Hi Brad!
So nice to hear from a Turning Pointe Family here at the Moms Panel!
Thanks for choosing to visit me.
Reserving an offer that includes a Free Disney Dining Plan is a fantastic deal to take advantage of!
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is located towards the south end of the Walt Disney World property. My family stayed there in a Pirate Themed Room in 2009. The closest theme parks are Epcot and Hollywood Studios as well as both Disney Water Parks and Downtown Disney. You can expect transportation to each of these locations to take about 10-15 minutes via Disney Transportation. Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom are a little further from Caribbean Beach Resort, each about a 15-20 minute ride by bus. Caribbean Beach Resort's layout includes many quiet pools, walking trails connected by footbridges across barefoot bay, a marina, a Spanish Fortress themed feature pool area complete with water slide along with great dining and shopping options.
If you're considering other resorts in the
Moderate Resort range, consider also the Port Orleans Resorts - Riverside and French Quarter. They're very centrally located and feature many similar amenities. This great
Interactive Map of Walt Disney World shows the location of all the Disney Resorts in relation to the parks.
If you'd like to let me know whether your children are a Princess and a Pirate, or two Princesses, I'll be able to better guide you in your ultimate resort selection. I'd also be happy to further assist you in the recommendations of great family activities and dining reservations.
Wishing you a simply Magical time as you begin to plan your family's Walt Disney World vacation Brad!
Kirsten