2011 Yacht & Beach Club FAQ, Part III- DO NOT POST HERE- Summer/Fall

[doccoc2002]

We are leaving on a jet plane.....TODAY....

Disney here we come......cannot wait to check into the beach club....

Have a magical time!!! 13 days for us!

 

[DawnMaree]

I am slowly getting my photos uploaded to Photobucket. But here are a few of the Yacht Club exterior:

As we entered:

Driving up to the porte-cochère:

Porte-cochère:

View from the self-parking lot:

I will post more as I get them uploaded. Dee, please feel free to use any if you want.

 

[jenneth79]

I cannot believe in just 10 days we'll be checking in to the YC for the first time!

Now, if I can just keep myself from looking at the extended weather forecast and flipping out.....

 

[Katesdad]

Does anyone have a map of the actual room number layout? Thanks

Looks like you got lost in the shuffle of pictures and MOM postings.

http://www.disneyzone.net/ycresort.htm

Old map, room catagories do not apply. Room numbers are still good though.

 

[osugal]

What are they expecting the weather to be like in 10 days???

 

[bookgirl]

What are they expecting the weather to be like in 10 days???

highs in the 80's low 90's
lows in the 70's
scatter or isolated showers at 30% to 60%

I'm still trying to find average humidity levels

From what I can tell this is the generic forcast because it's been this everyday and is predicted everyday in the near future

 

[DawnMaree]

Looks like you got lost in the shuffle of pictures and MOM postings.

http://www.disneyzone.net/ycresort.htm

Old map, room catagories do not apply. Room numbers are still good though.

We noticed that Room 5157 (noted Admiral Suite on that site) is actually labeled "Presidential Suite". Gosh I really wanted to sneak in there when I saw mousekeeping prop the door open.

 

[jenneth79]

highs in the 80's low 90's
lows in the 70's
scatter or isolated showers at 30% to 60%

I'm still trying to find average humidity levels

From what I can tell this is the generic forcast because it's been this everyday and is predicted everyday in the near future

Exactly, the weather forecast is typially only accurate 24 hours out, so I think they just figure late summer - early fall in Orlando and say "Rain". Or Accuweather likes messing with people who check the weather 15 days out (ME!!!!)

 

[heatherbabydoll1]

Getting closer and closer to announcing some exciting news for our family that will affect us this year and years to come! I can't believe the things that has happen to us in the last few days!

 

[BlueSkies]

Can never quite keep up around here... LOL...

Teena Your little princess is adorable!!

DawnMaree Really enjoying all of your wonderful YC pictures! Thanks for posting them...Getting me more excited for our first time ever stay at the YC...

heatherbabydoll1 Sounds like something terrific is going on for you and your family! Congratualtions in advance!

I am sure this has been asked before..lots of times...so forgive me for asking again...during the winter months what time is SAB opened until...and do they close it if temps drop significantly...??? I was at WDW last winter and it was freezing.......hoping this year it will be much warmer...

 

[cindydare]

Exactly, the weather forecast is typially only accurate 24 hours out, so I think they just figure late summer - early fall in Orlando and say "Rain". Or Accuweather likes messing with people who check the weather 15 days out (ME!!!!)

I think Accuweather always says rain!!! We arrive in 4 days, so I'm just making sure we have raingear, water shoes, and plenty of sunscreen for the other 60 or 70% chance of sunshine!! I always figure that if I have my rain jacket, then the rain will stay away!!!

 

[jenneth79]

I think Accuweather always says rain!!! We arrive in 4 days, so I'm just making sure we have raingear, water shoes, and plenty of sunscreen for the other 60 or 70% chance of sunshine!! I always figure that if I have my rain jacket, then the rain will stay away!!!

Exactly! That's why I bought ponchos ahead of time this year

 

[HelenParr]

Can never quite keep up around here... LOL...

I am sure this has been asked before..lots of times...so forgive me for asking again...during the winter months what time is SAB opened until...and do they close it if temps drop significantly...??? I was at WDW last winter and it was freezing.......hoping this year it will be much warmer...

We go often to YC in November when SAB usually closed around 8pm. But, the few times it was unseaonably hot, it was open until 10pm.

I have only ever seen it closed for severe weather or construction/maintenance.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

3 weeks until we check into BCV for F & W!! Cannot wait! Looking forward to relaxing at SAB!

