Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Review
Caribbean Beach Resort is a Moderate hotel at Walt Disney World with a tropical theme. 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. (Updated June 21, 2023.)
The advantages of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort basically come down to three things. First and most importantly, the Disney Skyliner gondola. Caribbean Beach Resort is the hub for the Skyliner, with two stations offering access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, plus Art of Animation, Pop Century, and Riviera Resorts.
We use the Skyliner often, and are big fans. It makes for easy midday breaks when you’re doing Disney’s Hollywood Studios or EPCOT, and is also advantageous for Early Entry at both parks. Knocking out Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Frozen Ever After, or Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (especially easy since you enter EPCOT through International Gateway via the Skyliner) before the park even opens to day guests is huge. The benefits of the Skyliner cannot be overstated–we prefer it to the monorail.
Second, there’s the proximity of Caribbean Beach to Disney’s Riviera Resort, which is the newest Disney Vacation Club property at Walt Disney World. This is located adjacent to Caribbean Beach and is a short walk over to that tower.
The advantage here is in the amenities that Disney’s Riviera Resort offers. While Caribbean Beach Resort guests cannot pool hop to Riviera (CBR’s feature pool is better), you do have access to almost all other amenities. You can also take a leisurely stroll around the grounds, as the pathway that circles Barefoot Bay passes by both resorts.
Dining is the big thing, as Disney’s Riviera Resort has some great options. Le Petit Café, Bar Riva, Primo Piatto, and the gelato stand are all solid options.
We also love Topolino’s Terrace–both the Signature Dinner and the Character Breakfast a la Art with Mickey & Friends. For more info about the sister property to Caribbean Beach, consult our Disney’s Riviera Resort Review.
Finally, Caribbean Beach’s is the most modern of the Moderate Resorts. Prior to the opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach underwent a massive and multi-year reimagining to enhance and improve its amenities and design. This re-imagining was undertaken because Caribbean Beach Resort is the oldest of the Moderates, and there have been complaints that its facilities are beginning to show their age.
The Old Port Royale lobby area and check-in, Centertown Market, Banana Cabana, and Sebastian’s Bistro are all totally new or recently redone. In particular, we are huge fans of Sebastian’s Bistro, which is the best value dinner in all of Walt Disney World! The ‘update’ at Caribbean Beach was far more substantial than a standard refurbishment, and it was handled excellently. Suffice to say, these upgrades re-assert Caribbean Beach’s place as a top-notch resort.
If you want an idea of just how good these projects went, check out our revised Polynesian v. Caribbean Beach Resort Comparison. 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!
As big fans of Caribbean Beach, we had a good amount of trepidation regarding the resort’s re-imagining, plus the additions of the Skyliner and Disney’s Riviera Resort. 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.
Getting down to the business of the resort review, let’s start with an overview. Located near Epcot, Caribbean Beach Resort has decent proximity to the theme parks. Thanks to the Skyliner, there is now also a novel and efficient mode of transportation between CBR and two parks.
If you’re staying at Caribbean Beach, our advice is to line up for the Skyliner shortly before it begins operating if your plan is to rope drop Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Lines can be long in the morning, but the Skyliner is incredibly efficient and Caribbean Beach’s status as the “hub” resort for the Skyliner means you’re still waiting less than guests coming from Art of Animation or Pop Century, who have to transfer at CBR.
In the center of Caribbean Beach Resort separating most of the guest room buildings from Old Port Royale is Barefoot Bay, a 45-acre lake. Running around the lake is a 1.4-mile path, with additional paths leading to all guest rooms. It seems like the perfect resort for a morning run…or racing around to photograph the sunrise, if you’re like me.
In the center of all this is, Caribbean Cay, which is an island with a lush picnic and play area. It also breaks up the walk across the huge lake.
The resort itself likely benefits from its age, as its twenty plus years in existence have given the greenery at the resort a chance to become quite lush and mature.
Within this tropical paradise, rooms are spread among 6 villages: Trinidad, Barbados, Martinique, Aruba, and Jamaica.
