Cabana Bay Beach Resort

[natespf]

Trust me. I've been in lots of hotel pools and never seen that before. It's quite the killjoy. They could figure out another option.

And I'll bet that lots of people have been to the CBBR pool that never saw it happen. Most hotels do not even have a lifeguard, so I doubt you would see any lifeguard drills in those hotels. At pools that do not have a lifeguard there is a sign that puts the liability on the swimmers (or their guardian) who choose to swim "at own risk". It sucks that you let this kill your joy, but it's something that needs to be done. As I said before the only problems are that it should have been announced directly after the fact, and the review should not happen in earshot of guests.

 

[Mad Dog]

And I'll bet that lots of people have been to the CBBR pool that never saw it happen. Most hotels do not even have a lifeguard, so I doubt you would see any lifeguard drills in those hotels. At pools that do not have a lifeguard there is a sign that puts the liability on the swimmers (or their guardian) who choose to swim "at own risk". It sucks that you let this kill your joy, but it's something that needs to be done. As I said before the only problems are that it should have been announced directly after the fact, and the review should not happen in earshot of guests.

Yes, you make an excellent point that that it should have been announced directly after the fact. It actually happened on two consecutive days when we were at the Royal Pacific. I actually thought it was a prank by some kids until it was brought up on this forum. I kept telling my GF that the lifeguards should have stepped to the people doing that, not realizing it was management doing it. Honestly, I'm a bit old and had never experienced that in all my years of going to pools. I really don't have a problem with them doing that for training purposes. It's makes some sense. But it really should be announced after the fact to avoid confusion among the tourists attending.

 

[mpace93]

I am a pool manager and these drills are exremely important not only for safety reasons but sometimes required by the insurance company. The drills that we use are adressed to the members before or after the drill is done since some people call 911. Also sometimes instead of a dummy we will use a red ball to time the lifeguards response.

 

[Mad Dog]

I just read that the CBBR bridge is now open.

 

[martymcflyy85]

I just read that the CBBR bridge is now open.

Hopefully someone can post a video walkthrough soon.

 

[UNIrd]

Great deal for those looking to stay at Cabana Bay this Fall/Winter:

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Its Epic Savings Event, Available For Only 72 Hours

Guests can book a three-night stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort for as low as $99 per night and receive complimentary Blue Man Group tickets

ORLANDO, Fla. (November 4, 2014) – Universal Orlando Resort has introduced a new limited time offer that allows guests to book a stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Universal Orlando’s newest onsite hotel – for as low as $99 per night. Guests can book this limited time offer now through Nov. 6, 2014.

Universal Orlando Resort Epic Savings Event

Includes the following benefits:
-Book a three-night on-site hotel stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort starting at $99 per night plus tax.
-Receive two complimentary Blue Man Group tickets
-Complimentary upgrade to a Family Suite
-Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
-For more information or to book a stay, visit: www.universalorlando.com/EpicSavings

*Minimum 3-night stay, Sunday – Thursday only. For select travel dates from Nov. 4, 2014 to Feb. 12, 2015. Blockout dates apply Dec. 25 – Jan. 3, 2015.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

I just read that the CBBR bridge is now open.

I went to Orlando for the day and drove by, and while the construction stuff is down, it seemed empty. So maybe it's open and there's nobody using it on account of the slow season or they may be finishing up a few things on it. Either way, if it's not there yet, it's close. Pictures soon.

 

[Miketheboss]

Great deal for those looking to stay at Cabana Bay this Fall/Winter:

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Its Epic Savings Event, Available For Only 72 Hours

Guests can book a three-night stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort for as low as $99 per night and receive complimentary Blue Man Group tickets

ORLANDO, Fla. (November 4, 2014) – Universal Orlando Resort has introduced a new limited time offer that allows guests to book a stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Universal Orlando’s newest onsite hotel – for as low as $99 per night. Guests can book this limited time offer now through Nov. 6, 2014.

