I looked up Alan's shirt from the first part of the video and just wanted to say, as a mom of two boys: Thank you for openly supporting mental health awareness for everyone, but in this case specifically for boys and men.
I second this. I lost one of my best guy friends this last year, and it's honestly such a big thing to me as well. Guys/men really don't get the care and compassion they deserve as human beings too. 💔💙
I would like to see a winner picks dinner skyliner addition. In addition to the normal winner picks dinner rules, add one more that you must go to each of the 4 resorts at least once. As someone who usually comes to Disney on a budget, and typically stay at a resort on the skyliner, this would be a fun way to learn about all the different food/beverage options on the skyliner.
Just an FYI. They only changed the Trinidad rooms to the undersea theme and you have to book a standard 5th sleeper to get that room. That being said all of the rooms did a get a refresh last year with new flooring etc.
We always stay at Caribbean Beach simply because it's so "affordable" for a moderate resort. And now having the skyliner makes it really convenient! The biggest issue is the bus loop, but we typically stay close to the Riviera and just walk over to their bus stop and back when going to MK & AK.
Alan, thank you for supporting and bringing awareness to mental awareness. My 11 yr old son struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. We tell him all the time it’s ok to be sad and that he is allowed to cry that everyone boys and girls cry.
We love CBR so much! We have had one issue with the internal bus loop as we always stay in Aruba the 3 MK busses in a row were full so we missed out on early park perks. Live and learn and this summer we are taking a minnie van to MK 😊
We always stay at CBR bc we are a family of 5. It's so much cheaper to stay there in a 5th sleeper than a suite at AOA or Pop, or two non-suite rooms. Also, the room you had actually IS one that has been "refreshed". Only rooms in Trinidad were done in the Little Mermaid theme; the other rooms were were updated with new paint, new flooring (replaced old carpet), new curtains, and new beds (with room for storage underneath). The best areas to stay are Jamaica and Aruba! Closer to the Skyliner and cheaper than the preferred rooms which are on either side of Old Port Royale. :)
Caribbean Beach is my favorite! Because of the Skyliner, mainly. Sebastian’s sucks. If you get an Aruba room, walking to the Riviera Skyliner is less than 5 minutes and you get to the parks sooo much faster than taking a bus. MK takes a little longer, but Aruba’s the last stop on the bus route, so you’re off to the Springs or MK right away. Convenience to Studios or EPCOT can’t be beat. If that’s important to you, stay at the Beach. 😊❤
I feel like the local perspective really skewed your opinion here. As someone who travels from out of state & knows I won’t be in the room enough to bother with paying deluxe prices, Caribbean beach is absolutely perfect. I pay half the price of Riviera, get to use everything Riviera has to offer as well as enjoy all the delicious food at Caribbean Beach. I stay at Pop a lot, but their food sucks. You have to travel to get any good food, which is why the upcharge at CB makes complete sense. I wouldn’t ever recommend it as a staycation, but as home base when you’re from out of town, this is one of the best.
Definitely all a matter of preference! For us, the internal bus loop, size of the resort, outdated rooms, and lack of elevators are all noteworthy cons, just as the skyliner and food are noteworthy pros. Our goal is to share the good and bad of each resort so anyone watching can know what to expect at the various hotels.😊
I’ve seen many reviews of the riviera and it looks like it’s not even worth it. The “updated” rooms look cheap and don’t have much space anyway and the perks aren’t all that great when you’re paying $500+ per night.
I stayed at Caribbean Beach in May 2022. It was my first ever stay on property at WDW and I loved it! Our room was in Aruba - we stepped out of our room, walked across the car park to the bus stop, which was the last or 2nd to last stop before leaving the complex. We were never not able to get on any of the buses. If we were going on the Skyliner then we were a hop, skip & jump to the Riviera station. We had the choice of eateries at both h resorts which was brilliant! A 10 minute walk to Port Royal reception was absolutely no problem for us. On arrival our luggage was delivered to the room by a cast member, and they collected it from our door on departure day. We only ate in the main grab and go once and in Banana Cabana a couple times - and that banana & coconut bread pudding was to die for!! As a one & only stay at WDW we wanted to stay at a moderate rather than one of the values, which we assumed would be busier with children. We didn’t want to spend more to stay at a luxury resort as the holiday was expensive enough as it was! All in all, I expect it depends on which island you stay in on resort but we couldn’t fault it.
For me this resort has two drawbacks--neither is a complete dealbreaker, but they do affect an experience there. First, it's REALLY BIG--not uncommon for the DIsney resorts, but it can be no fun when coming home at night from a 20,000 step day in the parks. The other problem, at least for me, is that there are no elevators. So if you're using a mobility scooter (Like me) or have strollers, you'd better get a ground floor room. Personal choice in this range would be Gran Destino Tower, or French Quarter.
One of my favorite resort memories was from last year, my family stayed at Saratoga springs and it was the last night of our stay and everybody else had gone to magic kingdom and I was all parked out. This was two days before Memorial Day so it was super busy in magic kingdom! And apparently my mom texted me saying a lot of the rides were breaking down so I was glad I stayed back. So what I did for my last night on property was grabbed a personal meat lovers pizza from the market place, settled in for the evening and watched some episodes of the The Book of Pooh on Disney plus and afterwards watched the sunset over the golf course on the balcony and read some of my Disney comics I brought with me and in my Disney pjs. Im definitely making that a last night tradition for myself for future trips!
