2012 Beach and Yacht FAQ ~ March, April and May ~Do Not Post Here-Old Thread

[loganpaulsmom]

I have been looking and looking and everything is booked..

 

[nannette]

I have been looking and looking and everything is booked..

If I were you I would call 2 or 3 times a day... with all the "unhappy pool people" someone is bound to change their mind! Keep calling!!

Good Luck!

~Nannette

 

[TeenaS]

Our TA has quoted us an extra $500 for 5 days/4 nights for club level. My DH is really pushing for it, but I'm not sure it's worth the money. We're not doing the meal plan, so our TA thought it might be a nice thing to do. Digging around the board, though, it sounds like the BC's CL isn't as nice as others? Should we just spring for it?

Depends on how much time you are going to be spending at the resort.

As far as BC's CL not being as nice as others, most people think our CLs are the best. There is a person with two DIS names that posts everywhere how horrible the BC CL is but you can't take what he says seriously.

What I can tell you is if you ask ten people that have stayed at every club level at WDW, at least one will say they did not care for it for a number of reasons ... some silly and some legit. I personally have stayed at most of them and I find the Y&B club levels really really good. I prefer them over the Boardwalk (don't like the food at night there or their breakfast as much as the Y&B), the Poly (feels worn), and definitely the Contemporary. I think the food offerings at the Y&B club levels suit me and my family much more than the other resorts - just OUR taste. We love the hard boiled eggs for breakfast and our desserts are fantastic. I really enjoyed the Wilderness Lodge's club level too and Animal Kingdom's was pretty good but I didn't think their CMs were as friendly. However, that was a good 8 years ago that I stayed at Animal Kingdom.

Is it worth the money? Depends on the number of people in your party and whether or not you are going to use it for breakfast every day and partake in the alcoholic beverages along with all the food they serve. If you are only having breakfast there and then won't be back until late every night, it might not be worth it to you.

The wonderful service from the CMs up there and the itinerary planning before hand is really nice too. For people with lots of reservations that need be made, the itinerary planners take on that whole task for you.

I'm sure you'll have loads of other people here give you their opinions.

 

[loganpaulsmom]

Teena, what do you think the chances are tht the beach club will still have my room?? Now I'm freaking out tht all my plans are going to be screwed up.. Since you work there I was wondering you had the inside scoop? And when I call do I ask directly for guest services?

 

[TeenaS]

Teena, what do you think the chances are tht the beach club will still have my room?? Now I'm freaking out tht all my plans are going to be screwed up.. Since you work there I was wondering you had the inside scoop? And when I call do I ask directly for guest services?

With all the people moving, I'd think rooms are still available. You should call back the person that changed it for you originally. Tell them your family really got upset over the change and you've decided you want to go back to the BC. I know someone transferred you to Guest Communications or somebody else, just call the regular number and somehow get back to that same area that made your change.

What's probably happening is that you booked on a certain discount or plan and it's not showing that same availability. I'd be shocked that a room wasn't available because I know we've had numerous cancellations because of the pool. If that same department says we are sold out, then your only choice is to call two or three times a day and just hope you catch it at a time when someone just cancelled.

Let us know how you make out.

 

[MarieA]

Many others have mentioned the reasons they love BC, and it's not limited to SAB. We choose BC even in colder months when our pool time will be more limited. The lobby, our wonderful warm welcome from Teena, the music, the scents, the BC Marketplace in the early morning, late night malts at B&C, the light and airy room decor, the grounds, the stroll around Crescent Lake, the many dining options in World Showcase and the Epcot resort area, the walk to Epcot and DHS, the friendship boats . . . the list goes on and on. I love many WDW resorts for many reasons, but BC remains my favorite.

Everything you said is what my family loves about BC. We arrive on 4/28 so the pool closure won't affect us. We wouldn't switch resorts even if parts of SAB were closed during our stay, we would just head over to one of the quiet pools. We recently stayed at Bay Lake Tower and although we thought it was a great resort, I really missed the BC.

Can't wait for our BC stay next month!!!

