So, the Fiancee and I are booked for CBR on Fri. 12/13 and Sat. 12/14. It will be my first time staying there in over 20 years and her first time ever. Any must do's from that particular resort? Also, how are the christmas decorations? Thanks!
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Must Do's at CBR?
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75disney
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There are Christmas trees placed throughout the Customs House and Old Port Royale. The ornaments are brightly-colored (like the resort) and tropical in theme (flowers, sea life, etc). There are wreaths and swags throughout these areas as well. The decorations are not as impressive as they are at other resorts, but they are pretty and appropriate for the resort.
I suggest finding a hammock on the beach to relax. Or taking a romantic, evening stroll around the lake. The buildings look pretty lit up at night. You can rent surrey bikes during the day for something more fun. Listen the steel drum music; it puts you in the Caribbean frame of mind.
I liked the CBR when we stayed there a few years ago. Hope you do too.
I suggest finding a hammock on the beach to relax. Or taking a romantic, evening stroll around the lake. The buildings look pretty lit up at night. You can rent surrey bikes during the day for something more fun. Listen the steel drum music; it puts you in the Caribbean frame of mind.
I liked the CBR when we stayed there a few years ago. Hope you do too.
thanks for the tips!!! We are looking forward to a relaxing weekend as we both have mildly stressful office type jobs!
Walk hand in hand along the waterfront, watch some fireworks from the main pool, take your meal outside and relax, spend some time in a hammock, or you can rent a boat if you like. You can get in an island state of mind 
Walk hand in hand along the waterfront, watch some fireworks from the main pool, take your meal outside and relax, spend some time in a hammock, or you can rent a boat if you like. You can get in an island state of mind
May be a little chilly for the pool but definitely doing the rest!
whoops...messed that reply up..haha. Do you think it may be too chilly for the pools?
The pools are heated just fine. I've taken a dip in the last week of Nov and the first week of Dec and been comfy both times. Of course I was visiting WDW from my home on the frozen tundra of Illinois
I think we will just have to brave it!
Epcot-Rules
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Get on the boat over to Boardwalk and got to Jellyrolls. This is what my wife and I enjoy.
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
The Caribbean has a boat to the Boardwalk?! When did this happen?
I was under the impression that there isn't boat transportation
ratherbeinwdw
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There isn't.
Nemo14
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I think this poster is confusing Beach Club with Caribbean Beach Resort. CBR has no boat transportation.
Epcot-Rules
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Yes, this^ Sorry for the confusion. For the record, still go to Jellyrolls. It's a blast!
bethymouse
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The themed pool is great! Just chilling on the beach is nice too.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
If you ever want to do a dinner at the resort, I'd recommend Shutters. I've had several good meals there.
Also, and this isn't really a "must do", but when you book the room put in a request to be in Aruba or Jamaica "near the bridge" with a garden or "preferred lake" view (you'll pay more for the lake view, the gardens are fine, I think). Best place on the resort to stay, I think, for a variety of reasons.
Also, and this isn't really a "must do", but when you book the room put in a request to be in Aruba or Jamaica "near the bridge" with a garden or "preferred lake" view (you'll pay more for the lake view, the gardens are fine, I think). Best place on the resort to stay, I think, for a variety of reasons.
I was thinking of maybe trying Shutters for lunch. Thanks everybody! POFQ is our favorite, but wasn't available. I am looking forward to something new (to her , new to me in the last 25 years or so)
englanddg
One Little Spark...
Shutters has weird hours. As I recall, they don't do a lunch service. I think they don't open up until 5p and they close at 9p or 10p. Silly, I think, because it's really a pretty good restaurant.
The food was very good though, if you like Caribbean / Cuban style cooking. I wouldn't rank it above many of the other experiences at Disney, but for an easy night around the hotel, it's perfect.
Another thing worth trying (again, unless you have better plans)...you can see the Illuminations fireworks from the hotel pool. So, chill out in the hot tub, cool off in the pool, or just grab a drink and sit at one of the nice tables. The fireworks will happen in the northern sky.
Its Epcot EMH our first night...maybe we will have to pop back to the resort for dinner and pool view fireworks, then head back for late night SSE Thanks for helping with our first night plans!
Thanks for helping with our first night plans!