2011 Yacht & Beach Club FAQ, Part II

[natebenma]

Beach Club and Yacht Club FAQs thread

to the Yacht & Beach Club FAQ forum!

We hope you like it here! There are a lot of interesting questions and some great information shared by veterans and newcomers alike.

We are a very friendly bunch! You'll laugh! You may cry. You will definitely learn things about this wonderful resort.
But as you follow along, you will mostly wish you could be at the Yacht or Beach Club RIGHT NOW!!!

Here's the links to the previous, closed threads

2010 Beach and Yacht Club FAQ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2442492 (June 2008- August 2010)

2010 Yacht and Beach Club FAQ, Part II http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2530931 (August 2010 - March 2011)

2011 Beach and Yacht Club FAQ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2648534 (February2011 - April 2011)


Need to feed your fix for pix?


Link to Yacht Club, Beach Club and Beach Club Villa Photos~ Post All Your Photos!!! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1735844

Marlton Mom's photos, June 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/marlton-mom/sets/72157627204191110/

Check out this YouTube video with a mini-tour of parts of the resort. Room depicted is in the Beach Club resort
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa-069xRMRs&feature=channel


THANK YOU to Joe Cool, a high school student who originally put together this FAQ thread and to Tete01830 for keeping it going.


If you see any information that needs to updated or changed, please PM me!

Thanks!!!

Dee (Natebenma)


Introduction to Disney's Beach Club and Yacht Club

A sandy white beach along Crescent Lake creates a feeling reminiscent of the lazy days of summer along the eastern seaboard. Relaxed yet luxurious, Disney’s Beach Club Resort shares an array of amenities with its “sister resort” Disney's Yacht Club Resort just a few feet away — a sandbottom pool, health club, full service marina and a beachfront promenade with direct access to Epcot as well as the unique shops and restaurants at Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district. Classic surroundings capture the essence of New England luxury at the upscale Yacht Club Resort. Its comfy chairs, hardwood floors and shafts of sunlight streaming into a welcoming lobby invite you to linger.


The Beach Club

Thanks siouxi31 for the lobby photos!


The Yacht Club

Thanks kldmom2000 and heatherbelle for the Yacht Club photos!


The Beach Club and Yacht Club are similar resorts in terms of service and amenities, and have equal access to the shared pool complex, health club and video arcade. Both resorts have the same management team in place.

Some minor differences have been noted by guests:

Beach Club
Lighter, beachy decor in lobby and rooms
Lobby can be active and lively with families waiting for meals at Cape May
Closer to EPCOT and Marketplace Gift Shop
Approximately 50% of rooms in all room categories have full balconies. The remaining are standing balconies.

Yacht Club
Darker woods and nautical decor in lobby and rooms
Lobby is more serene
Convention attendees are more likely to be booked at YC
Closer to Hollywood Studios and Friendship Boats
Most rooms have a full balcony


Resort Map

Transportation

Motorcoach transportation is available to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.

Water launch is available to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Boardwalk,and the Swan and Dolphin Resorts.

Each boat makes the full circuit.
EPCOT Int Gateway -> Boardwalk Inn -> Yacht & Beach Club (shared dock) -> Swan & Dolphin (shared dock) -> Disney Hollywood Studios
Disney Hollywood Studios-> Swan & Dolphin -> Yacht & Beach Club -> Boardwalk Inn -> EPCOT International Gateway

The Yacht & Beach Club boat dock was closed for refurbishment in March 2011 but is now open again.


Walking is also an option to DHS and Epcot!

The walk to Epcot takes about 5-10 minutes depending on your pace.

The walk to DHS will take you a little longer but it is a beautiful walk! The distance from the Beach Club to Hollywood Studios is a little over a mile.
Here's a suggested shortcut if you get to the Boardwalk from the Beach Club side: when you are at the Boardwalk Inn, just before the Wyland Galleries store, is a little opening that leads out to their Luna Park pool area, which you can use as a short cut for getting to the Hollywood Studios walkway and there will be a sign saying which way to go. This way you don't need to walk past the whole Boardwalk area. Alternatively, you
can access the path by walking all the way to the end of the Yacht Club and crossing the bridge there.

Here's a map created by Robo that explains the walking paths from DHS to Epcot, and places in between, illustrated in colorful detail:

Thanks, Robo, for permitting me to post this extremely helpful picture!

Taxi Cabs are readily available to guests and can be hailed by one of the valet CMs outside of the Yacht or Beach Club lobby front entrances, however...

If you are traveling directly from the Y&BC to MK, the Disney bus will take you directly to the front entrance of the park, but if you drive, or take a taxi cab, you must park/get out at the TTC and either use the express monorail or ferry boat to get to the park



Dee's tip for avoiding the worst leg of travel in the World!
Please note that the opinions expressed are those of Natebenma alone (but have been been expressed by everyone else I have ever talked to)

The return trip from Downtown Disney to the Yacht & Beach Club, or to any resort for that matter is notoriously torturous. It's bad! We have not found the buses TO DTD to be all that bad but we HATE the buses that return from DTD to BC, it takes forever since the buses often stop at a water park, or change drivers, or make dropoffs at all of the EPCOT resorts, or all of the above. And the DTD return buses are always crowded. Always.

This is what we do, and it has made our trips to DTD SO much more enjoyable. You need park hopper tickets for this, which IMHO is a great idea anyway when you are staying at BC/YC. It also requires that you return prior to the closing time for EP- either 9 PM or midnight on EMH nights.

When we are on our way back to the Beach Club, we take one of the resort boats (to POR, OKW or Saratoga Springs). We find the bus stop at the resort and hop on a bus to EPCOT, then we walk through the park, enjoying attractions along the way.

Both days we did this we planned our DTD on a morning we had been at EP, and as a double bonus, we pulled a FP to Soarin' before leaving the park in the morning, and then used it on our way back to the room.

Here are the two posts from my TR where we did this.

July 2010: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38377886&postcount=238

July 2009: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37765350&postcount=49

A similar method works for us when we are traveling from another resort back to the BC- we take the monorail or bus to EP first.

Alternatively, a taxi back to the BC would probably be around $20. I would consider that, too!


Stormalong Bay Pool and Flying Jib Slide


Stormlong Bay is a beachside water park that offers up 3 acres of aquatic fun for the whole family. Catch currents in an expansive sand-bottomed pool or a lazy circular river, explore the "Shipwreck" and slide down one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World Resort, or simply lie on the elevated tanning deck and soak up the sun's golden rays. With 750,000 gallons of water comprising an impressive complex of pools that range from swirling to placid every member of your family can find a place to make a splash at Stormalong Bay. Guppy Bay Kiddie pool lets even the youngest of guests in on the fun.

Thanks for the Jib Slide photo, Marlton Mom!



See more pictures and read more about this amazing pool complex in the next post!

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[natebenma]

Stormalong Bay Pool and the Flying Jib Slide

Stormalong Bay received the 2004 Disney Magazine Reader's Choice Award for Favorite Walt Disney World Resort Pool!!!

Check Posted Hours, Changes Seasonally

Refurbishment News:

The Flying Jib Slide and Kiddie Slide underwent scheduled maintenance from early January to February 4. Both slides are now open for the enjoyment of resort guests!

Some areas of Stormalong Bay may be closed during the winter months for scheduled maintenance, but there will always be a portion of the pool open for resort guests, weather permitting.

Please note:

ALL MEMBERS of your party must bring their room keys to Stormalong Bay for admittance!

DVC members who are staying at other resorts are not permitted to use the pool.

Child and adult life jackets are permitted in the pool and are available at no charge at the Poolside Giftshop at SAB. If SAB runs out of adult life jackets or doesn't have them for some reason, the marina can provide life jackets for use at SAB at no charge.

For everyone's safetey and enjoyment, diaper-age children are required to wear swim diapers or rubber pants when using any pool at WDW. Swim diapers available for purchase at Poolside Gifts.


Pool Side Gifts:
Tube rentals, complimentary life jackets and swim diapers are available at Poolside Gifts located under the gazebo.
The tubes are $3 for 1 hour or $10 per day.

According to a lifeguard, July 2010:
Outside floats are not permitted for adults in SAB. Pool noodles, either from home or purchased at the pool gift shop, may be used in SAB. Young children may use floats that surround their body if an adult is within arm's reach. These rules are subject to change and may be affected by crowd conditions.

