What do you mean the slide is closed... - The DIS Discussion Forums

Poohlove · 12-31-2012, 07:33 AM

We are set to arrive in the evening of January 16th for a 6 night stay at the Yacht Club Resort. I was just looking over the list of rehabs and closures and saw that the slide in SAB is closed from Jan 17-25th. Part of the reason that we are staying deluxe this time around is because of the slide. (This is not the only slide that is closed at this time, I'm just venting) Now I am not so sure that I want to part with all of that money when we can stay moderate for so much less, we do have a room only ressie so there is time to change but I'm so sad

What would you do?

CanadianGuy · 12-31-2012, 07:44 AM

I'd switch to CSR which has an amazing slide.. which hopefully will be open?

jimandami · 12-31-2012, 09:35 AM

If the pool slide is important to you, I would do as the PP said and switch to CSR and save money. If you are staying at the YC for other reasons (convenience to Epcot/DHS) then I would stay put. Although it may be possible, there is absolutely no guarantee you will be able to swim during you trip. We have been in Jan 3 times and usually have at least one day warm enough, but it varies greatly.

disneydreamkate · 12-31-2012, 10:04 AM

I agree with the PP concerning the weather. It could be warm enough to swim every day or not at all while you are there. We had one year that it was barely warm enough to swim one day, and the next it was warm the whole week. I believe the slide at AKL will be closed when we will be there, too. GL with whatever you decide.

CanadianGuy · 12-31-2012, 10:20 AM

Oh right the January temperatures!! I forgot about that.

I'm going next week and the warmest projected weather right now is just 75 degrees. That would make for a chilly time getting out of the pool!

TDC Nala · 12-31-2012, 11:03 AM

It's possible they'll allow use of the Boardwalk pool. Not certain on that though. But if the slide is extremely important I would move to a resort that will have a slide available.

Cottager · 12-31-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianGuy

Oh right the January temperatures!! I forgot about that.

I'm going next week and the warmest projected weather right now is just 75 degrees. That would make for a chilly time getting out of the pool!

75 is too chilly...and you call yourself Canadian...lol. Try running from an outdoor hot tub into the house in the dead of winter...now that's a bit chilly!!!

pamkat1820 · 12-31-2012, 11:25 AM

I think you have the option of using BWI pool when the slide is closed. Me personal if I was going to switch just for a slide & wanted to be in the Epcot resorts, I would see if I could switch to BWI. It would be a lot easier than walking over to BWI daily to swim just for the slide use. I would def factoring the weather. How many days do you really think you are going to use the pool in January if it was August I would say make a switch. For January I would stick it out.

TigrLvsPooh · 12-31-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pamkat1820

I think you have the option of using BWI pool when the slide is closed. Me personal if I was going to switch just for a slide & wanted to be in the Epcot resorts, I would see if I could switch to BWI. It would be a lot easier than walking over to BWI daily to swim just for the slide use. I would def factoring the weather. How many days do you really think you are going to use the pool in January if it was August I would say make a switch. For January I would stick it out.

Boardwalk pool is closed January 28 thru early march. Some people think it might be closing earlier. (January 2nd) There have been varying reports.

mariamouse · 12-31-2012, 01:46 PM

The BWI pool will remain open until the 28th. BC/YC/BCV guests are permitted to use the BWI pool during the slide refurb.

We will be at the BCV at the same time as the OP and are so psyched! We don't have any young kids with us, though, so not too bummed about the slide.

Robbi · 12-31-2012, 01:54 PM

OP, I agree with a switch to CSR. My daughter and her friends like it better than the SAB slide.

jimandami · 12-31-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbi

OP, I agree with a switch to CSR. My daughter and her friends like it better than the SAB slide.

I just read that the Dig site pool slide will also be closed 1/17-2/1!

Robbi · 12-31-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jimandami

I just read that the Dig site pool slide will also be closed 1/17-2/1!

Wow, the 2 best slides closed at the same time.

jenpink · 12-31-2012, 03:50 PM

I am staying at the BC at the same time as the OP and just received a "For Your Future Enjoyment" letter. I am really excited about this. The rest of Stormalong Bay is still open and we get to use the pool and slide at the Boardwalk. To me we are getting rewarded with more than is being taken away

Stormalong Bay is much more than just the slide and now we have an extra pool and slide to explore as well with a shuttle to take us over to it

All good

12-31-2012, 07:33 AM	#1
Poohlove Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 55	What do you mean the slide is closed... We are set to arrive in the evening of January 16th for a 6 night stay at the Yacht Club Resort. I was just looking over the list of rehabs and closures and saw that the slide in SAB is closed from Jan 17-25th. Part of the reason that we are staying deluxe this time around is because of the slide. (This is not the only slide that is closed at this time, I'm just venting) Now I am not so sure that I want to part with all of that money when we can stay moderate for so much less, we do have a room only ressie so there is time to change but I'm so sad What would you do?

