I’ve typically chosen Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort as my house base for my Disney World holidays, however my current keep was the primary in a number of years. I maintain coming again due to the laid-back island model, the handy transportation choices and the worth. In comparison with my different favourite Disney lodge, Disney’s Seaside Membership Resort, this one is, by far, probably the most budget-friendly.
With so many Disney World resorts to select from, nonetheless, you could surprise concerning the facilities, the eating and (most significantly!) the rooms. I even seen the rooms had been freshened up since my final keep, lending a vivid, ethereal really feel that added to the sense of being within the tropics as an alternative of Central Florida.
Here is the whole lot you want to know earlier than you guide a keep at Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort.
What’s Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort?
Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort is one in every of Disney’s mid-level average resorts, that means you may discover extra facilities than one in every of Disney’s worth resorts however fewer perks than you’d obtain at a deluxe resort. With two waterslides, a youngsters’ splash space and a sizzling tub, the Spanish-fort-themed pool complicated is without doubt one of the finest at Disney World. The resort has a table-service restaurant and a quick-service restaurant with Latin- and Caribbean-inspired dishes.
Along with bus transportation, this resort has a Disney Skyliner station. The Skyliner gives transportation from choose resorts to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When you plan on spending lots of time at both of these parks, Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort is in an ideal location.
Tips on how to guide Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort
It is best to guide your Disney World lodge keep instantly by way of Disney, however there are a number of methods to do that. You’ll be able to guide by way of Disney’s web site, over the telephone or utilizing an approved Disney trip planner.
I used the third possibility for this journey as a result of Disney trip planners will help you get the very best value by looking for obtainable reductions on the time of reserving and up till your journey. As a Disney World annual passholder, my Disney trip planner with Mouse Counselors discovered a deal obtainable solely to move holders, saving me almost $100.
Related offers can be found to Disney Visa cardholders, Disney+ subscribers and generally to all visitors based mostly on the dates and size of your keep. You’ll be able to search for offers your self, however a Disney trip planner will do the legwork, so you do not have to. My planner was additionally capable of assist me buy the Disney Eating Plan to make use of for pay as you go meals and snacks throughout my keep.
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Along with reserving by way of Disney or a trip planner, you too can use miles out of your Capital One Enterprise Rewards Credit score Card or the Capital One Enterprise X Rewards Credit score Card to guide by way of the Capital One Journey Portal or pay utilizing your card and earn as much as 10 miles per greenback in your keep.
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Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort charges common round $312 per night time however can climb as excessive as $400 or extra throughout the busy vacation season. I paid a charge of $244.81 (together with taxes and costs) per night time with my annual passholder low cost.
Near all of the magic of Disney
The Walt Disney World Resort is huge. If you’re staying at a Magic Kingdom space lodge, it could possibly take half-hour to get to Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom by bus, and vice versa. Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort is one in every of 4 resorts with a station alongside the Disney Skyliner route. These aerial gondolas can take you from the lodge and Hollywood Studios or Epcot in quarter-hour or much less, with nice views alongside the way in which.
You can too take a bus to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom, with a few 15-to-20-minute journey time to every. If you’re driving, your journey time will probably be even shorter, although you’ll need to park farther away. Because of this alone, I desire to make use of Disney’s complimentary transportation choices once I go to the parks.
Rooms with family-friendly options
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In recent times, Disney has been including rooms with child-size pulldown beds to a lot of its resorts, together with Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort. As a household of 5, these are the one commonplace rooms we will slot in, so though this was a solo journey, I used to be eager to verify one out.
The sunshine partitions and ethereal floral-print curtains set off by the darkish wooden furnishings gave the room a tropical vibrance that may match proper in at an precise Caribbean Seaside resort. The 2 queen-size beds in my room have been elevated excessive sufficient off the bottom that I may stow suitcases beneath throughout my keep.
Along with storage below the mattress, the room additionally had a dresser with 5 storage drawers. The dresser additionally held the fold-down mattress, a fridge and a espresso station with a Cuisinart espresso maker, tea, espresso and an ice bucket.
The beds have been snug, with fluffy pillows and a smooth comforter that wasn’t too heavy for the Florida warmth. Between the 2 beds, there was a nightstand with a telephone and each electrical and USB charging shops. Ornamental lighting above the beds gave sufficient mild for studying within the night with out getting up and discovering a light-weight swap.
The toilet is separated from the bed room by way of sliding doorways. Once you enter the lavatory, there’s a double self-importance with H2O+ cleaning soap and lotion, in addition to a rod for hanging garments, a secure, an iron and ironing board and additional bedding.
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A door separates the self-importance space from the remainder of the lavatory, the place you may discover a bathe/tub combo outfitted with refillable H2O+ bathe merchandise in Disney’s signature Sea Marine scent.
One in every of my favourite advantages of staying at an official Disney resort is that I can use a MagicBand, a key card or my telephone as a digital key (a perform of the My Disney Expertise app) to get into my room and cost eating and procuring purchases to my room throughout my keep.
Some rooms have not too long ago been revamped with a delicate “Little Mermaid” theme. Sadly, you can not particularly request these rooms, however for those who guide a fifth sleeper room and request the Trinidad part, you could simply get fortunate with a room that appears prefer it’s “Beneath the Sea.”
General, these rooms are designed with considerate touches like ample space for storing and a space-saving mattress that works nicely for households.
