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The difference is that with any of the other parks, you can park, and hop a tram and you’re at the gate; Magic Kingdom requires you to go through the TTC, picking either the ferry going and coming or the monorail. I’m staying at the Poly and have been reading reports of the pool being filled to the point they are not really safe all afternoon/evening–presumably because of a combination of the parks’ early closures, no water parks, opportunity for a “mask-free” activity, and lack of nighttime spectaculars. Check out our Walt Disney World Hotel Reviews page, which offers quick-hit capsule reviews of the strengths and weaknesses of every Walt Disney World hotel, plus links to our reviews and photo pages for every hotel we have reviewed. (Read our Skyliner Gondolas Review: Disney World’s Most Magical Flight on Earth for everything you need to know about this new transportation system.). Which World Showcase Pavilion Would You Choose if You Could Only Visit One? The old theming was so cool, and now seems pretty sterile, and less food options. Everyone knows that anything pertaining to pirates is unquestionably awesome, so Caribbean Beach Resort scores serious points for the pool. Centertown Market is now home to the Caribbean Beach Resort's food court which is open from 6 a.m. until midnight every day, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This internal loop can added ~10 minutes to transit times, and also mean the bus arrives to your stop nearly (or totally) full during peak times. Services are also available through Kids Nite Out to plan parties and special events. Required fields are marked *. Cayman Way (Updated July 20, 2020.). (Aren’t I the optimist…). VIDEO: Disney News - Muppets, Brunch, Earnings Call & More! The rooms at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort are slightly smaller than rooms at some of Disney's others at 300 sq. VIDEO: Back at Regal Eagle Smokehouse for More Barbecue! Visit the updated Centertown Market for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and Calypso Trading Post for your shopping needs. Charge for 3rd and 4th guest: $15 per night / per guest. In Barbados (previously Trinidad North) - buildings 31, 32 and 33. We’ve stayed at Caribbean Beach Resort several times in the past year, and this trio of additions are all largely positive, even if they have eroded some of the secluded and lush tropical vibe of the resort. The Caribbean Beach Resort opened October 1, 1988 as Disney World’s first Moderate Resort. That would really take a lot longer to get to MK than just hopping on the MK bus at CBR. Moving to Orlando: Hot Listing! Otherwise, everything is the same.). Guided Fishing Excursions - 'Catch and Release' large mouth bass fishing excursions are available at 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. NEW Important Requirements: Walt Disney World Resort® Reservations. All rooms have a flat screen television. If you want an idea of just how good these projects went, check out our revised Polynesian v. Caribbean Beach Resort Comparison. Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt Returning to EPCOT Later this Month, At Least 60 North American Disney Stores to Close Before Year-End. VIDEO: Getting Ready for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Getting down to the business of the resort review, let’s start with an overview. At Castaway Cay, enjoy a barbecue lunch, watersports, games and an adults-only beach. VIDEO: Moving to Orlando Home Tour - Horizon West Cottage - $425k (3 bedrooms/2.5 baths), DVC Fan: Refurbishment Continues at Saratoga Springs Despite Ongoing Legal Battle, Disney Files Patents for Tech to be Used at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, New Snack and Beverage Spot Comes to the Morocco Pavilion. Keep the price difference between the two in mind when reading that; the Poly is at least double to triple the cost of Caribbean Beach! In the middle of the lake, connected by bridge, is Caribbean Cay island which has a number of secluded spots to sit and relax, as well as a children's play area. Reservations can be made by calling (407) 828-0920. With a great refurbishment, then getting the TV upgrade as well, with its own restaurants plus those of the Riviera, and being Skyliner Central, the CBR shows that it has regained its prominence as the premiere moderate resort at WDW. Caribbean Beach Resort is a Moderate hotel at Walt Disney World with a tropical theme. Kids (and immature adults like me) would really enjoy “playing pirate” in its many forts, complete with authentic working (eh, probably) cannons. If you’re staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, or Disney’s Riviera Resort, you can hop on one of Disney’s newest forms of transportation — the Disney Skyliner — to get to Disney’s Hollywood Studios or EPCOT. Reservations are recommended and can be booked by calling (407) WDW-PLAY. If we went to the bus stop (1 minute walk away from our room) and the expected wait was going to be more than 10 minutes we just caught a Lyft to MK or Animal Kingdom as they were so cheap and quick and especially great in the early mornings. It seems like the perfect resort for a morning run…or racing around to photograph the sunrise, if you’re like me. It's also important to mention that there are no elevators at this Resort. We are fans of the upscale dinner options at Primo Piatto, one of which is a top 5 entree in of all Walt Disney World counter service. The in-room safe in these rooms is large enough to hold a 15" laptop. Closer Look at Decor Coming to Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary, Main Street Confectionery Closing Soon for Refurbishment, VIDEO: Checking Out the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Merch. For those adults who are more mature, you can always “play pirate” by chugging a bottle of rum and staggering around on one of the white sand beaches at Caribbean Beach Resort while bemoaning the fact that the rum is always gone. Discover a unique blend of cultures, white-sand beaches and Disney family fun, with 3 delightful days at sea, a day at Disney Castaway Cay and stops in fabulous Caribbean ports of call. It’s not just my favorite room at any Moderate Resort now, it’s one of my favorite rooms in all of Walt Disney World. Check In: 3:00pm | Check Out: 11:00am In addition to the design of the rooms totally changing, the beds changed, too. We use the Skyliner often, and are huge fans. A sliding barn-style door divides this section of the room from the sleeping area in the regular rooms; Pirate-themed rooms have a curtain. You can read about those in our Caribbean Beach Resort Pirate Rooms Review (we do NOT recommend them). That may not be ideal if you prefer the themes of Coronado Springs or the Port Orleans Resorts, but we think Caribbean Beach has more going for it than any other Moderate. However, for a vacation, they were fun and had that eclectic style that you might find at your kooky aunt’s beach house. Skyliner Gondolas Review: Disney World’s Most Magical Flight on Earth, use Uber to get to and from those parks, and it costs $8-15 per trip, Caribbean Beach Resort Pirate Rooms Review, shot of Captain Barbossa and Jack the Monkey, Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. This review features new room photos, thoughts on the reimagining, Skyliner gondola transportation, pool & dining info, plus details on amenities offered by Riviera Resort, the sister DVC property to CBR. Anyone know the bus order? Volleyball - a volleyball court is located on the beach outside Martinque village. Due to the expansive size of this resort an internal shuttle bus is available to get around. We’d like to take advantage of grocery delivery to minimize how often we eat out and because it gives us more flexibility.. but not everything we eat is cold or can be eaten cold. With buildings themed to various decades, reasonably priced rooms, and access to the Disney Skyliner, Pop Century has become a POP-ular choice for many guests. Don’t forget that you would have to go thru security at Epcot, walk all the way thru the front of the park which is currently under construction to get to the monorail. Cruises are available Sunday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For current pricing, CLICK HERE. VIDEO: 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Running around the lake is a 1.4-mile path, with additional paths leading to all guest rooms. VIDEO: Are Wait Times at Magic Kingdom Accurate? To me, the new room is an absolute home run. There are two double beds and these special rooms do not have the pull-down Murphy beds available. Most bakery items are considered snack credits. But WDW’s first non-deluxe resort has returned to its place of glory. As you can see, it’s a pretty dramatic difference. VIDEO: Disney's Bay Lake Tower 2 Bedroom Villa Room Tour! The newly reimagined Old Port Royale is the “port of entry” giving guests access to check-in, concierge services, hotel amenities, and dining. The main pool and marina are located in this area as well. It would be nice if you included pics of the rooms that sleep 4. You can add the Disney Dining plan to a Disney theme park package. Since then we’ve mostly stayed at POR or the deluxe resorts.