2011 Beach & Yacht Club FAQ

[PaDisneyCouple]

Haven't been on the Resorts board much recently. Nice to see the new YC/BC thread is up and running. Looking forward to much happy discussion.

 

[creativeamanda]

If you want to upgrade to an AP, the International Gateway Guest Relations is a great place to do it! If you know you're going to upgrade to an AP, I'd suggest doing that as soon as possible after you arrive.

Two reasons: 1) You'll receive a 10% discount in nearly all the stores with a regular AP and a 20% discount with the Premium or Premier! (Although I should add that last year, the IG Guest Relations could not issue a Premier Pass - WDW/DL - I had to go to the front entrance of Epcot to get my Premier Pass.) 2) If you decide to get a TIW card, you'll want to buy it and start using it right away!

I need to see if California Grill accepts the TIW card. If they do, then that should pay for itself first use.

 

[creativeamanda]

I need to see if California Grill accepts the TIW card. If they do, then that should pay for itself first use.

They don't, but I can use it for breakfast at Crystal Palace and lunch at Tutto and use those DDP credits at Cali Grill, and then have the discounts for shopping, so getting the AP early would help a lot. I think I'll do it on the first day. Thanks for the help.

 

[pixarmom]

I need to see if California Grill accepts the TIW card. If they do, then that should pay for itself first use.

We just used TIW at California Grill last month! It was a celebration for my dad's birthday, so we saved quite a bit on dinner for a party of seven!

It's listed as accepting TIW here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=105

I can't recall the "break even" amount on the TIW card, but I've seen it posted several times on the boards. We don't use the dining plan anymore for several reasons, but the 20% off all our TS meals over four trips for five people has been a huge savings for us.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

We've always used our TIW card at California Grill.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Robyn, Thanks for the info. We are strongly considering changing from the GV CL to the deluxe CL. We are there for 9 nights and have to make sure the cost difference is worth it.

Would it be too risky to ask for a first floor room since there is only one? Would a first floor or fully balcony be the best way to make a request? Are the deluxe rooms typically available at the AP rate? Thanks

In the past the deluxe cl rooms were available with AP rates, so hopefully they'll still be available when the new rates are released.

I think that's a great request - 1st floor, or full balcony. That will take care of 4 out of 6 of your requests!

 

[creativeamanda]

We just used TIW at California Grill last month! It was a celebration for my dad's birthday, so we saved quite a bit on dinner for a party of seven!

It's listed as accepting TIW here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=105

I can't recall the "break even" amount on the TIW card, but I've seen it posted several times on the boards. We don't use the dining plan anymore for several reasons, but the 20% off all our TS meals over four trips for five people has been a huge savings for us.

We've always used our TIW card at California Grill.

Thanks! For us, 20% off at Cali Grill, plus the % off at the Plaza and I'll be back at Disney in October for the 5k during the food and wine festival will certainly pay for the card. Then the discounts for the annual pass and being back in October (and possibly for the Princess half marathon in 2012) will be a life saver!

 

[DisneyMomx7]

There is a kiosk along the beach near Hurricane Hannah's. Can't compare the two locations.



If you're at the YC, it might be a bit less walk to take the boat but will always take longer as the route goes to the BW before going on to Epcot. Returning from Epcot, it does the same. If you'll be at BC, the walk to the boat dock at the YC is about the same as the walk to the IG. If going to DHS, walk to the IG and catch the boat there if the dock at Y&BC is still closed.

doccoc2002, my heart goes out to you. You and your family are in my prayers. If you're not being seen at an academic breast cancer center, please consider going to one.

Robyn and Teena, you're both in my prayers as well. Robyn, your mother must be a very strong woman. She has been through so much.

Thank you. She is an incredibly strong and loving person. I never knew HOW strong she was until we lost my brother (he was only 45). She was absolutely devestated but managed to hang on because she loved her grandchildren and surviving children so much.

She is scheduled (once again) for the surgery tomorrow, so if you can, still keep us in your prayers.

 

[creativeamanda]

Thank you. She is an incredibly strong and loving person. I never knew HOW strong she was until we lost my brother (he was only 45). She was absolutely devestated but managed to hang on because she loved her grandchildren and surviving children so much.