One of the biggest downsides of Caribbean Beach used to be that it’s a really spread out resort. The size coupled with the number of bus stops can make transportation at Caribbean Beach Resort a real hassle.
However, the new Skyliner gondolas totally eliminate this issue when it comes to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Caribbean Beach is the only Moderate Resort offering non-bus transportation to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. This is huge, and the advantage it offers cannot be overstated.
Getting to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs from CBR can still take some time due to the resort’s internal bus loop. 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.
Because of this, we often use Uber to get to and from those parks. It’s something worth considering if you find yourself frustrated with the bus service at CBR. Be sure to price out the Uber before committing to that, as costs can vary widely depending upon demand.
Caribbean Beach Resort’s main lobby and guest check-in is now located in Old Port Royale.
If you’ve read elsewhere that it’s in the Custom House, that info is outdated, as Custom House permanently closed years ago.
The consolidation of the lobby and check-in in Old Port Royale is a definite improvement. This area is convenient to many guest rooms, whereas Custom House wasn’t convenient to anything.
Along with Saratoga Springs and Old Key West, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is one of the most sprawling resorts at Walt Disney World. My personal take is that this gives it more of a true “resort” feel with more to explore, but reasonable minds could certainly differ on that one.
It’s quite a trek from the most remote rooms to Old Port Royale, meaning it could be a hassle to get breakfast. On the plus side, this will make you less likely to eat those instant-eggs and rubber-bacon! (Aren’t I the optimist…)
On the dining front, some good news is that during the resort re-imagining, Coke Freestyle machines were added throughout the resort, and you should have one of these ~5 minutes from your room. The resort map you receive at check-in will indicate where they’re located.
At Centertown, you’ll find a trio of dining options including a table service restaurant, food court for quick service dining, and poolside bar. Here are our reviews of each:
- Sebastian’s Bistro (Table Service) Review
- Banana Cabana (Pool Bar) Review
- Centertown Market (Counter Service Food Court) Review
Each has a few can’t-miss, signature items that we highly recommend checking out. (Like the glorious Caribbean Pull-apart Rolls with Guava Butter, Mango Chutney, and Jamaican Jerk Oil pictured above!)
There’s another new quick service restaurant adjacent to the quiet pool in Trinidad: Spyglass Grill, which we absolutely love. This makes the new Little Mermaid rooms even more appealing!
If those options are insufficient, you can have alcohol and food to prepare for breakfasts brought to you for a much cheaper price–see our Tips for Grocery Delivery at Walt Disney World post for more info.
Caribbean Beach has a nice marina near Old Port Royale, which rents out boats and bicycles. There also are playgrounds, an arcade, volleyball, sand beaches, and other standard Moderate Resort amenities available at Caribbean Beach Resort.
As is the case with all Walt Disney World on-site hotels, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is fully integrated in My Disney Experience, which means that guests receive MagicBands and more.
The Fuentes del Morro feature pool at Old Port Royale is pretty awesome. You might as well call it Old Fort Royale, as it is reminiscent of the Spanish forts under siege at the beginning of Pirates of the Caribbean.
Everyone knows that anything pertaining to pirates is unquestionably awesome, so Caribbean Beach Resort scores serious points for the pool.
It’s a really cool pool–I consider it to be one of the best at Walt Disney World. Kids (and immature adults like me) would really enjoy “playing pirate” in its many forts, complete with authentic working (eh, probably) cannons.
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. What could go wrong?
Okay, now the guest rooms. This is where things get complicated, as there are currently three different types of rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort. Let’s start with the best and newest option, which are the ‘Under the Sea’ style 5th sleeper rooms in the Trinidad section of the resort.
These were previously the infamous pirate rooms, which were among the worst rooms in all of Walt Disney World. Worse yet, the Caribbean Beach front desk would routinely offer a free “upgrade” to the pirate rooms to unsuspecting guests, as they overbooked the rest of the resort and only had space left in the “premium” pirate rooms (air quotes around both upgrade and premium. In any case, those are dead and gone.