Fast bites, pool drinks and savory seafood
Staying at a average resort like Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort means you may have extra eating choices than at a worth resort. Right here, you may select from the table-service restaurant known as Sebastian’s Bistro, the quick-service Centertown Market and poolside eating and drinks from Banana Cabana and Spyglass Grill.
I used the Disney Eating Plan on this journey, so I ate most of my meals within the park. I did make the most of the Centertown Market Seize & Go for glowing water ($3.79) and to rehydrate after an extended day within the parks and a yogurt parfait ($5.79) for a fast breakfast earlier than heading again within the subsequent day.
The primary part of Centertown Market capabilities as a meals court docket, with conventional gadgets like pizza, sandwiches and Mickey waffles, but additionally island-inspired fare like a Caribbean Omelet ($10.99), Rum-Mango Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich ($10.79) and Arroz Mamposteao ($12.99).
As a result of the resort is so massive, there’s a second quick-service eatery on the far aspect of the property known as Spyglass Grill. This was a very good transfer on Disney’s half as a result of visitors within the buildings close to Spyglass Grill have a minimum of a 10-minute stroll to get to the foyer and Centertown Market.
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I had breakfast right here and had the plant-based Trinidad Dawn Crispy Yuca Bowl ($9.49), a fruit cup ($5.69) and a cinnamon roll ($4.79). The yuca was heat and crispy, and the pico de Gallo added freshness. That mentioned, that is akin to most quick-service breakfasts at a Disney lodge; it was ok to energise me for a day on the parks, however nothing to jot down house about.
At Sebastian’s Bistro, meals are served household model ($38 for adults, $20 for teenagers ages 3-9). Entrees embrace gadgets like citrus rooster, mojo pork with mango sabal or baked fish with Veracruz sauce. You will additionally obtain house-baked rolls, cilantro rice and beans, vegetable curry, grilled greens, salad and coconut-pineapple bread pudding for dessert. Plant-based and allergy-friendly menus are additionally obtainable.
All-day recreation and actions
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When I’m spending greater than a day or two at Disney, I like to construct in time for lounging round my resort. Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort is full of family-friendly actions and tucked-away spots for quiet rest.
This resort is without doubt one of the bigger ones at Disney World, however that additionally means extra space for waterfront hammocks and loungers, that are unfold out all around the grounds. Many of the out of doors actions and hideaways are positioned on a small island close to the Outdated Port Royale foyer space, eating places and essential pool space. This island, known as Caribbean Cay, has a big playground, extra hammocks, shaded seating areas and a spot for nightly motion pictures below the celebs.
On the primary seaside, Disney additionally holds a nightly campfire on the seaside the place visitors can roast marshmallows. If you’re in want of a rainy-day exercise, the lodge had a particular scavenger hunt throughout my go to the place you might earn a button by discovering a Sebastian picture prop.
The resort additionally has a .6-mile jogging path and fishing excursions can be found that depart from Caribbean Cay.
Swimming pools for play and rest
The primary pool at this resort is the Fuentes del Morro Pool. Situated close to the foyer, this pool is themed to a Spanish fortress, with two waterslides, a zero-entry space, a 12-person sizzling tub and a pirate-themed splash space for teenagers. This pool is positioned instantly throughout from the Banana Cabana pool bar and close to the Outdated Port Royale foyer space eating choices.
All through the day, Disney’s actions workforce hosts pool video games, crafts and trivia on the pool, too.
As a result of this resort is unfold out amongst so many particular person buildings, there are 5 extra swimming pools throughout the property. These are smaller and quieter in order for you a extra stress-free dip within the pool or wish to keep near your room. These swimming pools additionally open earlier and keep open later (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) than the primary Fuentes del Morro Pool (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
Causes Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort will not be for you
Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort is, in a phrase, large. The resort is comprised of 5 “neighborhoods.” Every has its personal bus cease and pool, however relying in your room, you might be an extended stroll from the Outdated Port Royale space or the Disney Skyliner station.
When you desire a resort that locations you nearer to the lodge’s essential facilities, this one may not be your best option for you. That mentioned, this did make the resort really feel quieter and extra secluded, so there’s a silver lining to the sprawling dimension.
You may additionally wish to have a look at different resorts for those who plan to spend most of your time at Magic Kingdom. In case your price range permits, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Modern Resort are all a stroll — or Monorail journey — away from Magic Kingdom.
Accessibility
Like all of Disney World’s resorts, Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort has accessible rooms. The visitor room buildings do not need elevators, so all wheelchair-accessible rooms are on the primary ground. These rooms have a roll-in bathe with a bench seat and seize bars for the bathroom and bathe. You can too name Disney or request a room nearer to the foyer space throughout on-line check-in.
Listening to-accessible visitor rooms are additionally obtainable.
Within the lodge’s public areas, all strolling paths and the facilities at Outdated Port Royale are wheelchair accessible. Every pool additionally has a self-service elevate.
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My favourite factor about any Disney lodge is the theming and Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort has top-of-the-line themes on property, for my part. The colourful buildings and island model make my time there really feel like a trip, even when waking up early and going to mattress late, as I typically do at Disney.
When you do not thoughts the sprawling structure, Disney’s Caribbean Seaside Resort is a good mid-level resort with sufficient area for visitors touring with youngsters and sufficient quiet areas for visitors trying to escape them.
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