Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Vacation Package and Disney World Tickets
Easy vacation packages for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World
Disney’s Caribbean Beach is a moderate-category hotel that offers gondola service to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is one of the most popular hotels at Disney World because many of the rooms can sleep up to 5 and it’s close to 2 theme parks. Caribbean Beach is often the first hotel to sell out when a room discount or offer becomes available. This resort is made up of 5 individual, 2-story buildings. Each of the buildings surrounds a lake known as Barefoot Bay.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Club Resort Vacation Package
What’s included
Accommodations at Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney World theme park tickets
Early park admission
Lightning Lane advance purchase
Disney Water Theme Park admission on check-in day
Expert planning tips from me so you have more fun
Price-monitoring (you’ll always get the best offer)
Disney Resort transportation
Standard parking at Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs
Overnight self-parking at hotel
Taxes
What makes Disney’s Caribbean Beach great
Closest Moderate Category hotel to Epcot and Hollywood Studios
Home to the Skyliner hub
Some rooms can sleep 5 guests with a child-size fold-down bed
The resort recently underwent major refurbishment
Multiple dining options on site
An overhead gondola system called Disney Skyliner provides transportation to both theme parks. Skyliner is not only is it efficient, but it’s also fun!
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Rooms at Caribbean Beach are accessed via exterior corridors.
Rooms at the end of most corridors have an additional side window that allows for more natural light, these are known as, “corner rooms.
There are no elevators at Caribbean Beach Resort, so if stairs are an issue, you should make a request for a ground-floor room above all else.
Heat and air conditioning come from a built-in unit under the window.
Rooms can accommodate up to 4-5 people. Those that can sleep 5 are known as 5th sleeper rooms. They come with a child-size fold-down bed that is ideal for a child up to age 9.
Room Categories at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Standard View - views of parking areas or landscaping. 2 queen beds.
Standard View 5th Sleeper - views of parking areas or landscaping. 2 queen beds + 1 child-size pull-down bed.
Water or Pool View - views of the lake or a pool. 2 queen beds
Water or Pool View 5th Sleeper- views of the lake or pool. 2 queen beds + 1 child-size pull-down bed.
Preferred Rooms - close to Old Port Royale. Views of lake, pool, landscaping, or parking area. 2 queen beds or 2 queen beds + 1 child-size pull-down bed.
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ATM
Bell services
Self-service laundry
Gift shop
24 hour security
Free internet
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CASUAL TABLE-SERVICE DINING
Sebastian’s Bistro – salads, sandwiches, burgers steak, and seafood entrées.
QUICK-SERVICE DINING
Spyglass Grill – featuring American fare with a Caribbean twist for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Centertown Market – Fast-casual restaurant with an indoor street market vibe and flavorful Latin- and Caribbean-inspired breakfast and dinner menus.
Centertown Market Grab & Go – A convenient market for fast meals on the go—from salads, sandwiches, and snacks to bakery items, specialty coffee, smoothies, and a variety of bottled beverages.
OTHER DINING OPTIONS
Banana Cabana – Walk-up bar that offers tropical sips and quick bites. Island Markets – Snack stations in select villages throughout the resort.
Pizza delivery service
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Caribbean Beach has multiple bus stops around the resort to minimize walking, but stopping at each takes time.
Disney Skyliner will take you to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort.
If you’re afraid of heights, I wouldn’t recommend Caribbean Beach.
Approximate travel times to Disney World theme parks once underway:
Magic Kingdom 10 minutes
Epcot: 20 minutes
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 5 minutes
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9 minutes
Disney Springs: 8 minutes
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Fuentes del Morro Pool – Spanish fortress-themed pool with two waterslides and whirlpools
5 Leisure Pools
Caribbean Beach Campfire Activities
Disney Movies Under the Stars
Volleyball Jogging Trail Playground
Each village has a smaller pool nearby for convenience. They each have their own bus depot as well so it’s not necessary to walk to Old Port Royale.
Pool in Jamaica at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort address:
1114 Cayman Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
If you have any questions about this resort or about Disney Skyliner, use the comments section below, or contact me here.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Unlock the Magic: Disney World Vacation Packages Explained
At its core, the Walt Disney World family vacation package consists of 2 main components: Hotel room and theme park tickets. But there are a re number of options that allow you to customize your package.
Disney World Packages are designed to help you make sense of seemingly countless options and add-ons. But the packages themselves are a little confusing. And then we have questions like how much do Disney World vacation packages cost? And How can Disney travel agents help?
At its core, the Walt Disney World vacation package consists of 2 main components
Hotel room
Theme park tickets.
But there’s a little more to it than that.
Things like travel dates, party mix, ticket type, and even dining plans all contribute to the cost of your vacation.
