2010 Yacht and Beach Club FAQ, Part II---Inactive Thread--- Please do not post here!

[TeenaS]

Hi!

Thanks to Teena and everyone on this thread for posting such valuable information! Dh and I are going to BC for 3 nights in February. We've never stayed here before, so we're very excited. However, due to finances, we've just booked a standard view room. Our objective for this trip is to enjoy the resort as much as possible (i.e. SAB, movie on beach, boardwalk area, Jellyrolls, walking to Epcot, etc...). We don't want to spend a lot of time in the parks, since we were just there in the fall, and will be back in the summer.

Is it possible to get a decent view from a standard room? I love sitting out on the the balcony to read and sip a glass of wine but can't afford upgrading this time round. Will I be looking at only concrete or rooftops?? We've booked standard rooms at the Polynesian before, but have always had decent enough views so we can still enjoy the balcony. Also, if it is cold during our trip, will there still be enough to do at the resort? I'll probably spend a few hours in MK and Epcot, but other than that, I want to relax. Dh isn't into the spa thing! Any advice or suggestions would be great.

Nope, the standard views at the BC are roof or parking lots. This all changed as of 1/1/11. A decent view without water would be a FEW dollars more a night (for 3 nights it probably wouldn't be more than around $30 total) ... that's called a garden view. You should definitely switch and request a full balcony!!!

Obviously in Florida during December, January, February and most of March, you have to be prepared for cold, cool, warm and hot. Yesterday was in the 40's most of the day. Today we hit low 70's. February is usually worse than December but who knows!! Mother Nature is the only person that can answer that. If the temps don't get above 50, SAB will not open and the movies are moved indoors when the weather is not welcoming for beach viewing. Most people that come to enjoy the resorts and not the parks (and we have lots that don't buy park tickets at all) don't come in January, February or March because of the weather. Since you are there only 3 nights, if the weather is not cooperating during the day, you could spend a day at Downtown Disney, maybe hit a movie there, and there's nothing better than Jellyrolls later at night no matter what the weather!! Even in lousy weather, I could stay occupied there but the best part of the Y&B is all that goes on in and around SAB and the weather can definitely cancel all that!

 

[west&east]

I don't have time to write a full review, but will probably add short posts here and there that I hope will be helpful to somebody. As others have written, I have found this thread particularly helpful and friendly. I didn't get to meet Teena since she was on the Magic but we did get to meet and pin trade with another greeter. I think his name was Walter? I am horrible with names lately. Until we chatted with him, I never understood that the kids could pin trade with any Disney CM that had the pins and that the CM's aren't "attached" to their pins. The kids are simply free to pick whichever pin they would like as long as they give one back in return. That opened a whole new world for the kids of meeting CM's and tweaking their pin collections!

I also found all the CMs at BC to be quite friendly. DH and I wore our Happy Anniversary pins and received constant well wishes. We were very happy with the staff on the Club Level who welcomed us each time we returned and gave us well wishes as we left. They were friendly but not overly intrusive.

I'll post later about our rooms, mousekeeping, and Cape May.

 

[jakeybake]

Hey Teena!

We will be down the week of June 26th for my DW and my 20th wedding anniversary!! The biggest of big deals for us!!

I really hope to run into you to say hello when we are there.

If you remember, I'm the guy who was down for a conference at the beginning of December and HATED Pop. We started to chat and you were sweet enough to walk me to the desk, introduce me to the manager and try and get me a room at my beloved Beach Club!! All the time while my Cape May buzzer was going off non-stop!!

Thanks again for your help and looking forward to seeing you in June!

Jay

 

[TeenaS]

I don't have time to write a full review, but will probably add short posts here and there that I hope will be helpful to somebody. As others have written, I have found this thread particularly helpful and friendly. I didn't get to meet Teena since she was on the Magic but we did get to meet and pin trade with another greeter. I think his name was Walter? I am horrible with names lately. Until we chatted with him, I never understood that the kids could pin trade with any Disney CM that had the pins and that the CM's aren't "attached" to their pins. The kids are simply free to pick whichever pin they would like as long as they give one back in return. That opened a whole new world for the kids of meeting CM's and tweaking their pin collections!

I also found all the CMs at BC to be quite friendly. DH and I wore our Happy Anniversary pins and received constant well wishes. We were very happy with the staff on the Club Level who welcomed us each time we returned and gave us well wishes as we left. They were friendly but not overly intrusive.

I'll post later about our rooms, mousekeeping, and Cape May.

Glad you had a super time. It was probably Richard, the full time greeter. I'm the part-timer (it's my retirement job). When Richard is on vacation, sometimes one of our bell dispatcher, Vic, fills in. I'm sorry I wasn't there to help with the pin trading and to get some good pins for your kids!

 

[TeenaS]

Hey Teena!

We will be down the week of June 26th for my DW and my 20th wedding anniversary!! The biggest of big deals for us!!

I really hope to run into you to say hello when we are there.

If you remember, I'm the guy who was down for a conference at the beginning of December and HATED Pop. We started to chat and you were sweet enough to walk me to the desk, introduce me to the manager and try and get me a room at my beloved Beach Club!! All the time while my Cape May buzzer was going off non-stop!!

Thanks again for your help and looking forward to seeing you in June!

Jay

I absolutely remember you and I'm glad you are coming and staying with us for your 20th anniversary!!! I hope I'll be there. Most probably will because I'll be saving my days off to be out with Jeanne when the baby comes in July!

 

[jakeybake]

I absolutely remember you and I'm glad you are coming and staying with us for your 20th anniversary!!! I hope I'll be there. Most probably will because I'll be saving my days off to be out with Jeanne when the baby comes in July!

Meant to say, congratulations on being a grandmother!!

