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jcemom · 04-07-2003, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lisareneeo
Will we be close to our car (without looking at it).

LOL

I was told that standard view was usually parking lot, but sometimes courtyard; but I haven't been there yet so don't know firsthand. Can anyone who has stayed standard view enlighten us, I'd like to know also.

tiggeroo42 · 04-07-2003, 10:58 PM

Only a few rooms actually had a "parking lot view" I noticed. Our building was right by the parking lot (Aruba 53), but looking out the window all we could see was landscaping. We had our own car, too, so it was convenient to be close to the lot. The Aruba parking lot was almost empty our whole stay, so we had choice parking the whole time. :D

Some of the buildings are actually pretty far from the parking lots, so you may want to request a building with that in mind. The lots aren't listed clearly on the map, but they're on the outside of the villages, right off the main road.

I wouldn't worry too much about view--we hardly opened our curtains because people would walk by, and I don't like them seeing into the room.

jcemom · 04-07-2003, 11:39 PM

Thanks tigger. I never thought of that...about usually keeping curtains closed. We generally do that no matter where we stay, don't know why I didn't think of it. For the most part, we're only in our rooms after dark and to sleep anyhow...duh!

safetymom · 04-08-2003, 05:42 AM

There are many views at CBR. The landscaping is great so even if you are on the back of the building the parking lot is hard to see. We had a room on the backside of the building at Martinique and it still was a great view.

lisareneeo · 04-08-2003, 06:02 AM

thanks everyone!!

BrianD · 04-08-2003, 08:14 AM

Do you all think that it is worth it to get a water view room, or do you just prefer to get a standard view room? Opinions?

Thanks!!!

safetymom · 04-08-2003, 08:20 AM

No I don't think it is worth it. We have done it several times and yes you can see the lake if you walk up to the window but it is a distance away.

We usually keep the blinds closed since we don't like to feel like we are on view in the room or want people to see we have a computer in the room.

Since they have outside corridors and no private balcony I don't think a water view is worth the extra money. I would take the extra money by getting a standard room and stay another day or use it for other things.

Even when we have been upgraded to water view I was not impressed. Others may feel differently.

BrianD · 04-08-2003, 08:29 AM

Thanks, SafetyMom!

I have one other question, that I know has been asked before, but I would just like to know your and anyone else's opinion as it applies to Caribbean Beach. We will be arriving at WDW late in the evening, like 11PM or midnight, and had thought about just checking in to an All Star for one night, and then move over to Caribbean Beach the next morning for the duration of the trip. My primary motivation in doing this is the thinking that I might have a better selection of rooms by checking in during the morning rather than late at night. Am I right in this thinking or should I just checkin to CBR late on my first night? Cost is not an issue, since, with the discounts, the difference between the AllStars and CBR is not much. For room requests, we were thinking of requesting: non-smoking, Jamaica section, 1st floor.

What do you think about when we should check in?

Thanks!!!

safetymom · 04-08-2003, 10:44 AM

I think for something like that you wouldn't have a problem. Unless you are going at a very busy time. But since PO is closing the resort might be busier than normal.

We don't usually make requests ahead of time and have been very successful in getting the room we want when we get there. We ask for non smoking, first floor, and near the food court and have gotten it every time. I would think the food court area is more requested than Jamaica and we have been very satisfied.

The only difference is that we arrive early in the morning but there are a lot of first floor rooms in Jamaica so you should be ok checking in late at night.

cruisnfamily · 04-08-2003, 03:06 PM

We are now almost 100% decided on CBR for our quick trip in early June. The FL Res rate wasn't available at POR and that made our decision for us once we decided on a moderate.

Soooo....help me with the layout.

We are smokers.
We want to be near the "main pool area" and of course would like to also be near the food court/gift shop/bus stop.
I guess this is what everybody wants though.
We don't really care about the view at all.
The room would need to have 2 queens/doubles or a queen/double and bunks if this resort has those.