I've wanted to stay at Caribbean Beach, but lately ive been hooked on staying at Pop Century lol. But, this resort looks so fun! The tropical vibes really make it feel like a vacation, and the unique food and drink options all sound right up my alley. Unrelated side note: seeing y'all wearing the new merch in the video made me so freaking happy to see!!!!!
@@debbabe2254 its become my fave resort to stay at! I am a park open-close girlie and just need a spot to rest and maybe get some snacks and a meal if I dont eat elsewhere on property. Its perfect for all of that.
Caribbean Beach was the first Disney resort my family stayed at when I was 7 and the Sebastian Disney song covers are really bringing back the memories. They would play that music nonstop throughout the resort and it’s the main thing I remember from our stay 😂
The preferred rooms are the Martinique and Barbados sections. They are not spread out through the resort so the Trinidad Under the Sea rooms are standard. Just FYI for anyone wanting a chance at those rooms! Also, those rooms have been recently refreshed. They removed the carpet, painted and replaced soft goods just a few months ago. I agree they are still dated but I don't think we'll see full refurbishment anytime soon.
I've stayed at Caribbean Beach a few times, and it's definitely not my favorite. I will say, it does give off beach vibes, but I live near the beach and can have those vibes frequently so I don't need them at my resort. It's HUGE, so being a "skyliner" resort is a great perk...but if you're really far away from the skyliner it doesn't help. I've honestly never been in the main pool because my room has always been so far away that I just use the quiet pools. I would compare it most to Coronado Springs, but to me Coronado wins by a landslide. They are both massive, but Coronado has the bridge in the center the makes getting around so much easier, and there are just so many food/drink options at Coronado that I've started going there to bar hop instead of Disney Springs. Obviously, I have a lot of feelings about Caribbean Beach lol. It's nice to stay in at least once, a lot of the areas are pretty peaceful because the resort is so huge and being able to walk/drive directly to the Riviera and is a huge perk as well. But, I would pick another skyliner hotel or Coronado over it. Also, you just HAVE to sing Kokomo when discussing this resort. It's a requirement.
I’m just gonna hold on to the feeling of Mollys reaction to the Caribbean Beach Minnie Ears. That and the honest feedback about Caribbean Beach resort. Love the pool and some of the food but those rooms man….! Thanks for what you both do!
Sebastian's was the first restaurant we ate at during our vacation. We did the walk up wait, I was exhausted but our server was amazing. He realized I loved the pull apart bread with both spreads and kept them coming. The drinks were great too. Hubs got hoist the colors every day at least once and I forgot the name of mine but boy were they good.
I’m the crazy person who chased you down to say hi! Sorry 😅 it was so exciting to see you guys walk by! We loved our stay here. Thanks for being a wonderful resource while planning our trip, definitely would have never been able to navigate Disney genie plus without you!
I agree with Molly, of all the resorts I've stayed at I HATE CBR!! Stayed there twice and had bad experiences both times. from the CM's, bussing etc. Never again. I hate internal bus loop resorts always such a pain.
Thanks for your honest review. I feel bad for people who go into this unknowingly. Caribbean beach is the biggest rip off on property. We paid over $300 a night for standard un refurbished room in march 2023. Do yourself a favor and either go all stars or deluxe. I had previously stayed at all star music and mistakenly assumed that for three times the price id receive at least double the value and experience! Wrong! Would stay at all stars in a heartbeat over this place! HVAC is unacceptable, we couldn’t get rained on clothing items to dry in three days, and bleach smell from house keeping never aired out. Ive stayed in $75/ night places nicer than Caribbean beach. It is a very expensive dingy cheap motel.
These rooms are just not it for me. I liked my standard room at POP way better than what this shows. POP seemed to have way more storage than this. The bathroom was much nicer at POP. I liked the coffee station POP had that CBR rooms didn't have.
Have always stayed at the beach club. Took an extra last min trip last October and stayed at CB. I was shocked at how much I loved it! At night it’s stunning. I could easily lounge and watch the skyliner 😂
Thanks for saying this because we stayed at Beach Club last trip and booked CBR for February 2025 while the Beach Club pool is closed. We still wanted the beach vibe and to be in the Epcot area on the Skyliner, so we're hoping we love CBR too!
I appreciate your Staycation videos. I love seeing some if the places I could never afford to stay at. My 1st vacation to WDW in 2007 had Caribbean as our scrash pad. At the time we loved the overall vibe and the rooms were nice. Prime rib at Shutters was a big win for us. The vastness of the property meant it took some time to get food and transportation. That walk back to the room after a full day was not something we looked forward to. I was disappointed to see the room when you both walked in. For the amount of money spent the room was lacking. My last trip in 2021 was mostly spent off property because the price to stay on property vs off was 1/2 for better amenities. We did stay at All Star Movies for the last 2 nights of our trip and I think that room was better than your room at Caribbean. On property stays at WDW are outrageous. Keep up the great content. You're my primary to get my needed Disney vibes. ❤
We LOVED Sebastian's when we went about 1.5 years ago. One notable change is our beef entree was steak. We didn't order any seafood but we loved every part of our meal and it remains one of our highlights of the trip.
