2011 Beach & Yacht Club FAQ

[TeenaS]

Done both. Disney transfers when we did the 3-day, 4-night package out of POR and a private company (can't remember the name right now) when we went straight from the airport hotel where we stayed the night before a 4-day cruise (tacked on a one-night stay after at WL). I have to vote the private carrier. I also agree that getting there a little early before the crowd arrives is much easier on everyone, especially getting on board early.

Teena, do you still get the check-in at the resort if you are doing a land-sea package? Seems that we used the same KTTW card for both resort and ship, but it's been a while since we've done it. We are in the exploration phase right now for a family gathering on-board (probably the Magic) some time in 2012 or 2013. I figure it will take me that long to save the money to pay for all the kids, spouses and any little ones that might pop up in-between now and then.

No, they totally changed it recently. There are no longer cruise line desks at the resorts and there is no check-in at the resorts. The morning when a ship departs, at the cruise resorts, a cruise CM will be walking around the lobby with a clipboard. They basically answer questions, DO NOT check you in, and they put you on the bus.

Pixarmom, tell the kids that if you go early with a private company, you can have a leisure lunch, get into your cabin, change into your swim suit (pack them in your carry-on) and be in the pool by 2 PM, which is about the time the people on the cruise bus will be arriving and getting checked in and will be walking into lunch. Tell them later in the day the pool will be real real crowded!! And then it's the lifeboat drill so they will be able to experience so much more fun if they go early in the private car! Also, have them stop and buy a case of water (and maybe beer if you want) as you can take this on board on a Disney cruise. We always take Bob's bourbon, my beer and water. It saves soooo much money. Disney doesn't care ... there are signs in the security area that says no alcohol but Disney allows you to take it on board. I watched a family walk on board in December with two cases of water and two cases of beer.

 

[TeenaS]

WOW ... was it crowded at WDW yesterday. Magic Kingdom was open until 3 AM. We were totally full at the BCV, BC and YC.

 

[BCV23]

If I recall correctly, it opens at 6:30 am for coffee (maybe pastry, too) and 7 am for everything else. If someone can confirm this information, I will add it to the front page.

Thanks!

It's open at 6:30 but just for self serve beverages from the "machines". The rest of the store is roped off. No sales at that point.

It officially opens at 7am.

 

[BCV23]

WOW ... was it crowded at WDW yesterday. Magic Kingdom was open until 3 AM. We were totally full at the BCV, BC and YC.

It seemed crowded to me at DAK, as well. Three of us did the Sunrise Safari and the crowds walking in as we left seemed heavy to me.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

WOW ... was it crowded at WDW yesterday. Magic Kingdom was open until 3 AM. We were totally full at the BCV, BC and YC.

Oh boy!!! You gotta love spring!!

 

[PittPantherfan]

I know this question doesn't directly relate to the Beach Club but everyone on here seems so knowledgable that I wanted to ask all of you....

Just ran across some information on a Nemo dining package. Is the demand for seeing Nemo so great that you need a dining package to see it - like Fantasmic? Would you recommend this package? I had not seen any information until today about this package.

Any information appreciated!

 

[sjs314]

It's open at 6:30 but just for self serve beverages from the "machines". The rest of the store is roped off. No sales at that point.

It officially opens at 7am.

Thank You for confirming the opening time.

 

[pixarmom]

I know this question doesn't directly relate to the Beach Club but everyone on here seems so knowledgable that I wanted to ask all of you....

Just ran across some information on a Nemo dining package. Is the demand for seeing Nemo so great that you need a dining package to see it - like Fantasmic? Would you recommend this package? I had not seen any information until today about this package.

Any information appreciated!

Last month, we went the first Nemo show of the day, arrived minutes before the show started and got seats right in front. We had an 8am breakfast at Tusker House (fun and cost effective for our family of 5 with two pre-teen "Disney adults) and we had lunch ADRs at Yak and Yeti. So for us, it was no package, no wait, great seats for Nemo and two great meals at AK! Not sure if the situation is different at other times of year so someone else may be able to comment on that. Hope that helps!

