News Caribbean Beach Expansion

[Bender123]

Im happy to see it looks like the Island Marts and FreeStyle machines are staying. They were a great addition to the resort and made each village feel like a self contained resort area, instead of isolated buildings with a ten minute walk to a beverage.

 

[Grumpy36]

Does anyone know if the bus route changed, or is it still the same as before for pickups?

 

[Goofnut1980]

Someone may have asked, but when did they go to Coke Freestyle Machines?? Do any others have that?

 

[peter11435]

Someone may have asked, but when did they go to Coke Freestyle Machines?? Do any others have that?

A few other resorts have gotten them.

 

[Goofnut1980]

A few other resorts have gotten them.

That is brilliant!

 

[Kram Sacul]

Looking at the pictures from the remodeled Calypso Trading Post. Nothing screams "Caribbean!!!" like the dull, bland, uninspired modern industrial look... Is there one thing in that store that looks even remotely "Caribbean" now? Oh, the sign behind the cash registers, and a sign over the beverage coolers. I guess that's good enough for today's TDO.

Nice but bland is the new trend in Disney resorts now. A shame because you’d think a resort with Caribbean in its name would be fun and adventurous. You know, like a Disney resort?

At least there’ll be lots of Wi-Fi and more places to plug your phone in. Can’t have theming get in the way of that.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Complainers: I can get a nicer room than WDW at any Marriott.

WDW: presenting: Marriott-esque by Disney.

Complainers: This looks too much like Marriott!

 

[deeevo]

Complainers: I can get a nicer room than WDW at any Marriott.

WDW: presenting: Marriott-esque by Disney.

Complainers: This looks too much like Marriott!

In all fairness Marriott is priced a little lower than WDW

 

[Tony the Tigger]

In all fairness Marriott is priced a little lower than WDW

Great! Then people can go there, look out the window, and see a random city, or they can go to WDW and be at WDW.

 

[build_it]

I wonder if in the long term (or medium term), the Trinidad section on the south end will be the next thing to go. Its by itself, and looks like it would be large enough for the next tower they want to plunk down. Maybe not quite as large as the current new tower, but could be pretty significant. Not endorsing, just thinking it looks like an easy target...

 

[peter11435]

I just noticed the fans seen in the lobby concept art did not make it into the final project.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I wonder if in the long term (or medium term), the Trinidad section on the south end will be the next thing to go. Its by itself, and looks like it would be large enough for the next tower they want to plunk down. Maybe not quite as large as the current new tower, but could be pretty significant. Not endorsing, just thinking it looks like an easy target...

Those will be more desirable once the skyway opens.

 

[Kram Sacul]

Complainers: I can get a nicer room than WDW at any Marriott.

WDW: presenting: Marriott-esque by Disney.

Complainers: This looks too much like Marriott!

I’m pretty sure the “complainers”
want more than the Marriott. It is possible to have a nice resort with incredible theming. It seems Disney forgets sometimes.

 

[build_it]

Those will be more desirable once the skyway opens.

All the more reason you might want a large building with a lot of rooms in it at that location.

 

[ToTBellHop]

All the more reason you might want a large building with a lot of rooms in it at that location.

CBR was too big as it was.

 

[DisneyJeff]

I just noticed the fans seen in the lobby concept art did not make it into the final project.

Are you saying Disney doesn't care about their fans anymore!?!?!

 

[Missing20K]

Great! Then people can go there, look out the window, and see a random city, or they can go to WDW and be at WDW.

So just build a bunch of high rise lightly themed DVC's I guess. Oh wait....

 

[disneyflush]

I’m pretty sure the “complainers”
want more than the Marriott. It is possible to have a nice resort with incredible theming. It seems Disney forgets sometimes.

We are a binary bunch of people here. You have to choose a side. Are you a COMPLAINER or are you CORRECT?

 

[Flynnwriter]

The new interiors have the warmth and vibe of a themed hospital. Disney is about detail and placemaking - and this place does not cut the mustard.

 

[peter11435]

The new interiors have the warmth and vibe of a themed hospital. Disney is about detail and placemaking - and this place does not cut the mustard.

When did you visit?