I would argue that a standard room (which are located on the side of the resort by the Skyliner stations) make CBR the best value for any standard room of any resort. Sebastian’s menu doesn’t work for non-adventurous eaters (kids) but we enjoyed it. I’m glad to see MC give CBR some love.
@@hannahwarren3008 Well, shoot. I didn’t think to ask. We actually loved their curry (though in fairness, it’s not something we’ve had before) and liked it even better than the one at (gasp) Tusker House. Molly taught me something new because I seriously thought they had brought the Ohana recipe to Sebastian’s and she’s the first person I’ve seen describe the differences between the two.
One of my favorites is watching the fireworks from the beach in Martinique. It’s a great view sitting in one of the Adirondack chairs with your feet and the sand and no crowds. We also enjoyed swinging in the hammocks.
We looked at Caribbean Beach Resort for a previous trip and the size of the place put us off. We ended up at French Quarter which is now our absolute favorite resort.
We stayed here and my family loved it! My son’s name is Sebastian so he loved eating at Sebastian’s bistro. We live in New York so we don’t mind walking a little bit. My son also liked the 5th sleeper bed so he didn’t have to share with his sibling.
Alan's comment about some of us seeing all the colors on the skyliner had me rolling 😂 poor Alan and his color blindness for all the games he needs color for 😅
Just stayed there over spring break at the Barbados section. Gotta say, it was the perfect location. 5 min walk from Skyliner. Also, the buses were a complete non-issue. There were only two stops after us for pickups before going to the parks and the buses were practically empty when they got to us. Thought the buses would be much busier based on our experience at Coronado two years ago at a much slower time of year. If we stay at Caribbean again, definitely going to try to request Barbados for sure.
We really enjoyed Caribbean Beach resort. Last time we were there we got a pirate room! I was so bummed to hear they took those out. Banana Cabana is the best. Sebastian's is just ok but, agree that the bread pudding is life changing! I will admit, the reason I loved it so much was that the only parks we went to when we stayed there were Epcot and Hollywood Studios and I could see the Skyliner hub out our window. So, yeah. 🙂
Everyone has their own likes. I found CBR so much better than POR and POFQ. Big doesn't bother me. I don't pack a day so schedule edgy that a little bit more in transportation breaks the plans. CBR has become a favorite of mine, especially since Disney has utterly ruined Fort Wilderness :(
Another GREAT review! Love CBR stayed there on my honeymoon in 1990. Pease do a video or video series comparing all the club levels. Who has the best food, best amenities,/benefits etcetera
We just stayed at CBR last week, in a Trinidad refurbed Little Mermaid room. My 6' 16 year old son slept on that little bed, which was hilarious. He was a trooper about it. I vastly preferred the bathroom we had to the one in this video, but otherwise I thought the "theming" was strangely both sparse and tacky. My daughter-in-law is an AP, so we just drove our car to MK and AK and didn't mess with the busses. I absolutely loved the Skyliner; our room had a window facing the station, and I just loved watching the gondolas streaming across. We had a strange experience arriving at our room at about 10:00 PM after a day at HS. We had checked in with the app, but when we tried to open the door it unlocked but was latched from inside. Finally after a couple of minutes fussing with the door and then announcing that I was going to call the front desk, an employee unlatched the door and walked out of our room without saying anything. VERY WEIRD, RIGHT? We were too tired after HS and unpacking the car to do anything about it, but it was unsettling to me.
Caribbean Beach is one of our favs! Huge nostalgia factor for me because our one and only WDW vacation when I was a kid, we stayed here and loved it.. and my family stayed here again in recent years. We also booked a preferred room and stayed in Martinique because we had young children and wanted to make sure we were on 1st floor (because of the stroller) and closer walking distance to dining and skyliner. My kids are basically fish and they absolutely LOVED the pool and toddler water play area as well. the playground was under refurbishment when we were there but that would be another perk for us. My kids also stayed up a lil late a few times to watch the movie under the stars. For us its a nice balance between the All Stars where we only stay there on vacays that are go-go-go just wanting to be in parks open till close and the highest end resorts that really aren't in our price point.
We’re a family of 5 so our options are slim.. we love CBR but always request to stay in Trinidad close to skyliner so we’ve only had the updated rooms. We love watching Epcot fireworks from the main pool, which may be what the skyliner viewing chairs were for. 😂 We love the AOA suites, but CBR is significantly less and we didn’t love POR when we stayed. So for us, CBR wins.. but mostly because of the skyliner.
Food was great and the main pool area was fun but it's sooo huge that a simple trip to the Food Court is a whole big trek. Imagine making that trek in the Florida heat while dragging your heavy luggage. It's NOT fun.
