A tropical island escape on Barefoot Bay — the original Walt Disney World Moderate resort.
1988
200 acres
2,112
Moderate
EPCOT Area
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort was the first Moderate resort built at Walt Disney World, opening in 1988 with its colorful Caribbean village theming spread across six island neighborhoods surrounding Barefoot Bay.
The Disney Skyliner connection transformed Caribbean Beach into one of the most strategically located Moderate resorts on property — guests can reach EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via gondola in minutes, without waiting for a bus. The Skyliner hub at Caribbean Beach also connects to Pop Century and Art of Animation resorts.
Sebastian's Bistro offers a Caribbean-inspired dinner menu with live music, and the Banana Cabana pool bar is a beloved resort gathering spot. The resort's Fuentes del Morro pool complex features a Spanish fort-themed waterslide and is one of the most elaborate in the Moderate category.
What Makes It Special
- Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Fuentes del Morro pool with Spanish fort waterslide
- Sebastian's Bistro Caribbean dining
- Six colorful island neighborhoods
- Barefoot Bay with walking and jogging path
- Bike rentals and recreational activities
- Skyliner hub connecting to Pop Century and Art of Animation
- Transportation
- Skyliner, bus
- Dining Options
- 4 restaurants & lounges
- Pool Count
- 7 pools
- Closest Parks
- EPCOT & Hollywood Studios (Skyliner)
- Opened
- 1988
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