2013/2014 Beach and Yacht FAQ, Fun & Friends ~ Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan ~

[laura428]

Well, it took flighting with the new website for a half hour, but it's official - the trip is completely paid off and we're ready to go!!! I feel like everything's finally coming together... trip's paid up, Magic Bands are customized and ordered, FP+ reservations are booked. I've started to rough in our plans using Touring Plans, now including FP+. (We've used them the last few years - never follow it to the letter but serves as a nice template, I think.)

AND... we have our costumes for MNSSHP finalized! DS9 and DD7 tossed around a couple of different ideas for a while, and DH and I took FOREVER!! In fact, a few days ago, DH informed me that he didn't want to dress up after all and I was really disappointed. But yesterday he surprised me with a fantastic choice, and now I can't wait for all of us to get dressed up!

So... the final costumes are...

DS9 as Ninja Warrior!

DD7 as Mulan!

Me as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones!

And DH as Ser Jorah, Khaleesi's guardian and protector from GOT!

Costumes are ordered for DS, DD and me, but still trying to figure out DH's costume. (For those who follow the show, we'll be opting for the less ornate version of what's pictured here but couldn't find a good pic of it anywhere to post.) We're pretty sure that most won't know who the heck we are, but it's ok. We'll still have lots of fun with it!

K... must go to bed. Just SO excited!!!!

 

[3mama3]

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

 

[natebenma]

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

Have a fantastic trip!

 

[DT83097]

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

Woohoo!! Have a great trip! We are almost to single digits!!

 

[HBGdancermom]

Well, it took flighting with the new website for a half hour, but it's official - the trip is completely paid off and we're ready to go!!! I feel like everything's finally coming together... trip's paid up, Magic Bands are customized and ordered, FP+ reservations are booked. I've started to rough in our plans using Touring Plans, now including FP+. (We've used them the last few years - never follow it to the letter but serves as a nice template, I think.)

AND... we have our costumes for MNSSHP finalized! DS9 and DD7 tossed around a couple of different ideas for a while, and DH and I took FOREVER!! In fact, a few days ago, DH informed me that he didn't want to dress up after all and I was really disappointed. But yesterday he surprised me with a fantastic choice, and now I can't wait for all of us to get dressed up!

So... the final costumes are...

DS9 as Ninja Warrior!

DD7 as Mulan!

Me as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones!

And DH as Ser Jorah, Khaleesi's guardian and protector from GOT!

Costumes are ordered for DS, DD and me, but still trying to figure out DH's costume. (For those who follow the show, we'll be opting for the less ornate version of what's pictured here but couldn't find a good pic of it anywhere to post.) We're pretty sure that most won't know who the heck we are, but it's ok. We'll still have lots of fun with it!

K... must go to bed. Just SO excited!!!!

So cool Laura!! I hope we catch a glimpse of you at the BC on your way to the party!

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

 

[Tinkerbell's mama]

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

Have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[Disney Dukers]

Thanks for the trip reports- I always love reading everyone's thoughts. I have a quick question for you regarding the BOG FP+ (or anyone else that has done it recently). When you arrive - did you show a printed copy of your reservation / did a CM ask if you had one? Do you go into a different line than other guests? We have one scheduled during our trip (we leave in 12 days!!!!) so just want to know what to expect.

Thanks!

We received an email the morning we arrived at YC to pick a day during our vacation to eat. We chose the following day as that was our MK day. We ordered our food and selected a time. The next day we arrived in between our 15 minute window that was given to us. There was a very long line up at noon, it was so great to walk past it, hehe, we went to the beginning of the bridge where two CM's were standing with an iPad in a little hut with shade. Now we had magic bands so we just touched our Mickey to their Mickey, lol, and our reservation came up, they told us to proceed inside. That's when you meet up with the rest of the line so you still have some waiting. Once we were inside the "library" and at a terminal, we touched our Mickey to theirs and our order came up on the screen. Then we could modify if we wished, we did, we ordered some sandwiches without sauce for our kids. We paid and then we were on our way to find a seat. Our food came very quickly, I love how they find you no matter where you are sitting. Everything we tried was amazing! Enjoy and have fun!