Hiya 🤗 you two are so much fun. Loved this review, thank you much for sharing your honest views. CBR was the first resort we stayed at on our very first trip back in 2014 - it’s was great and we didn’t know any different but I would agree, from what I have seen I would stay at other resorts before picking this one again. That dessert is probably the only thing I’d want to eat from Sebastian’s but if Ohana’s is better I’ll just go there instead because the food is great too 😊 Please do AoA next - thank you 🩷 xxx
Those pull apart rolls 😍 I bet they would do well at a more quick and convenient place throughout the day as well… Maybe like at a place that starts with a “B” and ends with “ANANA CABANA” 😶
Bit gutted after watching this 😢 we are from the UK and stayed at Coronado Springs in 2022, managed to persuade my husband we needed to do a Disney trip again for my 40th (🤫) birthday this August and we’ve booked CB thinking Skyliner will be great but now I’m a bit 🙁 Was hoping the rooms would be better after a refresh 🙈
I would like to point out there are many full grown adults well under 5’7” - so those pull outs will work for the vertically impaired Also, thanks for featuring all of the dining options. It nice to know what’s available
Ok, I am SO sorry but if im being honest since this is Florida im imagining i lay down in a hommock at the park there and I feel a rattlesnake slithering under my body. I KNOW ITS WEIRD, i really dknt know how that came to mind
First time we stayed there in 2000 they had Caribbean music playing everywhere quietly which made the long walks fun , that was gone in 2003. Last time we stayed there was 2014 and things had always changed some each stay, but it is very different in Center-town area, and Caribbean Cay was called Ole Man Island before , was more overgrown and spread out seats/benches for privacy and only a couple small playground things for kids. Oh and Banana Cabana was a free standing bar closer to the pool but not accessible from it. I do think the Riviera hotel building ruins the view that used to be there Thanks for showing Caribbean Beach now 😊
Beach Club is my resort of choice. We stayed at Caribbean Beach in 2020 after the parks reopened after several trips canceled before and we were desperate. We loved our room location for a bus stop and the Skyliner. Most of our bad points I think were because of restrictions. We were far from the front and all of the CokeFreestyle machines were closed even in the food court but I would have loved being able to use the one by our room. Buses really weren’t bad except for Disney Springs in the evening because the parks closed so early and no park hopping. So everyone wanted to head to Disney Spring so we used Uber. My biggest knock though is the bathroom situation. Super nice big bathroom but I hate that the double sink is in the bathroom. Adds time to our get ready which is bad design.
Stayed here one time and had a pirate room. Super cute and kids loved it. Not sure why they got rid of them and made Little Mermaid rooms since they have those at Art of Animation. As you suggested we always stay at Pop Century for the price and can get on the skyliner for other dining options.❤❤❤❤😊
We recently stayed at Caribbean during the princess race weekend. . Would I stay there again? Yes, not my first choice, but I did learn a bit over our stay. The internal bus loop was handy for us because the first stop for us was the skyliner. We mainly went to HS and Epcot. We went to MK in the late morning, so it was easy to get on the bus. Sebastian's Bistro was a highlight for us. We enjoyed each choice and the cast members were very friendly and very intentive of the nut allergy at our table. Bell Services was so helpful. They have vans to help get you and your luggage to your room, compared to other resorts with golf carts. We had a newly renovated room and I can't say that it has improved compared to this room.
I looked up Alan's shirt from the first part of the video and just wanted to say, as a mom of two boys: Thank you for openly supporting mental health awareness for everyone, but in this case specifically for boys and men.
Love it! Fabulous message
I second this. I lost one of my best guy friends this last year, and it's honestly such a big thing to me as well. Guys/men really don't get the care and compassion they deserve as human beings too. 💔💙
@@BeautyInTheMagicI’m sorry for your loss
@@nbunnysnowboard Thank you 🫂
I would like to see a winner picks dinner skyliner addition. In addition to the normal winner picks dinner rules, add one more that you must go to each of the 4 resorts at least once. As someone who usually comes to Disney on a budget, and typically stay at a resort on the skyliner, this would be a fun way to learn about all the different food/beverage options on the skyliner.
I can't remember if they have but if they haven't I would love the same idea of winner picks dinner at the universal resort hotels and bars!
I wonder if Molly’s wedding vows to Alan included “sometimes I have to share the cheese.” 😂
Just an FYI. They only changed the Trinidad rooms to the undersea theme and you have to book a standard 5th sleeper to get that room. That being said all of the rooms did a get a refresh last year with new flooring etc.
We always stay at Caribbean Beach simply because it's so "affordable" for a moderate resort. And now having the skyliner makes it really convenient!
The biggest issue is the bus loop, but we typically stay close to the Riviera and just walk over to their bus stop and back when going to MK & AK.
That's a smart tip. Thank you for sharing. 😊
@@debbabe2254 ... good idea... we were close to the riviera as well .. should have thought of that lol
“Dads- here’s your thermostat.” - I lol’d way more than I probably should’ve 😂😂😂
Makes me laugh every time.
Welcome to the club lol
Omg. Mollys reaction to the tropical ears was EVERYTHING.
I didn't understand it!!
me either...@@rswit5341
@@rswit5341me either.. did she like them lol?
My take on her reaction (and Molly can correct me if I am wrong) would be "While these are right for someone, I am not sure they are right for ME."
Alan, thank you for supporting and bringing awareness to mental awareness. My 11 yr old son struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. We tell him all the time it’s ok to be sad and that he is allowed to cry that everyone boys and girls cry.
Alright! Molly and Alan do a staycation vlog on my favorite WDW resort...nice way to start a Friday!
Can we put in requests - because I'd LOVE to see a staycation at Art of Animation?! Pretty please!
