2012 Beach and Yacht FAQ, Part 3- Don't Post Here!!! New Thread, November 2012

[kelleigh1]

NM update! I spent the afternoon with my Mom who is now home from the hospital. She was having one of her better days so I had the chance to do a lot for her. We both really enjoyed spending the time with each other and I was thrilled to find her sitting outside on such a beautiful day! It really is a gift to be able to take care of her and we both appreciate all the love that is involved in an undertaking like this. Thanks to everybody who is keeping us in their thoughts and prayers!

So happy for you!!!

 

[Glittercat]

Happy to see you here! Welcome!!!

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! ~Rebecca

 

[Glittercat]

Just want to say thank you to all who have provided so much information to this thread. We finally will be arriving at YC for the first time tomorrow and are so excited, and so prepared!

Thank you!!!!!

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Travel safe and have an incredible trip!

 

[Glittercat]

Working my last 12 hour shift then I am off for 20 days!!!!! We will be arriving at AoA on Wednesday then it is on to the BC the next day for 10 wonderful days .

Hope your vacation is simply magical!

 

[redgrapes2]

Thrilled to be joining this group! Stayed at BC CL in April and raved about the trip so much that our extended family trip for 11 is now planned for 24Nov-01Dec at BCV. Not fortunate enough to snag a BOG reservation, but did get a FD pin. Hoping the weather cooperates enough for us to enjoy SAB again and that MVMCP is as great as everyone says! Thanks for letting me join and look forward to our trip!

 

[Glittercat]

NM update! I spent the afternoon with my Mom who is now home from the hospital. She was having one of her better days so I had the chance to do a lot for her. We both really enjoyed spending the time with each other and I was thrilled to find her sitting outside on such a beautiful day! It really is a gift to be able to take care of her and we both appreciate all the love that is involved in an undertaking like this. Thanks to everybody who is keeping us in their thoughts and prayers! [/QUOTE]

Sending positive energy and healing thoughts to you and your mom! I've been my mom's caregiver (through cancer) for the past year and celebrate every milestone. May there be many more beautiful days ahead for you both! Hope she continues to do very well!

 

[Glittercat]

I started to add your dates to the list- for this year- and then I noticed your trip starts ONE YEAR FROM TODAY!

Oh thank you so much for the dancing bananas!!! We're so eager for this trip as it is been a loooong year! A year! The next one will pass much faster in anticipation! Yippy skippy! ummm not like i'm excitable or anything... Still, thinking super hopeful thoughts for you, your job, your family, and your upcoming trip *crosses fingers & makes Disney wish!*

 

[babyberger]

I have to thank you all once again! I would have never known to ask for a wedding gazebo view here at YC. After watching Illuminations from a perfect view I sit here on my balcony over looking the gazebo and looking out at Crescent Lake, BEAUTIFUL!!!

We did have a quick hiccup with our room, it smelled very musty and like mothballs. Our bellman (Rick) noticed it right away and called housekeeping. He told me that of the smell didn't dissipate to call the front desk and ask for a different room. When we returned from Epcot later in the afternoon, we could smell disinfectant over the misty odor so I called the front desk. I was told room assignments would call me right back and they did. She programmed my room keys as we spoke and moved us within 3 minutes. A few minutes later we were in a new room (with a better view) and the odor was 100% better!

My kids wanted to storm the parks today so we walked to Epcot then after a brief dry off from the rain took a bus to MK. I am hoping tomorrow we can spend some time at SAB

Thank you all again!

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[Cactus girl]

At YC CL right now and loving it. They truly are treating us well. Our request for a daybed wasn't met, but it isn't too bad with the rollaway. They no
Longer give out rain ponchos in the regatta club. However, when I asked about the nearest camera store somehow the CF cards didn't make it in my bag) they said not to worry. They asked what I wanted and then sent out a runner to buy it and charged it to my room. Right then and there I swore that we would never stay anything but CL again. Life is good.

 

[MacFranke]

FYI Some good news

According to this month's issue of MouseSavers Newsletter.

Hurricane Hanna’s (Yacht & Beach Club) closed through 9/29/12 for refurbishment.

Ship Shape Health Club and Periwig Beauty & Barber Shop (Yacht & Beach Club) closed through 11/16/12. Guests may use the temporary health club in the Solarium at the Beach Club or the BoardWalk health club.

