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[natebenma]

Why o Why have I never thought to bring my refillable mug to the parks for slushy "grown up" goodness such a fantastic idea!!! I always make such a mess with those plastic martini type cups! Now to find out if our rented city mini stroller has a cup holder for said genius idea!!

You guys Rock!!

I can't remember if it was the last thread or the one before that where there is in-depth advice about the use of the refill mugs for transporting slushies, with a full explanation of "take a container or chug the remainder", with pictuers of course. I'll have to find a place on the frist page to link to that valuable discussion!

Got all of my ADRs plus one extra.....IPO booked 'Ohana for dinner instead of breakfast. I went online and did the breakfast ressie myself and will now ponder keeping the dinner one as well. We've never done dinner there, only breakfast and I've heard both good and bad about dinner. It's for 7:10 pm which will give us plenty of time to go to MK for rope drop (after 7:30 breakfast) and time to relax at SAB in the afternoon and still head over to the Poly for dinner. It is on a MNSSHP night, so I'm thinking we might see Hallowishes on the Poly beach afterwards!

We're eating at Captain's Grille on our arrival night....I figure with a 6:05 am flight, we'll be pretty tuckered out by that point, and won't feel like going back into the parks for dinner.

Everything else is an EPCOTxtravaganza with Le Cellier lunch, Biergarten and Garden Grill dinners. I did make a dinner reservation at Whispering Canyon, but might switch to Tutto Italia after their new menu is released.

I just love the 180 day mark.....it just pumps up the excitement level a little bit!!

I LOVE ADR day! I don't know what I am having for dinner tonight, but I know what I am having 180 days from now!

We had a great experience at Captain's Grille on our arrival night for the exact reasons you mentioned.

 

[smillerguy]

Teena

We will be checking in the Saturday before Easter. We are booked in a 1BRV but with all this talk about CL I'm starting to wonder if I should call and see if anythong is available. We want to check in on Friday but nothing is available right now. last year we stayed last minute at the Swan because bC was booked. May have to do something like that.

We decided to keep our ressie despite the SAB issue. We are planning on being around the resort for Easter so we will find you and share some candy. I was a little apprehensive about not being at home fro Easter but I just purchased Mickey and Minnie Easter baskets for kids. I am hoping to fill it with some Disney treats from Marketplace. It will be a different Easter memory but I know the kids will remember it.



Thanks for the tip on refillable mugs at Epcot. We always bring ours to the pool for out adult beverages. Keeps them colder longer but never thought of the Epcot thing.

Had a busy weekend with the kids so I've need to go get ADR's settled and decide about TIW or dining plan or OOP.

can't wait to see everyone at the BC for Easter.

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

I don't know what I am having for dinner tonight, but I know what I am having 180 days from now!

Only a Disney person would get this!!!!!

 

[TeenaS]

Teena

We will be checking in the Saturday before Easter. We are booked in a 1BRV but with all this talk about CL I'm starting to wonder if I should call and see if anythong is available. We want to check in on Friday but nothing is available right now. last year we stayed last minute at the Swan because bC was booked. May have to do something like that.

We decided to keep our ressie despite the SAB issue. We are planning on being around the resort for Easter so we will find you and share some candy. I was a little apprehensive about not being at home fro Easter but I just purchased Mickey and Minnie Easter baskets for kids. I am hoping to fill it with some Disney treats from Marketplace. It will be a different Easter memory but I know the kids will remember it.



Thanks for the tip on refillable mugs at Epcot. We always bring ours to the pool for out adult beverages. Keeps them colder longer but never thought of the Epcot thing.

Had a busy weekend with the kids so I've need to go get ADR's settled and decide about TIW or dining plan or OOP.

can't wait to see everyone at the BC for Easter.

So you're in the Villas now but want to change to the actual BC? Personally, unless you plan on using the kitchen in the Villa, I'd prefer club level at the BC instead. But that's just my opinion. But if you are planning lots of time at the resort, the breakfast, snacks, sodas, appetizers, and adult beverages are really really nice up on club level!

I look forward to see you on Easter Sunday!!

You may want to check out the Marketplace as soon as you get there on Saturday. Last year, they made up Easter Baskets for people. You went around and chose what you wanted in the baskets and then they made them up for you in a nice basket, all wrapped nice. I haven't heard anything about it this year but I'm hoping they will do it again.

See you soon!!

 

[smillerguy]

So you're in the Villas now but want to change to the actual BC? Personally, unless you plan on using the kitchen in the Villa, I'd prefer club level at the BC instead. But that's just my opinion. But if you are planning lots of time at the resort, the breakfast, snacks, sodas, appetizers, and adult beverages are really really nice up on club level!

I look forward to see you on Easter Sunday!!