We love CBR so much! We have had one issue with the internal bus loop as we always stay in Aruba the 3 MK busses in a row were full so we missed out on early park perks. Live and learn and this summer we are taking a minnie van to MK 😊
I take issue with Sebastian serving crab and other friends at his bistro 🤔
😂😂
Les poissons… 😩
Video idea: pet friendly accommodations staycation & bring your dogs 🐕 🐕
That all depends on Ella (who has a lot of anxiety)😂
We always stay at CBR bc we are a family of 5. It's so much cheaper to stay there in a 5th sleeper than a suite at AOA or Pop, or two non-suite rooms. Also, the room you had actually IS one that has been "refreshed". Only rooms in Trinidad were done in the Little Mermaid theme; the other rooms were were updated with new paint, new flooring (replaced old carpet), new curtains, and new beds (with room for storage underneath). The best areas to stay are Jamaica and Aruba! Closer to the Skyliner and cheaper than the preferred rooms which are on either side of Old Port Royale. :)
I was thinking this ^ as I watched. The bed type gave it away. Yes, it *was* a refreshed room.
I agree! We always stay at CBR
It’s 6am and I already want (vegan) coconut-pineapple bread pudding for breakfast! 🥥🍍🍞
Starter watching about 9:30....and I also want the vegan bread pudding...😋😆
All white shower curtain is so boring. Come on Disney. Sigh on the refreshed room changes recently.
Caribbean Beach is my favorite! Because of the Skyliner, mainly. Sebastian’s sucks. If you get an Aruba room, walking to the Riviera Skyliner is less than 5 minutes and you get to the parks sooo much faster than taking a bus. MK takes a little longer, but Aruba’s the last stop on the bus route, so you’re off to the Springs or MK right away. Convenience to Studios or EPCOT can’t be beat. If that’s important to you, stay at the Beach. 😊❤
We loved staying at Caribbean beach and thought Sebastian’s was fantastic
I feel like the local perspective really skewed your opinion here. As someone who travels from out of state & knows I won’t be in the room enough to bother with paying deluxe prices, Caribbean beach is absolutely perfect. I pay half the price of Riviera, get to use everything Riviera has to offer as well as enjoy all the delicious food at Caribbean Beach. I stay at Pop a lot, but their food sucks. You have to travel to get any good food, which is why the upcharge at CB makes complete sense. I wouldn’t ever recommend it as a staycation, but as home base when you’re from out of town, this is one of the best.
Definitely all a matter of preference! For us, the internal bus loop, size of the resort, outdated rooms, and lack of elevators are all noteworthy cons, just as the skyliner and food are noteworthy pros. Our goal is to share the good and bad of each resort so anyone watching can know what to expect at the various hotels.😊
Not a very thorough rating of the resort, a lot of info left out.
I’ve seen many reviews of the riviera and it looks like it’s not even worth it. The “updated” rooms look cheap and don’t have much space anyway and the perks aren’t all that great when you’re paying $500+ per night.
This series is so helpful! This is one resort I’ve been hesitant to stay at just because it’s such a large resort.
I stayed at Caribbean Beach in May 2022. It was my first ever stay on property at WDW and I loved it! Our room was in Aruba - we stepped out of our room, walked across the car park to the bus stop, which was the last or 2nd to last stop before leaving the complex. We were never not able to get on any of the buses. If we were going on the Skyliner then we were a hop, skip & jump to the Riviera station. We had the choice of eateries at both h resorts which was brilliant! A 10 minute walk to Port Royal reception was absolutely no problem for us. On arrival our luggage was delivered to the room by a cast member, and they collected it from our door on departure day. We only ate in the main grab and go once and in Banana Cabana a couple times - and that banana & coconut bread pudding was to die for!! As a one & only stay at WDW we wanted to stay at a moderate rather than one of the values, which we assumed would be busier with children. We didn’t want to spend more to stay at a luxury resort as the holiday was expensive enough as it was! All in all, I expect it depends on which island you stay in on resort but we couldn’t fault it.
Hehehe. “9 pieces of whatever we had in our pockets at the time?! Oh yes that sounds very pirate-y!” 😂 I love that little detail
The funniest thing said: “The good news, it does not taste like donkeys.”
Hahahaha! 😅
“Sit here till you see every color” 😂
Alan would be there a looooooong time
Alan referencing John Mulaney with the bench joke made my day! 🤣
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this! We’re due to stay there in August for my birthday 🎉
I was due to go at the same time this year but postponed to next year have a great birthday 🎉
Molly doesn't look 35! I thought she was in her 20s!!! Wow. She looks amazing
She was born 1988
That's what 35 looks like. Good!
Molly can’t be in her twenties. A twenty year old would never have this much Disney knowledge. And yes she looks great for her age.
She is 3yrs younger than me
19:44 Missed opportunity. "Is this the sink? Am I shrinking?" IYKYK
Only the Trinidad section has the new Under the Sea rooms
For me this resort has two drawbacks--neither is a complete dealbreaker, but they do affect an experience there. First, it's REALLY BIG--not uncommon for the DIsney resorts, but it can be no fun when coming home at night from a 20,000 step day in the parks. The other problem, at least for me, is that there are no elevators. So if you're using a mobility scooter (Like me) or have strollers, you'd better get a ground floor room. Personal choice in this range would be Gran Destino Tower, or French Quarter.
