Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort

If you’re looking for Little Mermaid Rooms at Disney World, you can find them at Caribbean Beach Resort! Located in Trinidad section of the resort, these 5th sleeper rooms get you easy access to the Disney Skyliner, and an under the sea theme. Here’s everything you need to know about these Disney Princess Rooms at Caribbean Beach and how to request them for your next Disney Resort stay. 

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Location

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is HUGE! Featuring several “islands”, this resort is also home to the Skyliner Station and next door to Disney’s Rivera Resort. The Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach are currently only located in Trinidad. We got a few hints that more rooms like these could potentially come to the preferred area of the resort in Martinique. But for now, guests who want to stay in these new rooms at Caribbean Beach will have to settle for Trinidad. 

The Trinidad area at Caribbean Beach tends to be farther from the central Port Royale Building, but really it’s not a bad section to be in. The main Skyliner station is just across the bridge, and there is a quiet pool in the middle of the island. you also get access to a laundry room, a bus stop, and SpyGlass Grill. The SpyGlass Grill restaurant actually offers most of the same food that can be found at Centertown Market. One benefit we love about this location is that it puts you very close to the Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk at the Skyliner. So if you love being close to a coffee shop, then this location is great for that.  And since it’s not near all the hustle and bustle, it’s pretty quiet. Which is great for families who may have little ones who need to nap during the day. 

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Amenities

Also known as the “Under the Sea” Rooms, the Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort offer a lot of firsts for a moderate resort. This new type of room is a 5th sleeper and is a great option for families. A couch with a pull-down bed makes the room seem super spacious when not in use. And the 5th sleeper bed is a nice bench when not being used.

New artwork can be found throughout the room including above the couch, above the 5th sleeper bed, by the coffee station and in the bathroom. There are plenty of USB and regular outlets and the room has plenty of drawer and closet space. There is even a coffee table that opens up to act as a table and extra storage as well. Plus, the bed height is large enough to keep luggage under and keep the floors clear, which is such a bonus!

5th Sleeper

The Little Mermaid Rooms 5th sleeper rooms include 2 queen beds and a pull-out bed for a child. And the use  of modular furniture here means the one bed closes into the wall to reveal a sofa, while the 5th sleeper folds into a bench with additional drawers. There is no published weight limit to these. But it’s generally recommended that they be used for someone under the age of 18. If you’re a smaller adult, you may also be able to fit as well. 5th sleeper rooms can actually sleep 6 if your kids are the right ages. Up to 4 adults, 1 child under 18, and an infant who could sleep in a crib. 5th sleepers accommodate larger families with small children. And it’s great that they’re adding more of these types of rooms. 

If you have a party of 6 who doesn’t fit these criteria, then these room types won’t even show up in your searches. But if you do, then you can save a lot of money by not having to book 2 rooms or a suite. 

Bathroom Setup

The Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach have a bathroom that is more upscale than the typical value resorts. Including a sliding door to separate the vanity area, and a separate room for the toilet and tub, it’s easy to manage several people getting ready at once. For guests with smaller travelers, there is a stool in the bathroom to help them reach the sink. These little touches make all the difference in a guest’s experience, and we love that Disney has incorporated these additions in these rooms. 

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Pros

Larger rooms, close proximity to the Skyliner and a separate pool and restaurant are just a few of the pros of these rooms. First of all, we love a new resort room. Disney resorts aren’t cheap, and sometimes the rooms feel a bit old and tired. Even if they’re not. It’s just the way it goes with a resort as large as Walt Disney World. So having a shiny new room always feels like a treat! But there are other benefits to these rooms besides being new. 

These Rooms are Larger

The room itself feels super spacious when the Murphy bed is up. And the couch gives it a more luxe feel. The coffee table, which opens up for storage, can also be used as a table if you decide to eat in your room. There are plenty of outlets. And the new showerheads are in line with the other refurbished rooms at Walt Disney World. We love the bright colors and fun artwork. 

Close to the Skyliner

We love the easy access to the Skyliner. Trinidad 34 is only about a five-minute walk to the Skyliner. The Skyliner offers easy access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. And since we were mostly visiting for the Flower and Garden Festival over at EPCOT, this was super convenient for us.  We also loved how close this was to Joffrey’s Coffee Stand. Which made it easy to get a special coffee in the mornings if we wanted something more than the coffee in the food court. And SpyGlass Grill has plenty of food options and a drink refill station for your  Disney refillable resort mug. 

Close to Amenities

Trinidad has all of its own conveniences, so if you don’t need the main building, it really is a nice area. And it’s less busy. Being able to do the laundry, go for a swim, get food and coffee at Spyglass Grill, and visit the beach in a less crowded area of the resort is definitely a perk. This area is calm and separated from the main section of the resort by an actual road. But also, just across the lagoon from the Skyliner station. 

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Cons

Distance from the main buildings, and loud air conditioners are some complaints, but otherwise, these rooms are great. Here are some of the cons to consider when deciding whether or not the Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach are right for you.

The Little Mermaid Rooms are Far from the Main Buildings

Although we loved the location for the Skyliner, it’s pretty far from other things. Centertown Market, the main food court, is about a 15-minute walk from Trinidad depending on which building you’re in.  The main pool is about the same. So if you have little ones who want to be in the really cool pool, you’ll need to make the long trek there. And that might not be too fun, especially when it’s hot. 

Since these rooms are a little further from the main building, Wi-Fi is also a bit spotty in this area. If you need to work on your trip, be ready for a slow connection, or take your work closer to the main building.