That is going to be one lucky kid!! I was lucky enough to have a cool grandmother and it was the best thing ever!!

Your grandbaby will feel the same way for sure!

Congrats!
Jay

 

[Arkansan]

Congratulations, Teena! That is so exciting! Best wishes to your daughter for a healthy pregnancy!

We had a GREAT (but cold) trip to the YC CL Dec. 16-21. The kids were SO surprised! We had them open their boarding passes as an early Christmas gift and then gave them 20 minutes to pack their carry-on bags before leaving for the airport hotel for our trip! We had all their clothes packed and loaded in the car already. They kept saying, "Are we REALLY going to Disney World?" It was a fun trip and we loved the YC. It was beautiful to see the special decorations and shows. (We really liked the Candlelight Processional and the holiday fireworks.) Please let me know if I can answer any questions.

 

[cocoabean1]

My DH and I were at the YC from Dec 10-17 (it was supposed to be Dec 19) for our 30th anniv. We had a great CL water view room, where I watched the fireworks on most nights. I got sick on Dec 12 (for 3 days) I was in bed one entire day. We went to the parks the other days but I didn't go on many rides. We went to Hoop Dee Doo on one of these nights. We had excellent seats, dead center, with our table touching the stage. I still wasnt feeling well, so I just had a few of the mashed potatoes and a ginger ale. Then the day I started feeling better my DH got sick, so we decided to leave 2 days early. I ended up coming home 7 pounds lighter than when I left. All and all this wasn't a very good vacation.

I guess I'll have to plan ANOTHER vacation!!!!!!

Thank you Teena for the pins!!!!!

 

[nannette]

Exciting News!!!!!

I'm going to be a Grandmother in July. A Disney Baby is Coming!!!

How very exciting!!! Congrats!!! Oh the fun of a little one at Disney!

~Nannette

 

[MickeyT]

Exciting News!!!!!

I'm going to be a Grandmother in July. A Disney Baby is Coming!!!

Wow. Missthis board one day and boy does life change..

Congratulations Teena. That will be one blessed child. That's our grandson Pierce in the profile picture with us and he sure changed our life. Started bringing him to WDW when he was 3 and he will turn 13 Saturday (A New Years Baby).

Lee Ann and I will be staying one night at the BCV's (on 1/10) so maybe we can stop by and say hello.

 

[TeenaS]

Wow. Missthis board one day and boy does life change..

Congratulations Teena. That will be one blessed child. That's our grandson Pierce in the profile picture with us and he sure changed our life. Started bringing him to WDW when he was 3 and he will turn 13 Saturday (A New Years Baby).

Lee Ann and I will be staying one night at the BCV's (on 1/10) so maybe we can stop by and say hello.

It would be super to see you!!

 

[CJK]

Thank you sooooooo much for all of the info! After reading your suggestions, we just phoned Disney to inquire about room categories. Turns out that we had already booked a gardenview room. I was confused hearing that because I thought for sure we had booked a standard room. At any rate, we asked if there was an annual pass discount for our dates (there wasn't last time we checked) and there was! We are now saving $30 additional dollars. I also took your advice and requested a room with full balcony as well as a high floor. Thanks for the info! We'll hope for some nice weather, but even if it's not warm, I'm sure we'll be kept busy nonetheless. We're thinking of doing the Kim Possible Mission in Epcot which would be a first for us. Thanks everyone!

 

[wirki]

I just read that the slide at SAB is going to be closed
My girls were so excited about he slide. Guess we will have to stay there again another time

 

[TeenaS]

I just read that the slide at SAB is going to be closed
My girls were so excited about he slide. Guess we will have to stay there again another time

When will you be there?

 

[wirki]

When will you be there?

We arrive Jan 31st and leave on Feb 5th

 

[weswife]

Hi, I have been reading up on the BC!!!! We have wanted to stay there!!! Now with a pin we are!!!!! Yes, we are booked! Nov.27-Dec.3 2011!!!! So excited! Hope for a few warm days to enjoy the pool! My DD uses a wheelchair full time so I hope she finds it easy to get around the resort! We have went to Beaches to eat our last 3 trips and have fell in LOVE with the BC!!!!! We spent time touring around and decided next trip we would stay there!!!

 

[ilovejsparrow]

Wow, congrats Teena!!! That is so exciting. It was great to meet you!

 

[TeenaS]

We arrive Jan 31st and leave on Feb 5th

We'll be providing shuttles over to the slide at the Boardwalk and the rest of SAB will be open during that time.

Keep in mind that SAB doesn't even open at all if the weather doesn't get above 50 degrees.

Rehab for SAB is usually every year this time. Maintenance of a pool this large ... well you can imagine. Just like TL and BB, it needs to go down every year for rehab. We do it in sections. Only a third of SAB is every closed at one time.

 

[natebenma]

What are the dates of the slide rehab?

I have a section on the front pages about pool rehab schedules. I can put the dates for the slide closure on the front page along with info that there will be shuttles available to the Boardwalk during the renovation. I can also mention that SAB will be undergoing scheduled maintenance throughout the winter, but sections will remain open at all times.

 

[natebenma]

Wow. Missthis board one day and boy does life change..

Congratulations Teena. That will be one blessed child. That's our grandson Pierce in the profile picture with us and he sure changed our life. Started bringing him to WDW when he was 3 and he will turn 13 Saturday (A New Years Baby).

Lee Ann and I will be staying one night at the BCV's (on 1/10) so maybe we can stop by and say hello.

Wow, your trip and race are almost here!!! I hope you and your family have a fantastic time and successful runs.

Mike, if you happen to get a chance, could you take a picture of the DVC Little Mermaid at BCV. I've wanted to put that on the page for BCV, but the only pictures I've seen so far have people in them. No pressure though- it is no problem if you can't do it.

Thanks!

Dee