2011/2012 Beach & Yacht FAQ, Part IV- DO NOT POST- see new 2012 thread

[lionsmom]

Hi everyone! I have been studying up (and lurking) on this wonderful thread for a while now. I have come to the conclusion that the BC sounds like the perfect place for us. Our two favorite parks are Epcot and HS, so the convenience alone would be worth it. We are checking in on June 18 for 7 nights. I absolutely can't wait! It will be myself, my DH, and DS-15.

 

[dgundry]

Hi everyone! I have been studying up (and lurking) on this wonderful thread for a while now. I have come to the conclusion that the BC sounds like the perfect place for us. Our two favorite parks are Epcot and HS, so the convenience alone would be worth it. We are checking in on June 18 for 7 nights. I absolutely can't wait! It will be myself, my DH, and DS-15.

We couldn't agree more. Our first stay at BC was this past April and we are completely, 100%, utterly, hopelessly SOLD on BC! The perks are too vast to name, but we will not stay anywhere else. We've done the monorail area, the value resorts, even AKL (beautiful but a logistical nightmare).

My personal favorite perk... a 10 minute walk to the heavenly "adult" slushies in France!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[natebenma]

Thank you both for the information and for the welcome!

Do you happen to know if the rollaway cot is just kid sized for if a teenager could fit on it? Really hoping that we would be lucky enough to get a daybed, but knowing about other options is good!

I appreciate the help very much!

You are welcome!

I think the cot is full-sized, and although I have never needed one in my stays, I have been told that it is pretty comfortable.

I think in the past I have asked for pictures if anyone gets the rollaway- putting out that request again...

 

[natebenma]

Hi everyone! I have been studying up (and lurking) on this wonderful thread for a while now. I have come to the conclusion that the BC sounds like the perfect place for us. Our two favorite parks are Epcot and HS, so the convenience alone would be worth it. We are checking in on June 18 for 7 nights. I absolutely can't wait! It will be myself, my DH, and DS-15.

lionsmom

I think you're gonna like it!

Adding you to the list. June 18-June 25?

 

[TeenaS]

Hi everyone! I have been studying up (and lurking) on this wonderful thread for a while now. I have come to the conclusion that the BC sounds like the perfect place for us. Our two favorite parks are Epcot and HS, so the convenience alone would be worth it. We are checking in on June 18 for 7 nights. I absolutely can't wait! It will be myself, my DH, and DS-15.

And in June, SAB will be delightful and much needed!!!!!

 

[lionsmom]

My personal favorite perk... a 10 minute walk to the heavenly "adult" slushies in France!!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

Yes, I fell in love with these slushies on my last trip!

lionsmom

I think you're gonna like it!

Adding you to the list. June 18-June 25?

Thanks. Yes, my dates are June 18-24, checking out on the 25th.

And in June, SAB will be delightful and much needed!!!!!

Yes, I think I will definately be spending some time at SAB. It looks amazing. The last time we were at WDW was during Tropical Depression Fay and the week was a total washout. No pool time at all. I'm hoping for better weather this time!

 

[natebenma]

Yes, I think I will definately be spending some time at SAB. It looks amazing. The last time we were at WDW was during Tropical Depression Fay and the week was a total washout. No pool time at all. I'm hoping for better weather this time!

Quite a few of us around here were at Disney during the miserable "Fayecation". I was at All Star Music for that wet, wet week.

 

[creativeamanda]

lionsmom--We were at the Beach Club last June and we absolutely fell in love with it! We are trying a different mod this summer, but I will definitely be visiting the Beach Club. Stormalong bay is awesome for that time of year and the pool bar was wonderful!

Have fun!

 

[readytogotodisney]

Dee pulls the movie list as soon as it comes out. She will put it on page one of this thread so I'd start looking the first week of January. It should be there then. Note that if it is too cool that evening (which it might be in January) they will move it inside so they will still have it, especially if you get a movie your son will really want to watch.

Thanks!! I'll be looking for to it being posted! Also thanks for the heads up that it's sometimes moved inside.

new posters!!!

