This family-friendly club resort is a tropical lakeside paradise
set on the beautiful 45-acre Barefoot Bay. Guests can sail away to
the inviting Caribbean, where lazy days are devoted to sun and
sand, swaying palm trees and island foods. They can celebrate the
spirit of tropical locales from the legacy of colonial forts to
lively markets and enjoy the beaches, exotic birds, relaxing
strolls or even a snooze in a hammock. All of the resort's 2,112
guest rooms are arranged into 6 villages, Trinidad North, Trinidad
South, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba and Jamaica, and spread over 200
lushly landscaped acres. Each village is a welcoming collection of
pastel-coloured 2-storey buildings clustered around its own
swimming pool, all surrounding the white-sand beaches of Barefoot
Bay. The resort's main lobby, with 24-hour reception including
Registration and Guest Services, is located inside the Custom
House, a charming tropical pavilion designed to resemble the
reception area of an exotic Caribbean retreat. The Custom House is
physically separated from many of the resort villages, and it may
be some distance from the room. If guests do not have a car, a
shuttle is available to take them to their room. The hub of the
Resort is Old Port Royale, where guests will discover dining, a
lounge, shopping and a concierge desk. When it's time to eat, there
is something for everyone, from quick snacks to a full-service
restaurant, and even a food court themed like a quaint Caribbean
town. Further facilities at the air-conditioned themed hotel
include a hotel safe for valuables, currency exchange facilities, a
newspaper stand and lift access to the upper floors. There is a
children's playground for younger guests, and bicycles may be hired
for a fee. Room and laundry services are also offered.
Rooms
The guest rooms are all carpeted and come with an en suite bathroom
with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, and a king-size bed or two
double beds. Further fittings in the rooms include a direct dial
telephone, a radio, satellite/cable TV and Internet access. Also
featuring within the rooms are in-room wall safes and ironing
facilities. Air conditioning and heating are both individually
controlled. Preferred rooms are located close to the swimming pool
and other hotel facilities.
Restaurant & Food
This package includes a Disney 14-Day Ultimate Ticket. Disney's
Quick Service Dining Plan includes the following per person per
night at over 100 locations: 2 Quick Service meals, 2 selected
snacks, and 1 Refillable Resort Mug per person per stay. Disney
reserves the right to change dining plan entitlements at any time
without prior notice. Disney Dining Plans are not valid for
children under 3 years. Gratuities are not included. Due to the
popularity of Disney Table Service restaurants, availability may be
limited or unavailable and advance reservations are suggested.
Guests can call 00 1 407 939 3463 to make reservations up to 180
days before their visit.
Activities & Sport
The resort hotel has 6 heated outdoor swimming pools located
throughout the island villages. The main pool complex at Old Port
Royale is a swashbuckling adventure, themed like the colonial
Spanish fortress Fuentes del Morro. It offers 2 water slides; one
is over 80-feet-long and zips through the inside of the fort. The
pool also features zero-depth entry, water cannons and two
12-person spas. There is also a poolside snack bar. Children less
than 48 inches tall can enjoy the adjacent water play area, which
includes squirt hoses, a large bucket that pours water from above
and 3 additional smaller water slides.
Comments
Disney's Magical Express offers a free airport shuttle (Orlando
International Airport), luggage delivery and airline check-in (for
most airlines) for guests staying at a Disney resort. These must be
arranged in advance. To book please follow these simple
instructions: having received a confirmation number from the resort
and having the flight number/arrival time, go to one of these
websites to make a booking: For guests arriving from anywhere
outside the US, UK, or Canada:
www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/international. For guests arriving
from within the US: www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/us. For guests
arriving from Canada: www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/ca. For guests
arriving from the UK: www.disneymagicalexpress.com/uk.