 

[mommyrosa2]

Checking in 10/22...our first time at this resort and all of the pictures and info have been extremelly helpful - I'm so excited. My only concern now is that we booked a garden view room as we thought it would be better than a standard but after reading some negative reviews, I'm now a little concerned. Should I be? Would I have been better off upgrading to a water view?

 

[figment82]

We noticed that Room 5157 (noted Admiral Suite on that site) is actually labeled "Presidential Suite". Gosh I really wanted to sneak in there when I saw mousekeeping prop the door open.

We stayed club level at the BC a few years ago and there was no one in the presidential suite (or whatever it is called) at the time, so when my friends asked about it, the club level staff gave them a tour. They said the living room was bigger than their apartment

 

[TeenaS]

Checking in 10/22...our first time at this resort and all of the pictures and info have been extremelly helpful - I'm so excited. My only concern now is that we booked a garden view room as we thought it would be better than a standard but after reading some negative reviews, I'm now a little concerned. Should I be? Would I have been better off upgrading to a water view?

A standard view will be a view of a parking lot or roof. A garden view will be a view of something green ... could be woods, could be a courtyard or could be a garden. Personally, I don't think I'd ever pay for the water view ... too much more than a garden or standard. You should really think about your individual trip. For me, I walk into the room the first time, look out at the view and if it's a beautiful water view, I'd say "wow ... it's beautiful." Then I would be off to the pool or parks. From past personal experience, I found after the initial entry into the room, I never ever looked at the view. I was only in the room to change clothes, sleep or shower and I had the drapes closed. So for me to spend that kind of extra money is definitely not worth it. I could have some massages or super dinners at Yachtsman for the price difference. Just figure out what you will do with the view and make your decision based on that. You might be a person that sits on the balcony for four hours each day and just have a drink and enjoy the view. If that's the case, then a water view would probably be worth it for you. If you are staying at the BC and not the YC, and you plan on sitting on the balcony alot, you may want to add "full balcony requested" to your reservation since half the balconies are standing balconies only.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Please take any negative reviews with a grain of salt.

I had to get off another thread that was just slamming BC CL - which we love! I guess I'm not a "high maintenance" CL guests, but we just love
the CL CM's and everything about it!

 

[mommyrosa2]

A standard view will be a view of a parking lot or roof. A garden view will be a view of something green ... could be woods, could be a courtyard or could be a garden. Personally, I don't think I'd ever pay for the water view ... too much more than a garden or standard. You should really think about your individual trip. For me, I walk into the room the first time, look out at the view and if it's a beautiful water view, I'd say "wow ... it's beautiful." Then I would be off to the pool or parks. From past personal experience, I found after the initial entry into the room, I never ever looked at the view. I was only in the room to change clothes, sleep or shower and I had the drapes closed. So for me to spend that kind of extra money is definitely not worth it. I could have some massages or super dinners at Yachtsman for the price difference. Just figure out what you will do with the view and make your decision based on that. You might be a person that sits on the balcony for four hours each day and just have a drink and enjoy the view. If that's the case, then a water view would probably be worth it for you. If you are staying at the BC and not the YC, and you plan on sitting on the balcony alot, you may want to add "full balcony requested" to your reservation since half the balconies are standing balconies only.

Thanks Teena... and your absolutely right! I remember when we booked originally, I didn't want to pay the extra for the water view as we don't spend a lot of time in our room and it was a good chunk more. We were just thrilled to be trying the BC for the first time & wanted to surprise our DD's - (my two teens still don't have a clue that were even staying here and will freak when they find out ). The only reason I even took the garden view was b/c it was just a little more $$ so we figured, why not? I think I tend to make myself crazy sometimes reading too much on these boards. I will definitely take your advice and put a request for a full balcony - although I know there are no guarantees, I will at least try.

 

[cindydare]

Please take any negative reviews with a grain of salt.

I had to get off another thread that was just slamming BC CL - which we love! I guess I'm not a "high maintenance" CL guests, but we just love
the CL CM's and everything about it!

Our 1st Disney trip was last year and we were fortunate enough to get a pixie dust upgrade to BC CL---We had such a wonderful time and thought that the BC CL CM's were absolutely fabulous!! DH enjoyed himself so much that he was the one who suggested we go back to Disney and BC this year---3 days to go!!

Cindy