 

[Tinkerbell's mama]

We are in single digits!!!!! Insert happy dance here....

 

[PNO4TE]

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

Have a wonderful vacation!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Well, it took flighting with the new website for a half hour, but it's official - the trip is completely paid off and we're ready to go!!! I feel like everything's finally coming together... trip's paid up, Magic Bands are customized and ordered, FP+ reservations are booked. I've started to rough in our plans using Touring Plans, now including FP+. (We've used them the last few years - never follow it to the letter but serves as a nice template, I think.)

AND... we have our costumes for MNSSHP finalized!

It has taken three phone calls (one from WDW IT to me) and over three hours to finally have our MB/FP+ situation worked out. Now to see if there are any FP+ left that work with our vacation plans!

There is a new post on another site that talks about a rumor concerning the Fast Pass system ( DIS won't let me use the name of the other website... ). It will be interesting to see if this is truth or just another rumor...

Your costumes look great!!

 

[Couchy]

Well, it took flighting with the new website for a half hour, but it's official - the trip is completely paid off and we're ready to go!!! I feel like everything's finally coming together... trip's paid up, Magic Bands are customized and ordered, FP+ reservations are booked. I've started to rough in our plans using Touring Plans, now including FP+. (We've used them the last few years - never follow it to the letter but serves as a nice template, I think.)

AND... we have our costumes for MNSSHP finalized! DS9 and DD7 tossed around a couple of different ideas for a while, and DH and I took FOREVER!! In fact, a few days ago, DH informed me that he didn't want to dress up after all and I was really disappointed. But yesterday he surprised me with a fantastic choice, and now I can't wait for all of us to get dressed up!

So... the final costumes are...

DS9 as Ninja Warrior!

DD7 as Mulan!

Me as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones!

And DH as Ser Jorah, Khaleesi's guardian and protector from GOT!

Costumes are ordered for DS, DD and me, but still trying to figure out DH's costume. (For those who follow the show, we'll be opting for the less ornate version of what's pictured here but couldn't find a good pic of it anywhere to post.) We're pretty sure that most won't know who the heck we are, but it's ok. We'll still have lots of fun with it!

K... must go to bed. Just SO excited!!!!

Cute costumes... sounds like lots of fun

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

Fantastic. Have a great trip

 

[meryll83]

There is a new post on another site that talks about a rumor concerning the Fast Pass system ( DIS won't let me use the name of the other website... ). It will be interesting to see if this is truth or just another rumor...

You might not be able to tell us the site, but what's the rumour?

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[beebeeryan]

On flight home after 14 wonderful days in wdw! 11:25 DME pick up this morning after stuffing myself at Captains Grille breakfast buffet.
We met Karebear last night at the Electric Light Parade. We all had booked the FP. Great location right in front of the Castle.

Had flight delays at MCO. First our plane had a mechanical difficulty. Then Atlanta put flights on a stop due to weather. Barely made our connections. Glad I packed some snacks because there was no time to stop in Atlanta.

Loved our YC stay!! We had stayed at BC before, so wanted to see what the Dark Side was like, lol! Having a full balcony is a high priority for me. I thought it would be hard being further away from The Market Place, but it really wasn't. The lounge off the YC lobby has hot coffee & tea in the morning, as well as toasters set up in the alcove. And pasteries, bagels, & cereal to purchase. Until closing, I find mug refills at Hurricane Hana's pretty convienent.

I loved YC being the first bus pick up. Usually it's only a handful of people. Then BC fills the bus, and then some.

Got to try some new to us restaurants round the Boardwalk! Loved Big River Grille, had the Pecan crusted chicken! Kuzzina I had the Fishermans stew ( or seafood stew, what ever they call it) and Flying Fish was great. Scallops and Risotto - very good.

Went for Icecream at Dolphin. They changed brands the new brand is awful. Yuck!!!