The pirate rooms have been replaced by new ‘Under the Sea’ accommodations. Check out our Review, Photos & Video: Little Mermaid Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort for everything you need to know about these. Fair warning–these can be tricky to book and require a room request. They’re worth it for most families, though!
The next type of room is also new as of this year, and these are basically just a refresh of the standard rooms. This removes the carpet, installs platform beds for luggage storage, replaces some fixtures and furnishings, and adds a fresh coat of cooler paint to replace the warm colors.
All of that might sound good, but it’s better on paper than in person. These rooms are bland, boring, and sterile to a fault, with not nearly enough theme and way too much white. They’re definitely fresher, but are devoid of personality, which is really a shame. This room style is expected to replace all of the next type of rooms by early 2024.
Finally, there’s the older standard rooms. This redone room is why we dubbed Caribbean Beach Resort “Poly-lite” in the first place several years ago. These rooms don’t look like budget motel accommodations, and feature a lot of details and fun tropical motifs. Thematically, Caribbean Beach Resort has the best rooms of any Moderate as a result of this “Poly-lite” style.
The thing is, time flies when you’re having fun–this room style is now 9 years old as of 2023. They are showing their age, with a lot of wear and tear and the design just generally starting to look tired…which is precisely why Walt Disney World has been replacing this with the refreshed rooms above.
Here’s a slightly wider look from the same vantage, this time with the pull-down bed under the television opened and the table visible.
In addition to the design of the rooms totally changing, the beds changed, too. These are now queen beds in the 5-person rooms, and to us they seemed substantially more comfortable and plush than the older beds at other Moderate Resorts.
Because it’s a larger resort with many different room styles and a range of amenities, we highly recommend making a room request. Check out our recommendations for the Best & Worst Rooms & Building Locations at Caribbean Beach Resort.
There’s a lot to take into consideration, including Disney’s Riviera Resort and the two gondola stations, with non-stop access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. This covers the best options for proximity to the Skyliner, pools, and dining at Caribbean Beach, and makes specific building recommendations.
Using a travel agent is always a good idea for Walt Disney World vacation planning, but that’s especially true for “trickier” bookings like Caribbean Beach Resort where room requests come into play. If you want to work with a TA, we recommend requesting a no-obligation quote from Be Our Guest Vacations, a no-fee Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. They can do the work for you and advocate on your behalf when it comes to room requests and other aspects of travel planning.
Their services don’t cost extra, they’ll reserve your room, help you with dining reservations and itineraries, and apply the best discounts to your reservation once they’re released. Using an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is the win-win option if you’re overwhelmed by the complexities of Walt Disney World, don’t want to do all of the “homework” yourself, or want someone to monitor your reservation so you save money.
Back to the room itself, the pull-down bed is an excellent addition–whether in the regular rooms or the new Little Mermaid rooms.
This means the room can officially accommodate 5 adults (I fit on the pull-down bed just fine, but it’s probably best for kids or smaller adults), making it a great option for leveraging the Free Disney Dining Plan promotion.
The bathroom has similarly been redone, with more cosmetic changes in keeping with the rest of the room. The biggest addition here is the sliding doors separating the sink area from the beds. It’s a nice feature in case someone wants to sleep while others are getting ready.
Even if you liked the “character” of the old room, I think there’s little contesting that the new rooms are at least of a higher quality now. From the head boards to the light fixtures to the dresser and beyond, the finishings are nicer, with greater texture and detail giving the room a classier look.
There’s a lot more depth to the room now, and it doesn’t feel cheaply done. Disney did a really nice job with this refurbishment, and I’d say these are now the nicest rooms at any Moderate Resort.
(Note: two more recent changes have been made to Caribbean Beach’s rooms; the bed runners have been removed and the televisions have been replaced with larger flat screens. Both changes are reflected in the photo above. Otherwise, everything is the same.)
