2011 Yacht & Beach Club FAQ, Part II

[PaDisneyCouple]

We've been away from the DIS for a while. What's new at the YC/BC?

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

Heather, Thoughts & prayers for both you and your Dad.

To all at WDW, Enjoy!

I hope to plan a trip to BC & BLT next summer......

 

[tambam500]

Ok so this is probably the wrong crowd to ask this too but someone please talk me out of thinking about planning the next Disney vacation before i even go on the one i have currently planned!

Our plan was to go once a year and since my husband is a ESPN employee we get discounts. We figured we have to take the kids while they are young and take advantage of the great perks of being a Disney cast member.

Well our plans changed when my sister decided to get married next June in Jamaica so that kinda blows the vacation budget out of the water. I feel terrible that i won't be taking them on a vacation next year and i keep trying to talk myself into beleiving that we will have the money when the time comes.

Ahhh someone talk some sense into me!

 

[Marlton Mom]

I am home but very worn out. Gallbladdar don't miss at all so far. Some pain and pulling near belly button, but hardest thing is swallowing. big cuts on soft pallet and tonsils so real hard to eat drink or talk. My DH and DS have been great. Thanks for the prayers! Also please pray for my dad tommorow. He will be at Florida South becase his pacemaker/defibulator needs to be changed. Because of my surgery I can't be there, so I worry. He has only one working arterie so when they stop his heart to make sure the equipment is working, there is always a chance. Prayers are greatly wecomed. My dad's name is Dan Southerland. Thanks for all you support!

Thanks for the update Heather. We will definitely be thinking of you and your Dad.

----> in no time for both of you!


Marlton Mom

 

[Marlton Mom]

Ok so this is probably the wrong crowd to ask this too but someone please talk me out of thinking about planning the next Disney vacation before i even go on the one i have currently planned!

Our plan was to go once a year and since my husband is a ESPN employee we get discounts. We figured we have to take the kids while they are young and take advantage of the great perks of being a Disney cast member.

Well our plans changed when my sister decided to get married next June in Jamaica so that kinda blows the vacation budget out of the water. I feel terrible that i won't be taking them on a vacation next year and i keep trying to talk myself into beleiving that we will have the money when the time comes.

Ahhh someone talk some sense into me!

Start saving now for both vacations. Set a goal each month for the extra you'll need for the Disney vacation. Set aside the money in a separate Disney vacation savings fund at the Bank. That's what we did for last June's 10 day Fiesta at the BC. Having that separate account and making deposits really helped to keep us motivated.

We cut way back on things like take out Coffee, dining out and we quit smoking even though we had never started! Another thing I did was put aside money I had saved from coupons used at the supermarket and other stores. It was fun to make a Disney deposit. When you save up over months at at time it feels like it's not such a ding to the budget.

Consider staying at a cheaper place, maybe at a Value or GASP Off Site!!!

Set your mind to this savings plan, get everybody on board and GO FOR IT!!!

Marlton Mom

 

[Marlton Mom]

Here is Beach Club's favorite bathing beauty!!


Lilly First Bath by Lilly Peanut, on Flickr


Lily First Bath 2 by Lilly Peanut, on Flickr

 

[tambam500]

Start saving now for both vacations. Set a goal each month for the extra you'll need for the Disney vacation. Set aside the money in a separate Disney vacation savings fund at the Bank. That's what we did for last June's 10 day Fiesta at the BC. Having that separate account and making deposits really helped to keep us motivated.

We cut way back on things like take out Coffee, dining out and we quit smoking even though we had never started! Another thing I did was put aside money I had saved from coupons used at the supermarket and other stores. It was fun to make a Disney deposit. When you save up over months at at time it feels like it's not such a ding to the budget.

Consider staying at a cheaper place, maybe at a Value or GASP Off Site!!!

Set you mind to this savings plan, get everybody on board and GO FOR IT!!!

Marlton Mom

Thanks for the advice. I would still have to talk my DH into going again...not exactly sure how i'm going to do that. Good thing is i was already just thinking of staying at CSR instead of a Deluxe. I would love to stay at the YC or WL again but don't think i can swing it. With my husbands discount it will only cost me about $900 for a week at CSR. Then i would figure about $1000 for plane tickets and whatever we spend on food. Ugh maybe i should just wait till we get back from our trip on Sept 30th and talk him into it then.

