2011 Beach & Yacht Club FAQ

[MickeyT]

OK July August September trip people. Here is the updated list. Bringing them over to page 85. Let us know of any new/modifications needed.

Yacht and Beach Club July Trip List

MMRules July 6 - July 15 BCV
Kelly in NY July 14- July 20 BC Big 7th Birthday Celebration
jlw29 (DD's 16th BD- 10 of us!), July 5-12 YC or BC- TBD
DisneyMomx7 Robyn and family! July 16 - July 31 BC Club Level
DisMom72 July 16 - July 25 BC Club Level
JennB July 19 - July 28 YC Club (Party of 5!)
Lov2@disney Sandy and crew July 22 July 30 BC
DisneyDad3 July 23 - 31 BC
Swissgirl66 July 28 - Aug 2 BC

Yacht and Beach Club August Trip List

MickeyT(me) and family Aug 3-Aug 11 BCV
Jaaron2 Aug 6-Aug 15 BCV
Gretchenohar@hotmail Aug 7 -Aug 17 BCV Gigi, PopPop, Matt (age 9), and Emily (age 5)
mrsmom Aug 7 - Aug 12 YC
Ntikos Aug 8 – Aug 14 BCV
mdearlove Aug 8 - Aug 22 BC
Native NYer BCV Aug 10-Aug 13 BCV
Claireybear (Claire) Aug 11 – Sept 1 BC
Maddog17361 Aug 11 – Aug 19 BCV
Disney-PartyOf5 BC Aug 12- Aug 28 First Time Stay! BC Here We Come!
Kinggoofy Aug 13-Aug 27 YC
clanmcculloch Aug 17- Aug 24 YC CL
Nixieh ( & family) Aug 18 – Aug 22 BC Club Level
WsPrincess Aug 18 -Aug 23 BC (CL?)
AugustDisney Aug 19- Aug 26 YC
DjdBrit (and family) Aug 19 – Aug 29 YC
LuvsBlueDiamonds Aug 21- Aug 23 BC
DawnMaree ( and family!) Aug 22- Aug 30 YC
lady_hlh Aug 22 - Aug 28 YC
jakeybake Aug 23 - Aug 29 BC (20th Anniversary and DD 10th BD)
Nala1128 Aug 24 - Aug 31 YC
Njmom76 Aug 24 – Aug 30 BC
Luvdisney00 Aug 24 – Aug 30 BC
Jmamom Aug 24 – Aug 31 YC
Sunshine NJ Aug 25- Aug31 BC
Mcd2745 Aug 26- Sept 3 BC
SueM Aug 27- Sept 1 BC
Pixarmom Aug 28-Aug 29 BC
DoleWhipMom Aug 30 - Sept 6th BC
CR Fan 4 Life Aug 31 - Sept 4th BC Club Level



Yacht and Beach Club September Trip List

Vinotinto Sept 2- Sept 7 YC
SueMom2Kay Sept 2 - Sept 11 BCV
3Minnies1Mickey (Shannon & family) Sept 3- Sept 17 BCV
Jetsong Sept 4 -Sept 9 YC Flyin' Solo!
Tinkandonaldfans Sept 7 – Sept 22 BC WEDDING!!!!
Focusondisney (&DH) Sept 10 -15
5westbrooks Sept 10 – Sept 17 BC
austraveler Sept 10 - Sept 15 BC
Cindydare Sept 11 - Sept 17th BC
IndianaHoosier Sept 11- Sept 17 BC
Egdanger1 Sept 12 - Sept 17 YC (40th Bday celebration..Yipee!!!)
I Heart MK Sept 12 - Sept 19 >>>>A Beach Club Honeymoom!<<<<
mickeymouseclubhouse Sept 16- Sept 20 BC
Bookgirl Sept 17 - 21 BC
Jenneth79 Sept 17 - Sept 25 YC Club Level
Doccoc2002 Sept 20 – Sept 28 YC
eangel Sept 24 - Oct 1 BCV
Disneyinachick Sept 25-Oct 8 YC
Tiggr88 Sept 27- Oct 2 YC (DD’s Happy Birthday!)
Nermel9 Sept 28- Oct 8 BC

 

[sjs314]

I am hoping to snag an 8:00am ish reservation at CP during our stay. Will there be a bus that leaves for MK early enough for us to get there on time.

We had a bad experience with the bus service at CBR last year, so I am checking with the BC experts. TIA

I was wondering also on how early you can catch a bus to MK

 

[WsPrincess]

I just read through all 101 pages today. I feel like I know all of you already. You are all amazing and helpful and kind! Thank you. And prayers and good wishes to Teena, Robyn and doccoc2002.

I have been researching, planning and trying to make the best decision for our family for our kids first trip. We are traveling Aug 18th-Aug 23rd and I am almost positive I want to stay at BC CL but I do have a couple questions if anyone can help me.

It is going to be me, DH, DD3 and DS not quite 2 and my Mom. The most important thing for us is the balcony so I know to just request that. My question is DS needs a crib/PnP (he would climb out of a bed in a heartbeat). If we end up with a room without a daybed, could we fit a rollaway and a PnP in the room? I am OK with crowded if it would work.

