DISNEY'S CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT, Lake Buena Vista

Disney'S Caribbean Beach Resort - A tropical lakeside resort with six themed villages, Spanish Colonial architecture, and a 45-acre waterfront setting

Spanning 45 acres along Barefoot Bay, this Lake Buena Vista hotel encompasses six Caribbean-themed villages: Trinidad North, Trinidad South, Martinique, Barbados, Aruba, and Jamaica. Disney'S Caribbean Beach Resort features Spanish Colonial-style buildings in pastel hues, surrounded by white-sand beaches and palm trees. The Old Port Royale serves as the central hub with check-in facilities, concierge services, and multiple dining venues including Centertown Market and the waterfront Banana Cabana lounge. A fortress-themed pool complex offers an 82-foot waterslide, water cannons, and a 12-person spa. The property includes a sand volleyball court in Martinique Village, multiple heated quiet pools, and a marina for boat rentals. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort provides direct access to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios via the Skyliner gondola system, while complimentary bus service connects to other Walt Disney World destinations.

Pros

Each village features self-service laundry facilities available 24/7

Nightly campfire activities and outdoor movie screenings on Caribbean Cay Island

Specialized pirate-themed rooms with ship-designed bed frames

Direct Skyliner gondola connection to theme parks

Cons

21.5 miles from Orlando International Airport

Multiple building layout requires additional walking between amenities