Can't believe it is the most requested resort-it is one of my least favorite resorts
One of my favorite resort memories was from last year, my family stayed at Saratoga springs and it was the last night of our stay and everybody else had gone to magic kingdom and I was all parked out. This was two days before Memorial Day so it was super busy in magic kingdom! And apparently my mom texted me saying a lot of the rides were breaking down so I was glad I stayed back. So what I did for my last night on property was grabbed a personal meat lovers pizza from the market place, settled in for the evening and watched some episodes of the The Book of Pooh on Disney plus and afterwards watched the sunset over the golf course on the balcony and read some of my Disney comics I brought with me and in my Disney pjs. Im definitely making that a last night tradition for myself for future trips!
Not the sing along at the end - we nailed that harmony lol
I've wanted to stay at Caribbean Beach, but lately ive been hooked on staying at Pop Century lol. But, this resort looks so fun! The tropical vibes really make it feel like a vacation, and the unique food and drink options all sound right up my alley. Unrelated side note: seeing y'all wearing the new merch in the video made me so freaking happy to see!!!!!
I like Pop Century, too. Such a fun resort. The shop & food court are great. 💙
@@debbabe2254 its become my fave resort to stay at! I am a park open-close girlie and just need a spot to rest and maybe get some snacks and a meal if I dont eat elsewhere on property. Its perfect for all of that.
Caribbean Beach was the first Disney resort my family stayed at when I was 7 and the Sebastian Disney song covers are really bringing back the memories. They would play that music nonstop throughout the resort and it’s the main thing I remember from our stay 😂
The preferred rooms are the Martinique and Barbados sections. They are not spread out through the resort so the Trinidad Under the Sea rooms are standard. Just FYI for anyone wanting a chance at those rooms!
Also, those rooms have been recently refreshed. They removed the carpet, painted and replaced soft goods just a few months ago. I agree they are still dated but I don't think we'll see full refurbishment anytime soon.
I've stayed at Caribbean Beach a few times, and it's definitely not my favorite. I will say, it does give off beach vibes, but I live near the beach and can have those vibes frequently so I don't need them at my resort. It's HUGE, so being a "skyliner" resort is a great perk...but if you're really far away from the skyliner it doesn't help. I've honestly never been in the main pool because my room has always been so far away that I just use the quiet pools. I would compare it most to Coronado Springs, but to me Coronado wins by a landslide. They are both massive, but Coronado has the bridge in the center the makes getting around so much easier, and there are just so many food/drink options at Coronado that I've started going there to bar hop instead of Disney Springs.
Obviously, I have a lot of feelings about Caribbean Beach lol. It's nice to stay in at least once, a lot of the areas are pretty peaceful because the resort is so huge and being able to walk/drive directly to the Riviera and is a huge perk as well. But, I would pick another skyliner hotel or Coronado over it.
Also, you just HAVE to sing Kokomo when discussing this resort. It's a requirement.
I’m just gonna hold on to the feeling of Mollys reaction to the Caribbean Beach Minnie Ears. That and the honest feedback about Caribbean Beach resort. Love the pool and some of the food but those rooms man….! Thanks for what you both do!
Sebastian's was the first restaurant we ate at during our vacation. We did the walk up wait, I was exhausted but our server was amazing. He realized I loved the pull apart bread with both spreads and kept them coming. The drinks were great too. Hubs got hoist the colors every day at least once and I forgot the name of mine but boy were they good.
I’m the crazy person who chased you down to say hi! Sorry 😅 it was so exciting to see you guys walk by! We loved our stay here. Thanks for being a wonderful resource while planning our trip, definitely would have never been able to navigate Disney genie plus without you!
Can you do a video for Shades of Green? Maybe get a military friend to sponsor a room so you can stay there?
Just got home from CBR Wednesday! It’s my fav resort simply for its locale! Another great video Mam Fam!
I agree with Molly, of all the resorts I've stayed at I HATE CBR!! Stayed there twice and had bad experiences both times. from the CM's, bussing etc. Never again. I hate internal bus loop resorts always such a pain.
Thanks for your honest review. I feel bad for people who go into this unknowingly. Caribbean beach is the biggest rip off on property. We paid over $300 a night for standard un refurbished room in march 2023. Do yourself a favor and either go all stars or deluxe. I had previously stayed at all star music and mistakenly assumed that for three times the price id receive at least double the value and experience! Wrong! Would stay at all stars in a heartbeat over this place! HVAC is unacceptable, we couldn’t get rained on clothing items to dry in three days, and bleach smell from house keeping never aired out. Ive stayed in $75/ night places nicer than Caribbean beach. It is a very expensive dingy cheap motel.
Can you please do the royal guest rooms next at riverside!
Have you done a staycation at The Beach Club? If not, I would love to see you do one. Thank you
Love the staycation videos, you should try Hilton head or Vero Beach, still Disney
These rooms are just not it for me. I liked my standard room at POP way better than what this shows. POP seemed to have way more storage than this. The bathroom was much nicer at POP. I liked the coffee station POP had that CBR rooms didn't have.
Molly and Alan, pls do a staycation at boardwalk and beach club!!! Love your videos btw 🤭 been binging them recently
Have always stayed at the beach club. Took an extra last min trip last October and stayed at CB. I was shocked at how much I loved it! At night it’s stunning. I could easily lounge and watch the skyliner 😂
Thanks for saying this because we stayed at Beach Club last trip and booked CBR for February 2025 while the Beach Club pool is closed. We still wanted the beach vibe and to be in the Epcot area on the Skyliner, so we're hoping we love CBR too!
I appreciate your Staycation videos. I love seeing some if the places I could never afford to stay at.