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

I love the new pictures of Lilly! Before we know it, she'll be floating around SAB with the Noodle Family

 

[Marlton Mom]

Thanks for the advice. I would still have to talk my DH into going again...not exactly sure how i'm going to do that. Good thing is i was already just thinking of staying at CSR instead of a Deluxe. I would love to stay at the YC or WL again but don't think i can swing it. With my husbands discount it will only cost me about $900 for a week at CSR. Then i would figure about $1000 for plane tickets and whatever we spend on food. Ugh maybe i should just wait till we get back from our trip on Sept 30th and talk him into it then.

Get him good and drunk first.... then do the talking, video tape it, perhaps with him wearing some of your "clothing" and then show it to him when he's sober with the understanding that you're going, or the videos going on 'you-rube"

I mean we are talking Disney here people, ya gotta do what ya gotta do....

~MM

 

[tambam500]

Get him good and drunk first.... then do the talking, video tape it, perhaps with him wearing some of your "clothing" and then show it to him when he's sober with the understanding that you're going, or the videos going on 'you-rube"

I mean we are talking Disney here people, ya gotta do what ya gotta do....

~MM

Hahaha...too funny. I love these boards!

 

[kldmom2000]

So it's 10:40 pm here and I I'm still packing Alarm is set for 2am so we can leave @ 3am for our 6am flight......

Can't wait to check in @ the BC!!!!!

 

[natebenma]

So it's 10:40 pm here and I I'm still packing Alarm is set for 2am so we can leave @ 3am for our 6am flight......

Can't wait to check in @ the BC!!!!!

Probably too late here, but maybe you will check in while at the airport...

HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP!!!

 

[RWathen]

So it's 10:40 pm here and I I'm still packing Alarm is set for 2am so we can leave @ 3am for our 6am flight......

Can't wait to check in @ the BC!!!!!

Soooooo jealous!!! Hope you have a wonderful time!

Ryn

 

[Katesdad]

We've been away from the DIS for a while. What's new at the YC/BC?

Didn't want you to get lost in the shuffle. Baby Lilly is the newest member of the boards. Remodeling and renovation continue unabated. The Noodle Family is relaxing in the lazy river. And the DIS meet is coming up very soon in the BC lobby. Looking forward to the pictures from that (heard Flat Dee is making an appearance again this year).

Welcome back

 

[Christine9125]

9 DAYS and I will be at the BC for my very first visit and a lot of surprises for my family. I am very excited.

 

[mrsmom]

Baby Lilly is adorable!!! can't wait to be at the pool relaxing soon.

 

[Rorey]

So it's 10:40 pm here and I I'm still packing Alarm is set for 2am so we can leave @ 3am for our 6am flight......

Can't wait to check in @ the BC!!!!!

You're on the plane right now I'm sure, but I hope you have a fantastic time!!!

 

[always]

Single digits! 9 day until we check in at the BC!

I haven't checked in on line yet. We only have one request, upper floor, and hope to arrive during the 11 o'clock hour.

I can't wait for all the food.

 

[cocoabean1]

What I do to help with the Disney costs, is to use my Disney Visa for EVERYTHING. The hard part is paying off the credit card every month.

When we go in Nov, we will have $1500.00 from Disney for just using my credit card!! That buys a lot of food. I even used some of the free money to upgrade my DH ticket last year.

I am an Annual Passholder, so I get discounts at the hotels. I get Tables in Wonderland, so I get discounts for food. I go during the off season, for cheaper hotel prices. I don't buy the package deals from Disney, I buy everything separate. I found that it is cheaper for us- like I said above, we basically eat for free.

I use coupons when I shop- I put that money away.
The state that I live in has bottle deposits- I put that money away.

There is always ways to save money, if it you work at it. A little here a little there, eventually it will add up.

 

[HelenParr]

Hi folks! I hope everyone is having a spectacular day.

I just had to cancel YC Club Level GV for Nov. 4-14 in case anyone is looking for those dates.