Also, will the kids enjoy BC? We are also looking at Poly but I am just not feeling it like I am here. Maybe it is all of you!

 

[vinotinto]

I am hoping to snag an 8:00am ish reservation at CP during our stay. Will there be a bus that leaves for MK early enough for us to get there on time.

We had a bad experience with the bus service at CBR last year, so I am checking with the BC experts. TIA

I want to know this too! I have an 8:05 ADR at CP. Last year, I had an 8:10 am ADR at Akershus, and we were staying at the Poly. We waited forever at the monorail (no bus service from Poly to Epcot). They were "testing" it. Didn't start running until almost 8:00 am. By the time we got to Akershus it was almost 8:30 am. We totally missed rope drop by at least 30 minutes.

 

[natebenma]

I was wondering also on how early you can catch a bus to MK

I want to know this too! I have an 8:05 ADR at CP. Last year, I had an 8:10 am ADR at Akershus, and we were staying at the Poly. We waited forever at the monorail (no bus service from Poly to Epcot). They were "testing" it. Didn't start running until almost 8:00 am. By the time we got to Akershus it was almost 8:30 am. We totally missed rope drop by at least 30 minutes.

Last July, my family was out at the bus stop at 7:30 for an 8 am EMH opening at MK twice that week. We made it for the rope drop opening ceremony both times. I suspect there are buses running even earlier, but I don't know that for sure. The ride to MK is around 15 minutes, so I am guessing being out at the stop by 7 would do.

You are better off taking the bus than driving or taking a taxi to MK because the bus drops you off right at the entrance and with a vehicle you must go to the TTC, then take the boat or ferry.

 

[austraveler]

OK July August September trip people. Here is the updated list. Bringing them over to page 85. Let us know of any new/modifications needed.

Yacht and Beach Club September Trip List



Can you please add us to the list. BC 10 to 15 sept

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

There are early "Character Meal" buses that'll get you to the parks and resorts.

Thanks MickeyT for the update!

 

[Marlton Mom]

I just read through all 101 pages today. I feel like I know all of you already. You are all amazing and helpful and kind! Thank you. And prayers and good wishes to Teena, Robyn and doccoc2002.

I have been researching, planning and trying to make the best decision for our family for our kids first trip. We are traveling Aug 18th-Aug 23rd and I am almost positive I want to stay at BC CL but I do have a couple questions if anyone can help me.

It is going to be me, DH, DD3 and DS not quite 2 and my Mom. The most important thing for us is the balcony so I know to just request that. My question is DS needs a crib/PnP (he would climb out of a bed in a heartbeat). If we end up with a room without a daybed, could we fit a rollaway and a PnP in the room? I am OK with crowded if it would work.

Also, will the kids enjoy BC? We are also looking at Poly but I am just not feeling it like I am here. Maybe it is all of you!

I have a thought for you. For about $10 more per day you can "upgrade" to a Garden view room. I would then request a ground floor room because they all have patios. You would have a place to hang out when the kids were napping and you wouldn't have to worry about about getting the standing balcony room.

As for the kids having fun at the hotel, remember the pool has a sand bottom and shallow areas for the kids to play in. It would be like being at the beach but without the scary waves! There is also a little kid slide that would be perfect for your 3 year old. They have some sand toys for sale but you could always bring a few doller store sand toys and plastic cars and the kids would be in heaven!

My son is 12 now but when he was that age the sand and the water were endlessly entertaining.

I really think you are in the right place when you are staying at the beach club! The rest of the gang here will be happy to help you with any questions or concerns that you have about this trip. Get ready to have a WONDERFUL vacation!


Marlton Mom

 

[sjs314]

Last July, my family was out at the bus stop at 7:30 for an 8 am EMH opening at MK twice that week. We made it for the rope drop opening ceremony both times. I suspect there are buses running even earlier, but I don't know that for sure. The ride to MK is around 15 minutes, so I am guessing being out at the stop by 7 would do.

You are better off taking the bus than driving or taking a taxi to MK because the bus drops you off right at the entrance and with a vehicle you must go to the TTC, then take the boat or ferry.

There are early "Character Meal" buses that'll get you to the parks and resorts.

Thanks MickeyT for the update!

Thanks

 

[MMrules]

Added to Trip List on page 85.

MMRules and mdearlove....Anyone else?

Thanks for adding me

 

[natebenma]

Wow! It is not easy keeping up with you people! I updated the guest lists to the best of my ability this morning-

summersalt (April) and Niki and NJ (June), I added you two.

hannahdrewmom and BabyRN- you have both recently posted, but I didn't see you on the lists. If you want to be added, post your info (dates of trip and resort booked).

MickeyT- I added the info for jackeybake- please update your list when you have a chance:
jakeybake Aug 23 - Aug 29 BC (20th Anniversary and DD 10th BD)


Thanks!