You may want to check out the Marketplace as soon as you get there on Saturday. Last year, they made up Easter Baskets for people. You went around and chose what you wanted in the baskets and then they made them up for you in a nice basket, all wrapped nice. I haven't heard anything about it this year but I'm hoping they will do it again.

See you soon!!

Thanks We do not cook on vacation. Have used the fridge for water but with CL won't need it. I am going to call tomorrow and see what may be available. Thanks for the basket info.



Also. I will be driving down and can pick up some noodles to leave if there are still missing noodles.

 

[Marlton Mom]

Why o Why have I never thought to bring my refillable mug to the parks for slushy "grown up" goodness such a fantastic idea!!! I always make such a mess with those plastic martini type cups! Now to find out if our rented city mini stroller has a cup holder for said genius idea!!

You guys Rock!!

I have heard from a reliable source that bringing your refillable mug is indeed a good idea. Drinking a frozen margarita while riding Spaceship Earth proved much more enjoyable than riding sans mug.

~Marlton Mom

 

[CindyBeth]

I was looking at the map and couldn't see where the SandCastle Club for kids is located. Could someone tell me?

Thanks!

 

[JanetMom]

I have heard from a reliable source that bringing your refillable mug is indeed a good idea. Drinking a frozen margarita while riding Spaceship Earth proved much more enjoyable than riding sans mug.

~Marlton Mom

"Reliable source"

 

[Marlton Mom]

I was looking at the map and couldn't see where the SandCastle Club for kids is located. Could someone tell me?

Thanks!

It's located right next to the Beach Club Market Place.

What did I win?

~Marlton Mom

 

[CindyBeth]

The pleasure of just knowing you help a fellow Beach Clubber out! lol

Thanks!

It's located right next to the Beach Club Market Place.

What did I win?

~Marlton Mom

 

[Marlton Mom]

The pleasure of just knowing you help a fellow Beach Clubber out! lol

Thanks!

I'll TAKE IT!!!



~MM

 

[outahere]

This may be somewhere in this thread or one of the past ones, but I didn't find it and search doesn't seem to be working too well.

According to the first page of this thread there are only 2 deluxe club level rooms at the YC. Does anyone know if they both have a full balcony?

When we were at OKW last month we booked a 3 night "bounceback" stay in August after a cruise on the Dream and I'm thinking of changing to a deluxe room, if I can keep the discount.

Thanks.

Ed

 

[sydneysmom]

I have heard from a reliable source that bringing your refillable mug is indeed a good idea. Drinking a frozen margarita while riding Spaceship Earth proved much more enjoyable than riding sans mug.

~Marlton Mom

OMG, this cracked me up! the first time I read this, I had Space Mountain in my head....I'm thinking, man, that's impressive if you can drink a margarita on Space Mountain!! Then I read it correctly ....and thought, you are onto something here!!! Relaxing ride...margarita....

 

[natebenma]

This may be somewhere in this thread or one of the past ones, but I didn't find it and search doesn't seem to be working too well.

According to the first page of this thread there are only 2 deluxe club level rooms at the YC. Does anyone know if they both have a full balcony?

When we were at OKW last month we booked a 3 night "bounceback" stay in August after a cruise on the Dream and I'm thinking of changing to a deluxe room, if I can keep the discount.

Thanks.

Ed

Hi Ed-

Your search function may not be faulty. In the 3 years I have been involved in this thread, I haven't seen much discussed about the YC deluxe rooms.

Any info on page 1 was carried over from the thread when I took it over.

Maybe someone who has some expert knowledge about the two resorts can comment when she returns from work this evening or tomorrow morning.

Meanwhile- is there anyone out there who has stayed in a YC deluxe room? What room number? Any descriptions about the room or location? Better yet- pictures???

Thanks!

Dee

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Dee - can you change my Be Our Guest dates?
It will be BC July 19-28.

I think Sunday, July 22 would be a good date for our 3rd Annual Mini BC/YC Dis Meet - since Teena always works on Sundays.

Anyone interested?

 

[twinmum]

We just returned from our trip and all I can say is...WOW!!! We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the YC CL. We were there for 2 nights before and 2 nights after a 4 night Disney Dream cruise.

My inlaws were with us and had never stayed on property before, and hadn't been to WDW in 20 years. Our twin boys (age13) were looking forward to showing their grandparents the ropes (we've gone pretty much once a year since they were 8). We stayed CL at the Grand Floridian, and as many of you know, once you have stayed CL, you can't look back!