 

[pixarmom]

More thanks to Katesdad and Teena for the tips and recommendations!

We are a rope drop family, so we're used to arriving early and I initially assumed that's what we would do for the cruise. Then I read all of these horror stories about (and saw pictures of) crazy lines, huge crowds and long waits outside the terminal in the 10am-1pm timeframe for the Dream. So that's why we started to consider a later boarding time and DCL transfers, but I wonder if the boarding situation will return to normal before August.

I really appreciate all the tips and I'm adding these transportation options to my list - I wish this was as easy as walking to DHS for rope drop!!

 

[Disney-PartyOf5]

Ok , here it is .....I've got some good pictures of BC I think you'll enjoy:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1806020

Just wanted to say thank you for responding to my post and for going to the trouble of sending me a link to your trip report. I really enjoyed it and you did have some lovely photos. Your family is beautiful by the way. I think that your 2 boys must be very similar in age to my 3 children. I also like to dress my boys alike when we are on vacation. It is not only easier to keep track of them, we also get favorable comments on their appearance. I loved your TR - I think that we are very similar and now really cannot wait to set our eyes on the BC. I hope that you have a trip planned and enjoy it as much as your previous visits. Thanks for helping us to look forward to ours even more.

 

[Katesdad]

Nemo dining package. Is the demand for seeing Nemo so great that you need a dining package to see it - like Fantasmic?

Did the Nemo show the week after Thanksgiving in 2008 and 2010. Got there about 1/2 hour before show started. Got seats both times but I will say in 2010 there was a little bigger crowd. Still, everyone that showed up was seated before the show started. Not sure about a dining package for this and what it might do for you. Bot times I wasn't seated directly in front of the stage but the show looked great to me.

 

[Micka Mouse]

subbing....

 

[andrea1213]

Hi,

I'm considering BC for a Christmas trip, and am wondering about the walking distance to places - how far a walk to the Boardwalk? Epcot? DHS?

Thanks so much,
Andrea

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Just wanted to say thank you for responding to my post and for going to the trouble of sending me a link to your trip report. I really enjoyed it and you did have some lovely photos. Your family is beautiful by the way. I think that your 2 boys must be very similar in age to my 3 children. I also like to dress my boys alike when we are on vacation. It is not only easier to keep track of them, we also get favorable comments on their appearance. I loved your TR - I think that we are very similar and now really cannot wait to set our eyes on the BC. I hope that you have a trip planned and enjoy it as much as your previous visits. Thanks for helping us to look forward to ours even more.

We will arrive at the BC in just 17 short days!!!! Can't wait!!!!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hi,

I'm considering BC for a Christmas trip, and am wondering about the walking distance to places - how far a walk to the Boardwalk? Epcot? DHS?

Thanks so much,
Andrea

You are very close to the Boardwalk and Epcot. Probably a 3 minute walk to either one. I haven't timed it but it's a stones throw.

The studios is further. People say it's a 15 minute walk but we always take the boat.

 

[andrea1213]

Thanks! It's hard to tell on the maps I've seen.

Andrea

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

BC is a nice location for Christmas. Also the WL.

 

[Sue M]

WOW ... was it crowded at WDW yesterday. Magic Kingdom was open until 3 AM. We were totally full at the BCV, BC and YC.

Guess Spring Break has started! But we were just in WDW late Jan, and past years have practically had everything walk on, but this Jan, we found the crowds larger then past years. More tour groups to.

 

[MickeyT]

OK July August September trip people. Here is the updated list. Bringing them over to page 70. Let us know of any new/modifications needed.

Yacht and Beach Club July Trip List

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
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
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
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

Yacht and Beach Club September Trip List

SueMom2Kay Sept 2 - Sept 11 BCV
3Minnies1Mickey (Shannon & family) Sept 3- 10 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
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

 

[natebenma]

Thanks for the July/Aug/Sept update, Mike. I edited the front page. Dee