 

[DisneyMomx7]

We always do a 8:05 ADR at Crystal Palace and never had trouble getting a bus. We are also the crazy "rope droppers" and always have made it in time for rope drop.

Marlton Mom - I was down in your neck of the woods yesterday. I ran a fundraiser for our school at Sahara Sam's and everytime I saw a sign on 295 that said Marlton I thought of you!

Wsprincess - I think you'll be fine with a rollaway or daybed and a pack and play. First of all the the daybad and packand play can be folded up during the day and out of your way. When we did a grand gathering in 2008 my Mom stayed in the room with my 3 oldest sons. Obviously they needed a rollaway! It fit nicely and they just folded it up during the day. There still would have been room for a pack and play. I hope you enjoy BC CL as much as we do. The other option would be to book a deluxe cl room which ha the same cl privileges but it a larger room, just not on the 5th floor. We had one once and it is a lot of extra room. HTH.

MickeyT - thanks for keeping the July list. Looks like we'll definitely have enought for another "Disney YC/BC Mini Meet" like last year!

 

[elliefusmom]

summersalt (April) and Niki and NJ (June), I added you.
Thanks!

Yeah!!! Another addition to April! I'm at a teacher's conference and reading all of this from my phone. Thanks for keeping up for me!

Two weeks from today I'll be at the Magic Kingdom!

 

[eah7]

I was wondering also on how early you can catch a bus to MK

When we were at the YC in November, we had an 8ish reservation at CP. We were on the first MK bus and the only riders!!!! We were downstairs around
7. We had to wait a bit in line at MK but it seemed better to do that than be too late.

 

[Wonders10]

Hi everyone!

I'm leaving in 7 days for WDW! And yesterday I upgraded us from POFQ to the BC! We've stayed here once a couple years ago and fell in love with it. Okay, I'm not going to lie. We fell in love with Stormalong Bay. But the rest of the resort is awesome too. We have a standard booked - Unless we splurged and got some amazing pool/lake view, I doubt my mom or I would really spend time out there. I would like a full size balcony though so I will probably request that at check in.

Question - if you pick up some food, like breakfast, from the Marketplace, can you eat it in the Solarium? I recall seeing tables set up but the Solarium is just such a pretty, calm place.

 

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

SAB and checkout question...

After we checkout are we allowed to use SAB until DME takes us back to the airport?

Thanks.

 

[sjs314]

When we were at the YC in November, we had an 8ish reservation at CP. We were on the first MK bus and the only riders!!!! We were downstairs around
7. We had to wait a bit in line at MK but it seemed better to do that than be too late.

I did some searching on the Transportation Boards about the "Character Breakfast Bus" but did not find it mentioned although I did see it posted that the buses to the parks start running at 6:30am.

I want to do an early ADR at Mk and also Boma, but I am thinking it would be best to just take a taxi to Boma rather than a bus to AK and then a bus to AKL

 

[natebenma]

Yeah!!! Another addition to April! I'm at a teacher's conference and reading all of this from my phone. Thanks for keeping up for me!

Two weeks from today I'll be at the Magic Kingdom!

I LOVE the two weeks from today game! I love the one week from today game even better!

Hi everyone!

I'm leaving in 7 days for WDW! And yesterday I upgraded us from POFQ to the BC! We've stayed here once a couple years ago and fell in love with it. Okay, I'm not going to lie. We fell in love with Stormalong Bay. But the rest of the resort is awesome too. We have a standard booked - Unless we splurged and got some amazing pool/lake view, I doubt my mom or I would really spend time out there. I would like a full size balcony though so I will probably request that at check in.

Question - if you pick up some food, like breakfast, from the Marketplace, can you eat it in the Solarium? I recall seeing tables set up but the Solarium is just such a pretty, calm place.

Yes, you can eat (and drink) in the Solarium.

Does anyone have a decent recent photo of the Solarium? Would love to put that up on the front page

It probably isn't too late to add the request for full balcony to the reservation- I would try if I were you. Does no harm. Then confirm at checkin that your room has a full balcony or if not, check to see if there is one available that does.

If you would like to be added to the front page guest list, post the dates of your stay.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

One thing I have noticed with the early morning buses is that if you miss one it seems to take longer than usual for the next bus. I'm not sure what kind of loop they are on. But I remember just missing an MK bus at BC and waiting quite a ling time for the next one. We ended up being late for CP but they still got us in.

We arrive at BC just ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!!!!!!

 

[natebenma]

SAB and checkout question...

After we checkout are we allowed to use SAB until DME takes us back to the airport?

Thanks.

Yes, you can use SAB until the end of your checkout day. There are lockers and showers available in the health club if you wish to freshen up before your flight.

I did some searching on the Transportation Boards about the "Character Breakfast Bus" but did not find it mentioned although I did see it posted that the buses to the parks start running at 6:30am.

I want to do an early ADR at Mk and also Boma, but I am thinking it would be best to just take a taxi to Boma rather than a bus to AK and then a bus to AKL

I agree that a taxi is the right choice for Boma for breakfast. By the way, yum!!!