 

[TeenaS]

Everything you said is what my family loves about BC. We arrive on 4/28 so the pool closure won't affect us. We wouldn't switch resorts even if parts of SAB were closed during our stay, we would just head over to one of the quiet pools. We recently stayed at Bay Lake Tower and although we thought it was a great resort, I really missed the BC.

Can't wait for our BC stay next month!!!

See you soon and welcome back home!

 

[kelleigh1]

Looks like MNSSHP will be on those days from the calendar:

TA Calendar October

LOL. I have that calendar everywhere. At home, on my desk at work, saved on my computer. I still need Nov 1-2 though. We heard they usually have a party on Nov. 1 too, so we were thinking/hoping to go to that one.

 

[scottmel]

LOGANSMOM

I had a weird thing happen with Disney and thought I would share. I am booked at BC CL and poly split stay for June. I called DAILY to try to extend my trip by a day - for 30 days straight I called. Nope no luck. I had a pin code and the CMs felt this was the issue - no room under this pin.

Ok then I get a girl who was a ball of fire . Loved this CM. Not only did she give me an additional discount on the poly some way some how, but she told me the problem with trying to adjust a reservation is the system doesn't recognize it sometimes and just says sorry no room. So she pretended I was a NEW reservation and started fresh, new reservation wtih my pin code, and bingo. No problem. All the room I needed and all my dates available. She told me if I ever strike out with trying to extend a reservation or
modifying it to a new resort, have the CM start fresh and re request entire date range on new reservation.

But I really think you just have a case of Buyers remorse right now. It is human nature to want what we ca't have and then we get it and are suspicious of hey why did I get that so easy? It is easier to desire something than to have it and own it. I think your switching to the Poly is what you must have wanted - else why would you have called you know? so take it as a sign that you got the room there, saved a little money, etc. you know what you will get at the Poly. you can't anticipate the same for BC b/c of pool closure, crowds, etc. Think it over and if you can't switch to BC, take that as your sign. I am a HUGE believer in signs. They run my life and I am happier for it!!!!!! I don't fret.

 

[MarieA]

Thanks Teena. Looking forward to seeing you again. I saw somewhere on this thread that your days and hours changed. What days will you be working? We arrive the morning or 4/28 and will be leaving 5/8.

 

[TeenaS]

Thanks Teena. Looking forward to seeing you again. I saw somewhere on this thread that your days and hours changed. What days will you be working? We arrive the morning or 4/28 and will be leaving 5/8.

I work Sundays and Mondays but they asked me to switch to Saturdays and Sundays instead. Not sure when the change will start. I'm still Sunday and Monday this week. And they also said sometime "soon" my hours would be extended to ten hour days. Right now I work 9:30 AM to 5:45 PM. After they extend the days I think it will probably be 8:00 AM to 6:15 PM.

Unfortunately we only get a week's schedule a few days in advance.

 

[Fall1]

Does anyone have a great picture of the Beach Club pool without a lot of people in it that they would be willing to PM or email me? We just redid our bathroom in a beach theme and want a pic of the Beach Club in it.
Thanks!!

 

[smillerguy]

Thank you Teena for all the info you've provided about the pool closure. I really appreciate it.

We have decided to stay put at the BC for our trip even though I had a brief moment where I considered switching. I think my six year old son is going to love everything no matter where we stay. We took him to chattanooga, tn last fall and he thought the courtyard marriott was the coolest place ever so I can only imagine what he's going to think about the beach club (even without the entire pool)

This is the first time we have ever been to Disney and I've been wanting to go since I was 5 so after 25 years of anticipation I'm not going to let the pool closure ruin it!

Awww!!! You are going to have so much fun! Disney is the best!!

 

[loganpaulsmom]

LOGANSMOM

I had a weird thing happen with Disney and thought I would share. I am booked at BC CL and poly split stay for June. I called DAILY to try to extend my trip by a day - for 30 days straight I called. Nope no luck. I had a pin code and the CMs felt this was the issue - no room under this pin.