Looks like things might get back to normal soon.

I just love this thread, the Flat Ben Adventure and of course Princess Lily was PRICELESS!!!!!!!

A friendly lurker,
Lori

 

[CT Disney]

Is it too early to put our name on the noodle swap for next year?? We will be at YC from April 13 - 20. Thanks!

I added you to the Noodle Swap for next year, assuming it is still happening. I am honestly amazed that we have been able to keep this going for so long already, but, fingers crossed...

Staying at Beach Club Villas for the 1st time April 10-17th, so exited!!! Please add me to Be Our Guest list
Also, would the noodle family be available some fun with us? DD would love to create some wild and wacky photo ops, she is busy planning all kinds of adventures for them (if they graced us with their presence, he-he)!!!
Can't wait to enjoy SAB, not sure who is more excited me or DD
Thank you for creating and maintaining such a great thread! Also, a big thank you to all who share/post here! So helpful in the planning.

Oops! I think there's been a noodle mix-up! Dee, I went to double check that you had added us to the noodle swap for our dates of April 13 - 20, and I noticed that we weren't on the list. I also noticed that somebody else was listed for some of our days. I think that perhaps you forgot to add us to the swap, and then someone else requested some of the same days after we had already asked for them. What to do? What to do? I hope that we can still hang out with the noodles during our week in April.

 

[natebenma]

Oops! I think there's been a noodle mix-up! Dee, I went to double check that you had added us to the noodle swap for our dates of April 13 - 20, and I noticed that we weren't on the list. I also noticed that somebody else was listed for some of our days. I think that perhaps you forgot to add us to the swap, and then someone else requested some of the same days after we had already asked for them. What to do? What to do? I hope that we can still hang out with the noodles during our week in April.

Oh, crud! You are right!

Bellabuddy and CT Disney, I apologize! I did received CT's request first.

I have corrected the list to add Bellabuddy to the swap for April 10-13, and CT Disney on the swap from April 13-20.

Bellabuddy, could you take a moment and acknowledge that you have seen this message?

Perhaps as the trip gets closer, the two of you can get in touch with one another by PM and discuss the custody arrangements and possibly even arrange a direct hand off.

Again, sorry about this!

Dee

 

[natebenma]

I think I am ready to say it out loud..... We are going to be at BC CL November 16-23! I usually plan our Disney trips years in advance, but this year I saved our tax return for a rainy day, both DH and I got SW reward cards and I got a " Play, Stay and Dine" post card with a pin #. The stars just seemed to align! The best part is, my boys have no idea, and I am going to try to keep it that way until we pick them up from school and head to the airport.

I am a little disappointed/nervous about HH. We really never drink at home, but my husband and I love the frozen drinks in the afternoons while the boys go down the slide at SAB a million times.

The weather is getting cooler, the days shorter, and my 45 days is 10/2, so I feel like I can say, "we're going to Disney World!"

How exciting about your Surprise "Last Minute" trip!

I'll add you to the guest list.

Thrilled to be joining this group! Stayed at BC CL in April and raved about the trip so much that our extended family trip for 11 is now planned for 24Nov-01Dec at BCV. Not fortunate enough to snag a BOG reservation, but did get a FD pin. Hoping the weather cooperates enough for us to enjoy SAB again and that MVMCP is as great as everyone says! Thanks for letting me join and look forward to our trip!

back and welcome to the DIS!

So glad to hear you will be returning to the resort so soon.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list.

FYI Some good news

According to this month's issue of MouseSavers Newsletter.

Hurricane Hanna’s (Yacht & Beach Club) closed through 9/29/12 for refurbishment.

Ship Shape Health Club and Periwig Beauty & Barber Shop (Yacht & Beach Club) closed through 11/16/12. Guests may use the temporary health club in the Solarium at the Beach Club or the BoardWalk health club.

Looks like things might get back to normal soon.

I just love this thread, the Flat Ben Adventure and of course Princess Lily was PRICELESS!!!!!!!

A friendly lurker,
Lori

Lori, the lurker!

Thanks for dropping in and sharing the information you have seen. I haven't poked around the official Disney website to see if they have specific info about the refurb/estimated reopen dates, but it is definitely frustrating that the info has not been readily available.

