close to the main areas. I think jamaica is a nice choice too. The resorts are what you make of them. This one is pretty big, but with proper planning and knowledge of that before she goes, it should be a nonissue. Just have her look at the resort map and call reservations and have the section she would like to stay in noted on her reservation. the entire loop at CBR takes no more than 20minutes...they have buses that run every 20minutes, so she shouldn't have a problem getting one.

bwm8184 · 03-21-2007

All the times my family has stayed their we loved it!! I think it is a very nice resort but like everyone said it is HUGE. I would definately recommend it and I would stay their again anytime. I'm sure they will have a fantastic time no matter what.

beachlovers5 · 03-21-2007

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell0219

My best friend and her family are going down to WDW and staying at CBR. I've only stayed at the Poly so I can't give her any advice. Can someone suggest some great tips for staying at CBR? Thanks!!!

We stayed last May at Jamaica 42 and LOVED IT! 2nd bus stop, very convenient to get a good seat on the bus. I would also ask for a downstairs room as opposed to upstairs.

TaraRae82 · 03-21-2007

Jamaica is definitely the best island! It's a really pretty yellow. It's an easy walk from Old Port Royale (the main area) but far enough away that you don't get the hustle and bustle of OPR. I ADORE this resort!!!!

dac921 · 03-21-2007

We stay in Aruba in '96 - I remember how much fun the pool was and we took those little speed boats out in the water...

momofaprincess · 03-21-2007

If they stay in Jamaica, on most of the bus loops you are the first ones on the bus (and off), so you have your pick of seats. But then the bus loops around the resort. If they stay in Trinidad North than they are the last stop to get picked up (and dropped off) and the bus goes right to the parks after that stop.

There is also an internal bus (because the resort is so big) that will take you to the Custom House (which houses Guest Services and Check In/Out, etc) or to Old Port Royale (Food Court, Main pool, etc).

The thing I liked best about CBR was that each "island" had their own pool, so at night it was nice to be able to swim with no crowds!

GrumpyDad · 03-21-2007

We stayed in the Jamaica 45 building both times we were there and love the fact it is the first ( or second ) stop for all buses except AK. The location is great because you are a short walk across this bridge to the food court and main pool. I definitly think it is worth the extra couple of bucks for a water room, the views are quite nice. And finally the food court is excellent, the main resturant had great service but so-so steak.

-harry

hiner · 03-22-2007

We absolutely love CBR!!! We've stayed in Trinidad S., very far from OPR and the last on the bus route. Stayed in Jamaica 41 building and was perfect, short walk to OPR, main pool, quiet pool around the corner. Last time stayed in Trinidad N. and was the best stay ever, had a courtyard ground floor room and only a minute walk to OPR.

She will check in at the Guest House which is seperate from OPR and the islands but can be reached by the internal bus if need be. They have golf type carts to bring guests to their rooms, along with luggage if you do not have a car.

All islands have a quiet pool, laundry facilities (by the pools), beach, hammocks and playgrounds. Trinidad S. and Barbados are the farthest from OPR. Martinique and Trinidad N. are on either side of OPR and are considered preferred rooms, but ask for an upgrade upon arrival. Also have her request a ground floor room as there are not many stairways and you could loop all the way around a building to get to your room on the second floor.

OPR has two gift shops, one with all you need and one with beach type wear and things. The foodcourt has several stations to choose from, Shutter's restaurant and a grab and pay type store with pre-made items, fruits, drinks, bagels, danishes etc. On our last trip, there were CM's making towel animals which were free for the taking. There is also a game room too. The main pool is a lot of fun for the kids with the cannons and slide. The adults can enjoy a drink at the pool side bar. You can get to OPR by walking or internal bus if you do not have a car. There is Parot Cay Island that the kids love to roam around on as you walk from Aruba and Jaimaca to OPR.

It is a beautiful resort and you can see some of Illuminations and Fantasmic at night.

We normally rent a car but the resort is very close to EPCOT, MGM, TL, DTD and BW.

She will love the resort. Yes it is a HUGE resort but once you get your bearings, it is great! The kids will love the ducks and chasing the lizards too. Kept DS amused while we got ready to head to the parks.

**MissDisney** · 03-26-2007

Jamaica is our favorite!

The pool is great...

Don't believe what you hear about the buses... we never noticed any big inconvenience about bus stops.

Beware: they rent those giant bicycles for 6 people, and the route around the water is WAY long, and kids never help pedal... they just let their legs dangle. I was beat!!! LOL

dixie · 03-26-2007

We stayed in Jamaica and Trinidad North both were fab- however Jamaica is as said before not too far from OPR and far away enough to be peaceful too

quakercub · 03-27-2007

It is a beautiful resort. We've stayed there twice and had a great time both times. The only thing to be aware of is that there are no elevators here, so if anyone has a problem with stairs, request a room on the first floor

03-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
tinkerbell0219 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Elgin, IL Posts: 286	Cbr My best friend and her family are going down to WDW and staying at CBR. I've only stayed at the Poly so I can't give her any advice. Can someone suggest some great tips for staying at CBR? Thanks!!! __________________ December 2008 - Grand Floridian 2007 - Polynesian 2006 - Polynesian 2004 - Polynesian 2001 - Polynesian 1998 - Polynesian 1997 - Polynesian 1990 - Off-Site 1989 - Off-Site 1975-1985 (Annual Stay at Polynesian) Paige and Gavin's Mommy My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mitrenga Family Christmas Vacation 2008