Stormlong Bay is a beachside water park that offers up 3 acres of aquatic fun for the whole family. Catch currents in an expansive sand-bottomed pool or a lazy circular river, explore the "Shipwreck" and slide down one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World Resort, or simply lie on the elevated tanning deck and soak up the sun's golden rays. With 750,000 gallons of water comprising an impressive complex of pools that range from swirling to placid every member of your family can find a place to make a splash at Stormalong Bay. Guppy Bay Kiddie pool lets even the youngest of Guests in on the fun.

THANK YOU so much to skelooch for providing this incredible labeled birds-eye view of Stormalong Bay!!!


Stormalong Bay

Thanks heatherbelle for the SAB photo above

Above photo courtesy of Marlton Mom



Build a castle or dig in the sand in the shallow beach area. This pool section is zero-entry depth and perfect for little beachlovers. The kiddie pool is on the Yacht Club side.

Two photos above courtesy of pixarmom


Enjoy a swim in the unique sand-bottom pool section. Experience the sinking sands area, which is kind of like quick-sand. Your foot sinks into the sand when you put it down. An unusual, but fun sensation!

Float along under bridges and by a beautiful windmill in the lazy river.

Two photos above courtesy of lov2b@Disney



Take a spin or two around the whirlpool!

SAB at night

Thanks, scotmel, for the amazing picture above!




Shipwreck Jib Slide

*Please take note that you must be able to swim in 4 ft of water without the use of a flotation device. Also, adults are not allowed to wait at the exit of the larger pool slide.



There's even a place for little pirates to slide and splash!

Thanks hockeymomR for the kiddie slide photos!


Hot tubs may also be found at SAB and at the quiet pools.

Quiet Pools are available at the Beach Club and Yacht Club 24 hours/7 days per week and at the Beach Club Villas (Check Posted Hours).
No lifeguards on duty.

Photo of hot tub at SAB and the Yacht Club quiet pool courtesy of eandesmom

Photo of Beach Club quiet pool courtesy of sinderelly


Lockers and Showers are available in the Ship Shape Health Club for guests to use on check-in or check-out day

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[natebenma]

Activities and Amenities

There are many activities like volleyball, BINGO, poolside Karaoke, and t-shirt decorating held daily at SAB for guests staying at YC, BC or BCV.
Activities change daily and guest will receive an activities calendar upon check in.


Here is the June 2011 Activities Schedule -thanks, Marlton Mom and the July 2010 Activities Schedule -thanks, Priskillet!

June ......... July .........

click on thumbnail schedule to enlarge

A Campfire Sing-Along and Marshmallow Roast is held nightly on the beach in front of SAB. Following the campfire nightly is "Movies Under the Stars".

Campfire time for July 7:30 pm


Beach Movie July 2011 Schedule,

Movie follows at 9:00 pm.


Beach Club Movie Schedule ~ 9:00PM

Sundays - Gnomeo & Juliet (Rated G)
Mondays - Finding Nemo (Rated G)
Tuesdays - Lilo & Stitch (Rated PG)
Wednesdays - Tangled (Rated PG)
Thursdays - Pete's Dragon (Rated G)
Fridays - Bambi (Rated G)
Saturdays - Bolt (Rated PG)

The Beach Club Marketplace has Disney-themed merchandise, swimwear and resort wear, books, groceries, sundries, suncare, candy and snacks.
Fresh pastries, yogurt parfaits, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and some prepackaged fresh food to go are available.

Here is a link to over 30 photos taken by Pixarmom in February 2011 and May 2011 showing some of the grocery items, sweets, treats, gifts and merchandise available in the Beach Club Marketplace

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=41330436#post41330436

At the Yacht Club, you will find Fittings and Fairings Clothes and Notions, featuring adult clothing, resortwear, Dooney and Bourke purses, watches and other treasures.

Thanks YCFAN for the photo. Here is a link to over 20 photos taken by Cinderumbrella in June 2011: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41507585&postcount=26


Solarium
Just around the corner from the Marketplace is a great place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, to sip a refreshing beverage after a busy day at a theme park or to visit with friends, old or new. The Solarium has hosted a lively World Cup soccer viewing as well as the first annual Yacht & Beach Club DIS meet.

Photos courtesy of Sinderelly


Lafferty Place Arcade
Try some of the latest games that are sure to test your skills!

Photos courtesy of Sinderelly


Ship Shape Health Club and Spa Guests of the YC, BC and BCV will discover a new sense of well-being in the Ship Shape Health Club. State-of-the-art fitness equipment by Life Fitness and Hammer Strength includes treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, regular and recumbent bicycles, weight machines and free weights.

A personal trainer is also available by appointment, for an additional cost.

Attendants are available from 6:30 AM to 7 PM. Hours may vary seasonally. 24 hour access is available. For club access beyond attendant hours, meet with an attendant during posted hours to sign a waiver and obtain a 24-hour access key.

Resort Guests must be 14 years of age or older to use the health-club facilities. Guests 14 to 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

Niki Bryan Spa info and price list:
Reservations: 407-934-3256
http://relaxedyet.com/yacht_club_resort.asp


Marina
Boat rentals are available at the marina on the YC side. Boats include Sea Racers, Montauks, and Pontoon Boats. The hours are 10am-5pm.

Guided Fishing Excursions are available daily at 7am, 10am, and 1:30pm. For reservations, please call 407-WDW-BASS.

Illuminations cruises are also available for hire. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be booked by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.

Albatros Treasure Cruise
Little buccaneers sail the high seas to exotic "Ports of Call" along Crescent Lake and EPCOT in search of treasure. Pirates must be ages 4 to 12.

Thanks for the marina photos, heatherbelle and pixarmom!




Photo of sign with rental prices courtesy of MsCoz2000, December 2010. Click on thumbnail photo to enlarge.



Laundry Information

Self-service laundry rooms are located near the BC quiet pool and near the YC quiet pool. Another small laundry room may be found on the first floor of the YC, near the side exit (wedding gazebo side).

Washers are front loaders. According to repairmen working on disabled washers, HE (High Efficiency) detergent should be used in the machines. Regular laundry detergent is available for purchase in the laundry room ($1) or at the Beach Club Marketplace ($2). Don't forget to pack a few dryer sheets.

Both washers and dryers cost $2.00. Washers run for about 30 minutes. The sign in the laundry room says the dryers run for 20. Users have reported the dryers run for up to 30 minutes on regular and permanent press cycles.

Thanks for the photos, Sinderelly!

Valet Laundry Service is also available for an additional charge. Price List for laundry services available in resort rooms.


Kids Programs

Sandcastle Club
Hours: 4:30 PM to 12 midnight
Reservations: (407) WDW-DINE
Designed especially for children ages 4-12 years old.
Supervised activities including free play arcade games, Sega/Nintendo, board games, Disney movies), "play" kitchen and living room area, dolls and stuffed animals, arts and crafts, and much more!! Charge is approximately $12 USD per hour per child, with a two-hour minimum. Sandcastle Club provides a complimentary dinner for children that is available at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the Club. Reservations required.

Visit the Sandcastle Open House each day from 1 PM to 3 PM for a variety of video games, toys and arts and crafts. Fun for the whole family!

Kid's Nite Out, Inc.
Kid's Nite Out caregivers can provide one-on-one in-room childcare in the comfort of a Walt Disney World® Resort room. The professional staff of Kid's Nite Out gives the child individual attention by playing a variety of fun-filled activities with him/her including reading books, coloring, or playing "I Spy" games. They can also provide a fun, well-trained sitter to just hang out with the family if they need a father's/mother's helper. Kid's Nite Out also plans and works children's parties, camps, and children's theme conventions.

 

[natebenma]

Dining at the Beach Club and Yacht Club


Dining at the Beach Club

The Beach Club is home to 2 counter service locations-Beach Club Marketplace and Hurricane Hanna's

The Marketplace serves made to order items, grab and go selections and also has sundries.

Check out the link to this thread with pictures of the Marketplace menus and many of the food selections: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=41330436#post41330436

Here is a menu listing from the allears website: http://allears.net/menu/menu_bcmp.htm

Thanks for the flatbread picture, sinderelly!

Hurricane Hanna's is a quick service location near SAB, featuring sandwiches and other quick bites.
The kids' meals are served in a pail with a shovel that can be used at the beach or at SAB!
Alcoholic beverages are also available.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=11

The Beach Club is also home to 2 table service restaurants:

Cape May Cafe is a character dining buffet for breakfast and hosts a New England Style Clam Bake at night

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=292

Beaches and Cream is situated between the Yacht Club and Beach Club and is a classic ice cream parlor serving burgers and ice cream (and more)!
Please note: Disney Dining Plan is accepted here but no advanced reservations are available for Beaches and Cream.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=9

Thank you to MsCoz2000 and to an anonymous poster for the Beaches and Cream photos!