Thanks for the kind words about the thread and the two "live" reports. Did you catch the Full Adventures of Flat Ben on the Trip Report board, or just the pop-ins here?

FYI FB Fans. Stay Tuned! He has not 1, not 2, but at least 4 more adventures coming up in the very near future. He'll be hanging around the Beach Club again, filling up at Food & Wine and has 2 dates to MNSSHP!

 

[natebenma]

BUMP!

Does anyone know if the YC Deluxe room is similar to the BC Deluxe room? We are booked at the YC in a GV CL for July 2013 and I am thinking of upgrading to a deluxe room. I have seen pics of the BC deluxe rooms, but I'm having a hard time finding YC ones. I found a link on the first page of this thread, but it's to an old thread with a few YC deluxe pics, but they are from 2008 and show the beds and I think a daybed, don't really show the room. The Disney site states it sleeps 4 and doesn't mention a daybed, so I was wondering if a daybed is even available with that room type . TIA for any information anyone can give. .

Has anyone stayed in a YC Deluxe Room recently? Any pictures.

Sounds like a job I will have to do myself! Even if I have to brave the dark side.

Do not use the buses to downtown Disney if you are staying at an Epcot resort!! Take a cab!! We sat there watching at least 2 buses (or more for some) for the other resorts pass (waited 30-40 min a couple was waiting longer) finally I went to an other bus & asked them about BC bus telling him how long we had been waiting. He called it in & a bus showed up only to go to PI & change out the driver so more waiting. Then informed us that not only are we stopping at BC, YC, BW, swan & dolphin but first we were going to TL! Ugh! I should've taken a cab! Don't make my mistake! Just go straight to cab station!
To end on a positive the slushies at goofy's are great!

Thanks for the reminder! You are preaching to the choir here- the return buses from DTD to the BC/YC resorts (or any resort for that matter) are AWFUL!

How was the ride TO DTD? That one is usually not too bad.

Second, due to BC Marketplace menu changes, I think I'm going to do another round of BC Marketplace photos in a few weeks. I may look like a crazy person again, but I'm planning to be up pretty early, so fewer guests will consider reporting me to the BC police. Otherwise, I may need to ask Teena to bail me out.

As for the BC Marketplace menu changes, that's a tough one for us. We're big fans of the breakfast croissants and really sad to see them go. Looking forward to hearing more reviews of the replacement breakfast options.

Thank you for the dangerous, stealth mission you will be undertaking!

We enjoy the croissant sandwiches, too!

I have to thank you all once again! I would have never known to ask for a wedding gazebo view here at YC. After watching Illuminations from a perfect view I sit here on my balcony over looking the gazebo and looking out at Crescent Lake, BEAUTIFUL!!!

We did have a quick hiccup with our room, it smelled very musty and like mothballs. Our bellman (Rick) noticed it right away and called housekeeping. He told me that of the smell didn't dissipate to call the front desk and ask for a different room. When we returned from Epcot later in the afternoon, we could smell disinfectant over the misty odor so I called the front desk. I was told room assignments would call me right back and they did. She programmed my room keys as we spoke and moved us within 3 minutes. A few minutes later we were in a new room (with a better view) and the odor was 100% better!

My kids wanted to storm the parks today so we walked to Epcot then after a brief dry off from the rain took a bus to MK. I am hoping tomorrow we can spend some time at SAB

Thank you all again!

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Thanks for the live report. Sorry you had an initial problem with the room, but I'm so glad to hear it was resolved!

At YC CL right now and loving it. They truly are treating us well. Our request for a daybed wasn't met, but it isn't too bad with the rollaway. They no
Longer give out rain ponchos in the regatta club. However, when I asked about the nearest camera store somehow the CF cards didn't make it in my bag) they said not to worry. They asked what I wanted and then sent out a runner to buy it and charged it to my room. Right then and there I swore that we would never stay anything but CL again. Life is good.

Thanks for checking in wiht us. That's great that the CL CMs helped you out with the camera cards!

FYI- if you need pencils sharpened, they will do that too. Just sayin'!

 

[TeenaS]

FYI Some good news

According to this month's issue of MouseSavers Newsletter.

Hurricane Hanna’s (Yacht & Beach Club) closed through 9/29/12 for refurbishment.