Let's break it down into smaller pieces and start with deciding when to go and for how long.
When to go to Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World hotel rates and ticket prices vary by the day. T
his means that hotel prices are different each night and ticket prices are different each and every day.
But we can simplify this. First, ticket prices do not vary too much, so don’t get too concerned with that right now. The variations are minimal in the big picture.
Nightly hotel rates for Disney World hotels can vary greatly.
Rates are higher during holidays like Christmas, Easter, and President’s Day.
Rates are also higher during spring break season - so February, March, and April.
Rates are lower in late spring, summer, and fall.
Some of the best months to visit Disney are May, September, October, and November for lower crowds, lower prices and lower temperatures - well September is still pretty hot but you will literally have the parks to yourself.
Party Mix
Your party size is another major factor in determining your Walt Disney World package price.
Everyone staying in the same room must have the same package type.
So, everyone must have the same type of ticket and stay the same number of nights. If you purchase a dining plan, everyone must have the same dining plan too.
Disney World Hotels
Disney World Packages provide a variety of on-site and off-site hotels to suit different budgets and preferences.
There are 30 Disney-owned hotels by the way, which not only provide convenient access to the parks but also immerse you in Disney's atmosphere 24/7.
And Disney hotels provide free theme park transportation and free parking.
Prices for the most common room types range from about $150 per night up to about $1,500 per night.
There are 6 Hotel categories to choose from so this is where using a travel agent is especially helpful.
Value hotels
Moderately priced hotels
Deluxe hotels
Deluxe Villa hotels
Disney Springs hotels
Flamingo Crossings hotels
Let’s face it, the reason you would stay at a value resort is to save money.
These are economy rooms that are safe, clean, and have a whimsical theme.
The rooms are tiny, that’s to be expected, but perfect if you just need a comfortable place to sleep and shower.
The issue with the value hotels is the long lines that form in the food court and at the bus stop.
Moderate resorts cost slightly more but with that additional cost, you get a larger room, water slides at the hotel pool, and possibly more onsite dining options depending on the resort. Some rooms sleep up to 5.
Deluxe hotels offer the largest rooms, most can sleep up to 5, offer a high level of theming throughout, have multiple onsite dining options, usually a character meal, and of course, luxury accommodations like upgraded softgoods, fitness centers, and some even have spa services.
Deluxe hotels also come with special perks like extended park hours in the evening on select nights and at select theme parks.
Deluxe Villas hotels primarily exist for those who are Disney Vacation Club Members, but a select number of villas are held for general bookings.
These rooms come in a variety of styles ranging from studios to 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments with kitchens and living rooms.
The Disney Springs Hotels and Flamingo Crossings Hotels are third-party but located on Disney property.
Look for hotels that offer complimentary theme park shuttles and complimentary breakfasts.
Again a travel agent is very helpful with this. I have a Top 3 list of best 3rd party hotels that I use when working with my clients.
The Flamingo Crossings hotels specialize in family suites while most of the Disney Springs hotels offer more traditional hotel rooms.
These Good Neighbor hotels are priced comparably with the Disney Value Hotels and in my opinion much better.
They are on par with Deluxe hotels because they have upscale lobby areas, spacious rooms, fitness centers, resort-style pools, and even onsite restaurants. And the Disney World hotels don’t offer free breakfast.
Here’s a tip, When you book one of these hotels as a Disney World package, there are no mysterious resort fees.
Disney World Package Tickets
Disney World packages include theme park tickets for 2-10 days.
With tickets, the longer you stay, the cheaper the tickets get. For example, a 7-day ticket costs less per day than a 4-day ticket.
If you want just a 1-day ticket, you can’t book a package.
Packages include admission to the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks including
Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
You can choose the number of days and whether you want to add options like the Park Hopper and Water Parks and Sports option.
Base tickets allow you to enter one theme park per day.
You can of course leave and re-enter the same park on that day if you would like to take a break and head back to your hotel.
The most common add-on is the Park Hopper.
This feature allows you to visit multiple Disney theme parks on the same day.
For example, you can start your day at Magic Kingdom, and then head over to Epcot for dinner later in the evening.
The park hopper option is a one-time cost and is valid for all days. You cannot purchase Park Hopper for just some of your days.
The cost can vary depending on the day.
If I had to ballpark it, I’d say Park Hopper costs about $100 per ticket but this is just an estimate.
The Park Hopper option is especially useful for those who are coming to Disney for a quick visit and need to get a lot done in a short amount of time.
You can also add the Disney Water Parks to your package. Even if you plan on visiting a Disney Water Park only once - it’s cheaper to add it to your package rather than buy a single-day admission ticket.
You can also visit Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course and the 2 mini-golf courses as well.
Disney Dining Plans
Disney offers 2 types of dining plans as a way to help make your vacation package feel more inclusive.
