Well, my impression so far is that the Poly CL is a step under BWI CL. Our room, on the first floor, has a nice patio area and a great view of the castle. The room seems a little dark and the bathroom needs a lighted make up mirror!!!
The CL lounge decoratively is light years behind the BWI which is my only CL frame of reference. There are no fresh flower arrangements or greenery of any kind and the furnishings are dull with age. We're going for snacks before heading over to the MNSSHP, so I have no opinion on the food offerings yet. The CM's so far have been pleasant--Barbie checked us in and but our room wasn't ready until 3:30. Not too awful of a delay and our bags were delivered promptly.
We did get a slight upgrade. I'd booked one MK view and 1 garden view and we have 2 MK view rooms.
We're here until Saturday--so I'll have more observations as the week proceeds.
I will say that the GK's (9,6 and 4) really like the resort and went for a ride on the monorail while we waited for our rooms. Who knew?? We didnt have to buy tickets---the monorail could entertain them for hours
Just e-mailed the TA & we've pulled the trigger. Changed from a regular room at the Contemporary to club/concierge (still not sure which is the 'right' term) level @ Animal Kingdom.
Got a PIN last week, and it makes the AK about $500 less.
Shocked we went from regular to club level room & dropped in price, but I'm booking it before they change their minds.
Going for my husband's birthday - we've never done this before, so I'm hoping it will make his birthday a little extra special.
thank you, mickeynut1.
I emailed AKL CL IPA yesterday, just thought I'd post this in case it helps someone else....For the Wednesday Wine & Cheese hr @ Jiko, you have to call them because they need to secure the reservation w/a credit card # and of course, its safer to call that in than email it to them.
And they can't book you for the new DVC Sundown Mingle, you have to call DVC.
We just got back from at 10 day stay at AKL CL! We were in room 4515 w/a great view of the savannah. It was our 2nd stay at AKL, but our 1st CL stay there. The food offerings were fine. We only got to try the evening appetizers one night. I liked that there was some variety each night for desserts. Wish there was more variety for breakfast though. We got bored of the same food w/a 10 day stay. The kids table w/snacks was a nice touch. The lounge would get crowded around 9 am, otherwise it was fairly open.
We did the sunrise safari which was really cool. We really enjoyed the safari & learned so much about the safari & the animals. The breakfast buffet was yummy too, the best scrambled eggs I have had & loved the cinnamon french toast sticks!
I also loved that CL CMs had checked us in for our flight thru SWA. I had forgotten to, but our boarding passes were at our door the morning our our departure.
We want to try Yacht Club for our next trip, but we will definitely stay AKL CL again.
Sorry for being off topic for this thread, but what is the Sundown Mingle? Haven't heard of that one.
We had first contact from the AKL IPO over the weekend, and it was a very detailed email/questionnaire. Much more detailed than any of our previous club stays.
Well, my impression so far is that the Poly CL is a step under BWI CL. Our room, on the first floor, has a nice patio area and a great view of the castle. The room seems a little dark and the bathroom needs a lighted make up mirror!!!
The CL lounge decoratively is light years behind the BWI which is my only CL frame of reference. There are no fresh flower arrangements or greenery of any kind and the furnishings are dull with age. We're going for snacks before heading over to the MNSSHP, so I have no opinion on the food offerings yet. The CM's so far have been pleasant--Barbie checked us in and but our room wasn't ready until 3:30. Not too awful of a delay and our bags were delivered promptly.
We did get a slight upgrade. I'd booked one MK view and 1 garden view and we have 2 MK view rooms.
We're here until Saturday--so I'll have more observations as the week proceeds.
