#1 will they send me details of the concierge for me to contact to arrange my plans at the time of booking? #2 I've read on your lovely thread and the many FAQ's they can send me a form to complete to make it easier for those who aren't sure what they can/cannot book? #3 Can they use my UK card to pre book/make reservations? I dont have a USA card would that matter (sorry thats probably a daft question!).
#4 Is there anything I can request at BC to make our stay more enjoyable? We'd love a full balcony, do all rooms at CL have balconies at BC? #5 Can the concierge guys book the illuminations boat tour as well? We missed this last time?#6 This is definitely going to be a relaxing trip rather then a crazy busy one like last time, so I think CL would suit us better?
Any advice you can offer is so greatly appreciated
#1 The form should come standard, it's just an email with an attachment though, so not fancy. If it doesn't, this thread tells how to get it. Should arrive near your 180 day mark.
Not sure about #2, but I would think so. Check with your cc for fees, etc. I'd think any limits will come from cc, not WDW. #3 Not all rooms at BC have a full balcony, as I understand it. Our rooms have had one, but we don't spend much time there. Instead of spending time on balcony, we relax in the lounge. #4 Yes, I think so. I've never booked it.
As to your last statement; it's a huge maybe. It's a bit philosophical. No matter what, you have to accept there is always more going on at WDW, than can possibly be done in a week. Over 75 TS alone! No matter what, you have to let some things go. But here's the flip....It is also the fun of WDW. If what you desire is a vacation to sit and do very little, a spa/beach vacation would be a better fit. After 40+ visits to WDW, my family is STILL trying to find the right balance. Luxury can help.
If you stay CL level, and take advantage of the 5-7pm food, then you need to go to the lounge. That pilgrimage is not easy or relaxing. World Showcase to CR/GF/Poly/WL- or Fantasyland to AKL/BC/YC/Bwk, esp via WDW transport - takes 60+min. each way. And really, for ADR's, allow 90 minutes. At best, MK gate to CR room (or France to BC) is a minimum 20min.
When we started staying CL, we DID vow to relax more, but it still requires us to make a commitment. The luxury of CL is an easy pill to swallow, but we still have to accept more lounge = less Space Mtn.
Another way to look at it, is that CL makes your vacation more efficient. Lounge breakfasts are QUCKER than the food court. No commute, no line, no waiting for food prep. Further, CL effectively = minimizing most in-resort queues, except transportation. They don't do everything, but the extra layer of service can be a time saver.
The way I see it, time =money. How much is your time worth? As you come from far away, your time at WDW is $$$. Upgrading to CL means more vacation in your vacation. It's not for everyone. Some folks prefer to cook/make beds on vacation ala DVC/offsite condos, and spend less. That's also an okay choice!