Thanks to its moderate pricing scheme and recreational activities, the Caribbean Beach is a great choice for families. The resort's rooms are spread across five villages (all Disney "moderate" resorts share a similar general layout) of pastel-colored buildings, named for the islands of Aruba, Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, and Trinidad (north and south). Try and snag a corner room if you can, as they let in more light, but don't bother springing for a pool view (those rooms can get noisy). In 2009, 384 rooms in Trinidad South were completely overhauled with a pirate theme (in this case, Pirates of the Caribbean), complete with ship-shaped beds and treasure-chest dressers. Disney expects to expand this type of "storybook" theming to other resorts sometime in the future. The lush tropical greenery adds a touch of island atmosphere. Parrot Cay, the resort's main pool area and playground, is themed as an old Spanish-style fort, complete with water cannons, water slides, and waterfalls. The closest park is Disney's Hollywood Studios, though it can take up to 45 minutes to get there using Disney transportation -- it's best to rent a car if you stay here.
Facilities:
Restaurant; food court; lounge; babysitting; bike rentals; Jacuzzi; large outdoor heated pool; 6 smaller pools in the villages; kids' pool; room service; watercraft/equipment rentals; WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee
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