Lounge:

Martha's Vineyard Lounge is open daily from 5:00 to 10 PM (last call 9:45) for appetizers and drinks.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=310



Dining at the Yacht Club

The Yacht Club has 2 full service restaurants:

The Captain's Grille (formerly the Yacht Club Galley) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=12

The Yachtsman Steakhouse is a Signature Restaurant serving a wide variety of beef cooked the way you like it and much more!
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=13

Lounges:

Ale and Compass is located just off the Yacht Club Lobby.
In the morning, breakfast items are available like coffee and tea, pastries, an assortment of cereal and fruit.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=290

Thanks, Niki in NJ for the photo!

Crew's Cup Lounge is next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse and offers cocktails,appetizers and meals from 12 noon to midnight.
There is a menu listing on the allears website
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=324


Please click on the links to see the dining menus to each restaurant.


Dining reservations may be made on-line at the Disney World website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE, (407) 939-3463.

Private Dining is also available at the Beach Club and the Yacht. To order cakes for delivery to your room, please contact the hotel at 407-934-8000 (Beach Club) or 407-934-7000 (Yacht Club) and ask for private dining.

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Epcot Resort Area Counter Service Options (BW/YC/BC)

The info below is from a sticky on the DIS restaurant forum. Thanks, TDC Nala!!!


ON DDP:
Breakfast: Beach Club Marketplace, Boardwalk Bakery, continental breakfast at Ale & Compass lounge (YC) and Belle View Lounge (BW)

Other meals:
Beach Club Marketplace, Boardwalk Bakery, Hurricane Hannas (BC/YC pool, open during pool hours, wristband admission to Stormalong Bay pool area is NOT required)

Snacks: above plus Seashore Sweets (BW) and the stores at each resort

I do not know if you can use snack credits for any food items that may be available at the Leaping Horse Libations pool bar at BW, someone else may be able to post that.

NOT ON DDP:
Picabu cafeteria (Dolphin), Boardwalk kiosks (Boardwalk Joe's, Boardwalk To Go, Funnel Cakes, Boardwalk Pizza Window)


If you have park admission, you can also visit CS restaurants inside Epcot or Hollywood Studios.
Most of these are on DDP except for a couple of kiosks at Epcot


Refillable Mugs

Refillable Mugs may be purchased and filled at the Beach Club Marketplace (self-serve station), Beaches and Cream (CM assisted service, get into the ice cream takeout line), Hurricane Hanna's (self-serve station) and the Ale and Compass Lounge in the Yacht Club resort (coffee/tea self-service, juices and soda behind the bar).

Thanks for the photos, pixarmom!


Pizza Options at the Yacht & Beach Club:

1) Flatbreads are available in the Beach Club Marketplace which is open from 11 am until 11 pm. See photo above for picture of the flatbread.

2) The Yacht Club and Beach Club In-room Dining Service will deliver pizza to your room.

In Room Dining Menu Link- from allears website: http://www.allears.net/menu/men_ybir.htm

If you are on the dining plan, you may redeem 2 Adult Table Service Credits for 1 Pizza Entrée, 2 Single Serve Non-alcoholic Drinks and 2 Desserts. According to the dining plan brochure, gratuity is included.

IMHO, this is a relatively expensive way to satisfy your pizza craving!

3) The Boardwalk Pizza Take Out Window is a short walk or boat ride away http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=398

4) Local pizza restaurants will deliver to the resort.

You will need to meet the delivery person in the lobby to pay for and pick up the food.

Here is a recent thread with pizza delivery information: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2695537

I have personally never ordered from any of the places listed, but these were a few area pizza restaurants recommended by posters on the thread:

Giordano’s: (407) 397 0044

Westgate Pizza Hut: (866) 438-2507

Papa John’s: (352) 243-1800

Flipper's Pizza: (407) 938-9633

Under NO circumstances should you order from any place that slips flyers under the door of your resort room (at Disney or elsewhere).
This is a common scam where you are asked to provide your credit card number and you may be charged much more than you authorize.

 

[natebenma]

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Disney's Beach Club Resort
1800 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
407-934-8000

Check In/Check Out
3:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (EST)

Payment Method(s)
Disney Gift Card, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, JCB.

Please visit the Beach Club page on the wdwinfo.com


Guest Rooms

Additional detailed room pictures may be found on using these links: ...add links...

576 guest rooms that are all non smoking
Accessible rooms are available

Disney offers many amenities to the guests at the Beach Club including:

Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Coffee Maker & Setup (4 cup coffee pots, flat bottom filter basket, coffee filled filter pads provided)
Tea Setup
Dial-Up Internet* (daily charge)
DVD Player (suites)
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs
Telephone*
Television
- ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail
Bathroom Amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hand/body lotion, bath & facial soap)


Balconies at the Beach Club:

Around 50% of the rooms at the Beach Club have full balconies with a table and two chairs. The remaining 50% of rooms have a standing "Juliet" balcony which can fit one person. Almost all rooms at the Yacht Club have the full sized balconies. The picture below will give you an idea about the two different balcony types and the first floor patios.

Thank you for the very helpful photo, pittpantherfan!


For information about adding a request for a full balcony at the Beach Club on your reservation, see the FAQ post on this thread



Layout of standard rooms


Room Categories

Standard View= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View= can sleep 5+
Water or Pool View= can sleep 5+

Standard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Lagoon View Club Level= can sleep 4+
Deluxe Room Club Level=can sleep 5+ (not on 5th floor)


1 Bedroom Suites (Club Level, not on 5th floor)= can sleep 3+
2 Bedroom Suites (Club Level, not on 5th floor)= can sleep 7+
Nantucket Vice Presidential Suite=can sleep 2+
Newport Presidential Suite=can sleep 7+

+ = one child under 3 in a crib


Detailed balcony information on Deluxe Concierge Rooms from guests who have stayed there and reported back:

There are six deluxe Concierge rooms at BC.

1557 has a patio and lots of windows.
2557 and 4557 have extra large balconies.
3557 has the standing room only balcony.

3691 has both a standing room balcony and a full balcony
4681 has a standing room only balcony.

So 3 of the 6 have full balconies, 1 has a patio, and 2 have standing room only balconies.



Rooms in all view categories; standard, garden and waterview- may have a variety of bedding layouts. This includes the regular (not deluxe) Concierge Level Rooms:

Very few rooms have a king bed or single queen bed. These may be requested on your reservation, but are not guaranteed.

The rest of the rooms have two queen beds.

Some rooms have daybeds. These rooms are guaranteed for families of five, with all members over age 3. If you have fewer than 5 people on your reservation, you may request a room with a daybed, but it is not guaranteed. You may also request a rollaway cot to your room when you arrive. This is provided free of charge and is subject to availability.

Pittpantherfan, heatherbelle, sgtgoofy119, cburek and jcondrad have provided these pictures of daybeds and crib.



Beach Club Lobby during the holidays:

Thanks to MsCoz2000 for the holiday decor photos!


Step-Saving Super Secret Entrance to the Beach Club

There is a side entrance/exit to the Beach Club which takes you mere steps, probably 3 minutes, from the International Gateway Entrance. It is near room 1501.

This was really handy for us a couple of times this summer when it was wicked hot and when it had just started pouring.

You have to go through a lot of hallways to find it, so the best way to do this is to follow the signs to room 1501 from the lobby.

Here are photos of the exit door near room 1501, the pathway and the gate to the "secret entrance"

Secret entrance photo series courtesy of Marlton Mom

 

[natebenma]

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Disney's Yacht Club
1700 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-7000

Check In/Check Out
3:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (EST)

Payment Method(s)
Disney Gift Card, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, JCB.


Please visit the Yacht Club page on wdwinfo.com


Guest Rooms

Thanks to eandesmom and heatherbelle for YC room photos.

Please note, not all rooms have a daybed. This is a standard room with daybed- available for families of 5. A daybed may be requested on your reservation, but is not guaranteed for smaller parties. Rollaway cots also available upon request, free of charge.

621 guest rooms that are all non smoking

Accessible rooms are available and Disney offers many amenities to the guests at the Yacht Club!

