Questions about Caribbean Beach resort - Disney World

Day Dreamer · #1 August 8th, 2008, 11:17

Hi, We have booked to go to Caribbean beach and I am just trying to find out odd bits of silly info ready for our trip. I can obsess a bit! First can anyone tell me if the shops at the resort sell grocery type things such as milk and breakfast cereal, but my main worry is nappies can I get these in resort or will I need to make a special trip out somewhere - if so where and how without a car?
Next.. I heard the rooms and pool are being redone anyone know when all this will be finished and what theme the new pool will be - any piccies would be great.
Finally I have not put any preference in about which building to stay in and know it is a large resort, can anyone tell me how long if I was in a far away building it would take to walk with little ones to the centre?
Thanks in advance for any help - just the first of many silly questions!!

***joanne*** · August 8th, 2008, 11:33

All Disney Resorts sell milk and individual portions of cereal

They also sell nappies in the store, although they may be a bit more expensive than you'd pay in a supermarket.
If you want to visit a supermarket, the nearest is probably Goodings at the Crossroads, which you could get a taxi to.

**tweenie123** · August 8th, 2008, 11:48

I've stayed at CBR and we were in Martinique which was quite close to the main shop/food court. Even so it was still a good five minute walk. If you were given a room in one of the furthest away areas, I think it's Trinidad South, it would probably take around 10-15 minutes to walk to the food court.

Whitequeen · August 8th, 2008, 11:51

We too, had Martinique. Very close to the Food Court and bus stop.

Cuddle_Monster · August 8th, 2008, 13:52

We stayed in Aruba last time and will be in Jamaica in September, the walk was between 5-10 minutes at a nice leisurely pace. If you dont have a car I wouldnt want to be any further away than that.

Whitequeen · August 8th, 2008, 14:19

I've just read that the Pool rehab will be finished end of August/begining of Sept.

Day Dreamer · August 8th, 2008, 14:58

Thanks for info it looks like I perhaps would be best requesting not to be too far away from the centre then. Glad about there being milk etc, perhaps one big stocking up trip in a taxi to Goodings then. Anything on the finishing of the rooms it would be good to get one of these Nemo or pirate ones!

Cheers

***uscwest*** · August 8th, 2008, 15:04

I dont' think Goodings is the cheapest place to shop. I believe I have heard that there is a Walmart and a Publix that are also nearby and cheaper.

tracey.cross · August 8th, 2008, 15:04

We stayed in trinidad the furthest resort area and it took about 15mins to wald to the food court at adult speed.The resort is beautiful but we will not return to it because it was just so big. The resort also runs an internal shuttle bus. If you find the map we were in the area where the lake is split by the road.

Jobeck · August 8th, 2008, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuddle_Monster

We stayed in Aruba last time and will be in Jamaica in September, the walk was between 5-10 minutes at a nice leisurely pace. If you dont have a car I wouldnt want to be any further away than that.

Hi Cuddle Monster

How can you be so sure that you will be in Jamaica this next time as I thought allocations were given 4 days prior to your stay?

August 8th, 2008, 11:33	#2
*joanne* Admin Last Online: Today 13:57 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Warrington Posts: 10,136	Re: Questions about Caribbean Beach resort All Disney Resorts sell milk and individual portions of cereal They also sell nappies in the store, although they may be a bit more expensive than you'd pay in a supermarket. If you want to visit a supermarket, the nearest is probably Goodings at the Crossroads, which you could get a taxi to. __________________ “When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses." ~Joyce Brothers

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tweenie123 Hot Diggity Dog! Last Online: Yesterday 22:37 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St Helens, Home of Rugby League Posts: 4,912	Re: Questions about Caribbean Beach resort I've stayed at CBR and we were in Martinique which was quite close to the main shop/food court. Even so it was still a good five minute walk. If you were given a room in one of the furthest away areas, I think it's Trinidad South, it would probably take around 10-15 minutes to walk to the food court. __________________

August 8th, 2008, 11:51	#4
Whitequeen Still giggling and still saying WoW!!! Last Online: Today 09:06 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: You'll be the first to know when I get there. Posts: 11,960	Re: Questions about Caribbean Beach resort We too, had Martinique. Very close to the Food Court and bus stop. __________________ Love Lesley. WDW - 13 times-AKL, Contemporary, Polynesian, CBR, POR, AS sports, Pop Century, RPH, HRH, Portofino Bay, Wynfield Inn, Quality Inn, Regal Palms, Lindfield Villa, Bahama Bay Resort, Yacht Club, CSR. DLRP - 10 times Santa Fe, Hotel Cheyenne, Holiday Inn, Dream Castle, Explorers.

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Cuddle_Monster Cast Member Last Online: August 31st, 2008 13:31 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland Posts: 38	Re: Questions about Caribbean Beach resort We stayed in Aruba last time and will be in Jamaica in September, the walk was between 5-10 minutes at a nice leisurely pace. If you dont have a car I wouldnt want to be any further away than that. __________________ <script language="javascript">cdtShowCountdown("Night Sky","Mon, 1 Sep 2008 06:00:00 UTC","The Taylor Family Visits the Mouse!","Having Fun!")</script>

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Whitequeen Still giggling and still saying WoW!!! Last Online: Today 09:06 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: You'll be the first to know when I get there. Posts: 11,960	Re: Questions about Caribbean Beach resort I've just read that the Pool rehab will be finished end of August/begining of Sept. __________________ Love Lesley. WDW - 13 times-AKL, Contemporary, Polynesian, CBR, POR, AS sports, Pop Century, RPH, HRH, Portofino Bay, Wynfield Inn, Quality Inn, Regal Palms, Lindfield Villa, Bahama Bay Resort, Yacht Club, CSR. DLRP - 10 times Santa Fe, Hotel Cheyenne, Holiday Inn, Dream Castle, Explorers.

August 8th, 2008, 14:58	#7
Day Dreamer Senior Cast Member Last Online: August 18th, 2010 15:34 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 155	Re: Questions about Caribbean Beach resort Thanks for info it looks like I perhaps would be best requesting not to be too far away from the centre then. Glad about there being milk etc, perhaps one big stocking up trip in a taxi to Goodings then. Anything on the finishing of the rooms it would be good to get one of these Nemo or pirate ones! Cheers __________________ Home but wishing I was in Disney!

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tracey.cross Super Cast Member Last Online: Today 14:26 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: somerset, uk Posts: 530	Re: Questions about Caribbean Beach resort We stayed in trinidad the furthest resort area and it took about 15mins to wald to the food court at adult speed.The resort is beautiful but we will not return to it because it was just so big. The resort also runs an internal shuttle bus. If you find the map we were in the area where the lake is split by the road. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/tracey.cross1 Santa Fe DLP March 2004, Sequoia Lodge DLP March 2005, WDW All Stars Movies Nov 2005, Santa Fe DLP March 2006, WDW Carribean Beach Nov 2007 Sequoia Lodge Sept DLP 2008, WDW Pop May 2009, Pink Palace DLP Sept 2009

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