03-21-2007	#3 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Cbr Tell her to try to get the trinidad north building or martinique (sp?). They are pretty close to the main areas. I think jamaica is a nice choice too. The resorts are what you make of them. This one is pretty big, but with proper planning and knowledge of that before she goes, it should be a nonissue. Just have her look at the resort map and call reservations and have the section she would like to stay in noted on her reservation. the entire loop at CBR takes no more than 20minutes...they have buses that run every 20minutes, so she shouldn't have a problem getting one. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 10 hours 40 minutes

03-21-2007	#4 (permalink)
bwm8184 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 170	Re: Cbr All the times my family has stayed their we loved it!! I think it is a very nice resort but like everyone said it is HUGE. I would definately recommend it and I would stay their again anytime. I'm sure they will have a fantastic time no matter what. __________________ Brian 1989-CBR 1991-CBR 1995-Dixie Landings 1997-Dixie Landings 2000-CBR 2003-Swan 2007-CBR 2008 AKL

03-21-2007	#6 (permalink)
TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Cbr Jamaica is definitely the best island! It's a really pretty yellow. It's an easy walk from Old Port Royale (the main area) but far enough away that you don't get the hustle and bustle of OPR. I ADORE this resort!!!! __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

03-21-2007	#7 (permalink)
dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Re: Cbr We stay in Aruba in '96 - I remember how much fun the pool was and we took those little speed boats out in the water... __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2487 days 15 hours 43 minutes

03-21-2007	#8 (permalink)
momofaprincess and a prince too.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast PA--pike county Posts: 1,845	Re: Cbr If they stay in Jamaica, on most of the bus loops you are the first ones on the bus (and off), so you have your pick of seats. But then the bus loops around the resort. If they stay in Trinidad North than they are the last stop to get picked up (and dropped off) and the bus goes right to the parks after that stop. There is also an internal bus (because the resort is so big) that will take you to the Custom House (which houses Guest Services and Check In/Out, etc) or to Old Port Royale (Food Court, Main pool, etc). The thing I liked best about CBR was that each "island" had their own pool, so at night it was nice to be able to swim with no crowds! __________________ ~Melissa~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: gotta get a lease!! 9 days 6 hours 40 minutes

03-21-2007	#9 (permalink)
GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Re: Cbr We stayed in the Jamaica 45 building both times we were there and love the fact it is the first ( or second ) stop for all buses except AK. The location is great because you are a short walk across this bridge to the food court and main pool. I definitly think it is worth the extra couple of bucks for a water room, the views are quite nice. And finally the food court is excellent, the main resturant had great service but so-so steak. -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

03-22-2007	#10 (permalink)
hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Cbr We absolutely love CBR!!! We've stayed in Trinidad S., very far from OPR and the last on the bus route. Stayed in Jamaica 41 building and was perfect, short walk to OPR, main pool, quiet pool around the corner. Last time stayed in Trinidad N. and was the best stay ever, had a courtyard ground floor room and only a minute walk to OPR. She will check in at the Guest House which is seperate from OPR and the islands but can be reached by the internal bus if need be. They have golf type carts to bring guests to their rooms, along with luggage if you do not have a car. All islands have a quiet pool, laundry facilities (by the pools), beach, hammocks and playgrounds. Trinidad S. and Barbados are the farthest from OPR. Martinique and Trinidad N. are on either side of OPR and are considered preferred rooms, but ask for an upgrade upon arrival. Also have her request a ground floor room as there are not many stairways and you could loop all the way around a building to get to your room on the second floor. OPR has two gift shops, one with all you need and one with beach type wear and things. The foodcourt has several stations to choose from, Shutter's restaurant and a grab and pay type store with pre-made items, fruits, drinks, bagels, danishes etc. On our last trip, there were CM's making towel animals which were free for the taking. There is also a game room too. The main pool is a lot of fun for the kids with the cannons and slide. The adults can enjoy a drink at the pool side bar. You can get to OPR by walking or internal bus if you do not have a car. There is Parot Cay Island that the kids love to roam around on as you walk from Aruba and Jaimaca to OPR. It is a beautiful resort and you can see some of Illuminations and Fantasmic at night. We normally rent a car but the resort is very close to EPCOT, MGM, TL, DTD and BW. She will love the resort. Yes it is a HUGE resort but once you get your bearings, it is great! The kids will love the ducks and chasing the lizards too. Kept DS amused while we got ready to head to the parks. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

03-26-2007	#11 (permalink)
MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: Cbr Jamaica is our favorite! The pool is great... Don't believe what you hear about the buses... we never noticed any big inconvenience about bus stops. Beware: they rent those giant bicycles for 6 people, and the route around the water is WAY long, and kids never help pedal... they just let their legs dangle. I was beat!!! LOL __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

03-26-2007	#12 (permalink)
dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,272	Re: Cbr We stayed in Jamaica and Trinidad North both were fab- however Jamaica is as said before not too far from OPR and far away enough to be peaceful too __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

03-27-2007	#13 (permalink)
quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: Cbr It is a beautiful resort. We've stayed there twice and had a great time both times. The only thing to be aware of is that there are no elevators here, so if anyone has a problem with stairs, request a room on the first floor __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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