Anyway, where do we want to be? I tried looking at a resort map but couldn't really make heads or tails of it...guess you have to see it once to understand.

cruisnfamily · 04-08-2003, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by marymouse
Is the only bar at CBR at the pool? And what time does it close?

I'm curious about this too. I'm also wondering if there is a snack bar by the pool. Last time we stayed at CSR and while they did have a snack bar, we were surprised at how early they shut down...

Anyone?

vicnmickey · 04-08-2003, 03:16 PM

Here is a site with the CBR map:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dman8/Disney/Map.jpg

This might give you an idea of the layout of the hotel

mom2of2 · 04-08-2003, 05:10 PM

Ok to answer the questions:

smoking, close to OPR, pool, bus stop and pretty much everything else ...request Trinidad North bldg 31

As for the snack bar next to the pool/bananna cabana...it's about a 45 second walk away......5 min if you've had to many yummy Southern Comfort drinks!!!!!

OPR was just open till 11:00pm

KSDisneyDad · 04-09-2003, 01:24 PM

It has been a while since I have stayed at a Moderate (Dec 98 - Dixie Landings). At that time you could refill your mug with a slushie (cherry or coke flavored) instead of a softdrink or coffee.

Do they offer slushies at CBR or is it just like the All-Stars (pop, coffee or hot cocoa)?

sm4987 · 04-09-2003, 05:25 PM

While we were there last summer, it seems to be like the All-Stars. If there was a slushie, I would have found it!!

04-07-2003, 10:58 PM	#107
tiggeroo42 Adult Dumbo Rider Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 346	Only a few rooms actually had a "parking lot view" I noticed. Our building was right by the parking lot (Aruba 53), but looking out the window all we could see was landscaping. We had our own car, too, so it was convenient to be close to the lot. The Aruba parking lot was almost empty our whole stay, so we had choice parking the whole time. :D Some of the buildings are actually pretty far from the parking lots, so you may want to request a building with that in mind. The lots aren't listed clearly on the map, but they're on the outside of the villages, right off the main road. I wouldn't worry too much about view--we hardly opened our curtains because people would walk by, and I don't like them seeing into the room. __________________ WDW: 2000 (WL/ POFQ), 2003 (CBR), 2009 (CSR) Disneyland: 1981, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008 (offsite), 2011 GCH Upcoming: DLH October 2012

04-07-2003, 11:39 PM	#108
jcemom Official Tag Fairy Assistant I like it here and I want to stay! :) think of all that money I could have put towards Disney! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: too far from WDW Posts: 7,485	Thanks tigger. I never thought of that...about usually keeping curtains closed. We generally do that no matter where we stay, don't know why I didn't think of it. For the most part, we're only in our rooms after dark and to sleep anyhow...duh! __________________ Tracey

04-08-2003, 05:42 AM	#109
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,854	There are many views at CBR. The landscaping is great so even if you are on the back of the building the parking lot is hard to see. We had a room on the backside of the building at Martinique and it still was a great view. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

04-08-2003, 06:02 AM	#110
lisareneeo DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Md Posts: 756	thanks everyone!! __________________ 2000: POFQ 2001: POR 2002: WL 2003: CBR 2003: WL 2004: WL 2005: WL 2006: Disney Wonder & POR 2007: POP 2007: POR 2008: Hard Rock Hotel 2009: POR 2009: POR 2010: Disneyland Hotel 2010: Hard Rock Hotel 2011: Disney Dream/ ASM

04-08-2003, 08:20 AM	#112
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,854	No I don't think it is worth it. We have done it several times and yes you can see the lake if you walk up to the window but it is a distance away. We usually keep the blinds closed since we don't like to feel like we are on view in the room or want people to see we have a computer in the room. Since they have outside corridors and no private balcony I don't think a water view is worth the extra money. I would take the extra money by getting a standard room and stay another day or use it for other things. Even when we have been upgraded to water view I was not impressed. Others may feel differently. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

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04-08-2003, 08:14 AM	#111
BrianD DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,941	Do you all think that it is worth it to get a water view room, or do you just prefer to get a standard view room? Opinions? Thanks!!!