Overall, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a very nice place to stay, especially if you enjoy the theme and the sprawling resort grounds. It’s now a very balanced hotel with a tremendous amount of upside: a diverse slate of restaurants, plenty of recreation options, beautiful grounds to enjoy, and efficient Skyliner transportation to Epcot and DHS. Between the new dining, other amenities, and this gondola transportation, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has some of the same selling points as Deluxe Resorts.
I was already a fan of Caribbean Beach Resort, but now that it’s basically a “Poor Man’s Polynesian.” While the may not be as nice as its tropical cousin, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, it does offer significantly better value for money thanks to its solid amenities and excellent rooms. If this resort sounds good to you and you’re craving even more info, see our Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.
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Your Thoughts
What do you think of the new rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort? Are you planning on staying at Caribbean Beach Resort now that the big re-imagining is finished? Have you tried Centertown Market, Banana Cabana, or Sebastian’s Bistro? Do you miss the old style of CBR? What about the spread out nature of the resort–is that a strength or a weakness for you? Any questions about this Walt Disney World resort hotel? Share your thoughts or any questions you have in the comments!
Hello Tom,
We are booked this Oct from 21-28. I will be arrving with my family of 5 including three boys 4,5, and 7. I just changed my hotel today from Art of Animation to Caribbean Beach and saved $1000. Now my question is how bad is the construction? Did I make a good choice? We dont care that much about dining . The pools look great for the kids. Also how soon can I make a room request and what do you recommend?
Thanks
Rick
Half the resort grounds are scared with bare earth and with the constant movement of construction vechicles about,it would be better sleeping on the center divider of I-4 than at this resort.Remember to read those signs that says whats being created today is being done for future enjoyment…unfortunately its not during the time you’ll be there..but you paid the price as if it had already been completed
We waited longer for buses at CRB than at POR, and for that reason, I’m out (Shark Tank reference). Seriously though, transportation sucked, and PORs food and amenities were a cut above too.
We have just gotten back from Caribbean Beach Resort last night…(We have previously stayed at Pop Century)… Our room was very nice (Jamaica block 41)and the beds were super soft. Very good air conditioning and no loss of water pressure…unfortunately we would not stay there again as we found the busing system not very efficient. The internal system is very slow as it has to stop in Martinique, Port Royal, North Trinidad, South Trinidad, Jamaica and Aruba…To walk to Port Royal was about 9 minutes and at night the pathway is not very well lit. There are Self Serve Beverage centers in each country but only in one of the buildings in each country. There are also small market places in the same building as the Beverage buildings but they carry very little in them. If you are looking for something, ask as they keep some items locked away in the area’s that used to be bathrooms. (markets are in a room that has been emptied of beds and tables.) You cannot walk to the Main building as they have gated off all the walking area’s up to it for construction. If you are taking the magical express to the airport at checkout and it is early like ours of 7:10 you need to remember that the internal system does not start running until 7 am and it has to make the 6 stops then turn around and go back to the main house and you will miss your magical express, so call the front desk and ask to be transferred to the Bell express and they will pick you up and they work on a system of tip what you want. Park buses stop in each Country and the times on the screens are very accurate… unfortunately the pick up spots at the parks are far from the entrance. ie Springs you are in spot 16 (three rows from Springs enterance) MK you are slot 32 and so on….We saw more Value Resort buses than Moderate Resort buses…usually arriving around a 2 to 1 ratio. We were only at the resort for sleeping purposes and did not eat at the resort so we would definitely stay at Pop Century next time. The bounce back offer in our room was for Free Dining on our next visit.
Hi Tom,
We (2 adults and 2 kids 7&5) are travelling from Australia in July 2018
Your Blog has been very helpful to my planning but I need some advice.
I’m deciding between Pop Century ($175 on preferred room)
And Caribbean Beach ($207pn standard room)
Is Pop worth $175 per night? The transport was a Pro for me on this site.
Caribbean Beach overall seems better but the transport and renovations seem a worry.