Ok then I get a girl who was a ball of fire . Loved this CM. Not only did she give me an additional discount on the poly some way some how, but she told me the problem with trying to adjust a reservation is the system doesn't recognize it sometimes and just says sorry no room. So she pretended I was a NEW reservation and started fresh, new reservation wtih my pin code, and bingo. No problem. All the room I needed and all my dates available. She told me if I ever strike out with trying to extend a reservation or
modifying it to a new resort, have the CM start fresh and re request entire date range on new reservation.

But I really think you just have a case of Buyers remorse right now. It is human nature to want what we ca't have and then we get it and are suspicious of hey why did I get that so easy? It is easier to desire something than to have it and own it. I think your switching to the Poly is what you must have wanted - else why would you have called you know? so take it as a sign that you got the room there, saved a little money, etc. you know what you will get at the Poly. you can't anticipate the same for BC b/c of pool closure, crowds, etc. Think it over and if you can't switch to BC, take that as your sign. I am a HUGE believer in signs. They run my life and I am happier for it!!!!!! I don't fret.

Thank you for this. I called for no other reason I guess but to vent on how upset I was. I am not the average person that goes to Disney. My husband and I choose to go with our son as opposed to spending the money on our house etc because we realize first hand that life is way too short. We have gone through ALot in the past 5 years. ( think multiple lay-offs. Severe money problems and my cancer in 2010.) last yer was our " dream trip" we did everything we wanted. Split stay, ddxp.. It was amazing!!! This year, we decided instead of spending our l" extra" money on something for our house we would spend it on another trip to Disney and this time it was ALL about SAB. So it was so frustrating to get all the information and know that no matter what our trip wasn't going to be what I thought it would be after over 6 months of planning. I believe in signs too.. And I do appreciate the cm going out of her way.. But it still doesn't settle my stomach that I made the right decision..

 

[kelleigh1]

T We have gone through ALot in the past 5 years. ( think multiple lay-offs. Severe money problems and my cancer in 2010.) last yer was our " dream trip" we did everything we wanted. Split stay, ddxp.. It was amazing!!!

I can totally relate to this! Our Oct. trip is our dream trip. We've worked hard to get to it. We're going Deluxe all the way and I can only begin to imagine your disappointment right now. I've been following your posts and Teena's advice. She wouldn't steer you wrong. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you can get back to BC. I get the feeling that you'd be happier at BC with a partial pool than at Poly right now, so I hope you can speak to someone who can get you back there.

 

[smillerguy]

So I got my letter today explaining that the slide will be closed. There is NO mention of any part of the pool being closed... just the slide. Hmmm... there are going to be some upset guests checking in that week!

 

[smillerguy]

I work Sundays and Mondays but they asked me to switch to Saturdays and Sundays instead. Not sure when the change will start. I'm still Sunday and Monday this week. And they also said sometime "soon" my hours would be extended to ten hour days. Right now I work 9:30 AM to 5:45 PM. After they extend the days I think it will probably be 8:00 AM to 6:15 PM.

Unfortunately we only get a week's schedule a few days in advance.

Will you be there on Easter? We will be there all day except for breakfast and dinner. Oh we will be there saturday too so maybe we will see you then.

shannon

 

[loganpaulsmom]

I can totally relate to this! Our Oct. trip is our dream trip. We've worked hard to get to it. We're going Deluxe all the way and I can only begin to imagine your disappointment right now. I've been following your posts and Teena's advice. She wouldn't steer you wrong. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you can get back to BC. I get the feeling that you'd be happier at BC with a partial pool than at Poly right now, so I hope you can speak to someone who can get you back there.

Now hubby is saying he doesn't want to switch. I think either way I'm gonna have an issue. Imagine if I changed the the rehab is done by the time our trip happens.. I'll be the chick crying at the Poly..

 

[TeenaS]

Will you be there on Easter? We will be there all day except for breakfast and dinner. Oh we will be there saturday too so maybe we will see you then.

shannon

I'll definitely be there on Easter. They always have a huge candy/easter egg hunt and the children share with me ... yipppee!!

 

[kelleigh1]

Now hubby is saying he doesn't want to switch. I think either way I'm gonna have an issue. Imagine if I changed the the rehab is done by the time our trip happens.. I'll be the chick crying at the Poly..

There's no crying at Disney!