Over the years other theme parks copied Disney and began offer dining plans of their own, but most are a poor value because they include food that you would not have otherwise purchased.
And they tell you how much money you’re saving.
Well yeah, you might be saving money but if you wouldn’t have purchased all the food to begin with, it’s not really a value.
See the thing they’re missing is that Disney isn’t offering the dining plan as an upsell.
Disney offers dining plans to compete with all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and cruises.
Now you can really save a ton of money with the Disney Disney Plans if you book a character meal or two but otherwise, you’ll probably break even compared to paying out of pocket.
Choose from either the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan as part of your Walt Disney World Package.
Both plans provide everyone in the party (ages 3 and over) with a specific number of meals and snacks based on the number of nights of your Disney Resort stay.
You get to pick the plan that works best with your vacation style and dining needs!
The Regular Disney Dining Plan includes (based on the number of package nights)
1 Quick-Service Meal
1 Table-Service Meal
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink
1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug
For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Dining Plan, each Guest in your party would receive 4 Table-Service meals, 4 Quick-Service meals, and 4 snacks or beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay.
The Quick Service Dining Plan
2 Quick-Service Meals (per night of stay)
1 Snack/beverage (per night of stay)
1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug
For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, each Guest in your party would receive 8 Quick-Service meals and 4 Snacks or Beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay.
Memory Maker and Travel Protection
Two more options you can add on to your package are the Memory Maker and Travel Protection.
Memory Maker is a photo package that includes professional and on-ride photos throughout the theme parks.
The cost is $169. Be sure to add this on prior to checking in. Once you check in the price goes up to $200.
Travel Protection is a great value because it protects you from weather delays, mysteriously canceled flights, and illness. Kids age 17 and under are included for free.
Travel protection may not feel like a good investment unless you need it. Then you’ll say it’s the best thing you ever bought.
The cost is $95 per adult. Seriously, Disney isn’t cheap, you should protect your vacation especially if you’re flying to Orlando.
So let's review the key components we covered today:
Packages start at 2 nights or more at a Disney hotel or Good Neighbor hotel
Must include at least 2-days of theme park tickets
Ticket add-ons include Park hopping and or water parks
Dining Plans offer flexibility and convenience and help make your vacation feel all-inclusive.
Have questions about planning your Orlando vacation? I have answers! Contact me now to get more out of your vacation.
Since 2010, Darren has been making Orlando vacations easy! As an Orlando resident, he is able to provide insider, expert advice on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Florida-based cruises.
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Homewood Suites Flamingo Crossings
Disney World Vacation Packages at Homewood Suites Flamingo Crossing.
Homewood Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings
Its official name is Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Flamingo Crossings but let’s agree to just call it “Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossings.”
This hotel is a certified Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel, meaning it meets or exceeds Disney’s standards for 3rd party hotels. Homewood Suites is located just outside the western entrance to Walt Disney World at the brand-new Disney-created Flamingo Crossings. Here, you’ll find several value hotel chains by Marriott and Hilton, most offering family suite accommodations and standard hotel rooms.
Flamingo Crossings is also home to the Disney College Program housing complex for Disney World interns, so it’s not unusual to see kids walking around in their Disney costumes before or after their shifts.
Disney World Vacation Package Details
What’s Included
Accommodations at Homewood Suites Flamingo Crossing
Disney World Theme Park tickets
Free hot breakfast each morning
All applicable taxes
Hotel entrance and check-in.
Just one section of Disney World’s massive housing complex for interns.
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There are 2 types of rooms at Homewood Suites:
Studios
1-Bedroom Suites (2 queen or 1 king suites)
Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossings offers guaranteed connecting rooms (subject to availability) so it’s possible to combine two 1-bedroom suites or two studios.
Suites are outfitted with fully equipped kitchens. Need groceries? There’s a Target grocery store within walking distance.
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Homewood Suites offers a self-service laundry room. There is no bell desk so you will need to handle your own luggage. Wifi is free in rooms and public guest areas.
The front desk is staffed 24 hours.
Housekeeping is by request only and includes a change of bed linens and towels.
See the Transportation section below for theme park shuttle information and airport transportation.
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A free continental breakfast is offered each morning starting at 6 am. Later in the day grab a snack at the 24/7 pantry or even use the outdoor grills. Remember there’s a Target grocery store within walking distance.
Complimentary breakfast buffet
Complimentary evening reception on Wednesday
Homewood Pavilion pool bar
Lobby bar
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Covered self-parking is available in an attached parking garage for $10 per night or you can park in the outside parking lot for free.