What do you think?
Coming from someone who lives in Australia and has gone to Disney World twice, go with Pop Century. I’ve only stayed at Moderate resorts however you are travelling half way around the world,, you’ll want the ‘bubble’ of staying in WDW without the noise and unpleasant views from construction. Also, when your kids are tired after a long day at the parks, you’ll appreciate the extra transport back to the hotel. Final point, your kids will appreciate the animated theming of Pop Century. The only concession I would make with Caribbean resort is that the room is bigger but it all just depends on how much time you’ll actually be spending in the room.
Hope that helps!
How big of an adult can sleep on the fold out bed? My mother in law is not a tall person, but I don’t want to book a room and find out its meant for someone whose 3 feet tall. Thanks!
Answered my own question, its 67 inches long and 29 inches wide. So it would work, but for someone who sleeps on their side.
its kid size
We are stayin at the CBR in Sept. Are the renvations getting any better?
Hi Tom,
Do you know if you will be able to use these $75 giftcards at places like the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Or are they only for restaurants and merchandise locations?
Thanks!
In case anyone else is wondering the same: the answer is YES! The gift cards are accepted almost anywhere, food, merch, services, etc!
How do you get the gift cards? Automatic or do you request???
We just returned from a 2 night stay. While the staff was super nice and accommodating, the resort truly is under construction. We did not like eating in the noisy big tent, or seeing food trucks just parked along unkept areas. As it was a short stay and the $75 credit certainly made it bearable, we will look past the negatives. But credit or not, I know we would not have lasted any longer than 2 nights.
We live in Orlando and visit Disney often, but are taking advantage of the Florida resident rate to stay in the resort for a few days. We will be there from July 15-17. If we have no plans of dining at the resort, and are just looking to enjoy the pool and the “Disney feel” between park hopping, is Caribbean Beach that bad? Some of these posts have me considering a resort change, but we got the weekend for so cheap it seems dumb. Advice appreciated!
We just got back from a week at CBR. The construction (destruction?) is extensive. It was our first stay at this resort and it looked as if the entire Barbados area had been torn down. The piles of rubble were visible from our room in Martinique. What I assume was a food court and restaurant were blocked off. The building you check in at is cut off from the rest of the resort and can only be accessed by the internal resort shuttle (if you don’t have a car). There is a temporary concierge set up in one of the hotel rooms near the main pool. We didn’t eat at the buffet and I can’t comment on the refillable mugs situation either, as we didn’t have any. We did order groceries from Amazon PrimeNow and those were delivered directly to our room. We’ve been to Walt Disney World many times, so the lack of amenities didn’t bother us, but I think I would avoid this resort if you were a first time visitor. The $75 per day credit made it worthwhile for us but I think we would have been happier at Coronado Springs.
I have a question, My daughter and I are coming to the carribean resort July 20-31. Will there be places to fill our drink mugs with soda and or coffee??
Yes, there are “ice and vending” in each building. This is where you can refill a mug. They have the new soda machines that dispense like 80 varies of soda and lemon aid. There is no actual soda machine to buy an individual soda. If you don’t have a refillable mug you can get water but nothing else (no matter how much money you have).
This place sucks and is not worth the freebies or gift cards. Magical kingdom my ass… plain Jane room (that is an upgrade), eating in a circus tent or a lunch truck is not my idea of a getaway vacation. Everything about this place is an upgraded motel 6… go somewhere else.
Tom,
Last fall we took advantage of a “Free Dining” bounce back offer for this coming December (standard dining plan not quick service!) at CBR.
I received an email saying we would be receiving a $75 per night gift card from WDW.
If we get the free dining and the $75 gift card for 7 nights, it makes it a no brainer to stay at CBR with all the refurbs.
Would you feel comfortable that WDW will honor the gift card even though we have the free dining, or would you call to confirm?
we booked free dinning as a bounce back offer back in September for this coming December and received a letter that we will also be receiving the $75 gift cards. I believe they would have sent you a letter if you qualified. You can always call the resort directly and ask, they are pretty helpful. We had concerns with the food options being that we are a family of four vegetarians but the resort was very helpful in letting us know what our options would be.