My 1st vacation to WDW in 2007 had Caribbean as our scrash pad. At the time we loved the overall vibe and the rooms were nice. Prime rib at Shutters was a big win for us. The vastness of the property meant it took some time to get food and transportation. That walk back to the room after a full day was not something we looked forward to.
I was disappointed to see the room when you both walked in. For the amount of money spent the room was lacking. My last trip in 2021 was mostly spent off property because the price to stay on property vs off was 1/2 for better amenities. We did stay at All Star Movies for the last 2 nights of our trip and I think that room was better than your room at Caribbean. On property stays at WDW are outrageous.
Keep up the great content. You're my primary to get my needed Disney vibes. ❤
I loved the cast members greeting you like that!! How fun!❤
Not a fan of these moderates that are so spread out. But love Sebastiáns
We LOVED Sebastian's when we went about 1.5 years ago. One notable change is our beef entree was steak. We didn't order any seafood but we loved every part of our meal and it remains one of our highlights of the trip.
The singing at the end was the highlight ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would argue that a standard room (which are located on the side of the resort by the Skyliner stations) make CBR the best value for any standard room of any resort. Sebastian’s menu doesn’t work for non-adventurous eaters (kids) but we enjoyed it. I’m glad to see MC give CBR some love.
They will bring kids chicken tenders and fries
@@hannahwarren3008 Well, shoot. I didn’t think to ask. We actually loved their curry (though in fairness, it’s not something we’ve had before) and liked it even better than the one at (gasp) Tusker House. Molly taught me something new because I seriously thought they had brought the Ohana recipe to Sebastian’s and she’s the first person I’ve seen describe the differences between the two.
One of my favorites is watching the fireworks from the beach in Martinique. It’s a great view sitting in one of the Adirondack chairs with your feet and the sand and no crowds. We also enjoyed swinging in the hammocks.
We looked at Caribbean Beach Resort for a previous trip and the size of the place put us off. We ended up at French Quarter which is now our absolute favorite resort.
We stayed here and my family loved it! My son’s name is Sebastian so he loved eating at Sebastian’s bistro. We live in New York so we don’t mind walking a little bit. My son also liked the 5th sleeper bed so he didn’t have to share with his sibling.
Staying here in May! Scored Topolino’s for departure morning. Looking forward to all of it.
Alan's comment about some of us seeing all the colors on the skyliner had me rolling 😂 poor Alan and his color blindness for all the games he needs color for 😅
Just stayed there over spring break at the Barbados section. Gotta say, it was the perfect location. 5 min walk from Skyliner. Also, the buses were a complete non-issue. There were only two stops after us for pickups before going to the parks and the buses were practically empty when they got to us. Thought the buses would be much busier based on our experience at Coronado two years ago at a much slower time of year. If we stay at Caribbean again, definitely going to try to request Barbados for sure.
Please do a top 5 adult/couple friendly resorts!
Our favorite resort!!!
We really enjoyed Caribbean Beach resort. Last time we were there we got a pirate room! I was so bummed to hear they took those out. Banana Cabana is the best. Sebastian's is just ok but, agree that the bread pudding is life changing! I will admit, the reason I loved it so much was that the only parks we went to when we stayed there were Epcot and Hollywood Studios and I could see the Skyliner hub out our window. So, yeah. 🙂
Everyone has their own likes. I found CBR so much better than POR and POFQ. Big doesn't bother me. I don't pack a day so schedule edgy that a little bit more in transportation breaks the plans. CBR has become a favorite of mine, especially since Disney has utterly ruined Fort Wilderness :(
Would love to see beach club staycation. Going in September
Your staycation videos are some of my favorites❤
Another GREAT review! Love CBR stayed there on my honeymoon in 1990. Pease do a video or video series comparing all the club levels. Who has the best food, best amenities,/benefits etcetera
We just stayed at CBR last week, in a Trinidad refurbed Little Mermaid room. My 6' 16 year old son slept on that little bed, which was hilarious. He was a trooper about it. I vastly preferred the bathroom we had to the one in this video, but otherwise I thought the "theming" was strangely both sparse and tacky. My daughter-in-law is an AP, so we just drove our car to MK and AK and didn't mess with the busses. I absolutely loved the Skyliner; our room had a window facing the station, and I just loved watching the gondolas streaming across.
We had a strange experience arriving at our room at about 10:00 PM after a day at HS. We had checked in with the app, but when we tried to open the door it unlocked but was latched from inside. Finally after a couple of minutes fussing with the door and then announcing that I was going to call the front desk, an employee unlatched the door and walked out of our room without saying anything. VERY WEIRD, RIGHT? We were too tired after HS and unpacking the car to do anything about it, but it was unsettling to me.
Caribbean Beach is one of our favs! Huge nostalgia factor for me because our one and only WDW vacation when I was a kid, we stayed here and loved it.. and my family stayed here again in recent years. We also booked a preferred room and stayed in Martinique because we had young children and wanted to make sure we were on 1st floor (because of the stroller) and closer walking distance to dining and skyliner. My kids are basically fish and they absolutely LOVED the pool and toddler water play area as well. the playground was under refurbishment when we were there but that would be another perk for us. My kids also stayed up a lil late a few times to watch the movie under the stars. For us its a nice balance between the All Stars where we only stay there on vacays that are go-go-go just wanting to be in parks open till close and the highest end resorts that really aren't in our price point.