Nice Christmas gift!!! Let us know how the surprise goes. I'll add you to the page 1 Be Our Guest List. What is your checkout day?

I pull the movie listing from the Build a Better Mousetrip website. As Katesdad states, it is usually available within a few days of the start of the month and I will post it on page 1 of this thread. Sometimes I see it a little earlier if one of the DISers here is staying club level and has the activities schedules emailed to them.

The gift is really from my parents, they are taking the majority of the family. My parents, myself, DH and DS, then my sister and her two kids. They're DVC members and we usually go every other year, and went last year so the kids are expecting it in 2012. We'll be headed down on the 13th and coming home on the 18th.

And thanks for keeping the thread up to date! It's a great resource, that I've been stalking for awhile now! And it's so nice to know where to go to find the movies info! I'll keep an eye out.

 

[Marlton Mom]

We couldn't agree more. Our first stay at BC was this past April and we are completely, 100%, utterly, hopelessly SOLD on BC! The perks are too vast to name, but we will not stay anywhere else. We've done the monorail area, the value resorts, even AKL (beautiful but a logistical nightmare).

My personal favorite perk... a 10 minute walk to the heavenly "adult" slushies in France!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think we should make it one of the unofficial slogans of this thread that when hoofing it over to get a slushy, you need to remember to take a refillable mug or other type of 'stealth' container so you can travel with it out of the parks and back to the Beach/Yacht club. Florida has a "No open container of alcohol" law so if Cast Members see you coming toward the exit of EPCOT with what's obviously a slushy or other alcoholic drink they will tell you to finish it or dump it.

Marlton Mom braved an Ice Cream headache because she wasn't about to dump her hard earned slushie!

~So take a container or chug the remainder!~

~MM

 

[natebenma]

I think we should make it one of the unofficial slogans of this thread that when hoofing it over to get a slushy, you need to remember to take a refillable mug or other type of 'stealth' container so you can travel with it out of the parks and back to the Beach/Yacht club. Florida has a "No open container of alcohol" law so if Cast Members see you coming toward the exit of EPCOT with what's obviously a slushy or other alcoholic drink they will tell you to finish it or dump it.

Marlton Mom braved an Ice Cream headache because she wasn't about to dump her hard earned slushie!

~So take a container or chug the remainder!~

~MM

I need to find a way to work that important tip onto Page 1.

The other great thing about using the refillable mug for the slushie is that it prevents precious spillage. Those flimsy containers they serve them in are way too shaky. Or maybe it was me who was too shaky. I found that as I drained more and more slushie, I was more and more likely to tip over the cup while booking across the World Showcase trying to balance the cup and also snap pictures along the way. A refillable mug would have made life much simpler!

 

[pixarmom]

I need to find a way to work that important tip onto Page 1.

The other great thing about using the refillable mug for the slushie is that it prevents precious spillage. Those flimsy containers they serve them in are way too shaky. Or maybe it was me who was too shaky. I found that as I drained more and more slushie, I was more and more likely to tip over the cup while booking across the World Showcase trying to balance the cup and also snap pictures along the way. A refillable mug would have made life much simpler!

It's all about the spillage. That silly glass is insufficient, especially when chasing three kids. First time I saw that glass, I took one look at it, then my kids, then the stroller I was supposed to be pushing while drinking this thing, and I immediately grabbed the refill mug. I'll issue my standard warning, though - it drinks very fast in a refill mug through a straw. Exercise caution!

 

[HunnyJar]

You are welcome!

I think the cot is full-sized, and although I have never needed one in my stays, I have been told that it is pretty comfortable.

I think in the past I have asked for pictures if anyone gets the rollaway- putting out that request again...

Thank you again. Good to know it's full sized!

If we end up booking the YC and get a cot, I'll post a picture!

 

[Marlton Mom]

Rusty!!
Yoohoo RUSTY!!!!

Are you still floating around over here???

I saw you posted on another thread that you saw PICTURES of the Yacht Club resort wear.

Do tell! Could you post a link to those pictures?? Inquiring minds want to SEE!

Thanks,
Marlton Mom

 

[MickeyT]

Rusty!!
Yoohoo RUSTY!!!!