She is scheduled (once again) for the surgery tomorrow, so if you can, still keep us in your prayers.

She and you are in my heartfelt prayers.

 

[WDWKOOK]

In the past the deluxe cl rooms were available with AP rates, so hopefully they'll still be available when the new rates are released.

I think that's a great request - 1st floor, or full balcony. That will take care of 4 out of 6 of your requests!

And, I will add that I was able to book a BC/Deluxe room a couple of weeks ago using the military 40% off promo.

 

[DisMom72]

I think that's a great request - 1st floor, or full balcony. That will take care of 4 out of 6 of your requests!

Exactly what I was thinking Thanks

 

[pixarmom]

Thank you. She is an incredibly strong and loving person. I never knew HOW strong she was until we lost my brother (he was only 45). She was absolutely devestated but managed to hang on because she loved her grandchildren and surviving children so much.

She is scheduled (once again) for the surgery tomorrow, so if you can, still keep us in your prayers.

Sending more prayers for your mom.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

In the past the deluxe cl rooms were available with AP rates, so hopefully they'll still be available when the new rates are released.

The Deluxe Club Level Rooms are also available with the current general public room only discount that ends next Sunday.

 

[E&BMom]

Quick question. We are moving over to BC club level in the morning (at universal right now). I'm sure our room won't be ready when we head over around 8-8:30. However can we still take advantage of our staying Club level and grab breakfast in the club lounge before we head out to the park?? Thanks guys!!

 

[sjs314]

Thank you. She is an incredibly strong and loving person. I never knew HOW strong she was until we lost my brother (he was only 45). She was absolutely devestated but managed to hang on because she loved her grandchildren and surviving children so much.

She is scheduled (once again) for the surgery tomorrow, so if you can, still keep us in your prayers.

Sending good thoughts and prayers for your Mom

 

[WDWKOOK]

Quick question. We are moving over to BC club level in the morning (at universal right now). I'm sure our room won't be ready when we head over around 8-8:30. However can we still take advantage of our staying Club level and grab breakfast in the club lounge before we head out to the park?? Thanks guys!!

Yes! You have CL lounge access from check-in until midnight of the day you check-out.

Have a great stay at the BC!

 

[E&BMom]

Yes! You have CL lounge access from check-in until midnight of the day you check-out.

Have a great stay at the BC!

Oh my goodnes!! Thank you for the quick reply. We cannot wait until we get to BC!!! We love it. We have had fun at Universal and Harry Potter but we have all decided we are Disney all the way!!!!!!!! It feels like home!!

I'm on my phone so I haven't read everything but good thoughts to everyone who needs them right now.

Thanks again and BC tomorrow!! Yea!!!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Oh my goodnes!! Thank you for the quick reply. We cannot wait until we get to BC!!! We love it. We have had fun at Universal and Harry Potter but we have all decided we are Disney all the way!!!!!!!! It feels like home!!

I'm on my phone so I haven't read everything but good thoughts to everyone who needs them right now.

Thanks again and BC tomorrow!! Yea!!!

You're welcome. It won't be long now before you check-in to your "home".

 

[nannette]

Thank you. She is an incredibly strong and loving person. I never knew HOW strong she was until we lost my brother (he was only 45). She was absolutely devestated but managed to hang on because she loved her grandchildren and surviving children so much.

She is scheduled (once again) for the surgery tomorrow, so if you can, still keep us in your prayers.

Robyn, The power of prayer is very strong and there is so much of it on this thread. Continuing to keep your mom, you and your family in my prayers. Good luck to her tomorrow.

~Nannette

 

[mickeymouseclubhouse]

We have used many of the kids clubs over the years (Simbas, Neverland, Sandcastle, Cubs den, and camp dolphin) and we've never been turned away. There never seems to be a huge crowd. Probably the busiest one we've experienced was the Neverland club at the Poly but even they had room for our kids. If you make a reservation they do take a credit card, at least they did when our kids were little. Only one word of warning, we usually had to pull our kids out kicking and screaming. LOL

Oh good, it sounds like we could get them in last minute if we really needed too! Thanks for the info!