I will say that the GK's (9,6 and 4) really like the resort and went for a ride on the monorail while we waited for our rooms. Who knew?? We didnt have to buy tickets---the monorail could entertain them for hours
We just got back from at 10 day stay at AKL CL! We were in room 4515 w/a great view of the savannah. It was our 2nd stay at AKL, but our 1st CL stay there. The food offerings were fine. We only got to try the evening appetizers one night. I liked that there was some variety each night for desserts. Wish there was more variety for breakfast though. We got bored of the same food w/a 10 day stay. The kids table w/snacks was a nice touch. The lounge would get crowded around 9 am, otherwise it was fairly open.
We did the sunrise safari which was really cool. We really enjoyed the safari & learned so much about the safari & the animals. The breakfast buffet was yummy too, the best scrambled eggs I have had & loved the cinnamon french toast sticks!
I also loved that CL CMs had checked us in for our flight thru SWA. I had forgotten to, but our boarding passes were at our door the morning our our departure.
We want to try Yacht Club for our next trip, but we will definitely stay AKL CL again.
Hello, I am looking for CL rooms in the Epcot area for Oct. 27 and 28. I am currently booked non Club at BC (I was thinking, who needs CL during F&W? But DH did not agree with me). Anyway, I looked at switching to CL but none are available at BC.
I am seeing availability at BWI, where we have stayed before, and YC, where we have not stayed.
Also this time we will be a party of 5 instead of the usual 3. I am concerned about the size of the lounge at YC, can anyone compare the two? We have seen busy times at BWI CL but the waits are not long. Sometimes we just bring food back to the room although we prefer to eat in the lounge. Does YC have more table capacity or less? We also prefer to take our time eating, and would feel uncomfortable if there's a table shortage and people are waiting for tables.
From the photos, it seems to me YC looks a bit plain compared to BWI. I do like that there's a children's TV area which BWI does not have.
Do they serve hard boiled eggs at YC like they do at BWI?
Does the YC lounge close at 10 like BWI or is it open 24 hours for drinks and tea/coffee?
Any more pointers for me?
Thanks!
Sorry, but donuts were discontinued years ago, but they do have assorted pastries.Silly question but.... are they offering donuts in the A.M in the lounge again?? When we were there last Sept they did not and hubby was dissapointed.
Just got back from our first CL stay at the POLY. We had a great time, and really enjoyed staying in the CL building. It really is the best location at the POLY, being next to the beach and the main pool. We have stayed at the POLY for several years, but this was the first time CL. It really was nice to have someone expecting us in the main building, and walking us over to the CL building. Our room request of the 3rd floor was granted, and our room was ready when we got there at 11 a.m. (first time ever for us at the POLY --- we have always had to wait until afternoon for our room to be ready). Next year, we will schedule more time at the resort to enjoy being next to the pool.
Does anyone have any questions I can answer?
tnkrbell said:Silly question but.... are they offering donuts in the A.M in the lounge again?? When we were there last Sept they did not and hubby was dissapointed.
WDWKOOK said:Sorry, but donuts were discontinued years ago, but they do have assorted pastries.
Glad you had a wonderful stay in Poly CL! We will be checking in next Friday! Your description was the same as ours between regular Poly and Poly CL. We had stayed regular Poly a few times as well, but after our first stay Poly CL we realized all of the benefits (and more) your are describing.
Just got back from our first CL stay at the POLY. We had a great time, and really enjoyed staying in the CL building. It really is the best location at the POLY, being next to the beach and the main pool. We have stayed at the POLY for several years, but this was the first time CL. It really was nice to have someone expecting us in the main building, and walking us over to the CL building. Our room request of the 3rd floor was granted, and our room was ready when we got there at 11 a.m. (first time ever for us at the POLY --- we have always had to wait until afternoon for our room to be ready). Next year, we will schedule more time at the resort to enjoy being next to the pool.
Does anyone have any questions I can answer?
Glad you had a wonderful stay in Poly CL! We will be checking in next Friday! Your description was the same as ours between regular Poly and Poly CL. We had stayed regular Poly a few times as well, but after our first stay Poly CL we realized all of the benefits (and more) your are describing.