Are you still floating around over here???

I saw you posted on another thread that you saw PICTURES of the Yacht Club resort wear.

Do tell! Could you post a link to those pictures?? Inquiring minds want to SEE!

Thanks,
Marlton Mom

Hey Lady! Rusty is probably busy planning away so here's the link....Great pictures of YC

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorize...2011-christmas-decorations-and-a-look-around/

 

[rusty4]

Rusty!!
Yoohoo RUSTY!!!!

Are you still floating around over here???

I saw you posted on another thread that you saw PICTURES of the Yacht Club resort wear.

Do tell! Could you post a link to those pictures?? Inquiring minds want to SEE!

Thanks,
Marlton Mom

MM, You have a way with words. I could actually hear you calling me!!

It is in this link to the Christmas decorations at the YC. They actually have alot of merchandise. He mentions the BC but says that none has arrived yet. Also, mentions that he will have a picture tour of the BC soon as well. Hope so!

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorize...tmas-decorations-and-a-look-around/#more-6405


Update to our dinner out

I talked to Chuck and he does want to go out alone while there. He said that we had alot of fun the one time we had done it before. We did. It was nice for us all to have that break. Nathan will just have to deal with it! I called Disney yesterday and they do have availability at the Sandcastle Club for the 3 dates I asked about. Now we just have to pick which restaurant and which night. I think that our brains are so fried with the Christmas Holiday preparations and trip to my parents that we may wait until next week. I sent him menu's of all of the choices. I was really afraid that they extra cost would scare him. Glad to see that he wants the time alone with me too. 25 years! Besides 8 nights in a hotel room with Nathan, I bet Nate will be begging for mercy too!

 

[rusty4]

Hey Lady! Rusty is probably busy planning away so here's the link....Great pictures of YC

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorize...2011-christmas-decorations-and-a-look-around/

Thanks, Mike! I was typing and I take a long time.

 

[dgundry]

... you need to remember to take a refillable mug or other type of 'stealth' container so you can travel with it out of the parks and back to the Beach/Yacht club.
~MM

That assumes I leave anything left that long!!!!

Actually, it's one of my favorite times of the day after the kids go to sleep (or are taking a late night swim in the pool with DW) to sneak out either with a friend or by myself and venture into Epcot to get a slushy, grab a seat off the Lagoon and quietly take in the lights and sounds and wonder that is Epcot.


P.S. The refillable mug tip is a good one though - I added it to my tip list so I don't forget that there is an option in case the ladies want us to bring one back to them at night.

 

[Divaofdisney]

Hello All....sorry haven't been on lately, so much going on with work, holidays, shopping and preparing, and my daughter finally made it home from college- yeah! I am so happy she's home to share the holidays with us before going back to her last and final semester before she graduates May 5th.

We finally made our ADR on the 20th and here's the rundown... let me know what you all think. We are on the Deluxe dining plan as we really wanted to try more of the signature restaurants this trip.

Day1- Coral Reef for lunch
Rose and crown - dinner
Day 2- Breakfast- kona cafe
lunch- crystal palace
dinner- tonys touwn square
day3 -dinner- cinderellas royal table for our girls
dinner- narcosee - hubby and i
day4-tusker house donalds breakfast safari
lunch- yak and yetti
dinner- spirit of aloha- level 2 seating
day5- breakfast- chef micekys
lunch-prime time cafe
dinner- artist point
day6- 1900 park fare- breakfast
dinner-yachtmans steakhouse
day7- breakfast- ohana's
lunch- liberty tree tavern
dinner- ohana's
day 8-breakfast- cape may cafe

thats it for now....we will be heading to universal the morning of day 8 for a week there. We are so excited!! our first ever trip to the BC and hoping for just a magical time.

Merry Christmas to everyone and to those traveling be safe and enjoy and savor the times with your family and loved ones. They are precious indeed.

 

[bookgirl]

~So take a container or chug the remainder!~~MM

OMG, tag fairy, tshirt, someone with a pin machine, this is a classic Zen Master MM moment.