This post is all about Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. We’ll introduce you to this resort’s features and also share with you our May 2025 experience staying there. Read to the end….we have a video with a full room tour!
Resort Overview
Discover a world where life slows to a leisurely pace and worries melt away amidst Calypso rhythms. Awash with vibrant colors and lush landscapes, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort transports you to a relaxing paradise that captures the essence of 5 distinct islands: Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad, and Aruba. Celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean with blissful sights and fun-filled activities—including colonial forts, lively markets, pristine beaches, splashy florals, and swaying hammocks—sure to awaken the imagination. Click here to view a resort map.
Pool with Waterslide
Hold the fort at this old Spanish citadel with a zero-entry pool, 2 slides and water cannons. Climb a spiral staircase to the top of a turret for an 82-foot trip down the larger slide, which penetrates the fortress wall! A relaxing spa with the capacity for 12 allows for sweet surrender.
Kids under 48 inches tall will love being marooned at the nearby shipwreck play area, where a barrel periodically dumps a deluge and 3 small slides delight little scallywags.
Disney Skyliner Transportation
This gondola system offers a bird’s-eye view as it whisks you and your family away to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Old Port Royale
Explore Old Port Royale—it’s the perfect place to gather, dine or relax!
Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort acts as a “port of entry” that gives you convenient access to check-in, concierge services, hotel amenities, and dining during your island-inspired vacation. Browse the merchandise selection at Calypso Trading Post and enjoy a meal at Centertown Market or enjoy waterfront refreshments at the lively Banana Cabana outdoor bar and lounge.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Dining Options
Discover a treasure trove of leisurely feasts and grab-and-go bites at Old Port Royale, a convenient “port of entry” filled with new places to gather, dine and relax—from a sit-down restaurant and quick-service eatery to the outdoor lounge, poolside bar, and market.
Making Dining Reservations
Plan ahead for delicious dining experiences during your stay.
When to Book
You may make advance dining reservations at select restaurants.
- Guests with a Valid Disney Resort Hotel Reservation: Make reservations for your entire length of stay (for up to a 10-night stay) up to 60 days in advance of your arrival! This can help you enjoy streamlined vacation planning, since you can make all your reservations on the same day—rather than checking availability day after day. (or we can do this for you!)
- All Other Guests: Make reservations up to 60 days in advance.
Caribbean Beach Resort Dining Options (click to view)
Sebastian’s Bistro
Celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean! Enjoy mouthwatering meals with a tropical vibe. Family-style dishes feature citrus chicken, mojo pork and flank steak. For even more Caribbean flavor, add coconut shrimp (for an additional fee).
Centertown Market
Feel the island breeze—drop by for delicious quick-service meals amidst an authentic street market setting.
Centertown Market Grab & Go
Hungry? Head to this casual market for quick ‘n’ easy bakery items, snacks, coffee and a variety of bottled beverages—it’s perfect for on-the-go eats.
Banana Cabana
Bar Service Satisfy your thirst with a cold beverage or go for the gusto with this bar’s tropical tour de force—the Banana Cabana!
Spyglass Grill
Set your sights on a casual-cool menu featuring American fare with a Caribbean twist for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Caribbean Beach Resort Rooms
All rooms have the following amenities: coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, mini-fridge, in-room safe, telephone with voice mail, and free WiFi.
Types of rooms available (click to view):
Preferred Room (sleeps up to 4 adults): Views of the Resort Hotel, Courtyard, or Woodlands; Close proximity to Fuentes del Morro Pool and Centertown; 2 Queen Bed and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down Bed or 2 Queen Bed
King Bed (sleeps 2 adults): views of Lake, Pool, Resort Hotel, Courtyard, or Woodlands
Standard View – 5th Sleeper (sleeps up to 4 adults): views of Resort Hotel, Courtyard, or Woodlands; 2 Queen Bed and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down Bed
Water or Pool View – 5th Sleeper (sleeps up to 4 adults): views of Lake or Pool; 2 Queen Bed and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down Bed
Standard View (sleeps up to 4 adults): views of the Resort Hotel, Courtyard, or Woodlands; 2 Queen Bed
Water or Pool View (sleeps up to 4 adults): views of the Lake or Pool; 2 Queen Bed
Resort Recreation
There’s lots to do if you’re taking a rest day from the parks.
Recreation Options (click to view)
Pools: Enjoy a refreshing swim in one of 5 pools overflowing with fun themes and Disney character. (One main pool and 4 leisure village pools)
Caribbean Beach Campfire Activities: Gather ‘round as the sun goes down for old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.
Movies Under the Stars: Watch beloved Disney films at complimentary outdoor screenings.
Fishing: Experience catch-and-release fishing at its finest with a guided excursion leaving from Caribbean Cay Island.
Volleyball: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort features a sand court located at Martinique Village. Equipment is available for rent at the marina for Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
Jogging Trail: Take a scenic run or walk along the 0.6-mile course with views of Barefoot Bay.
Playground: Choose from a variety of playground amusements, including an interactive water play area that the little ones will love.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Amenities
You may not need all or any of these amenities, but it’s nice to know they’re available!
