Caribbean Beach is one of Disney's Moderate resorts. The theme is (obviously) one of a Caribbean tropical paradise with lush gardens, several pools and island themed buildings.
The 200 acre resort surrounds a 45 acre lake - Barefoot Bay. Caribbean Beach consists of the Custom House registration area and five brightly colored "villages" -- each named after a Caribbean island like Trinidad, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba, and Jamaica
Each village has its own pool, playground and beach area.
Guests can walk to the main gathering place at the resort: Old Port Royale which contains a giant swimming area with waterfall and slide. Old Port Royale also contains shops, restaurants and recreation activities.
Is the Disney Caribbean Beach resort the right hotel for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide.
Theme: Caribbean Tropical Paradise
Room Notes: Rooms are some of the largest of all the moderate resorts size with pale-wood furnishings, and island prints. Rooms are found in one of 5 "villages": Aruba, Jamaica, Trinidad, Martinique and Barbados.
While Martinique and Barbados are closer to the Customer hall check-in, Aruba, Jamaica and Trinidad (North) are closer to Port Royale, where most of the action is (pool, recreation, shopping, restaurant).
Dining Options: The dining options are very limited here. In addition to the restaurants below there are also the pool bars and pizza delivery options:
Shutters at Old Port Royale (Full Service)
Old Port Royale Food Court (Quick Service)
Transportation: Transportation options are also limited to bus service only.
- Buses to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Water parks and Disney Resorts.
Recreation: Most of the action is centered around the old Port Royale area, including the main pool:
- 7 pools - Main pool with waterfalls, water slides and shooting water cannons
- 1 Whirlpool spa
- Children Pool
- Children's play area
- Beach Area
- Volleyball
- Bike Rental
- Jogging Trail
- Marina
- Arcade
Strengths:
- More affordable than the deluxe resorts
- Lots of great recreation options
- Because each complex has its own pool, the pools are less crowded than the main one
Weaknesses:
- Only bus service available to the theme parks
- Not as close to the parks as the deluxe resorts
- Very limited food/restaurant options
- No Fitness Center