These Amenities include:

Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Coffee Maker & Setup (4 cup coffee pot, flat bottomed filter, coffee filter packs provided)
Tea Setup
Dial-Up Internet* (daily charge)
DVD Player (suites)
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs
Telephone*
Television
- ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail
Bathroom Amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hand/body lotion, bath & facial soap)

Layout of the standard rooms

Insert photo of room layout

Room Categories

Standard View= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View= can sleep 5+
Water or Pool View= can sleep 5+

Standard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Lagoon View Club Level= can sleep 4+
There are two Deluxe Concierge Rooms at the Yacht Club, located on the Third Floor and Fourth Floor (Bedding: 2 queens)= can sleep 4+

Turret 2 BR Suite Club Level= can sleep 8+
2 Bedroom Suites Club Level= can sleep 4+
Commodore Vice Presidential Suite Club Level= can sleep 6+
Presidential 2 BR Suite Club Level=can sleep 6+
Admiral 2 BR Suite Club Level= can sleep 6+
Captain's Deck 2 BR Suite Club Level= can sleep 6+

+ = one child under 3 in a crib

Rooms in all view categories; standard, garden and waterview- may have a variety of bedding layouts. This includes the regular (not deluxe) Concierge Level Rooms:

Very few rooms have a king bed or single queen bed. These may be requested on your reservation, but are not guaranteed.

The rest of the rooms have two queen beds.

Some rooms have daybeds. These rooms are guaranteed for families of five with all members over the age of 3. If you have fewer than 5 people on your reservation, you may request a room with a daybed, but it is not guaranteed. You may also request a rollaway cot to your room when you arrive. This is provided free of charge and is subject to availability.

Pittpantherfan, sgtgoofy119, heatherbelle, cburek and jcondrad have provided these pictures of daybeds and crib.


Yacht Club Lobby during the holidays:

Thanks to MsCoz2000 and an anonymous poster for these holiday photos

 

[natebenma]

Disney's Beach Club Villas Deluxe Resorts

Thank you Jade1, MickeyT and 333disneymom for the above photos


Here is a link to a great website with information about the Beach Club Villas- link posted with the permission of the owner of the site:

http://www.parkinfo2go.com/dvc-bcv/


Services and Amenities

Room Service
Concierge desk
Health club
Babysitting and child services
Pak-n-Play Crib available
Convenient self-parking
Valet parking available for a nominal fee
Rooms and facilities for Guests with disabilities
Laundry facilities/services
Meeting and banquet facilities
Business Center
Barber and beauty shop
Resort Benefits

As a Disney Vacation Club Member, you enjoy the comforts of home as well as the same benefits of staying at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel:

Extra Magic Hours — Each day, one of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular Park hours. This benefit allows you to enjoy a more relaxed pace knowing that you'll have extra time to visit the Theme Parks.

Disney's Magical Express Service — This exclusive complimentary shuttle and luggage delivery service takes you from Orlando International Airport directly to your Resort. At the end of your stay, you'll enjoy the same convenience from your Resort to Orlando International Airport.

Convenient Transportation — Buses arrive right at your Resort to get you to and from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Water Parks and more.

A Retreat Close to the Magic — When you stay at a Disney Vacation Club Resort, you're not only surrounded by magic 24 hours a day, you're also close enough to hop back to your Resort for a snack, nap or dip in the pool.

Incredible Disney Service — Disney Cast Members are on hand to make your vacations as easy and worry-free as possible, providing you with the signature Disney service you expect.


Villas Offered as:
Studio
One Bedroom
Two Bedroom

Disney Beach Club Villa Studio

Thanks for the photos 333disneymom


http://allears.net/acc/bcv/bcvstudiolayout.jpg

365 Sq Feet
Sleeps 4
• Kitchenette with microwave oven, under-counter refrigerator, wet bar and coffee maker
• Queen-size bed
• Double-size sleeper sofa
• TV
• Private porch or balcony

Listed below are the typical amenities found in the Disney Vacation Club Studio Villas according to Allears website- I don't have independent confirmation that this information is correct. The listing (and prices) are subject to change without notice! You may want to check out one of the DVC forums on DIS for verification or with specific questions.

Quantities are ONE unless noted

Kitchen
Beverage Glasses 4 (maybe paper or styrofoam), Can Opener, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Coffee cups 4, Corkscrew, Dish Soap, Dish Towel, Ice Bucket

Paper Bowls 4, Paper Plates 4, Plastic Forks 4, Plastic Knives 4, Plastic Spoons 4

Recycle Basket, Sponge, Toaster, Waste Basket, Sugar Basket,

Closet
Broom, Graco Pack n Play w/Sheet, Hanger Regular 10, Hanger Skirt 4, Iron, Ironing Board, Luggage Rack, Vacuum Cleaner

Items Available Upon Request and Based on Availability
Bed Rails, Blankets, Blender, Decaf Coffee, Hangers, High Chair, Pillows, Voltage Converter

Also included initially:
Facial and Bath Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel.

Towels based on Number of Registered Guests.

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Disney Beach Club Villa One Bedroom

Thanks for the photos MMrules



http://allears.net/acc/bcv/bcv1bedroomlayout.jpg

726 Sq Ft
Sleeps 4
• Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
• Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
• TV & DVD player
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Washer/dryer
• Private porch or balcony


Disney Beach Club Villa Two Bedroom


http://allears.net/acc/bcv/bcv2bedroomlayout.jpg

1083 Sq Ft
Sleeps 8
• Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
• Separate bedroom with private bathroom and either one queen-size bed and double-size sleeper sofa or two queen-size beds
• Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
• TV & DVD player
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Washer/dryer
• Private porch or balcony


Listed below are the typical amenities found in the Disney Vacation Club One and Two Bedroom Villas according to Allears website- I don't have independent confirmation that this information is correct. The listing (and prices) are subject to change without notice! You may want to check out one of the DVC forums on DIS for verification or with specific questions.

Quantities are ONE unless noted

Kitchen
Beverage Glasses 8, Broiler Pan, Cereal Bowls 8, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Coffee Mugs 8, Colander, Cookie Sheet, Cookware Set 11 piece, Covered 2 Quart Casserole, Creamer/Sugar Bowl Set, Cutting Board, Dinner Plates 8, Dish Drainer
Dish Towel, Dish Detergent, Dishwashing Soap, Grater, Ice Bucket, Juice Glasses 8, Measuring Cup, Mixing Bowl - 3 piece set, Oblong 3 Quart Dish, Pitcher, Platter
Pot Holders 2, Recycle Basket, Salad Bowl, Salad Plates 8, Storate Containers 3, Tea Kettle, Toaster, Vegetable Bowl, Wastebasket, Wine Glasses 8

Kitchen Drawers
Bottle Opener, Bread Knife, Can Opener, Corkscrew, Cutlery Tray, Dinner Forks 8, Dinner Knives 8, Measuring Spoon set, Paring Knife, Roaster Slicer, Salad Forks 8, Serving Fork, Slotted Spoon, Serving Spoon, Soup Ladle, Soup Spoons 8, Spatula, Sponge, Steak Knives 8, Tablespoons 2, Teaspoons 8, Tongs 1, Vegetable Peeler, Whisk

Bedroom Closet
Blankets 2, Graco Pack n Play with Sheet, Hangers Regular 10, Hangers Skirt 4,
Iron and Ironing Board, Laundry Basket, Pillows 2, Vacuum Cleaner

Laundry Area
Broom, Dust Pan, Laundry Soap, Mop

Items Available Upon Request and Based on Availability
Bed Rails, Blender, Decaf Coffee, Electric Mixer, Hangers, High Chair, Pillows
Salt and Pepper, Tea, Voltage Converter

Also included intially:
Facial and Bath Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel.
Towels for Number of Registered Guests.

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Housekeeping is different using Disney Vacation Club points than when you pay nightly for a hotel room.

Trash & Towel Service - For stays of seven or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day four. With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will: Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins, provide fresh bathroom linens, replace shampoo, facial soap and bath soap, replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper, replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners, replenish dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent, sponges and laundry detergent as needed in one-, two- and three-bedroom Vacation Homes.

Full Cleaning Service - For stays of eight or more nights, Full-Cleaning Service is provided on day four and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day 12. With Full-Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus: Change the bed linens, vacuum and dust, clean the bathroom(s), clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.

You may also choose to pay for daily housekeeping or have additional towels etc. Check with the front desk for information and pricing. 2010 Pricing: Housekeeping Studio Full Cleaning $30; Trash and Towell $15; Laundry Soap $1; Soap and Shampoo Package $5; Extra Towel Package $6 per bathroom; Coffee Package $3.

If you are not using Disney Vacation Club points and paying "cash" you will have daily housekeeping.

Special Thanks to bytheblood for the information about Beach Club Villas

 

[natebenma]

Club Level Information

Concierge Lounge hours:
7:00 am - 10:00 pm 5th Floor, Main Building

Note: Starting September 2010, on a trial basis, the BC CL lounge will be open 24 hours a day for coffee and cold drinks.


