MORE resort hotels reopened in Disney World and we went a took a look!
Caribbean Beach Resort
We took a spin around the two most recently reopened hotels in Disney World and (as expected) there were a good number of changes. So here’s everything that NEW at The Swan Hotel and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort in food and construction! Take a look!
Food Updates
First up, let’s talk about the food!
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
A few spots reopened at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. We swung by Centertown Market to check out changes to the Mobile Order process, but pretty much everything was the same! We did note that a Cast Member got our coffee for us at the beverage station but otherwise the only changes were added distancing measures.
Centertown Market
The pool bar was open at Banana Cabana. The seating was marked for lounge guests only with tables spaced out.
Banana Cabana
A few spots are still closed including Sebastian’s Bistro, the Grab n’ Go counter, and the Joffrey’s location at the Skyliner Station.
Sebastian’s Bistro
As a note, there were distancing markers outside of Sebastian’s Bistro for when the location is able to open.
The Swan Hotel
Over at the Swan Hotel, all three of the main restaurants — Garden Grove, Il Mulino, and Kimonos — are open! Guests are able to make reservations through the Swan App which is posted with a QR Code outside the dining locations.
Il Mulino
For the counter-service options, the Java Coffee Shop is open but the Chill Frozen Drinks counter was closed when we were there.
Chill Sign
We’ll keep an eye out for the reopening of Chill!
Click here to see more of the reopening of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort!
Construction Updates
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
We noticed that the Trinidad area of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort was closed off, including the pool, the hot tub, and Spyglass Grill.
Empty Caribbean Beach
Many of the recreation options were available including the volleyball courts, hammocks, the lawn chairs, and the Caribbean Cay island. As a note, the Caribbean Cay playground was closed.
Caribbean Cay
Walkways were open so you are able to walk to Disney’s Riviera Resort.
Health and Safety Signage
Of course, health and safety signage is also posted EVERYWHERE around the resort.
The Swan Hotel
The biggest news at The Swan Hotel is that the Friendship Boats were NOT running even though they were supposed to open.
Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotels
Due to the MLS is Back Tournament, only the Swan side is open as the Dolphin hosts Major League Soccer players. The Dolphin side is completely blocked off with barriers on every side, including half of the pool. The hot tub was also closed but you can still play giant chess and giant Jenga.
The Dolphin
Just like at all of the other resort hotels, there were health and safety notices everywhere.
Health and Safety Signage
The reopenings at these two resorts definitely seem pretty similar to the other reopenings we’ve seen so far. We’ll check in with more updates soon! See ya then!
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Wait. Did you really just say they blocked off half the pool at the swan???? Seriously? I was also curious, I know the beach and yacht clubs and boardwalk aren’t open… does that mean all their dining and shopping locations are closed too? Like is the entire boardwalk closed? I have a stay coming up there in a couple weeks. Beginning to think I shouldn’t. 🙁
Any idea as to how long the Trinidad area will be closed off? I’ll be there in June of next year and am looking forward to not seeing any construction going on at Caribbean Resort.
Thanks for the update. Do you have pictures of the pool area? I am assuming this is the grotto pool and wondering what it looks like and affects usage? Supposed to be staying there in a few days and want to make an informed decision while I can still cancel. Thanks!
Diane, you can find information about what’s available at the Resorts here. To clarify, the Swan lap pool is open and the Swan half of the Grotto is open.
have there been any updates since this article was written?