Disney Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney Caribbean Beach Resort is the largest resort of Walt Disney World, covering 200 acres.

Looked from above, Disney Caribbean Beach Resort seems a cluster of toy-villages. The roofs of the buildings are vividly colored. It is a moderate resort and it opened in Oct 1988.

Resort

Theme and atmosphere

There are five complexes named after the Caribbean Islands: Barbados, Martinique, Aruba, Jamaica, Trinidad -- North and South. Each "village" has six buildings; the only exception is Trinidad which has three extra buildings (there are six for Trinidad South and three for Trinidad North). The bright colors -- reds, pinks, blues, yellows, greens -- take you to the land of dreams, fairy-tales and cotton-candy.

Rooms are quite spacious and bright and combine light colors and vivid floral motifs.

Location

The closest park is Epcot but it is not within walking distance to the Caribbean Beach Resort.

Address:

900 Cayman Way
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830, USA

Phone:(407) 934-3400

Fax: (407) 934-3288

Nearby attractions:

  • The Magic Kingdom
  • Epcot, MGM, Disneys Animal Kingdom
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • Disney Pleasure Island
  • River Country Water Park
  • Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
  • Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course

Hotel

  • Check in: 3PM
  • Check out: 11AM

    • Rating

    • Three Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
    • Three stars (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
    • Two stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

    Hotel amenities

    Children:
    • Playground available
    • Babysitting and child services
    • Children's recreation island
    Disabled persons:
    • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
    Pool:
    • Seven outdoor pools, one themed, waterslide, whirlpool
    • Children's pool available
    • White sand beach.
    Gym/Spa:
    • 2 spas, no fitness center
    Outdoor activities:
    • Golf courses, swimming, jogging, bicycle/boat/water mice rentals, etc
    Concierge service/Bell service/Security guard:
    • Concierge not available
    Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
    • Available
    Transportation:
    • Bus transportation -- available to all theme parks, water parks and the Downtown Disney.
    • Fee for non-Disney locations.
    Parking:
    • Free self-parking
    Pets:
    • Allowed, $9 a night
    Business services:
    • Fax upon a fee
    Equipment rental:
    • Not available
    Medical assistance:
    • Not available

    Rooms

    • 2,112 rooms
    • 1,936 -- two queen-sized beds
    • 176 -- one king-sized bed

    Room categories:

  • Standard Rooms
    • 314 square feet
    • Maximum occupancy: 4 people -- when more than two adults, there is a $15 additional charge/each adult per night

    There are non-smoking rooms.

    Standard room amenities:

    • Two double beds, one king-size bed
    • Table and chairs
    • Air conditioning, ceiling fan
    • Telephone
    • Voice mail, data port
    • Internet access -- dial-up
    • Housekeeping
    • Room service -- limited
    • Hair dryer
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Minibar
    • Television
    • Clock radio

    Other available room amenities:

    • Refrigerator -- on a fee ($10)
    • Coffee makers
    • Cribs
    • Wake-up calls

    Informative price list:

    • Standard Rooms: $134-$209

    Dining

    Market Street Food Court

    • Hours: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Pizza, burgers, bakery products etc.

    Banana Cabana

    • Hours: noon-midnight, weather permitting
    • Drinks and snacks.

    Blue Runner Pizza & Meal Delivery

    • Hours: 4 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    • Homemade pizza and hearty salad.

    Strong points. Weak points.

    Pluses

    • Price: reasonable.
    • Great recreational options: for children and adults.
    • Good dining options: quick-service food court, full service restaurant.
    • Swimming pools, sand beach you have many options here.

    Minuses

    • Resort size: very large, you have a lot of walking to do.
    • Transportation: only bus transport to parks; buses stop at each village on the way to parks, it is time consuming.
    • Rooms: some complain about rooms being too old.
    • Busy check-in desk: lengthy waits.