Ship Shape Health Club and Periwig Beauty & Barber Shop (Yacht & Beach Club) closed through 11/16/12. Guests may use the temporary health club in the Solarium at the Beach Club or the BoardWalk health club.

Looks like things might get back to normal soon.

I just love this thread, the Flat Ben Adventure and of course Princess Lily was PRICELESS!!!!!!!

A friendly lurker,
Lori

That information is incorrect. HH will be closed through December. The new and improved and much larger HH is coming along nicely.

And the food and beverage offerings in the arcade IMO are nicer than what was offered at HH (before rehab).

 

[MickeyMinnie1971]

Does anyone know if a daybed is available in BC GV CL rooms. I would prefer GV CL over SV CL, but want a daybed. The Disney site doesn't mention daybeds in the description of GV CL.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Does anyone know if a daybed is available in BC GV CL rooms. I would prefer GV CL over SV CL, but want a daybed. The Disney site doesn't mention daybeds in the description of GV CL.

If I remember correctly only 1 gv cl room has a daybed - that is why they no longer let families of 5 book a gv cl or lv cl room. You can always request a rollaway.

 

[GottaRun]

That information is incorrect. HH will be closed through December. The new and improved and much larger HH is coming along nicely.

And the food and beverage offerings in the arcade IMO are nicer than what was offered at HH (before rehab).

Teena, Thanks for clarifying this. I was confused by the 9/29/12 date but still hopeful. I know you said you like the choices in the arcade. Do you happen to know if the grilled chicken salad with white balsalmic dressing is available. It was my favorite offering at HH and always a go-to meal for me. Hoping it will be available in October when we are at BCV. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful information.
----------Anne

 

[Kteacher]

Teena- thank you for all the updated info. I won't feel as lost when we get there .

 

[WB1971]

Wanted to post a few quick details, but happy to answer any questions I don't cover here. Had a great 5 night stay, after one night at Pop on our arrival day. (liked Pop too, but boy is there a difference between that and YC CL! - duh right?) Anyway, from start to finish the Concierge service was great. Had the last room at the end of the hall on 5th floor, lagoon/pool view with a lovely bay window on the side (balcony on front). King bed, and small chair/ottoman which suited us great. (wife and myself only) The room was ready at 8am on Sunday, which was a nice surprise. The lounge was never crowded and we always got a table with no problem. Food offerings were good, we thought a little better than what we had at AK CL last September. Monday and Tuesday especially the resort seemed empty. Some noise from HH construction, but not a problem. Didn't have a chance to try the food offerings put in place during construction of HH, but it looked fine from what we saw. Lots of afternoon clouds/wind/rain so pool time was somewhat limited. Had dinner and breakfast at Cape May, and thought very good. Our only other real table service meal was Chef Mickeys late Sunday night. We eat there every trip, but will probably skip it the next time. Food was good, but atmosphere is getting too chaotic. Lots of large noisy pushy groups, etc. and probably ready to try something different next time.
Crowds at parks, pretty much nonexistent. Longest wait of the week was probably 20 minutes a couple of times. More often than not we had walk-ons to maybe 5-10 mins max. We did all the E-ticket attractions, so it wasn't like we were only doing little things. Used fast pass for Toy Story and once for Kilimanjaro and that was it.
Love the YC and being able to walk about anywhere we want to go. Enjoyed a couple of early morning walk/jogs around crescent lake too, really nice. We had a rental car, so drove to AK. Didn't do DTD at all this trip, just never had the time/desire. Bus service to the MK the three times we went there was great. 5-10 minute wait max. Buses move slowly, in a roundabout manner, but safety first so can understand that. Nothing really to complain about.
Resort merchandise was very lacking. Not as much in stock as was shown in pictures earlier this year. I will still hit that hard in my survey. I did buy magnets from both YC and BC, but the size selection in the shirts made buying the one Mens polo they did have not an option. Come on guys, make it happen, get us more good stuff to buy!!
Well, that is a brief report, please let me know if anything specific I can answer, will be happy to.
Was a great trip for us, good food, good times. Didn't get as much sun as we wanted too, but didn't get that much rain either after Sunday. Thank you to all the great Cast Members for the great service all week, we thought that the friendliness was maybe a notch above where it had been the past couple trips.
Thanks for reading, will try to post some more specific details as I think back through things.