Sunrise Starters: 7-10:30 am
pastry, cereal, bagels, fruit, hardboiled eggs, oatmeal, coffee machine, juices, milk, chocolate milk

Seaside Snacks: 11:30-4:00
home-made kettle chips and red pepper dip, swedish fish, trail mix, cookies, lemonade, ice tea, soda

Twilight Treasures: 5-7 PM
Beer, wine, soda, other drinks, appetizers

Regatta Delights: 8-10 PM
cordials, other drinks, dessert offerings

Stone Harbor Club- Beach Club

Contact Information:

PH: 407-934-1448
FX: 407-934-1487
Yacht.Beach.Club.Itinerary.Planning@disneyworld.com;

(PLEASE DON'T USE THIS INFORMATION IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CONFIRMED CONCIERGE RESERVATION)

Here are a few pictures of the Stone Harbor Club lounge:

Regatta Club- Yacht Club

Contact Information:

PH: 407-934-1448
FX: 407-934-1487
Yacht.Beach.Club.Itinerary.Planning@disneyworld.com;

(PLEASE DON'T USE THIS INFORMATION IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CONFIRMED CONCIERGE RESERVATION)


And a couple of pictures of the lounge courtesy of WDWKOOK and cburek:

Here is a slideshow, prepared by DawnMaree, of pictures from the Beach Club Concierge Lounge. Food offerings are essentially the same at the YC lounge:

http://s831.photobucket.com/albums/...Slide Shows/?action=view&current=087a1b3a.pbw


Available at *ALL* Disney Deluxe Resorts for Concierge Guests :

Nightly Turndown Service
High Speed Internet Access (access fees apply)
Bathroom Amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hand/body lotion, bath & facial soap)
Complimentary Fax Assistance
Complimentary Health Club Access
2 Adult-Size Spa Bathrobes (in-room use, additional robes can be requested)
Club Level Check-In from 7am - 10pm
Club Level Assistance from 7am - 10pm (tickets, dining, recreation, special events)
Advanced Itinerary Planning
Refreshments throughout the day in Concierge Lounges
Secured Key Access to Club Level Floors
USA Today Newspaper
Coffee Maker with Coffee & Tea Assortment
Iron and Board
Safe
Hair Dryer
Refrigerator - not stocked (available upon request at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
Library of Disney Movies at Concierge Desk
VCR and/or DVD Players in suites (upon request at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
CD/Clock Radios in Suites
Discovery Wildlife Excursion

Purchases made at Disney stores are delivered directly to your room instead of to the resort gift shop

 

[natebenma]

Frequently Asked Questions and Other Useful Information


What will the view from my room be?

Effective with reservations on January 1, 2011, the view categories at the Beach and Yacht Clubs were reclassified into 3 booking categories:

Standard view- parking lot or rooftops
Garden view- something green- trees or courtyard
Water view- lake or pool

Will I have a full balcony?

Almost all of the rooms at the Yacht Club have a full balcony. A few rooms have extra large balconies that may be shared with another room.
About 50% of the rooms at the Beach Club have full balconies with a table and two chairs. The remaining 50% have standing or "Juliet" balconies.

If you are staying at the Beach Club and a full balcony is important to you, you should have "Full balcony, please" as your first or only request.

When you check-in at the desk, ask about your balcony and if you are not happy with it, ask if there is a full balcony available. CMs will try their best to satisfy you. Don't do the advanced online check-in. This is for guests who will just pickup their key and go, no questions asked and is not designed for people who may request changes to their assigned room.

Will my room have a daybed?

Some rooms at the Beach and Yacht Club have daybeds. These rooms are guaranteed for families of five, if all members are over age 3. If you have fewer than 5 people on your reservation, you may request a room with a daybed, but it is not guaranteed. You may also request a rollaway cot to your room when you arrive. This is provided free of charge and is subject to availability.

There are two types of daybeds - one that fits a normal sized adult and the other that is best suited for a small teenager or a child. There is no way of knowing at the front desk which type of daybed is in what rooms. It's totally luck of the draw and the CM can't tell you which is in your room if you get a room with a daybed.

How do I make a request on my reservation? How many requests should I make? What should I request?

You should note any requests on your reservation through Disney's CRO (Central Reservation Office) or your travel agent can add it when your trip is booked, or anytime thereafter. Requests should be made no later than 2 weeks before you will arrive at the resort.

Please remember that requests are not guaranteed.

The fewer requests you have, the more likely there will be a room available that meets your most important preference(s).

When you arrive at the resort for checkin, you can ask before you take your keys if your requests were granted, and if not, see if there is anything available that meets your needs. Please note that you should do this through REGULAR checkin.
Online checkin is designed for grabbing your keys and going, no questions asked, so if there is a possibility you will ask for a room change, you shouldn't do this.

Requests vary because what is important to one family may be different for another family. Some popular requests are full balcony at the Beach Club, a day bed, close to lobby (or elevator or Stormalong Bay), close to Concierge Lounge (if you are staying club level) or close to EPCOT.

Should I checkin online in advance or wait until I am at the resort?

As noted in the responses above, if you don't have any questions and if you are going to just grab your keys and go, then you are great candidate for the online checkin. If there is a possibility that you will ask for a room change because you are not satisfied with the one that has been assigned to you, then you should wait until you arrive at the resort to check in.



How do I enter EPCOT at rope drop/park opening?

Guests who enter EPCOT through the International Gateway prior to the park opening time should proceed on the walkway outside of UK and Canada. Cast members are stationed along the way (bridge to France being #1) to guide you through UK and Canada. After you pass the last little cart coming out of Canada you are directed onto the small pathway that leads toward the Fountain of Nations. There you will experience a real rope with CMs and characters milling around. Across from you, maybe forty yards away, are the guests that arrived from the front entrance.

After the countdown, the rope is removed and CMs will escort you to Soarin’ in an orderly fashion. Usually, you will arrive at Soarin' either at the same time or just a moment or so after those who enter through the main gates.

If you have a pre-opening breakfast scheduled at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, you will provide your name and/or reservation to a CM at the International Gateway. You proceed through UK and Canada as described above, then continue past Mexico to Norway.


Where can I purchase and refill a refillable mug?

Refillable Mugs may be purchased and filled at the Beach Club Marketplace (self-serve station), Beaches and Cream (CM assisted service, get into the ice cream takeout line), Hurricane Hanna's (self-serve station) and the Ale and Compass Lounge in the Yacht Club resort (coffee/tea self-service, juices and soda behind the bar).

Pixarmom provided pictures of the beverage dispensers at the Marketplace. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge.




Can you tell me the hours for Stormalong Bay pool?

I'm sorry! I can't!

I don't know what time SAB opens or if it changes at different times throughout the year. The closing time at night definitely varies throughout the year and is based on things like crowd level, weather, etc. The front desk may have one closing time that they give to guests, but the lifeguards may keep the pool open longer if conditions warrant it.

Sorry it is so hard to answer this question! I don't think the resort posts the time on the activities sheet you get when you check in because the times are subject to change.

The best thing to do is ask the lifeguards when you are there.


I'm arriving at the resort after 10 PM. Will I be able to get something to eat???

The Marketplace- Closes at 11 pm
Located off the BC lobby, enjoy salads, sandwiches and desserts from this Quick Service location.

Beaches and Cream- Closes at 11 pm
Located between the BC and YC resorts, step into this classic soda shoppe and enjoy mouth-watering burger and classic sandwiches and top it off with our famous kitchen sink dessert.

Martha' Vineyard Lounge- Closes at 11:30 pm
Located at the BC resort. Relax and enjoy savory appetizers and beverages from the full bar.

Crews Club Lounge- Closes at midnight
Located in the Yachtsman Steakhouse, enjoy a late night bite in this sailing-themed lounge that features beer and wine from the world's famous seaports.

Yacht and Beach Club Private Dining- 24 hours
Enjoy a light snack or casual meal in the comfort of your room or any public area of the resorts. Touch dining options from yoru room phone.

If you would like a full selection of menu items available 24 hours/day, consider visiting Picabu Cafeteria at the nearby Dolphin Resort. The Dolphin is a short walk (10 minutes) from the Yacht & Beach Club.

Here is a sample menu board from March (thanks, pixarmom!)- click on thumbnail photo to enlarge




Can I ship a package to Beach Club or Yacht Club for my stay?

If you ship a package to the resort, Mail by United States Postal Service, not anything else!!! If you mail other than USPS, your items will be shipped to the convention center and the shipping department will charge the recipient a handling charge, based on the weight of your package.

