ford91exploder
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Amazing how fast Disney can build when they think revenue is on the line
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News Caribbean Beach Expansion
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Kamikaze
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Some would say even two years is a pretty lax timetable to build a hotel.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Yes but in FL they are building on a old swamp with a water table inches below the surface so even a midrise building needs extensive foundation work and that takes time.
As to the glacial pace of park construction no excuse lightweight structures in most cases
Minnnie
Member
We just returned from a 2-week vacation at CBR.
Yes, there now are 6 stops at CBR for the external bus routes. However, there are also 7 stops at CBR for the internal bus route; the 7th stop is the stop located at the Custom House (which has been there since the resort opened).
zakattack99
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acollins876
Active Member
I'm wondering how the CS food tent is going to hold up in the winds coming with Irma.
Kamikaze
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Gotta figure they're taking it down.
WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Tuesday, September 26. The first concrete base pillars are seen at the new resort tower at Caribbean Beach. The trusses on the right are not in place, just laying nearby.
The steel frame for the new port-cochere at the Old Port Royale Centertown is taking shape in front of the original building.
The steel frame for the new port-cochere at the Old Port Royale Centertown is taking shape in front of the original building.
djkidkaz
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So in regards to this project, can someone details about this expansion?
Is the Riviera resort going to be part of the Caribbean Beach or is it supposed to be a completely separate resort and theme? It is right up next to parts of CBR and would appear that the guests staying at the Riviera would be walking to Old Port Royale to use the food, pool and other amenities.
If they are separate resorts, will CBR getting a new entrance / exit or will CBR and Riviera just share the original entrance / exit that is there now?
@wdwmagic
Is the Riviera resort going to be part of the Caribbean Beach or is it supposed to be a completely separate resort and theme? It is right up next to parts of CBR and would appear that the guests staying at the Riviera would be walking to Old Port Royale to use the food, pool and other amenities.
If they are separate resorts, will CBR getting a new entrance / exit or will CBR and Riviera just share the original entrance / exit that is there now?
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peter11435
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It will be a seperate resort with its own theme and it's own amenities. CBR will be getting a new entrance/exit.
Latest construction pic
http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...llery/31oct2017-old-port-royale-expansion.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...llery/31oct2017-old-port-royale-expansion.htm
They will be seperate with new entrances.
surfsupdon
Well-Known Member
It will be nice to bounce between the two Resorts. I much prefer that over the isolated, stand alone Resorts.
The Caribbean is a lively place. Hope this Resort gets some cool dining, shopping, lounge places that can enhance a visit.
The steel drum bands back in the day (pre 2000s) really added some energy to OPR outside in the evenings.
The Caribbean is a lively place. Hope this Resort gets some cool dining, shopping, lounge places that can enhance a visit.
The steel drum bands back in the day (pre 2000s) really added some energy to OPR outside in the evenings.
THE Monorail Lime
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Is this in relation to the sky way or new place?
Kamikaze
Well-Known Member
These are permits for the new Olde Port Royale/Centretown.
The Skyliner is on the completely other side of CBR property.
THE Monorail Lime
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OH okay