I didn’t receive a letter but I checked with our travel agent and she said we would be getting the $75 gift card. I’m excited to check out the resort and see the updated rooms. Since we typically bring our own breakfast and eat in the parks during the day, I hope the construction does not have much impact on our stay. I do think we will take Uber to the parks as Tom stated that they do.
Hi Tom
We will be staying at Caribbean Beach again this July and getting two weeks worth of $75 gift cards! Do you know if they can just be used for food or can I splurge on pins??!!
Love folllwing your adventures. You got me into Disney photography. Thanks!
You can use the gift cards for anything. Food, pins, Duffy outfits–knock yourself out! 😉
We had no trouble using our gift cards anywhere during our stay the first part of May. Used at food courts, better resturants, and gifts for grand kids. Disney goes the extra mile have a great time
We are looking into staying at CBR February 2018. Do you think they will bring back the $75 gift card offer after Free Dining ends?
So, we are staying here with Free Dining and the $75/night gift card – I ran across the following article and am just curious about the validity and the duration (assuming it will run for the entirety of the reimagining). It certainly makes things even sweeter if this is the case.
http://www.disneydining.com/walt-disney-worlds-caribbean-beach-resort-offering-quick-service-buffet/
Rob, we are in the same boat as you. We got the free dining and gift cards for our stay in December. Here is an article I think will answer you question about the validity of the buffet. I am assuming this will still be going on when we go in December, unless they are super fast!
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2017/05/09/news-and-photo-tour-disneys-caribbean-beach-resort-dining-options-during-construction/
Thanks Barb! I found a few other sites referencing this and it really is an awesome deal with everything else. We will be there 10-17 December and I know the reimagining is supposed to go through 2018.
When you said that you fit on the pull down bed just fine, how tall are you? Trying to estimate if I will fit on the bed. Thanks!
It’s more for a child
I booked CBR for 12/9-12/16 before the March deadline. On 4/24 I modified my reservation so I could take advantage of the free dining promotion. Will I still get the $75 giftcard each night since I have free dining as well?
I did the same and have a stay for 9/24-9/29. I spoke with two customer service people while I modified my reservation to free dining as well …and both said the $75 gift card was not affected by the modified free dining offer. You should receive both!
And to any of you trying to get free dining…i was up at 4 am trying to get it online to no avail but was able to call later that afternoon and someone had cancelled. I would call and see. There is always some cancellations and free dining may be available.
I booked a standard room during 10/31-11/6 in the CBR before 3/19. I want to extend the stay from 10/31-11/14. I tried several combination such as 10/31-11/7, 10/31-11/8 and …etc. But it always showed unavailable during my several attempts before. I tried to check the availability during 11/6-11/12 and the website showed there were still some room. Quite strange? Are all the room booked? Do you think that I will have the chance to make it?
I tried again online to extend my stay but there was still no standard room available. The situation was the same as before. If I split the stay into 2 reservation, it did work. I made a phone call to Disney. At first, the CM said no standard room accomodated to my request. I told him I want to save some money for restaurant dining since we are not eligible to the free dining program. Somehow,he kept trying for several minites and made it for my request. I would suggest if your request is not accomplished online, maybe try a call to Disney. Some CM can ma ke itï¼
Some additional CBR — $75/night Gift Card News…..
I just got off of the phone with a cast member at CBR and she stated that if construction was not going on when you are there (even if you booked within the time frame that they had it posted) then you would not get it and would not give a time frame on the construction completion. I do understand where she is coming from but I also pulled my old emails about the offer and it is not stated there (the stipulation — which means you would have them by their pixie toes).
I would HIGHLY recommend that you pull anything that shows the offer that Disney posted about the original offer — just my thoughts…
I also understand that at any given time, you can/will get a different answer from them.