Thanks so much for the pictures!!! Someone had mentioned about the rocking chairs in a her trip report (think it was eandesmom/Cynthia) and that intrigued me. Looks like you discovered a hidden jewel of seating options!
BTW- you are being summonsed over at the BC Marketplace thread- someone has a condiment question (butter)
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Dee! Happy to provide a few extra photos, and proud of our 5-year-old saying, "Mom, take a picture of the bus stop!" Got the condiment question - thanks for letting me know!
And those Atlantis photos are great! Two things came to mind immediately: 1) How truly wonderful that first photo of Nate and Ben really is - you must love that one; and 2) I am not showing our boys any of those photos until we have committed to booking an Atlantis trip - they would love it!
We arrive tomorrow AM, our first stay YC/CL. So relieved that SAB is fully operational, we decided on YC instead of GF (due to construction) because of SAB. We have a GV/CL room, I have read that there are not many and was wondering if any of them have day beds. I know they are just a request and reserved for parties of 5. We are used to having that extra spot after our stays at GF and Poly, so just curious.
Thanks for all the helpful info, this time tomorrow we will be lounging by the pool after lunch at Beaches and Cream.
Mickdeb, have a wonderful trip! I don't know the answer to your question about the daybeds, but I'm guessing they are rare in YC GV CL because I recently tried to book one for our family of five with a variety of different dates (and no discount) and the YC GV CL never popped up as a bookable category for us.
MickeyT and Shellebelle, thank you so much for the kind words!

I wish I was a better photographer - that's something I'd love to work on when the boys grow up!
TL is my fave of the water parks - remembering from my first trip way back 10+ years ago. I've been dying to go back, but it's always being rehabbed. I'm just glad we can squeeze in one day this time. I told my husband that I'm starting to think Disney watches to see when we are booked for and then they announce that is when it will be closed. LOL
Kelleigh, so happy that you're able to squeeze in a day at TL! That wave pool is the best!
Can the refillable mugs be used at Hurricane Hanna's?
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Mamise! I know your questions have all been answered already, but I just wanted to add two notes:
1) Refill mugs. The refill mug station at Hurricane Hanna's is so entirely convenient - so right there at SAB
and self-serve, which I think is just the best! We usually set up camp near the zero depth entry area at SAB and it's so easy to grab a refill. (Although you do have to walk around the pool to get the refill - can't carry the empty mug through the pool, even though it's only 2 ft. deep. I think I see someone try to do that every trip!) Here's a not-so-good photo:
2) BC for Poly vets! Also wanted to add that I grew up staying at the Poly and tried BC for the first time in the early 90s. I've been staying at both ever since and YES I think BC will be as wonderful as your remember. We still return to Poly - did last year, and will again next year as part of a split stay that will also include YC/BC. As much as I love the Poly, YC/BC is still my favorite. The rooms are a little smaller than Poly, but in excellent shape. I love the decor and the linens at YC/BC - much more comfy to me than the bedspreads at the Poly. And the double sinks at YC/BC outside the bathroom work really well for our family. Of course, SAB can't be beat and the dining options around the Epcot resort area and in World Showcase are amazing. And there is nothing better than walking (or boating) "home" from Epcot and DHS. Hope you have a wonderful stay!
pixarmom -- we were on the Wonder last June and the linens had already been changed over to the comforters that they have on the Dream. I was surprised today when I saw the photos of the bedspread on the Magic, since it's almost a year since the Wonder linens were replaced. So don't worry -- it's like you see it in the Dream photos.
As for the excursion -- friends booked with that company since they had children too small for some of the
DCL excursions. In a private tour, they were willing to take the kids. We used them since they are the only ones that offer the kayaking/glacier trip that we took -- they were great. Picked us up at the ship and took us back in time! It's a day we will never forget. I'll be happy to answer any of your planning questions.
mmmears, I know this may sound silly, but I am SO happy to hear about the linens on the Wonder. This is one of the reasons I love YC/BC so much - the whole allergy thing is an issue for us and everyone is more comfortable with the comforters. Perfect for Alaska! I'm going to see what excursions we might be able to book independently with our little guy, and use the Juneau City Tour and Mendenhall Glacier Explorer as a back-up. Thank you so much!
See ya there...we arrive tomorrow as well! It will be our first stay at the Beach Club...staying in a studio at BCV!
Thanks again to all who contributed to this thread. I haven't posted much but I do read this thread. So excited to stay here!!
burberryplaid, have a wonderful trip!!!
Dee - Great pics! We haven't been since 2002 - your pictures sure make me want to go back again. DH and I went three times (no kids!) but then Disney took over.
Just wanted to tell you that we did have a GV CL room with a day bed at BC. Not 100% sure but I think the room was 5727. Teena would probably know better than me. It was on the side that overlooked the volleyball area.
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Robyn! Last year, a BC CL CM told us that only one BC GV CL room had a daybed - so if his report is accurate, then your 5727 would have been it! I noticed that BC no longer offers GV CL rooms to families of five, which I think is a really good idea. Even though I wish I could book GV CL at BC, the likelihood that we'd get that one room with the daybed is so slim that I think it's best to limit those rooms to families of four or less. Oh well, guess I'll just have to think about booking a deluxe CL room if I want the view!
Funny you mention that "Disney took over!" We can't even convince our oldest to step on Universal grounds!