2011 Beach & Yacht Club FAQ

[dgbg100106]

Sounds great - thanks for the suggestion! I will check it out online right now

I have some pictures somewhere if you need to see some...just let me know

 

[chanken3]

Welcome back!

So are your BC dates July 2-July 6?




YES - BC is July 2 - July 6
This thread is amazing - I am determined to get caught up this evening

 

[chanken3]

We went to Victoria's and Albert's for our anniversary dinner and it was amazing and romantic and extremly pampering. I would suggest it if you have never been. If you guys are foodies you can request the chefs table, they seat you in the kitchen privAte dinning room and the chef explains everything to you.

I have some pictures somewhere if you need to see some...just let me know

Pictures would be awesome !! thanks!!

pm me if you'd like

 

[Minnie]

Thank you all for your comments about my "minnie" review. I've found this thread refreshing in the friendliness and helpfulness of so many - it's feels like a safe place to post real thoughts, comments, and questions

As for DTD - the YC is not alone in the bus service issue. We never take the bus and the frustrating part is that I had a rental car but figured it wasn't worth the trip back across the water to get it...

We loved the YC so much that we've booked a return trip this August for my DS's birthday

 

[PittPantherfan]

We are getting real close to the trip and I can't explain why, but I feel a tinge of sadness instead of utter excitement. Can't figure it out! I am the ultimate planner and I don't know if I am sad because that part is over. I am sure when this time next week roles around, I will be ecstatic but right now I feel a little melancholy. We even had snow yesterday and thought that would push into excitement, but nothing.

Kinda had the same feeling after our wedding 18years ago - I loved the planning and hated for that to be done! Guess I am a strange bird!

Anyone else ever feel this way?

 

[333disneymom]

Thanks guys we truly did have a fabulous time

Other info......

BC Marketplace was terrible for those with allergies. The CM was quite rude and we left and did not return. This happened last visit as well... Hurricane Hannah's wan't much better though at the least the CM was very nice about it!

Overall it was just a fabulous time filled w/ memories I will treasure forever

Thanks for the Minnie report, especially the info. about buses and allergies. I will have to re-think my DTD plan.

As for the allergies, can you be more specific about Hurricane Hanna's? I was hoping to take my little ones - one with a life-threatening food allergy there so that they could get the buckets for SAB. But, now I am really nervous. Did they not seem to know much about the allergies, or did they not have much available for your specific allergy? Anyone else have issues with Hurricane Hanna's and food allergies. Any additional info. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[LoriABil]

We are getting real close to the trip and I can't explain why, but I feel a tinge of sadness instead of utter excitement. Can't figure it out! I am the ultimate planner and I don't know if I am sad because that part is over. I am sure when this time next week roles around, I will be ecstatic but right now I feel a little melancholy. We even had snow yesterday and thought that would push into excitement, but nothing.

Kinda had the same feeling after our wedding 18years ago - I loved the planning and hated for that to be done! Guess I am a strange bird!

Anyone else ever feel this way?

I feel that way, too! We leave on May 18th and everything's done except the last minute things and packing! I'm so excited, but a little sad that there are no ADRs left to make, no days left to plan...

Of course, Disney could do something crazy like extend park hours, and we could start all over again!

 

[Minnie]

Thanks for the Minnie report, especially the info. about buses and allergies. I will have to re-think my DTD plan.

As for the allergies, can you be more specific about Hurricane Hanna's? I was hoping to take my little ones - one with a life-threatening food allergy there so that they could get the buckets for SAB. But, now I am really nervous. Did they not seem to know much about the allergies, or did they not have much available for your specific allergy? Anyone else have issues with Hurricane Hanna's and food allergies. Any additional info. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Before I get specific I have to ask? Have you checked out the disability board? As much as I recommend this wonderful group for the Epcot area I recommend the group on that board for making my trips to WDW safe and enjoyable. They can direct you to people that can really help. I do not have life threatening allergies so I do not want to misdirect you in the slightest. My allergies make me terribly sick and can ruin a vacation but that's it.

WDW is the best place for those with food allergies. I ate more than I have in weeks those couple of days because I felt so safe

My issue with HH was the lack of available food that I could eat - my only option was french fries and a Diet Coke. They no longer have the allergy free brand chicken tenders which are on the gluten free list from special diets.

My best recommendation for HH specifically is to contact special diets - see the disability board for contact info. When you step up to the counter and let them know you have food allergies they will call a Chef

For the YC specifically I had great service from both the Yacht Club Grill and the YC lounge (name escapes me at the moment). I've also heard that Cape May (sp) buffet is great for allergies. Oh and don't forget about Beaches 'n Creme - yum and they also call a Chef for the YC/BC kitchens. Just across the water you have other options as well - especially Kouzzina by Cat Corra - Chef Dee was just awesome for breakfast!!!! Then you have the short walk to the Epcot restaurants.

I wish you a magical and safe vacation

 

[doccoc2002]

First time on forums.

It's been 5 years since we have been to WDW and we are finally scheduling our trip.

We will be staying at the BC on Dec 12-16, 2011.

We brought our 2 daughters last time (2006) and stayed at POP. The trip was great, but the beds KILLED my back, which made my trip somewhat uncomfortable at times. But since I have been reading this forum, i notice great things said about the beds at BC, so that's a plus...lol.

Attending this trip, will be me, my beautiful wife of 16 years, my 2 daughters (10 and 12). My mother (60) will be coming with us as well. She has lived with us since August of last year, when my dad passed away from Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer. They were married for 41 years. This has been a hard past 7 months for her. She has NEVER been to Disney before. I hope that she is able to have a wonderful time, along with our girls.

We are driving in from TX so we will certainly be ready to kick off our shoes and have a relaxing 5 days at the BEACH CLUB.