12-31-2012, 07:44 AM	#2
CanadianGuy Me and My Posse doing our New Kids on the Block moves at PI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 15,491	I'd switch to CSR which has an amazing slide.. which hopefully will be open? __________________ Everything You Need to Know About Discount Codes & PINS For Disney Resorts 06/1995 - All Star Music \| 11/1998 - Wilderness Lodge \| 10/1999 - Disneyland 06/2006 - Pop Century \| 03/2007 - Pop Century \| 06/2007 - Coronado Springs 12/2007 - All Star Sports \| 06/2008 - Pop Century \| 09/2008 - All Star Sports 06/2010 - Swan \| 06/2012 - Dolphin \| 01/2013 - All Star Sports

12-31-2012, 09:35 AM	#3
jimandami DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Union, KY (Cincinnati) Posts: 1,124	If the pool slide is important to you, I would do as the PP said and switch to CSR and save money. If you are staying at the YC for other reasons (convenience to Epcot/DHS) then I would stay put. Although it may be possible, there is absolutely no guarantee you will be able to swim during you trip. We have been in Jan 3 times and usually have at least one day warm enough, but it varies greatly. Last edited by jimandami; 12-31-2012 at 09:36 AM. Reason: Changed BC to YC

12-31-2012, 10:04 AM	#4
disneydreamkate DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 526	I agree with the PP concerning the weather. It could be warm enough to swim every day or not at all while you are there. We had one year that it was barely warm enough to swim one day, and the next it was warm the whole week. I believe the slide at AKL will be closed when we will be there, too. GL with whatever you decide. __________________ 04/1979 Off site 04/2008 POR (Mansions) 01/2010 FW Campground (Cabins) 01/2011 AKL 10/2011 POFQ 1st F&W Festival! 01/2013 AKL 11/2013 TBD!

12-31-2012, 10:20 AM	#5
CanadianGuy Me and My Posse doing our New Kids on the Block moves at PI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 15,491	Oh right the January temperatures!! I forgot about that. I'm going next week and the warmest projected weather right now is just 75 degrees. That would make for a chilly time getting out of the pool! __________________ Everything You Need to Know About Discount Codes & PINS For Disney Resorts 06/1995 - All Star Music \| 11/1998 - Wilderness Lodge \| 10/1999 - Disneyland 06/2006 - Pop Century \| 03/2007 - Pop Century \| 06/2007 - Coronado Springs 12/2007 - All Star Sports \| 06/2008 - Pop Century \| 09/2008 - All Star Sports 06/2010 - Swan \| 06/2012 - Dolphin \| 01/2013 - All Star Sports

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12-31-2012, 11:03 AM	#6
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,535	It's possible they'll allow use of the Boardwalk pool. Not certain on that though. But if the slide is extremely important I would move to a resort that will have a slide available. __________________

12-31-2012, 11:25 AM	#8
pamkat1820 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Haven CT Posts: 297	I think you have the option of using BWI pool when the slide is closed. Me personal if I was going to switch just for a slide & wanted to be in the Epcot resorts, I would see if I could switch to BWI. It would be a lot easier than walking over to BWI daily to swim just for the slide use. I would def factoring the weather. How many days do you really think you are going to use the pool in January if it was August I would say make a switch. For January I would stick it out. __________________ Me, DH, DD5, DS2 AKL May 2009, POR RR 2012, YC CL August 2013

12-31-2012, 01:46 PM	#10
mariamouse Believes in the magic!! Should know the difference between the Tag Fairy and Tinkerbell!!! ;) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,571	The BWI pool will remain open until the 28th. BC/YC/BCV guests are permitted to use the BWI pool during the slide refurb. We will be at the BCV at the same time as the OP and are so psyched! We don't have any young kids with us, though, so not too bummed about the slide. __________________ BCV- January 2013, GF- December 2011, AKL & GF- February 2007, BWI- February 2006, AKL- February 2005, Polynesian- February 2004, WL & Polynesian- November 2002, BC- February 2002, CR- February 2001, POFQ- February 1996, CBR- February 1994

12-31-2012, 01:54 PM	#11
Robbi DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,799	OP, I agree with a switch to CSR. My daughter and her friends like it better than the SAB slide.

12-31-2012, 03:50 PM	#14
jenpink Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 160	I am staying at the BC at the same time as the OP and just received a "For Your Future Enjoyment" letter. I am really excited about this. The rest of Stormalong Bay is still open and we get to use the pool and slide at the Boardwalk. To me we are getting rewarded with more than is being taken away Stormalong Bay is much more than just the slide and now we have an extra pool and slide to explore as well with a shuttle to take us over to it All good

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