Best for transportation - Caribbean Beach or Pop Century??

[mebucko]

Good Morning!
Which do you think provides the best bus transportation to the parks?( Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, primarily)
Thanks, and Ch-Ears!
Bill

 

[hsisthebest]

IMO Pop is better because there is only 1 stop for the resort. Buses at Pop can be full in the mornings which can add to your wait, but I still think it's better than CBr for the following reasons: CBR is huge- first you have to walk from your room to a bus stop, then depending on where you are at in the resort it may be several more stops to load/unload people before going to the parks, this can get very time consuming if there are multiple stops to load wheelchairs/scooters. Even if you are at a stop that leaves straight to the parks, then you know that when you get back to the resort you will be the last stop to unload. So if all things else are equal between the 2 resorts, then I would go with Pop.

 

[mebucko]

IMO Pop is better because there is only 1 stop for the resort. Buses at Pop can be full in the mornings which can add to your wait, but I still think it's better than CBr for the following reasons: CBR is huge- first you have to walk from your room to a bus stop, then depending on where you are at in the resort it may be several more stops to load/unload people before going to the parks, this can get very time consuming if there are multiple stops to load wheelchairs/scooters. Even if you are at a stop that leaves straight to the parks, then you know that when you get back to the resort you will be the last stop to unload. So if all things else are equal between the 2 resorts, then I would go with Pop.

Thanks! I really appreciate the info!
Have a great afternoon!
Ch-Ears,
Bill

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I like the Pop better. I like it better because there is only one bus stop and a queue line for the bus so getting on is usually more orderly than at moderates and deluxe resorts.

 

[mebucko]

I like the Pop better. I like it better because there is only one bus stop and a queue line for the bus so getting on is usually more orderly than at moderates and deluxe resorts.

Thank you very much! Good ifo!
Ch-Ears,
Bill

 

[DisneyJoe]

CBR has 7 internal stops that can take forever before leaving the resort - as well as when you return to the resort from the parks.

 

[mebucko]

CBR has 7 internal stops that can take forever before leaving the resort - as well as when you return to the resort from the parks.

Thanks, Disney Joe - THAT is a lot of stops!!
Appreciate the input!
Ch-Ears,
Bill

 

[durangojim]

I've never stayed at CBR, but have stayed at Pop multiple times and think they have some of the best bus transportation on property.

 

[mebucko]

I've never stayed at CBR, but have stayed at Pop multiple times and think they have some of the best bus transportation on property.

Thanks, Durangojim - looks like Pop is winning the bus war!
Ch-Ears,
Bill

 

[tare]

Pop is the best!!! I like the cbr but not the transportation.

 

[mebucko]

Pop is the best!!! I like the cbr but not the transportation.

Thanks,tare!
No question -Pop is the winner!
Ch-Ears!
Bill

 

[jw24]

I've only been at Pop but having seen the layout of CBR, I'd go with Pop. One central hub for all the bus stops as opposed to having to wait through multiple stops within the hotel. The multiple stops really turns me away from the mods...and the even large layouts, as well.

 

[mebucko]

I've only been at Pop but having seen the layout of CBR, I'd go with Pop. One central hub for all the bus stops as opposed to having to wait through multiple stops within the hotel. The multiple stops really turns me away from the mods...and the even large layouts, as well.

Thanks - definitely a consensus!
Have a great night!
Ch-Ears,
Bill

 

[tare]

Thanks,tare!
No question -Pop is the winner!
Ch-Ears!
Bill

I know you will be happy. Pop is a nice resort too. Just try to get in prefered sections!!! Have fun!!!!

 

[mebucko]

I know you will be happy. Pop is a nice resort too. Just try to get in prefered sections!!! Have fun!!!!

Hi Tare,
Actually this info was for my wife's family, who based on all the great advice here, got resvs yesterday in the preferred sections,
and was able to upgrade to the regular dining plan.
Thanks one and all!
Ch_Ears,
Bill

 

[doc_holiday3500]

I'll play devil's advocate. Having stayed multiple times at CBR we have never been unhappy with the bus service. Although the multiple stops sound like a lot the buses actually go pretty quick as the stops load and unload quickly. In addition the stops are also nice because you don't have to wait in a large group of people for the buses.

If I were you (obviously I'm not so take this with a grain of salt) I would select a resort based on the other amenities such as location, grounds, pool etc - and CBR has a great main pool.

 

[mebucko]

I'll play devil's advocate. Having stayed multiple times at CBR we have never been unhappy with the bus service. Although the multiple stops sound like a lot the buses actually go pretty quick as the stops load and unload quickly. In addition the stops are also nice because you don't have to wait in a large group of people for the buses.

If I were you (obviously I'm not so take this with a grain of salt) I would select a resort based on the other amenities such as location, grounds, pool etc - and CBR has a great main pool.

Thanks for the reply doc_holiday3500 - good points, and I appreicte the input. I'll pass them on to my daughter-in-law
Ch-Ears,
Bill

 

[Bluewaves]

CBR, in the mornings as soon as the bus is full they'll go on to their final destinations usually, it sounds like it takes a long time getting out the resort but it doesn't, in general I tend to find bus service at the moderates much better than the value resorts, on top of that at CBR the bus stops are shaded and are usually fine to wait at in rain and heat, where as at Pop you have those single bus stops that have no cover at all, there usually is a line and can take a couple buses come and go before your actually going anywhere.

 

[righttrack]

CBR and CS are HUUUUUGGEE

Pop was among the best transportation ever at the resorts. I've stayed at most of them too.

 

[mebucko]

CBR, in the mornings as soon as the bus is full they'll go on to their final destinations usually, it sounds like it takes a long time getting out the resort but it doesn't, in general I tend to find bus service at the moderates much better than the value resorts, on top of that at CBR the bus stops are shaded and are usually fine to wait at in rain and heat, where as at Pop you have those single bus stops that have no cover at all, there usually is a line and can take a couple buses come and go before your actually going anywhere.

Thank you, Bluewaves.
Much appreciated!
I'll pass your info on to my daughter-in-law.
Ch_Ears,
Bill