I really hoped we'd check in on the 5th floor but they were very busy. I was hoping to ramp up the surprise of CL for my inlaws. Still, check in was quick and friendly. We were then taken upstairs and warmly welcomed by the lovely CL concierges. They were amazing! We had connecting rooms 5178 and 5180...although right over the entrance and the view was the entry and parking lot, it really was quite attractive, lots of light. And the best part? Well, our rooms plus 2 others share the balcony that is above the entranceway so it is a HUGE area...just perfect for a group of 6 to spread out on for drinks in the evening! We saw our neighbours only once, and everyone was friendly. We enjoyed watching the buses arrive etc. Noise was not a problem. We'd had an early start and my gang collapsed into bed early. And at 10:00 I had my special surprise...I could watch Wishes far in the distance! I knew it was going to be a great trip.

The lounge staff were incredible. One of our children has a physical disability and finds the lounges tough to get around. With that amazing balcony, he preferred to stay in the room or on the balcony. The ladies were wuick to help with a tray etc, much appreciated! The food offerings were good and to everyone's taste, always plentiful and quickly replenished.

We returned after the cruise for another 2 nights, had a OK but not stellar water view in rooms 5149/5151. I knew we would have seen Illuminations from that view but, thanks to slow seating at the Rose & Crown on Friday night, we ended up with a terrific view right in the park! Loved being able to see around the Boardwalk at night, and drawn to the view of Stormalong Bay.

We had a late flight out on Saturday and the CL staff (concierge and lounge) made it clear that we were welcome to use the facilities as long as we wanted. And we did! Our son with cerebral palsy was really whacked from the sun and heat of the day and they kindly let me stay with him in the lounge while it was closed to set up for evening appetizers. It was probably the most relaxed hour of the vacation! I was pleased that one of the CL managers came through so I was able to pass along my positive feedback.

And now...I must also apologize for being utterly confused just before we left. I read the posts about the jib sllide being closed and read the dates wrong, thought it was closed while we were there etc. Thanks for not slamming me...put it down to last minute frenzy! We enjoyed great fun at Stormalong Bay. Yes, the "wall" dividing the pool is still in place and I'd prefer to not have to get out of the pool to move sections (especially the first time when I did not yet have my bearings and walked...in my bathing suit...at age frumpy 50...right past the afternoon crowds at Beaches and Cream...mortifying, please just let me jump back in the water!). But this was a minor detail.

We have had the pleasure of enjoying 5 CL experiences: Grand Floridian both Royal Palm Club and Sugarloaf, Polynesian, Beach Club and now the Yacht Club. We've enjoyed them all and the Epcot locations are definitely favourites in our family (but you always have a soft spot for your first visit and that was GF RPC for us) - last year at the Beack Club was great and probably the only problem was that it was too short (2 nights before the same cruise we did this year). We definitely felt that these 4 nights total at the YC were our best CL experience yet!!!

Thanks to all for your advice kindly given and your enthusiasm for these resorts you love. It helps build the anticipation and planning the trip is half the fun for me! I agree with the many who have commented that this is the friendliest thread around.

Must fly...lots of laundry and errands to do to help cope with my post-Disney depression...no trip planned...have no idea when or if...but I must remember that I've said that before and somehow we make it back!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi everyone! I have not been on the DIS a lot over the last couple of weeks, so I've sort of lost track of things! Can someone tell me what is going on with the SAB pool & slide rehabs? We are set to arrive on April 28th.....I also wanted to ask about the pool noodles, last time I was on here they were missing. Did they ever show up?


Thanks so much.

 

[ocalla]

I have heard from a reliable source that bringing your refillable mug is indeed a good idea. Drinking a frozen margarita while riding Spaceship Earth proved much more enjoyable than riding sans mug.

~Marlton Mom

And I can tell you that having that frozen margarita and then going on Mission Space is a Totally Different experience!!!!

 

[ocalla]

Can someone please help me with Southwest airline check-out day instructions?

We did this 2 years ago, but I can't remember what we did

I have already paid for Early Bird check-in with Southwest, our flights are not until 8:00 that night, we have an early ADR at GF 9:00a.m. for breakfast then want to head over to DTD.

How do we handle luggage? boarding passes? etc.?

TIA

 

[Lulu'sMom]

Can someone please help me with Southwest airline check-out day instructions?

We did this 2 years ago, but I can't remember what we did

I have already paid for Early Bird check-in with Southwest, our flights are not until 8:00 that night, we have an early ADR at GF 9:00a.m. for breakfast then want to head over to DTD.

How do we handle luggage? boarding passes? etc.?

TIA

Hi! We just returned and used the EB with SWA!
Go downstairs before 1pm and use the RAC (resort airline checkin) it's on the same side as the valet out in the front in the far left corner. They will print out your boarding passes for you at this time, really nice as we didn;t have to worry about getting those pre-24 hour "slots".

You can do this before or after your breakfast before going to DTD~

HTH~