04-08-2003, 08:29 AM	#113
BrianD DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,941	Thanks, SafetyMom! I have one other question, that I know has been asked before, but I would just like to know your and anyone else's opinion as it applies to Caribbean Beach. We will be arriving at WDW late in the evening, like 11PM or midnight, and had thought about just checking in to an All Star for one night, and then move over to Caribbean Beach the next morning for the duration of the trip. My primary motivation in doing this is the thinking that I might have a better selection of rooms by checking in during the morning rather than late at night. Am I right in this thinking or should I just checkin to CBR late on my first night? Cost is not an issue, since, with the discounts, the difference between the AllStars and CBR is not much. For room requests, we were thinking of requesting: non-smoking, Jamaica section, 1st floor. What do you think about when we should check in? Thanks!!!

04-08-2003, 10:44 AM	#114
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,854	I think for something like that you wouldn't have a problem. Unless you are going at a very busy time. But since PO is closing the resort might be busier than normal. We don't usually make requests ahead of time and have been very successful in getting the room we want when we get there. We ask for non smoking, first floor, and near the food court and have gotten it every time. I would think the food court area is more requested than Jamaica and we have been very satisfied. The only difference is that we arrive early in the morning but there are a lot of first floor rooms in Jamaica so you should be ok checking in late at night. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

04-08-2003, 03:06 PM	#115
cruisnfamily Please save me from 5th grade math! Why oh why do retailers think weird shaped packaging is appealing? Talks with her mouth closed! Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 6,070	Help me with the layout We are now almost 100% decided on CBR for our quick trip in early June. The FL Res rate wasn't available at POR and that made our decision for us once we decided on a moderate. Soooo....help me with the layout. We are smokers. We want to be near the "main pool area" and of course would like to also be near the food court/gift shop/bus stop. I guess this is what everybody wants though. We don't really care about the view at all. The room would need to have 2 queens/doubles or a queen/double and bunks if this resort has those. Anyway, where do we want to be? I tried looking at a resort map but couldn't really make heads or tails of it...guess you have to see it once to understand.

04-08-2003, 03:16 PM	#117
vicnmickey I wish I was Cruising Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern IL Posts: 731	Sonya Here is a site with the CBR map: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dman8/Disney/Map.jpg This might give you an idea of the layout of the hotel __________________ Vic

04-08-2003, 05:10 PM	#118
mom2of2 Let the good times strolllllll! Don't we just get tickeled at the smallest things? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: close enough to hear fireworks Posts: 3,305	Ok to answer the questions: smoking, close to OPR, pool, bus stop and pretty much everything else ...request Trinidad North bldg 31 As for the snack bar next to the pool/bananna cabana...it's about a 45 second walk away......5 min if you've had to many yummy Southern Comfort drinks!!!!! OPR was just open till 11:00pm __________________

04-09-2003, 01:24 PM	#119
KSDisneyDad DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 6,447	Slushies (Refillable Mugs) It has been a while since I have stayed at a Moderate (Dec 98 - Dixie Landings). At that time you could refill your mug with a slushie (cherry or coke flavored) instead of a softdrink or coffee. Do they offer slushies at CBR or is it just like the All-Stars (pop, coffee or hot cocoa)?

04-09-2003, 05:25 PM	#120
sm4987 What us women do to be beautiful! I did it one time and I swore never again homing spider droid Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 59,470	While we were there last summer, it seems to be like the All-Stars. If there was a slushie, I would have found it!! __________________ 4 stays at CBR **3 stays at Disneyland Hotel 3 stays at CSR2 stays at OKW **1 stay at SSR, WL, AK, POR, Dolphin and Contemp.

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