Resort Amenities (click to view)
In-Room Floral & Gifts: Delight that special person in your life with a personalized in-room surprise—such as vibrant flowers and fun gifts! Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, first visit or romantic occasion, In-Room Floral & Gifts are sure to bring joy. Choose from beautiful gift baskets, snack baskets, themed balloon bouquets and enchanting floral arrangements—all designed to celebrate your special moments while visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Deliveries are available 7 days a week. For same-day delivery, please order by noon.
Minnie Van™ Service: Dash about in Disney style with Minnie Van service Connected by Lyft for travel within Walt Disney World Resort. Please note: this service is separate from your vacation package and subject to additional charges.
Designated Smoking Areas
Housekeeping Service: When you stay at a Disney Resort hotel, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your room will be thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival and will receive housekeeping service every other day for the duration of your stay.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services: Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour self-service laundry rooms located throughout the Resort hotel. You’ll find one in Aruba and 2 in the villages of Jamaica, Martinique, Barbados and Trinidad. Tokens for the washers and dryers are available for purchase in each of the laundry rooms. For dry cleaning or valet laundry service, please drop off your items with Bell Services prior to 9:00 AM.
Mail Services: Send pre-stamped postcards and letters from the Front Desk, as well as pre-packed, pre-labeled packages.
Resort Transportation: Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options: Disney Skyliner (EPCOT, Hollywood Studios), Buses (Internal Resort Shuttle, theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs)
Complimentary WiFi
Parking: overnight self-parking for Disney Resort hotels guests, standard self-parking for day guests.
Online Check-In
24-hour ATM at Old Port Royale
Banking: visit the Front Desk to exchange foreign currencies.
Our Experience Staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Our main reason for picking Caribbean Beach Resort was the Skyliner. We were keen to try it out and also wanted to have a moderate resort experience. (Up to this point we had only stayed in deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World.) Because this type of resort is so spread out, we requested a room near the Skyliner station. Much to our delight, our Aruba village room was only two buildings away from the station. Literally less than a 5-minute walk away from the station!
This being our first time at CBR, we neglected to realize the distance required to walk WITH LUGGAGE to our room upon arrival. If we had it to do over again, we definitely would have taken the Internal Resort Shuttle to our Aruba bus stop! But the walk gave us an opportunity to see some of the resort, take some pictures, and stretch our legs.
map of Disney’s Caribbean Resort
We were in the Aruba village in the 5601-5664 room group (near the Skyliner station by Disney’s Riviera Resort). As you can see on the map above, this is a super convenient location if you just want Skyliner access, as well as access to visiting Riviera (we had breakfast at Primo Piatto one morning).
The room itself was very clean and sized very much like a traditional hotel room. We were in an upstairs Standard View 5th Sleeper with a Courtyard view. We never heard our neighbors or anyone else once inside our room, so this area was very quiet and relaxing, and a great place to recover from the 25k+ steps we were getting in every day at the parks!
Although this room is definitely a step down from a 2-bedroom villa or a deluxe standard room, it was still a pleasant place to stay with comfy beds and enough room for the two of us to not feel cramped. Noticeably lacking is a comfy place to sit, so we spent most of the time sitting on the beds.
We would have preferred more storage options, but since the beds are high enough to store empty suitcases under, we at least had those out of the way. However, by mid-stay, we were using the 5th sleeper bench as a shelf. (We may also have been too tired to reorganize drawers each day!)
As we said earlier, the beds were very comfortable but we never opened the 5th sleeper again once we took this pic. That artwork inside the 5th sleeper was literally the ONLY Disney decor in the whole room. And that’s probably our only real complaint about the room (other than wishing for a couch or love seat). We really want to see some Disney decor around us when we stay on property.
We did get a nice Mickey towels arrangement welcome, and a card, but that was it for Disney ambience. The artwork on the walls was only tropical in nature…no Disney themes. Well….there was one hidden Mickey.
The bathroom was…..fine. Nothing special and, in fact, the small toilet/shower room feels like it needs updating. However, the water pressure was great and we had no problems. There are sliding doors between the bathroom and the rest of the room for privacy.
We had housekeeping service every other day, and on those days the beds were neat and tidy.
Would We Stay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Again?
Based on our one and only visit, we would definitely consider staying here again. We loved the location (super close to the Skyliner station) and were satisfied with our room. EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are easy trips via the Skyliner.
Bus transportation is always hit or miss, but most of our waits at the Aruba bus stop were short. However, sometimes waiting AT a theme park for a return bus ride can be frustrating. And, depending on the time of day, you could be standing on a long bus ride at the end of a long park day. Most guests agree that of all the forms of Disney transportation, the buses are the least favorite.
The Centertown Market quick service food we ordered for both a lunch and a breakfast were very good. Centertown Market has a large seating area and is conveniently located at Old Port Royale. On a return trip, we’d love to try Sebastian’s Bistro (which we’ve heard great things about) as well as Spyglass Grill.
If we return, we will plan a trip that has more rest days to take advantage of some of the resort activities like the Movie Nights and s’mores. And we’d also like to try out the main pool as well as the Aruba leisure pool.
All in all, we have no qualms about recommending Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! If you have further questions or think this may be the resort for you, let’s connect….we can make your next Disney vacation happen, and with no service fees!
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