If any of you have any suggestions or helpful information that may be of use to us, please feel free and share. I consider myself quite ignorant when it comes to all the "inside" info. Thus the reason i am researching these forums.

Have a blessed day!

Welcome

I'm about to bust! I've just got a feeling that I'm gonna the Beach Club. It just seems to fit ....

How will I ever make it?

...and I may get to meet Teena on Sunday if I'm lucky!!!

You are so lucky have a great time!!!

 

[doccoc2002]

We are getting real close to the trip and I can't explain why, but I feel a tinge of sadness instead of utter excitement. Can't figure it out! I am the ultimate planner and I don't know if I am sad because that part is over. I am sure when this time next week roles around, I will be ecstatic but right now I feel a little melancholy. We even had snow yesterday and thought that would push into excitement, but nothing.

Kinda had the same feeling after our wedding 18years ago - I loved the planning and hated for that to be done! Guess I am a strange bird!

Anyone else ever feel this way?

I get that way too...Then I just think I will start planning another trip when I get home

 

[sndral]

We are getting real close to the trip and I can't explain why, but I feel a tinge of sadness instead of utter excitement. Can't figure it out! I am the ultimate planner and I don't know if I am sad because that part is over. I am sure when this time next week roles around, I will be ecstatic but right now I feel a little melancholy. We even had snow yesterday and thought that would push into excitement, but nothing.

Kinda had the same feeling after our wedding 18years ago - I loved the planning and hated for that to be done! Guess I am a strange bird!

Anyone else ever feel this way?

I have, but not so much with Disney anymore - but with more exotic/adventurous plans. I suspect that I am hiding a bit of anxiety, as I feel responsible for it all going well and that I don't want to get too excited and be let down if it doesn't go perfectly. Plus, to plan & pack for a disney vacation can be like training for a marathon - I sort of wear out once all the planning is done and the only thing left to do is go.
For my job I sometimes do high energy stressful deadline driven stuff which keeps me going until it's done and then, when I'm done, I feel like a deflated balloon, it's sort of the same feeling.

 

[heatherbelle]

In answer to the pool question and wristbands, then yes. Once you have the wristband on, you can come and go as you want, with no room key. When you first get your wristband, you need the room keys for everyone. I have also seen loads of peeps with no writstbands on, late in the afternoon!

I don't know the answer to the other question, but someone will be along who does.

 

[lov2b@disney]

Good morning Y&B clubbers



Took me an hour to catch up on all the chatter going on while I work for my BC vacation...MARLTON MOM I could use your help with this...work really gets in the way of my keeping up with this thread

btw MM....you had me laughing so hard I was crying...the club level raids...

Minnie- glad you had a great trip...thanks for sharing your experiences.

Heather- so glad your family and friends are safe...

Teena- enjoy your mini BC vacation...its soon? right?

Willsea

Summersalt- you are almost there!!!

Robyn- I will be at the meet!!!!! I actually had to change our dinner reservation too, not going to tell DH he already thinks this internet thing is creepy...we will now dine at CG 7:35p...appy in the lounge to tide us over until then!! Cant wait!!

 

[dgbg100106]

Pictures would be awesome !! thanks!!

pm me if you'd like

I am at an off site meeting all day today so I will get those to you sometime tomorrow hope that works for you.

 

[natebenma]

Robyn- I will be at the meet!!!!! I actually had to change our dinner reservation too, not going to tell DH he already thinks this internet thing is creepy...we will now dine at CG 7:35p...appy in the lounge to tide us over until then!! Cant wait!!

I'll put you on the list.

This cracked me up!!!

It is kind of hard to explain to others that I have imaginary internet friends and they write to me.

 

[dgbg100106]

We are getting real close to the trip and I can't explain why, but I feel a tinge of sadness instead of utter excitement. Can't figure it out! I am the ultimate planner and I don't know if I am sad because that part is over. I am sure when this time next week roles around, I will be ecstatic but right now I feel a little melancholy. We even had snow yesterday and thought that would push into excitement, but nothing.

Kinda had the same feeling after our wedding 18years ago - I loved the planning and hated for that to be done! Guess I am a strange bird!

Anyone else ever feel this way?

always. Every time. I am also a planner and feel a bit of let down when I am done.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Good morning Y&B clubbers



Took me an hour to catch up on all the chatter going on while I work for my BC vacation...MARLTON MOM I could use your help with this...work really gets in the way of my keeping up with this thread

btw MM....you had me laughing so hard I was crying...the club level raids...

Minnie- glad you had a great trip...thanks for sharing your experiences.

Heather- so glad your family and friends are safe...

Teena- enjoy your mini BC vacation...its soon? right?

Willsea

Summersalt- you are almost there!!!

Robyn- I will be at the meet!!!!! I actually had to change our dinner reservation too, not going to tell DH he already thinks this internet thing is creepy...we will now dine at CG 7:35p...appy in the lounge to tide us over until then!! Cant wait!!

So glad!

My DH used to think the whole Dis Boards thing was creepy too. That is until he saw how much money we saved by finding out about the codes and AP discounts and such. Now he just LOVES that boards!

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Dee - Can you add lov2b@disney to the meet list?

Thanks!

 

[lov2b@disney]

speaking of rates...did you see the AP rates are out!! Not that much better...but a little

 

[natebenma]

Dee - Can you add lov2b@disney to the meet list?

Thanks!

Already done!!!

The listing is on page 1, Community Board section:

Second Annual Beach & Yacht Club DIS meet:

Monday July 25, 6 PM
Solarium at the Beach Club

Confirmed attendees: TeenaS, Disneymomx7 (Robyn), jennb, lov2b@disney (Sandy), Flat Dee (Natebenma)

Be there or Be Square! said FlatDee who is more like a rectangle...