The Air Conditioners are Loud

The air conditioner in our room was louder than anything. And as much as I’d like to say this is isolated to our room, I don’t think that’s the case. It’s a problem we’ve noticed in many of the rooms at Caribbean Beach. I totally get that it would be a huge expense and undertaking to replace these air conditioning units, but wow, they are loud! If you are traveling with someone who is a light sleeper, you may want to reconsider staying here. It’s more of a white noise, but it’s still noise. 

The Murphy Bed is not super comfortable

One thing we noticed that could be a downside, is that usually, the Murphy bed in the refurbished rooms at Disneyworld is a regular mattress. The mattress on the Murphy bed here is more like a foam mattress maybe? We kept calling it a “camping mattress” but regardless, it’s not a regular spring mattress like the queen bed is. So, if you’re traveling with someone who has a bad back, you might need to let them sleep on the regular queen. It didn’t affect our trip, but it’s important to note, that it wasn’t what we were expecting. 

Caribbean Beach VS Art of Animation

Let’s talk about the Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach VS Little Mermaid Rooms at Art of Animation. Many fans wondered why Little Mermaid was used for the theme when Disney already has Little Mermaid Rooms over at Art of Animation.

Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach or Art of Animation?

Well, first of all, the theme fits perfectly at Caribbean Beach. With an island theme, Sebastian’s Bistro as the main restaurant, and a light, breezy color palette throughout the newer areas, Little Mermaid makes the most sense at this resort. But just because there are two Little Mermaid Rooms now, doesn’t mean they’re not both great. 

Art of Animation Rooms are Smaller

The Caribbean Beach Little Mermaid Rooms, first of all, are 5th sleepers. If you’re a family of 6, you’d usually have to book a Family Suite at Art of Animation- and those don’t come in a Little Mermaid theme. Plus those can be expensive. But with the right ages of children, this room type will actually show up in resort searches for you. That’s a big difference from the Little Mermaid Rooms at Art of Animation, which only sleep 4, plus an infant that can sleep in a crib.  So for families with smaller children, these new Little Mermaid Rooms may be perfect for you. 

The Decor is Different

Another thing to notice is that the style is completely different than those at Art of Animation. While the rooms at Little Mermaid are super cute, they can also be looked at as a bit more childish. It is an animation-themed resort after all. The decor in the new rooms at Caribbean Beach is more subtle and bright. And Ariel is actually not even anywhere to be found in the artwork. So it’s really more of a “grown-up” take on how Little Mermaid Rooms should look. 

There’s Flexible Living Space at CBR

At Caribbean Beach, since the second queen bed is a Murphy bed that pulls down, that makes these rooms better for couples who don’t need a second bed. Since King Bed rooms are typically harder to get since there are fewer of them, that makes these a nice alternative to those as well. Generally, the room is more spacious as well. 

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Booking

How can I request a Little Mermaid Room at Caribbean Beach? According to a Cast Member, I spoke with, you cannot currently request or specifically book this type of room. However, in order to book this room, you can simply choose the 5th sleeper room. During online check-in, you’ll be prompted to choose a room close to Old Port Royale or near the Skyliner. You’ll want to choose a room near the Skyliner. For reference, our Little Mermaid Room was located in Trinidad building 34. Many of the 1st-floor rooms in the Trinidad area have been renovated for these rooms.  You can also call into Disney and request a specific building. Or if you’re using Disney Travel Planning services, you can ask your travel planner to make these requests for you.

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Cost

5th sleeper rooms at Caribbean Beach are typically around the $350 per night mark. But that could vary depending on time of year. And since Caribbean Beach has regular 5th sleeper rooms and Little Mermaid 5th Sleepers you want to make sure you get the right one. Since there is no way to specifically book them, you just pay the same price as you would normally for this room type. I do think these are worth the current cost! I anticipate once inventory is complete for this room type, Disney will upcharge on these as they did with the old Pirate Rooms. But we won’t know until that happens. I find it highly unlikely that they’d raise prices before that, seeing how you just have to book a 5th sleeper and hope for the best. 

Are the Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach worth the cost?

For now, these are definitely worth the cost as they are by far the nicest rooms you will find at Caribbean Beach. The location isn’t the greatest, but we heard a little rumor that there is potential for this room type to be coming to the preferred area of the resort, which would give guests the best of both worlds. We’ll have to wait and see if that actually happens!

As with all resort reviews, if you’re a park open-to-park close kind of person and spend almost no time in your room, then you’re better off booking a Value Resort and skipping out on the cost of these. 

Caribbean Beach Resort Transportation

We go over all of the details about transportation in our Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort post, but a big thing to consider is transportation. As stated earlier, the Little Mermaid Rooms at Caribbean Beach are close to the Skyliner Station . Which makes it easy to get to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. You’ll really only be closer to the Skyliner station if you happen to be in the far buildings of Jamaica. 

Though it has its own bus stop, Trinidad is the last stop on the route. So, when you’re going to the Parks, you may need to be prepared for standing on the bus if you’re traveling during busy times. Or you may need to wait for another bus if the bus fills up before it gets to that stop. Alternatively at night to go home, you’ll be on the bus the longest. This isn’t a huge deal, but sometimes those buses are packed to the brim. You can always get off the bus at another stop, but then you’d have to walk a bit to get back. 

Disney World Little Mermaid Rooms Review

Overall, we really enjoyed these rooms! They’re bright and fresh and feel more like a deluxe room than a moderate one. The location was great for us since we wanted to use the Skyliner for most of our trip, and we didn’t really need access to most of the things at the main building. If you plan to spend any time in your room, these are a great choice for your next Walt Disney World vacation!