Universal Orlando Resort Epic Savings Event

Includes the following benefits:
-Book a three-night on-site hotel stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort starting at $99 per night plus tax.
-Receive two complimentary Blue Man Group tickets
-Complimentary upgrade to a Family Suite
-Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
-For more information or to book a stay, visit: www.universalorlando.com/EpicSavings

*Minimum 3-night stay, Sunday – Thursday only. For select travel dates from Nov. 4, 2014 to Feb. 12, 2015. Blockout dates apply Dec. 25 – Jan. 3, 2015.

Not really much of a deal. Week nights tend to be that price anyways. I heard blue man group show sucks anyways.

 

[Nick]

Orlando Tourist Blog Posted some pics:

http://orlandotouristblog.com/2014/11/05/cabana-bay-walkway-is-officially-open/

 

[Teebin]

Orlando Tourist Blog Posted some pics:

Thanks for posting! My word, they planted oaks up there. That might be a horror show in a hurricane.

 

[natespf]

Not really much of a deal. Week nights tend to be that price anyways. I heard blue man group show sucks anyways.

Well the free BMG tickets and room upgrade are the deal. Notice too it does say starting at $99/night a.k.a. regular price. If you do not like blueberries don't get the blueberry pie.

 

[King_K.]

I heard blue man group show sucks anyways.

Go watch it and then make an assumption. You know, instead of whining about something you've only heard about.

Personally, I think it's a great deal.

 

[Miketheboss]

It's not whining. It's not a good deal for me. I wouldn't go for 3 days in the first place because I have annual passes. I can get a room for $79 for a day or two or even for three. Why would I pay $99 per night for 3 nights if nothing about that show makes me want to see it.

I don't think its a great deal for adding a countdown.

 

[natespf]

It's not whining. It's not a good deal for me. I wouldn't go for 3 days in the first place because I have annual passes. I can get a room for $79 for a day or two or even for three. Why would I pay $99 per night for 3 nights if nothing about that show makes me want to see it.

I don't think its a great deal for adding a countdown.

Yes, only deals you want should have a countdown. Or maybe you should quit whining and realize there are other people on Earth that this deal could apply to.

 

[Miketheboss]

Yes, only deals you want should have a countdown. Or maybe you should quit whining and realize there are other people on Earth that this deal could apply to.

WTF is your problem. Why wont you stop whining about how much my opinion on a discussion forum bothered you. I'm just posting my opinion about the offer.

I just feel like they are being all dramatic for adding a countdown. If it was buy two nights and get one free or something more outrageous then I would see why they would add a countdown.

Thats it, drop it.

 

[natespf]

WTF is your problem. Why wont you stop whining about how much my opinion on a discussion bothered you. I'm just posting my opinion about the offer.

I just feel like they are being all dramatic for adding a countdown.

WTF is your problem?

 

[OrlandoGuy]

Wow the pictures already posted are great, there's probably not even any need for the ones I took today, but they do give an ok view from the street…

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129178500@N02/15721479955/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129178500@N02/15101525934/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129178500@N02/15721475165/in/photostream/

 

[Teebin]

Wow the pictures already posted are great, there's probably not even any need for the ones I took today, but they do give an ok view from the street…

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129178500@N02/15721479955/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129178500@N02/15101525934/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129178500@N02/15721475165/in/photostream/

Thanks for posting. Goodness I hate flickr as one cannot embed or directly link to anything.

The last picture causes me to ask if Universal owns street sweeping machines. Messy, messy.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

^yeah, I thought I knew what I was doing and that flickr was the way to go but here we are with no pictures lol. Oh well, as long as they're visible in some capacity--I think it looks pretty good.

 

[Miketheboss]

@natespf, finished?

For some weird reason I'm excited to use that bridge. When I stayed for HHN, we had to cross the street at midnight and it was a little dangerous. The bridge will also give a great view of the growing attractions and future hotel.