Well I decided to change my reservation from AKL CL (love it) to somewhere new and try YC CL Lagoon view after our cruise in Nov 2017. I chose it for location and the pool and more upscale adult feel to the resort, as well as we might catch the last few days of food and wine in 2017. I've stayed at the Beach Club CL in 2011 prior to renos but didn't "love" it. It was too busy and kind of sterile to me, not very friendly. I hope to like the YC better, I really like the nautical theme of the resort, it is so elegant. I don't see a ton of love for the YC, most people tend to pick BC. I'm Hoping it's mostly because of families -- have you stayed at YC and loved it?? Please give me your thoughts and reviews. Has anyone stayed Club Level at YC? I'd love to know how the offerings where and if the lounge was nice and welcoming? I am hoping I will love YC and not regret changing my reservation from AKL
Thanks for sharing your thouhts!
Lol! There are plenty of us who love & prefer the YC, we're just trying to keep it's wonderfulness a secret!! No point letting everybody know how great it is & make it hard to get a room there.
We started staying at YC about 15 years ago & a lagoon view club room is our favorite room on property. When we walk in that lobby, we immediately feel relaxed & at ease. It is just my DH & me traveling, (60 & 59), no kids. There are more adults at YC it seems, but there are still families & kids there. It does not bother us to see convention goers walking around in business attire. Some people don't like to see that while they're on vacation, doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of the resort at all.
The club lounge is usually more adults, but again, you will see kids & teens there too. The lounge has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere I think. The food service area was enlarged last year & it seems easier to access the different offerings now. The food is pretty typical of all the Disney club levels, nothing really unique or special. I loved the new lounge, clean, modern & fresh. There are a few upholstered chairs for sitting, but there isn't a couch or any real lounging areas. It is mostly tables & chairs.
We are don't need a lot of attention from cast members. I like to handle all our ADRs & other plans. We are fine with a quick smile & hi from CMs but I don't need them to know my whole family by name & all our life story. Some people like that type of attention, but we don't. There are some BWI CMs that folks love because they are so friendly & outgoing. We tried the BW CL about 3 years ago & definitely didn't care for the raucous, loud interactions we observed among the CMs there. At YC, we get a smile & greeting as we come & go, that's fine with us. We find them friendly & helpful if we do need something tho.
The rooms do need updating as previously noted. But they are clean & in good repair. I would hope the rehab will be done by next fall, so you should be ok there. I'm just concerned about your statement that BC seemed sterile to you. Was that just the color palate that made you think that? The decor is basically the same at both YC & BC, just different color schemes. The balconies are great for relaxing. Even rooms that overlook the pool aren't that loud, you do hear the music when you're on the balcony, but it isn't blaringly loud.
Hope you have a great vacation & enjoy the YC!