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Now, I have always argued that CSR had a deluxe feel with a moderate price tag. The only thing that I ever thought it lacked was the option for a concierge level experience, something that was exclusive to the deluxe resorts.
Scroll down to CSR and notice a column called "Club Level"
This is very interesting and something I would definitely be interested in trying. I'd love to get a concierge room at $210 per night, possibly less with Florida resident discounts and AP's. It might have put a club level experience into my price range for an extended stay.
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Just for kicks, I decided to price out a stay at CS on WDW's website...and they do have a "Business Club Level"! Here's the description from the website:
Business Club Level services include personalized Front Desk and Guest Services, turndown service and a lounge with continental breakfast, midday snacks and evening wine (additional fee) and cheese. All Business Club Level Rooms have two queen-size beds or one king-size bed, desk and chair, vanity area with sink, a ceiling fan and a bathroom. All rooms are non-smoking. Amenities include DVD player, in-room wall safe, voice mail, data port, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, mini-fridge, robes and coffee maker. A crib is available upon request. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. These rooms offer views of the lake, courtyard or parking lot.
The Business Club level would add a little over $500 to the cost of a seven night stay (based on 2 adults and a 13-year-old staying in the room).
I like the idea of two queen-sized beds, continental breakfast and snacks, but I am not sure if my family would get an extra $500 worth of trip out of the Club Level option! Maybe if I were a wine drinker
- Laurie
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If I'm reading it correctly, the wine in the CSR's club level is an extra cost (based on, I'm guessing, what you order.) That's different from other lounges on property.
Eileen
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It changed. It was $210. They must have updated the info.
Even if I had to pay for wine (which I don't drink, so I don't really care) I think I still would be interested in trying the experience, but not at $250/night. That price is the reason I don't stay at the deluxes. For $250/night, you might as well stay at AKL.
Don't get me wrong, it is something I will definitely consider if the price and timing is right.
I don't know if the queen beds will be exclusive to these rooms as all of CSR is undergoing a rehab in October and rumor has it that all the beds will be replaced with Queen size beds.
I think they added this so that they'd have an easier time selling meetings and conventions that normally would take place at a deluxe. "I need someplace better for the boss. Do you have suites/club level?" While I'm sure there will be some vacationers taking advantage of the club level, CSR still doesn't have all the other features that separate moderate from deluxe.
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Most all of Walt Disney World resorts are going through major upgrades and updates. GF has just finished and Caribbean Beach is in the middle of some very fun and exciting changes (pirate themed rooms with “Black Pearl” décor). Coronado Springs is next. CSR will be replacing the double beds with queens and new furniture to suit modern tastes; but still in theme. Another 100 rooms will get upgraded to king beds. One building (not Casitas 1) will be transformed into a “Business class” club level building with rooms described below. The décor is still being tweaked, so cast members still have not seen the prototypes; but construction will start next month. The aim is to provide a level of experience that is equal or better to most upper end resorts outside of Disney. For instance, all of the rooms now are getting modern flat screen TV’s. Tables are being replaced with desks so that floor space is preserved after putting in larger beds. Most of these updates are done with great stealth, so visiting guests will not be aware that changes are happening. New rooms will just magically appear and some buildings simply won’t be available for a short period. Walt Disney World, as you would expect, is getting itself set to continue to be the best vacation destination in the world. Some accommodations are getting a little out of date, so Disney is moving up to the future.
Business Club Level services include personalized Front Desk and Guest Services, turndown service and a lounge with continental breakfast, midday snacks and evening wine (additional fee) and cheese. All Business Club Level Rooms have two queen-size beds or one king-size bed, desk and chair, vanity area with sink, a ceiling fan and a bathroom. All rooms are non-smoking. Amenities include DVD player, in-room wall safe, voice mail, data port, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, mini-fridge, robes and coffee maker. A crib is available upon request. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. These rooms offer views of the lake, courtyard or parking lot.
I think they added this so that they'd have an easier time selling meetings and conventions that normally would take place at a deluxe. "I need someplace better for the boss. Do you have suites/club level?" While I'm sure there will be some vacationers taking advantage of the club level, CSR still doesn't have all the other features that separate moderate from deluxe.
It does have a fitness center, spa, salon, full menu room service so it has more than other mods. Now with all rooms getting queen beds, it never will be a deluxe but it's a step ahead of the other mods.
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