Best outro ever 😂
No lies Molly. SVU is my go to vacation show 😂
I stayed here last year and loved it. I was in Aruba and for the days I needed a bus I just popped over to the Riviera to avoid the internal loop.
Love CBR! Stayed here when I was in middle school so I have great memories. Also, the avocado toast for breakfast is 🤌
Would love to stay here! Thanks for the great video!
I love Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
I did NOT expect Molly to say “ look I’m Sunny Eclipse”& I practically spit out my coffee . Hilarious lol
We’re a family of 5 so our options are slim.. we love CBR but always request to stay in Trinidad close to skyliner so we’ve only had the updated rooms. We love watching Epcot fireworks from the main pool, which may be what the skyliner viewing chairs were for. 😂 We love the AOA suites, but CBR is significantly less and we didn’t love POR when we stayed. So for us, CBR wins.. but mostly because of the skyliner.
Do a fort wilderness staycation!
Food was great and the main pool area was fun but it's sooo huge that a simple trip to the Food Court is a whole big trek. Imagine making that trek in the Florida heat while dragging your heavy luggage. It's NOT fun.
Hiya 🤗 you two are so much fun. Loved this review, thank you much for sharing your honest views. CBR was the first resort we stayed at on our very first trip back in 2014 - it’s was great and we didn’t know any different but I would agree, from what I have seen I would stay at other resorts before picking this one again. That dessert is probably the only thing I’d want to eat from Sebastian’s but if Ohana’s is better I’ll just go there instead because the food is great too 😊 Please do AoA next - thank you 🩷 xxx
Those pull apart rolls 😍
I bet they would do well at a more quick and convenient place throughout the day as well…
Maybe like at a place that starts with a “B” and ends with “ANANA CABANA” 😶
Bit gutted after watching this 😢 we are from the UK and stayed at Coronado Springs in 2022, managed to persuade my husband we needed to do a Disney trip again for my 40th (🤫) birthday this August and we’ve booked CB thinking Skyliner will be great but now I’m a bit 🙁 Was hoping the rooms would be better after a refresh 🙈
I would like to point out there are many full grown adults well under 5’7” - so those pull outs will work for the vertically impaired
Also, thanks for featuring all of the dining options. It nice to know what’s available
We absolutely love Caribbean Beach
You two are simply the best!
Ok, I am SO sorry but if im being honest since this is Florida im imagining i lay down in a hommock at the park there and I feel a rattlesnake slithering under my body. I KNOW ITS WEIRD, i really dknt know how that came to mind
"That would be fun...for somebody else" 😂 stealing that one Alan!
That room is not worth over $300. 😬 Peak hotel room viewing is reruns of The Big Bang Theory.
I am staying there in a week. Do you by chance know if they show the football games at the banana cabana on Sundays?
First time we stayed there in 2000 they had Caribbean music playing everywhere quietly which made the long walks fun , that was gone in 2003. Last time we stayed there was 2014 and things had always changed some each stay, but it is very different in Center-town area, and Caribbean Cay was called Ole Man Island before , was more overgrown and spread out seats/benches for privacy and only a couple small playground things for kids. Oh and Banana Cabana was a free standing bar closer to the pool but not accessible from it. I do think the Riviera hotel building ruins the view that used to be there
Thanks for showing Caribbean Beach now 😊
Beach Club is my resort of choice. We stayed at Caribbean Beach in 2020 after the parks reopened after several trips canceled before and we were desperate. We loved our room location for a bus stop and the Skyliner. Most of our bad points I think were because of restrictions. We were far from the front and all of the CokeFreestyle machines were closed even in the food court but I would have loved being able to use the one by our room. Buses really weren’t bad except for Disney Springs in the evening because the parks closed so early and no park hopping. So everyone wanted to head to Disney Spring so we used Uber. My biggest knock though is the bathroom situation. Super nice big bathroom but I hate that the double sink is in the bathroom. Adds time to our get ready which is bad design.
“Dads, here’s your thermostat” had me burst out laughing!
Stayed here one time and had a pirate room. Super cute and kids loved it. Not sure why they got rid of them and made Little Mermaid rooms since they have those at Art of Animation. As you suggested we always stay at Pop Century for the price and can get on the skyliner for other dining options.❤❤❤❤😊
Banana Cabana is a total VIBE! we love Caribbean Beach
The food at Sebatians does not look appetizing. Overcooked and mushy.
"Dads, here's your thermostat" 😂🤣
We recently stayed at Caribbean during the princess race weekend. . Would I stay there again? Yes, not my first choice, but I did learn a bit over our stay.
The internal bus loop was handy for us because the first stop for us was the skyliner. We mainly went to HS and Epcot. We went to MK in the late morning, so it was easy to get on the bus.
Sebastian's Bistro was a highlight for us. We enjoyed each choice and the cast members were very friendly and very intentive of the nut allergy at our table.
Bell Services was so helpful. They have vans to help get you and your luggage to your room, compared to other resorts with golf carts.
We had a newly renovated room and I can't say that it has improved compared to this room.
I would rather stay at Port Orleans Riverside.
Same. Or French Quarter. French Quarter would feel too much Like Home
Great video. Please stay at Disney's Beach Club Villas. I am going in May and would love to see your review of it.