Take the trip advisor comments with a grain of salt. ymmv but it truly depends on the room you get as some are more beat up than others, and your overall expectations. For us, our room was clean but just old and worn. We had changed rooms during the stay, and our second room was actually in worse shape than the first. Chipped wall paint, carpet really worn out, the window ac was missing the plate cover, etc. None of these are major issue and thankfully we had no cleanliness issues. Some people have really high expectations and others don't so that will also dictate your experience. I realize that Disney values/mods are overpriced motels so I have the bar set pretty low. All that to say, we like a lot of the mods and values we've stayed at but I'm holding off on going back until all the rooms have been redone at CBR.
We've stayed at other disney resorts, and when you compare rooms, it's very apparent that CBR is out of date. I also feel like the room condition doesn't command the price they charge. There's nothing inherently wrong with the rooms, there just isn't anything new, remarkable, uniquely themed or modern. The lobby areas and restaurants have been redone about 4 years back, which are great. But they don't match the feel of the rooms at all.
It's a complete game changer for Studios and Epcot. I had a room close to the station and it was 10 minutes from walking out of my room to getting off at Studios, 15 minutes for Epcot.Skyliner question for recent guests --
how much of a game changer is skyliner versus bus?
Context: we are a family of 4, 2 adults w 2 & 5 year old. 1 week visit. Last trip was 2018 at POR. We thought we were most interested in Skyliner because we can keep the double stroller intact and we will likely take mid-day breaks. We will visit all 4 parks at opening.
Other options for us would be POP to save $400 or a studio DVC at AKL through points rental for about the same money. Really torn on how Skyliner will impact our time waiting for transportation!
You can book the 5th bed sleeper option, then at check-in you could request the updated room. As of now, the new mermaid rooms are not a separate bookable category, and fall under the 5th sleep option. No guarantee that they will put you there though.Is there a way to get the new, renovated LM rooms?
Hm, ok. I think we'll just stay elsewhere and try CBR when I know I can book the updated rooms. I'm assuming they'll either convert all rooms or create a separate booking option at some point.You can book the 5th bed sleeper option, then at check-in you could request the updated room. As of now, the new mermaid rooms are not a separate bookable category, and fall under the 5th sleep option. No guarantee that they will put you there though.
I share your sentiments on the Skyliner!!! I wish they would extend it to other places like AK and Disney SpringsWe LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Skyliner. We walked right on every single time from CBR (although where our room was I think we were actually getting on at Rivera's Skyliner). The only think that SUCKS is when it rains. That said, 100% think the Skyliner is worth it. I mean, the monorail doesn't work in the rain either. My husband booked us at Wilderness Lodge this next trip and while I'm really excited, this is my first stay at a deluxe EVER, I'm still a little sad we're not staying at a Skyliner resort. I love that thing. Coming in at the back of EPCOT-- :::chef's kiss::::.
Request a room number in the Trinidad area of the resort (old pirate section). This is where the Little Mermaid rooms are located. It's not a guarantee you will get it but it can help.Is there a way to get the new, renovated LM rooms?
At this time there are no plans to convert any other rooms at CBR I wished they did all the rooms since they all need it. I'm guessing they went in first to trinidad/pirate rooms since these may have been older than the regular/non pirate themed rooms, idk. Fingers crossed.Hm, ok. I think we'll just stay elsewhere and try CBR when I know I can book the updated rooms. I'm assuming they'll either convert all rooms or create a separate booking option at some point.
As far as I’ve seen from Disney, only the rooms in the Trinidad/Pirate section are and have been remodeled to the Little Mermaid theme. Nothing as of yet has been announced about redoing the rest of CBRs rooms.iv booked CBR for 15 nights for next year and I’m just wondering are they doing all the rooms up or is it only certain room types There doing up?
Is Trinidad the 5 sleeper rooms or standard rooms tooAs far as I’ve seen from Disney, only the rooms in the Trinidad/Pirate section are and have been remodeled to the Little Mermaid theme. Nothing as of yet has been announced about redoing the rest of CBRs rooms.