Disney's Beach Club Resort (or Disney's Beach Club Villas)
1800 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Please give to Guest, (name on reservation)
Check-in date 9/1/10 (for example)

or

Disney's Yacht Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Please give to Guest, (name on reservation)
Check-in date 9/1/10 (for example)

Orders from Garden Grocer are delivered to Bell Services at YC or BC, so they are not subject to the delivery fee. You can ask Bell Services to deliver the order to your room when you are there.


Can you see any of the Illuminations fireworks from places around the resort?

There are a few places where you can view some of the high fireworks from EPCOT's Illuminations show. Many people recommend watching the fireworks from the bridge between the Beach Club and the Boardwalk resort areas. You can also see some of the high fireworks from the Beach Club beach or from the Stormalong Bay pool.

From bridge between Beach Club and Boardwalk (photo by pixarmom), from the beach (photo by creativeamanda) and from Stormalong Bay (picture by natebenma):

Where can I rent a scooter, wheelchair or other mobility items during my stay?

www.KM-Rentals.com and Mobility Equipment Rentals both deliver to the resorts and both run about $125 weekly. KM-Rentals offers free delivery and pick-up ... not sure about Mobility Equipment Rentals.

Wheelchairs may also be provided free of charge to resort guests, subject to availability upon check-in.

A piece of advice about charging your scooter: Charge your scooter in your room. There are limited outlets outside the room, and if you leave the scooter to charge overnight, someone else may come along, unplug your scooter to use the outlet. The next morning, you will discover your scooter has not been charged.


What is a Bounce Back Offer?

Bounce Back is a promotion offered at selected times throughout the year offering a discount on a future trip if you book WHILE YOU ARE STILL AT THE RESORT. It is usually left on a card in your room, but if you don't see a card, you can dial #8844 from any resort phone to see if a bounceback promotion is being offered and what the eligibility requirements are.

You MUST book it before you check-out. Once you get home, you can change the dates or cancel it. However, once you check-out, even if you give them your reservation number and say you were just there, they won't allow you to book it.

What is that awesome smell at the Beach Club? Where can I purchase the bath products used at the Yacht Club?
I've never slept better in my life- can I buy the mattress?

Yes!!!

Want to feel like you are living at the Yacht or Beach Club all year long??? You can purchase the body products provided for use during your stay, you can buy the same type of mattress that encourages restful vacation sleep and you can even purchase the scent system used in the lobbies so that your house can smell like your "Home away from home":

The scent generator may be purchased at www.scentairhome.com
The scent used is green clover and aloe

Check out the Disney Resort Collection for bedding and bath products (h2oProducts, Aquatics line)
www.disneyresortcollection.com

According to cindydare you may want to check out Beyond Down Pillows by Carpenter.
One of the few places that carries them is Belk Dept. Stores in the Southeast.

Here are the direct links to the haircare and bath products
http://www.h2oplus.com/category/hair+care/all+hair.do?nType=2
http://www.h2oplus.com/category/bath+and+body/body+washes.do?nType=2


Who can I contact if I have concerns about something during my vacation, I have a great suggestion or better still, to compliment something wonderful about my trip or to recognize a CM who helped make my stay magical?

Comments, Compliments or Complaints:

You can go to City Hall or Guest Relations during your stay

or email wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com

or send a letter to:
Walt Disney World Guest Communications
Executive Offices
Post Office Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-0040

When you write or email, please include your name, address, phone number and email address.

Another excellent way to be heard is through exit surveys in your resort lobby. These surveys can only be done on the day you check-out. They start at 7 AM and are done right in the lobby ... the survey cast members usually hang out with their laptops across from the concierge desk or outside near the airport check-in. They have to get a certain number of surveys done every day and once those are completed they leave. Sometimes they are gone by 8 AM. So if you want to do one, be downstairs before 8 AM.

The surveys are reviewed at the actual resort as well as WDW with a fine tooth comb!!! It's the perfect way to get your comments (good or bad) about the resort and/or cast members and/or experiences during your vacation.

If you were given incorrect information from the Central Reservations Booking Office, or if you miss resort-specific merchandise in the gift shops or if you want to recognize a CM who went out of their way to make your trip magical, this is a very effective way for the powers to be to see your message!


Important Contact Numbers:
Walt Disney World Lost and Found: (407) 824-4245, 9 am to 7 pm

Magical Express contact number: (866) 599-0951 or call reservations

Turner Drugs: (407) 828-8125 www.turnerdrug.com This pharmacy will deliver to WDW resorts



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[natebenma]

Beach and Yacht Club Community Page



Guest Lists:



July 2011 (MickeyT)

Discorsner July 1 – July 4 (Happy Birthday America!)
Olallamom July 1 - July 6 BC First Timer Party!
chanken3 July 2-July 6 BC
Mickie & Minnie Mom July 2 - 14 BC
NMK62303 July 2- July 10 BC
Ichiban July 4- July 11 BC
jlw29 July 5- July 12 BC- WooHoo! (DD's 16th BD- 10 of us!)
MMRules July 6 - July 15 BCV
forever11709 July 7 - July 15 BC Party of 15 Please ******Mollys First Trip*******
disneydreamer21 July 12 - July 19 First Time BC!
Kelly in NY July 13 - July 21 BC Big 7th Birthday Celebration
tinacaplan July 14 - July 21 BC
MsCoz2000 July 16 and July 24 (bookends to a timeshare trip) YC
DisneyMomx7 Robyn and family! July 16 - July 31 BC Club Level
DisMom72 July 16 - July 25 BC Club Level
HockeyMomR July 16 - July 22 BC
JennB July 19 - July 28 YC Club (Party of 5!)
Lov2b@disney Sandy and crew July 20 - July 27 BC
Kldmom2000 July 21 - July 27 BC Club Level
DisneyDad3 July 23 - July 31 BC
jultomzach July 23 - July 31 BCV
MsCoz2000 July 16 and July 24 (bookends to a timeshare trip) YC
1 Minnie & 3 Mickeys July 24 - July 29 BC
irsnikity July 25-Aug 2 BC
YCFAN July 25-July 30 YC Club Level
debdreamsofdis July 26 - Aug 2 BC - First Time to WDW!
prisskillet July 26 - Aug 2 BC
Swissgirl66 July 28 - Aug 2 BC
keishashadow July 29 BCV
Christine9125 July 30 - Aug 4 BC *****40th Birthday****10th Anniversary*****Surprise the kids*****All rolled into 1*****
always July 30 - Aug 3 BC


August 2011 (MickeyT)
tortoni- July 31 - Aug 11 BC > BCV > BC
25eels and Family Aug 1 - Aug 5 BC
Teena and Bob (yes. that Teena!) Aug 2-Aug 5 BC
MickeyT(me) and family Aug 3-Aug 7 BC Club Level
disadventurer Aug 3- Aug 10 YC GV >>>DD off to Aurora U!<<<
Mickeyt (me again) Aug 7 - Aug 9 YC
NY Mom Aug 4 - Aug 10 BC
singastory Aug 4 - Aug 10 YC
dizlizz Aug 5 - Aug 13 BC (Our French Cousins!)
Polyluver Aug 7 - Aug 14th BC Hot Time in The Summer Trip
Mitch in GA Aug 5-14 BC
SondraC Aug 5-14 BC
Jaaron2 Aug 6-Aug 15 BCV
KCSherri Aug 6- Aug 13 BC Club Level Mother and Daughter Trip!
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
PirateMommy Aug 9-14 BC
Native NYer BCV Aug 10-Aug 13 BCV
Claireybear (Claire) Aug 11 – Sept 1 BC
Maddog17361 Aug 11 – Aug 19 BCV
Mom3girls Aug 11 – Aug 17 BC
SnowWhiteIsDreaming Aug 11 - Aug 21 YC
Disney-PartyOf5 BC Aug 12- Aug 28 First Time Stay! BC Here We Come!
Kinggoofy Aug 13-Aug 27 YC
Minnie Aug 13 - Aug 20 YC
OThopeful Aug 14-22 BC
meklmom Aug 14 - Aug 19 BC Club Level
wlake Aug 16-18 YC CL
dairyqueenmom Aug 16- Aug 20 1st time at the BC and then on to the Village!
RachelRol Aug 16 - Aug 23 YC CL
clanmcculloch Aug 17- Aug 24 YC CL
stepdisney Aug 17 - Aug 23 YC
Nixieh ( & family) Aug 18 – Aug 22 BC Club Level
scottmel Aug 18 - Aug 21 YC CL
AugustDisney Aug 19- Aug 26 YC
DjdBrit (and family) Aug 19 – Aug 29 YC
Polyforme Aug 20 – Aug 25 YC ….Then on to a Dream Cruise!
LuvsBlueDiamonds Aug 21- Aug 23 BC
DeeCeeSW Aug 21 – Aug 28 YC
DawnMaree ( and family!) Aug 22- Aug 30 YC
lady_hlh Aug 22 - Aug 28 YC
jjsdad Aug 22 – Aug 29
Adlergray Aug 23- Aug 27 YC Club Level For the kids birthdays!
jakeybake Aug 23 - Aug 29 BC (20th Anniversary and DD 10th BD)
fundisney Aug 23 - Aug 25 YC
gonzo76 Aug 23 -Sept 3 BC
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
ice cube Aug 27 - Sept 3 BCV
SueM Aug 27- Sept 1 BC
Pixarmom Aug 28-Aug 29 BC
coastermom Aug 28 -Sept 2 BC .... .. Daughters Sweet16 girls only trip
DoleWhipMom Aug 29 - Sept 6th BC
CR Fan 4 Life Aug 31 - Sept 4th BC Club Level