Magic Bands worked well. Except my AP exp. mid way thru trip. So was unable to make FP selections for length of stay. Had to wait till I arrived and renewed AP at WDW to continue making FP selections. And to make it more complicated, we were touring with a friend for a week of our trip. She made FPs and to be able to tour together, the CM had to try to match FPs, we are connected on MDE in Family & Friends. It took him a good 30 min.

I can't imagine how hard it will be once this FP+ goes live. We always go the same time. What chance will I have matching FPs 2 or 3 days out once everyone is on the system or making FPs mid way Thru vacay when new AP starts.

What I liked about the new FP+ system is that you don't have to crisscross the parks getting FPs. We also changed plans one day, and decided on a SAB morning, then go to the park for the afternoon. Was able to change FPs easily.
Again, once it goes live, I don't know if this will be possible anymore.

Only 1:27 hr till we land in Seattle!! Long flight!

Sounds like a great trip, we loved the convenience of having those pre-booked afternoon FP's too! Did the same thing our last morning on the 30th, stuffed ourselves at Captain's Grille before heading to the airport.

Too bad about your flight issues, planes and airports are such a hassle!

 

[PoppyGirl]

natebenma, here's the photo you requested from my PTR. Post away!

 

[beebeeryan]

I hear you, it was terrible wasn't it. I really was shocked at the situation. The smoking sections at POP are great, not near anyone, little areas hidden in the bushes, unlike Yacht Club that provides chairs and tables so that you can hang out there eating, chatting and watching the swimmers at SAB. That smoke was going into the pool area too so if you happened to be sitting on a lounger along the perimeter you had to inhale it too. When I spoke with management she honestly seemed shocked as she had never thought of it and wished she had. She said oh my god you are so right, I don't know how we missed that and put the smokers there, that is not a good spot at all. We looked at a map together and found other areas that would be much better for everyone. I really hope they do change it.

I noticed the smoking as well, but not even just at YC, I noticed it in several places, Epcot and I think and AK I remember, they were all on the bridge heading to Dinoland from EE and you had to choice but to walk through them, it was so stupid. At YC there was a pipe smoker more than one night in the rocking chairs on the walkway overlooking SAB.

 

[HockeyMomR]

Ticker check- Two weeks from today we will be on the plane traveling to Disney!

 

[PNO4TE]

You might not be able to tell us the site, but what's the rumour?

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REMEMBER.... it is a rumor. It is speculating that paper FPs will be available only to resort guests in the near future. People staying offsite and (I suppose) those who live locally will not be able to utilize this perk anymore.

It certainly would make a lot of sense if Disney wanted to fill all their resorts!

 

[TPTraveler]

We just got back from 11 lovely days at the Yacht Club. It was our first visit there and our first deluxe stay. We had 7 day park hoppers with a bonus day that we spent at Blizzard Beach....I could write a novel about our fantastic trip! lol

sounds like a fabulous trip and makes me even more excited for my trip coming up in less than 2 weeks.

 

[TPTraveler]

At the airport, on our way to Beach Club!!! So excited

Yippee!! So exciting. I am down to less than 2 weeks myself.

 

[DT83097]

We received an email the morning we arrived at YC to pick a day during our vacation to eat. We chose the following day as that was our MK day. We ordered our food and selected a time. The next day we arrived in between our 15 minute window that was given to us. There was a very long line up at noon, it was so great to walk past it, hehe, we went to the beginning of the bridge where two CM's were standing with an iPad in a little hut with shade. Now we had magic bands so we just touched our Mickey to their Mickey, lol, and our reservation came up, they told us to proceed inside. That's when you meet up with the rest of the line so you still have some waiting. Once we were inside the "library" and at a terminal, we touched our Mickey to theirs and our order came up on the screen. Then we could modify if we wished, we did, we ordered some sandwiches without sauce for our kids. We paid and then we were on our way to find a seat. Our food came very quickly, I love how they find you no matter where you are sitting. Everything we tried was amazing! Enjoy and have fun!

Awesome - thank you!! Can't wait to see it and try the food. So glad you can order sandwiches w/o the sauce as kiddos like everything plain!!