This hotel is right outside the western gate to Walt Disney World, however, the drive to the theme parks will take about 15 minutes. The nearest Theme Park is Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
I recommend using Uber and Lyft to go to theme parks because it will be faster and you can come and go on your own schedule. Rideshares are likely going to be cheaper than the shuttle service. Ride share fares start around $12-$15 each way between Homewood and the Disney theme parks.
Homewood uses Main Gate Shuttle Service, an Orlando-based transportation company. The fare is $10 per person roundtrip. Reservations need to be made at the hotel’s planning center.
Theme park shuttles usually come at 8:35 am and 10:50 am however the hotel staff will provide current pick-up times when you make your shuttle reservation.
The shuttle service has afternoon and evening pick-up times as well. Pick-up times will be arranged once you arrive at the hotel.
Airport transportation is not provided. I suggest Uber and Lyft.
Homewood is considered a budget-friendly hotel that offers a complimentary breakfast, two bars, a resort-style pool, and a Disney World planning desk in case you have any questions about your Disney vacation.
Hotel front desk
Main floor, lobby, dining, and seating areas
Target at Flamingo Crossings is within walking distance to Homewood Suites.
Lobby seating and gathering area
The lounge in lobby small but there are plenty of seats nearby next to a TV and fireplace.
Studios | Homewood Suites
1-Bedroom Suite | Homewood Suites
Homewood Suites fitness center
Self-serve laundry room
How Homewood Suites compares to Disney World hotels
In terms of price, Homewood is comparable to the Walt Disney World Value Resorts such as Disney’s All-Stars Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort but when it comes to amenities, they are a closer match to Disney’s Villa Resorts.
This makes Homewood Suites quite a value because Disney’s 1 Bedroom Villas start at around $650 per night.
Disney’s hotels do not include a complimentary breakfast but they do have onsite dining. Homewood offers a free breakfast buffet but it does not have an onsite restaurant.
There are a number of restaurants within walking distance like 5 Guys Burgers, a barbecue restaurant, a Japanese BBQ restaurant, and 2 breweries. Homewood rooms also have kitchens.
You’ll find that transportation is more convenient at the Disney World hotels because they are closer to the parks and there are a number of complimentary transportation options at Disney such as buses, monorails, gondolas, and boats.
Disney hotels offer luggage assistance, Homewood has self-serve luggage. Both Disney and Homewood Suites offer luggage storage.
For example, if you plan to visit a park on your check out day, you can store your bags with the hotel.
Pool and recreation
The pool, basketball court, and soccer field are located behind the hotel. The pool offers lounge seating, umbrellas, a water slide, and a pool bar.
Resort-style pool at Homewood Suites Flamingo Crossings
Basketball court at Homewood Suites Flamingo Crossings
Soccer field at Homewood Suites Flamingo Crossings
Complimentary breakfast at Homewood Suites.
Dining area
24/7 Shop
Pool bar
Dining area
24/7 Shop offers snacks, wine, soft drinks and more
Lobby bar
Homewood’s Disney Planning Center is located in the lobby.
Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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2023 Disney World Packages Now Available
You can now book a 2023 Walt Disney World vacation package, room-only reservation and order theme park tickets. Here are the updates for Walt Disney World in 2023
Starting today you can now book a 2023 Walt Disney World vacation package, room-only reservation and order theme park tickets.
While not much has changed in terms of offerings, there are a few updates to share.
Packages 500 Days Out
Packages can be booked 500 days out. For example, on June 8, you can book a Disney World package through October 21, 2023.
Pirate Rooms Will Walk the Plank in 2023
Pirate themed room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Pirate rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort are not being offered in 2023. No word yet on what will be happening with these rooms.
Pirate themed rooms are located in the remote Trinidad section of the resort. The idea was to give the least desirable rooms at the resort a pirate makeover, and hope that guests wouldn’t mind how far these rooms were from the lobby, pool, and dining.
While they were pretty neat, the beds were small - most rooms had 2 double size beds while standard rooms at the resort had 2 queen beds).
Pirate rooms also cost more than a standard room.
Things changed however when Disney Skyliner opened. The rooms in the Trinidad section suddenly became more desirable, because they are a short walk away.
Disney will likely re-theme the pirate rooms and likely charge a premium for them due their proximity to Disney Skyliner.
No Dining Plans in 2023
Last August I received an email from Disney with updates about Walt Disney World. It mentioned that the Disney Dining Plans would be returning “soon.”
The dining plans could return at any time, but I am surprised that they are not being offered in 2023 packages as of today.
King Bed Rooms at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
King bed room at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
In 2023 you can now book a room with a king bed at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort. Previously rooms with kind beds were assigned based on the number of occupants and by making a room request.
Rooms with king beds are now an option in the Disney World booking engine.
Have questions about planning your Orlando vacation? I have answers! Contact me now to get more out of your vacation.
Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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