September 2011 (MickeyT)

bean bunny Sept 1 - Sept 3 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
Wigit12 Sept 16 - Sept 25 BCV
Bookgirl Sept 17 - 21 BC
Jenneth79 Sept 17 - Sept 25 YC Club Level
sweetpea 1993 Sept 18 - Sept 24 YC Club Level - Post Cruise Anniversary Trip
AppleSister1 Sept 19 BC
osugal Sept 19 - Sept 24 BC
Doccoc2002 Sept 20 – Sept 28 YC Club Level >>>Yes!<<<<<
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
Donald is #1 Sept 30 - Oct 5
ReneeDisney Sept 30 - October 10 YC
tambam500 Sept 30 - Oct 30 YC


October 2011 (dgbg100106)

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
tambam500 Sept 30 - Oct 3 YC
Donald is #1 Sept 30 - Oct 5
ReneeDisney, Sept 30 – Oct 7th, YC

dgbg100106, Oct 2nd -7th, BCV
queenofhartz, Oct 2nd - 7th, YC
nolamom106, Oct 5th – 9th, BC
vinotinto, Oct 6-10, YC
Tinkbellfan Oct 6-10 BCV
bellebookworm9, Oct 7-11, BCV Food and Wine Festival Getaway with mom!
DLo, Oct 8th - 12th, YC CL
JerseyGirl53, Oct 11th -19th, BC
GC&S, Oct 12-19, BC
Rorey, Oct 20-29th, BC
snappy in OK, Oct 20-29th, BCV
PrincessTaylorsMom Oct 23rd – 30, ??
babyrich, Oct 24th -31st , BC
LMO429 Oct 27-Nov 4
jazzgirl Oct 27-Nov 4 BC GV CL
travelgoddess, Oct 28th – Nov 5th, YC
Mississippianna, Oct 29th - Nov 5th, BC


November 2011 (Nannette)

jazzgirl Oct-27-Nov 4 BC CL
LMO429 Oct 27-Nov 4 BC
travelgoddess Oct 28 - Nov 5 YC CL (20th Anniversary)
Mississippianna Oct 29 - Nov 5 BC

ClareH37 Nov 8 - 14 BC CL
cocoabean1 Nov 11 - Nov 18 YC CL
micknme Nov.13 - 19 BC CL LV (split stay)
weswife Nov 13 - Nov 20 BC CL
Mommato2boyz Nov 17-19 YC CL (following Dream cruise)
Avonlady1001 Nov. 17 - Nov. 20 BCV
Nannette Nov 17 - Nov 27 YC (platinum plan)
Barnhill9586 Nov 18 - Nov 26 BC
smithgrandchild Nov 19 - Nov 25 BCV
Texasfan Nov 19 - Nov 26 BC
LaurieN Nov 24 - Dec 3 BC
gumby013 Nov 25 - Dec 1 BC
WendyWuWu Nov 25-Dec 3
kraeurb Nov 27 - Dec 4 BC
Luvmarypoppins Nov 28 - Dec 4 BC


December 2011 (MickeyT)

LaurieN Nov 24 - Dec 3 BC
gumby013 Nov 25 - Dec 1 BC
WendyWuWu Nov 25-Dec 3
kraeurb Nov 27 - Dec 4 BC
Luvmarypoppins Nov 28 - Dec 4 BC

JoeyAnyc Dec 1 - Dec 5 YC
kaylamag Dec 1 - Dec 15 BC Two Weeker!
sndral Dec 9 - Dec 19, YC
Tinkerbell’s mama Dec 11- Dec 21 BC
willsea777 Dec 12-16, BC
heatherbabydoll1, Dec 12-22, BCV (DS 13th BD)
MickeyT Dec 14 –Dec 19 BCV (Whole Family Christmas!)
KerriL Dec 16 - Dec 20 YC CL
DWDude Dec 18 -Dec 24 BC CL


2012: Never too early to think about next year!!!

January 2012 (MickeyT)

MickeyT and Sisters! Jan 6 - Jan 8 BCV 3 ** 3rd Annual Marathon Trip!***
PoohsFan1 Jan 22-25, 2 BCV studios (post-cruise)


February 2012 (MickeyT)

FloridaDreaming Feb 21 - Feb 27 BCV ***Disneymoon Here We Come****

Janetmom March 10-17 YC CL
Woodleygrrl March BC (post-cruise)
MarieA April 28-May 8 BCV
My2CrazyGirls April 28-May 5 BC
busymommy2pink, May BC- First family vacation! Celebrating DD BD and anniversary
ocalla May 2012 BC
Feckless May 1-11 BC
ChipnDaleRule May 25-June 8 YC
Tinkbellfan June 27-30 BCV
Aliceacc August BC
tink15823 Sept 14-22 BC
RobynPrincess Oct 6-11

Last edited July 25


Thanks to a very generous offer by Nannette, we can once again start distributing Yacht and Beach Club pins.

Please note that this is entirely a volunteer project by everyone involved so your patience and courtesy is appreciated!

Are you staying at the Yacht or Beach Club or the Beach Club Villas and want to meet or be recognized by other DIS'ers? Thanks to a wonderful design from RustManFan of the Creative Designs Forum, and the enthusiasm of DIS'er Janloz, we now have fashionable pins available upon request and free of charge!

Postage expenses are being generously covered by Nannette!

If you would like to request one, please PM Nannette at least one month prior to your visit to the YC/BC/BCV, providing your arrival month, name and a mailing address. Please note that since we are mailing the pins, you will need to provide an address to Nannette so you must be comfortable with that arrangement. You may use an office address or even a friend's address if you prefer to keep some confidentiality.

Please note that the pins will be sent out on a first requested, first mailed basis, but if there are multiple requests in a short period of time, Nannette may delay the mailing of your pin to help spread out the postage expense, especially if your vacation is a few months away. The goal will be to send the pins no later than 3 weeks before your vacation, so please give plenty of time when you make your request.

Due to the limited quantities available, we must limit requests to 1 pin per family so everyone who wants one will have the opportunity to get one.

Dis User Name: nannette
She has a post on the next page (2) of this thread so you can left mouse click to "send PM to nannette"





August 2010 Yacht & Beach Club DIS meet:

Thanks for the photo, LovintheLodge!



Second Annual Beach & Yacht Club DIS meet:

Monday July 25, 6 PM
Solarium at the Beach Club

Expected attendees: TeenaS, Disneymomx7 (Robyn), jennb, lov2b@disney (Sandy), kldmom2000, YCFAN, Magical One (Lauren), jultomzach (maybe), Flat Dee (Natebenma)

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



Sunken Treasure: The unofficial beverage of the Beach and Yacht Club FAQ forum:

Contents: Malibu Rum, Midori, orange juice, pineapple juice and Sprite with a splash of BOLS Blue Curacao.
Served in a souvenir cup for an additional $2.00 - $7.50

Thanks, pixarmom, for the photo!

