CBR - preferred location? About This Page:

[ljewett]

I've been reading that the Caribbean Beach is the largest resort on disney property and therefore the most spreadout. I'm going with 2 little ones, and was wondering if I request a room closer to the food court, is that considered a preferred room and therefore costs more?

[wendybell]

Yes, it will cost you about $150 more, but is worth it with little ones - we booked a preferred room last March and were glad we did. It was a short walk to the pool, and food court. Have fun on your trip!

[Shadowfax]

Yes, Martinique and Trinidad North are both closest to the food court and are both "preferred" locations. If you are going with little ones, it might be worth the added expense! Another option is to request Aruba or Jamaica, which are a short walk across the bridge to Old Port Royale.

[ljewett]

Thanks for your quick replies!!
I'm also considering POR. Since it is smaller and has a fishing hole - which my husband would like. But if my main reason is less walking for the same price - do you think it is a better option?

[Shadowfax]

I've never stayed at POR, so I can't really say. If walking is a concern, it may be a good option. Most people have really good things to say about POR. Good luck with your decision!

[iamgrumpy]

I liked CBR over POFQ (the sister resort to POR) even though CBR is more spread out I liked the pool and theming better. I would request Aruba or Jamaica if you don't want to pay extra for a preferred location!

Have a magical Vacation!

[jimmymac]

I'm the opposite - I much prefer POFQ over CBR. POFQ is real compact - short walks everywhere. Boat ride to DTD very cool (and romantic). First pickup on the bus run, first drop-off too

[ljewett]

Is POFQ more compact than POR? Does the boat ride to DTD launch from the same place for both?

[luv2sail]

I too would recommend the French Quarter if you're looking for small, compact and not too much walking. This would be my choice over the CBR. We've stayed at both and when we go back in November we'll be staying at the FQ again.

The CBR is nice....don't get me wrong. The only things I didn't like about it were that fact that it was too spread out and there are no elevators....which doesn't matter except when you are carting a 2 year old and a stroller up the stairs.

[ljewett]

no elevators worries me a bit - especially at the end of the day with 4 year old twins!

[Happymommy]

You can request ground floor-- we did that once, and it worked out (but they won't guaranted it). Preferred location is $15 more a night, it may not work out to $150 more depending on how long you are staying. We love CBR preferred location, its such a quick walk to everything. And our sons love playing in the sand at CBR!

[Marv]

I prefer CBR to Port Orleans (but we've only stayed in the "bayou section", can't remember what that's called!) We loved CBR. It is very spread out. I would definitely pay for a preferred building. We stayed in one of those buildings before you had to pay extra, but I'd opt for spending extra for it and I don't usually opt to pay extra! I think where you stay at CBR could make or break your stay. We were 155 steps from the food court which is very near the pool.