 

[natebenma]

PRINCESS

June 30-kraeurb

July 1- Janetmom
July 2- jjsdad
July 3- BLTtinkerbell
July 4- jconrad
July 5- Natebenma
July 6- MsCoz2000*
July 7- Sinderelly
July 10- Cinderumbrella
July 12- 333disneymom
July 13- yolie912
July 14- rlahansler
July 15- sjs314
July 17- pmeve
July 18- Nixieh*
July 20- SueM
July 21- Disneymomx7
July 22- wild papayas
July 23- Bourquefam
July 26- drmomof3
July 28- disneyrinachick
July 29- DawnMaree
July 31- summersalt

August 1- Dannysmom


PIRATE

June 30- YCFan

July 1- ProudMommyof2
July 4- bingsingWaltDisney
July 5- WsPrincess
July 6- pixarmom
July 7- littledreamer7
July 9- Kelly in NY
July 11- BCV23
July 12- MickeyT
July 13- HockeyMomR
July 14- LovintheLodge
July 15- Mickey&MinnieMom
July 16- Niki in NJ
July 18- lov2b@disney
July 20- creativeamanda
July 21- MarltonMom
July 22- katesdad
July 23- dgbg100106
July 25- bookgirl
July 27- heatherbabydoll1
July 28- nannette
July 29- jenneth79
July 30- princesscharming

Aug 7- sndral

* Designates prediction made after due date was revealed- even if they didn't see the due date before making the guess

As most of you know, our dear friend Teena will be welcoming her first grandchild sometime this summer. Her daughter Jeanne refers to her little one as “Peanut” and so far has resisted the temptation to learn her baby’s gender.

I thought it would be fun to have a “Is Peanut a Princess or a Pirate” pool on the boards. Although I would love to collect $2 per guess- with half of the money to the winner half of the money to Jeanne, there are probably rules on the this board prohibiting solicitation, so this will just have to be for bragging rights. But I bet we could still make this interesting!

For the record, Teena thinks this is a neat idea, but Jeanne can’t believe “strangers” are interested in her or her baby!

I will post the predictions on Page 1 of the Beach and Yacht Club FAQ forum.

Here are the rules:

Your prediction should include Princess or Pirate, and the date you think Peanut will arrive

Each date can have two different guesses- Princess or Pirate

For added pizzaz- highlight your guess in pink or blue!

Don't quote this post, please

One guess per person

In the event of duplicate guesses, first to be submitted will be used

Eligible dates will be June 18 to August 13. Jeanne’s due date has not been shared on the boards, but there are hints and clues about timing for those who are willing to dig.

Teena, Jeanne and all members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate in this contest.

My guess will be the first official entry- see next post: I am going with Princess, born on July 5 (my older son’s BD)

Let the games begin!

Dee

 

[natebenma]

Yacht and Beach Club Voluptuous Noodle Swap

Meet the Noodle Family:

Paul, Pastina, Penne and Ramen

They will making their first visit to Disney World and the Beach Club in June 2011. They have decided to take up permanent residence at the resort and will be spending time with different families as part of a "noodle relocation program"

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Well, after their introduction to the Beach Club/Yacht Club and Stormalong Bay, the Noodle Family has decided to stick around. The first handoff was successful!

We want to make sure that we can keep these guys around for as long as possible- so here are some suggestions

1) Apparently the noodles' skin is impervious to tattoos. The sharpies did not work. So, no drawing on the noodles- pictures are still encouraged, though.

2) Please exchange contact info with the family you are handing off to or receiving the noodles from.

3) If for some reason the noodle handoff does not go as planned OR if you are the custodians of noodle prior to a "GAP" period, please return the noodle family to Bell Services, using the pickup name "Mrs. Noodle". Bell Services will be their default "home away from home"

4) If you are picking up the noodles from Bell Services, please tip a couple of dollars. It won't take the CMs very long to figure out what is going on or to notice that the same noodles are returning again and again, but as long as everyone is polite and generous, I don't think there will be a problem.

5) If there is a problem with your handoff or pickup, or you suspect that the noodle family may be MIA, please alert natebenma or Marlton Mom by PM ASAP. If a noodle recovery team needs to be assembled, we are on it!

Thanks, and enjoy!

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(Photo) "Diary of a Non-Wimpy Noodle"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63237606@N03/

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Here is the list as of July 24- if you see a GAP in the schedule during your vacation and you want a turn hosting (and entertaining) the Noodle family, post on the main thread and we will put you on the list!

Notes* A 1) denotes the first person of the time period to post and ask for the noodle. A 2) means the second person to post for that time period and so forth....

Steve trek checks out on 6/6 and gives his noodles to.... ?
GAP

Marlton Mom June 10th to 20th
on June 20th there is a noodle swap with
DannysMom June 16-25 BC GV CL
on June 25th there is a noodle swap with
1)BLTtinkerbell BC CL GV June 25th - June 29th
GAP

1) forever11709 July 7th to 14th
1) Kelly in NY 7/14 to 7/21
short gap

1) jultomzach July 23 - July 31 BCV
1)Tortoni 7/31 to 8/11 BC/BCV
1)Maddog17361 Aug 11 – Aug 19 BCV
AND
2)Mom3girls Aug 11 – Aug 17 BC
should talk with each other and work something out, then post it to the thread so we can fix the schedule

1)WsPrincess Aug 18 -Aug 23 BC (CL?)
and
2)Nixieh ( & family) Aug 18 – Aug 22 BC Club Level
should talk with each other and work something out, then post it to the thread so we can fix the schedule

1)fundisney YC 8/23 to 8/25 swaps with
Pixarmom on Aug 28th

1) Pixarmom Aug 28-Aug 29 BC
swaps with
1)DoleWhipMom BC from 8/30 to 9/6.
on 9/5 or 9/6 swaps with
1) 3Minnies1Mickey 9/3-17 swaps with sweet pea
2) Rainman415 9/10 - 9/17
1)sweetpee_1993 Sept 17- Sept 24 YC Club Level- Post CruiseAnniversary Trip
and
2)Bookgirl Sept 17 - Sept 21 BC Have worked out their own flavor of a noodle swap which means that Bookgirl will be hanging with the noodles till the 21, then Sweetpea is taking them until the 24th and the very next day disneyrinachick checks in on the 25th
2)disneyrinachick YC CL on Sept. 25 and leaving Oct. 8: gives Noodles on Oct 7th to
1)bellebookworm9 Oct 7th to the 11th BCV
GAP

1) PrincessTaylorsMom BC from 10/22 - 10/30 swaps with
1) Mississippianna BC Oct 29 - Nov 5
swaps with:
JLVermillion Nov 4 through Nov 12
GAP

micknme November 13th - 19th. swaps with Avon lady on the 17th
1)Avonlady1001 BCV 11/17-20. swaps with
1)Nannette Nov 19th to the 25 leaves the noodles at Bell services to swap on Nov 26th with
1) WendyWuWu Nov 25-Dec 3
GAP
sndral Dec 9-Dec 19, YC Wants Noodle custody Dec 9th to the 12th for pass off to Heather
1) heatherbabydoll1 Dec 12-22, BCV (DS 13th BD) post #1029
AND
2)Tinkerbell’s mama Dec 11- Dec 21 BC
should talk with each other and work something out, then post it to the thread so we can fix the schedule


Please get a picture of your family or yourself with the noodles when you have them. Even better would be a picture of you AND the person you are handing them off to if possible. This is a great way to meet your fellow Yacht & Beach Club FAQ thread friends over something extremely silly!

If something happens to the noodle, it's OK... really! Just let us know and then some one down the line can try to replace it if they get the chance. This is all for fun so don't freak out if the noodles get lost or damaged. Have a great vacation and take care of the noodles with out fretting about it!

Pictures of the noodles engaging in your vacation activities are WELCOME! Say you are having a drink by the pool... take a picture of the noodle (with yourself as well if you want) 'posing' with the drink and post it on the Yacht & Beach Club FAQ Thread. Be creative! The sillier the better and an imaginative caption will help to set the scene and tell the 'story'.

The families involved in each hand-off would be responsible for contacting each other to arrange a time/place for the swap, or if the noodles need to go to Bell Services for a short vacation, please pass along the claim number to the next family and leave the package under the name "Noodle"

 

[MickeyT]

Thank you Dee for taking care of our beloved PAGE 1. Your effort is surely appreciated and I can't imagine how many people this has helped.

 

[lov2b@disney]

Thanks for all your hard work on the beloved Y&BC thread!!!

 

[jakeybake]

Many thanks for all of your hard work on our beloved little piece of the DIS!!

Jay

 

[pixarmom]

As always, thanks to Dee for all of her hard work!

 

[MickeyT]

As always, thanks to Dee for all of her hard work!

I know....What's sad is I check this before my e-mail !

 

[Niki in NJ]

Sorry for the incomplete site. I figured people want a place to post while I am still working on the thread.

You're awesome! All of your hard work is really appreciated!!

 

[jmamom]

Thanks Dee!!!!

 

[kmermaid]

I was meaning to post on the old thread but didn't. We are going to be at the BCV from 6/18 - 6/25 in a 2bd. I had read that Teena liked tastykakes so I wanted to bring some with me but wanted to know what kind. Sorry but it'll probably be too early for good jersey tomatoes and corn or I would bring that too somehow.