2013 Beach and Yacht Club FAQ: Don't Post Here! New Thread Now Open

[johnsonet]

Thanks for those links, 1971DBday

 

[vyrg]

Here is what I just found on the Boardwalk Resort Thread regarding refillable mugs at the Boardwalk Bakery (in short "Yes" there will be a separate door you can enter in just to refill your resort mug):

For anyone with Twitter, @TouringPlans just posted a bunch of Boardwalk Bakery photos. They even have a special entrance just for refillable mug refills.

https://twitter.com/touringplans/sta...29117418479617

Peek inside (including guy with no shirt):

https://twitter.com/touringplans/sta...29217700106240

New menu:

https://twitter.com/touringplans/sta...31198506291201

They also posted pics of some of the food, pastries, etc. They also have gluten free baby cakes items now, as well as a quiche and soup of the day.

Still no indoor seating though!


This is my first year at the BC but I believe you can get your mugs from the Marketplace. You would just pick them up and go pay for them and swipe your card and they will come off your Dining Plan.

On a side note, my DD16 (soon to be 17) is heading to France with her grandparents in July! She is the first grandchild to go on a overseas trip. This will be her first time out of the United States and is just blessed to have such great grandparents!!!! She will be a total of 4 days in Paris (2 in the beginning and 2 at the end) and then will be traveling along the Seine River in between. If you have any tips, just PM me - thanks!

Thank you very much. Is she going to visit Castle of Versailles ? It's beautiful near Paris where Louis 14 lived. All the castles near river called "La Loire" are beautiful too ! They have to taste french food (specially pastries and cakes)

 

[1971DBday]

Are the sandwiches a counter service option?

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-dining-plan-restaurants.htm

They have Boardwalk Bakery listed on the DDP list for counter service, so I would say yes.

 

[Wood Nymph]

This was going to be one of my requests, whilst we love a full balcony, the fact we may not get one, I thought I would opt for ground floor and still have somewhere to sit in an evening, but my concern was, could it be on the front of the hotel, would not like that!
Also what is the bug situation like on ground floor, can they get under the door! Can those rooms be dark and cold?

We have had ground floor rooms three times. Two of them were facing the lagoon and were wonderful. You could see people walking by but they weren't close enough to be able to look into the rooms. Those were great rooms, but they were also a free upgrade from standard to lagoon view. The third ground floor was room #1501, right next to the secret door to Epcot. That was also a free upgrade, but it was not very private. Everyone walking by could look in since they were only a few feet away. Most of the ground floor rooms are looking at the woods. The walkway is pretty close and people can look into your rooms. But we never had a problem with bugs or other critters.

Hi every one

I have a few questions. Is it possible to refill our mug at the new boardwalk bakery ?

I'll arrive at Yacht Club in august, the 5th. My plane is landing at 6 pm. I think we're going to eat at BC market place or in the boardwalk. How could we get our mugs ? I have the dining plan. With my key to the world, they give me my mugs ?

Thank you so much and you can correct my english if I made some mistakes.

You can pick up your refillable mug at the Marketplace. You can get it refilled there, at Hurricane Hannah's at the pool, or in the YC at Ale and Compass.

 

[1971DBday]

39 days to go!!!!!! I have purchased the majority of our toiletries, camera is ready, lists created and.....

calmly waiting for Mickey Mail!!!!!

 

[phoebec]

If we book gv and request a room in the volleyball courtyard, how far is the walk to various locations such as: Marketplace, SAB, quiet pool and Epcot? How plentiful are full balconies in this location?

I also want to thank everyone for being so friendly and helpful in this thread!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[suemom2kay]

Yay! I completed my online check-in this morning
Anne

Makes it real, doesn't it???

 

[suemom2kay]

Can anyone give me information about the Illuminations cruise? The website just takes me to the Yacht Club page. Any pricing info and reviews would be appreciated.
TIA
Anne

I don't know the current price. We did it a few years ago. Honestly, the boats park right by the bridge. I don't think it is worth it if you're already staying at an Epcot resort. I would do the Wishes Cruise over the Epcot Cruise if I had a choice.

The Captains we had on both cruises were wonderful. They cruise you around for about an hour before they have to "park" for the show. Snacks consist of chips and soda basically, but you are allowed to bring your own or I believe you can order something more significant.

Hopefully someone will have more specifics but that was our experience.

One more thing... I also don't think the Wishes cruise is worth it if you can get a ressie for the dessert party.

 

[suemom2kay]

If we book gv and request a room in the volleyball courtyard, how far is the walk to various locations such as: Marketplace, SAB, quiet pool and Epcot? How plentiful are full balconies in this location?

I also want to thank everyone for being so friendly and helpful in this thread!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honestly, Beach Club is very compact. NOTHING is more than a 5 minute walk. But near the volleyball court you are closest to the Marketplace and EPCOT.

 

[Angeejoe]

Not sure about the buses. Was anyone at Disney during the extra Leap Day last year?

DH & I were there last year on Feb 29 for the Leap Day, one more day event when MK was open 24 hrs. The park opened at 6a & busses were running at least 1hr prior to opening, maybe even earlier. DH & I didn't leave until 6a so we missed park opening, but still got free buttons for the event, they were giving out ears for the 1st so many people. It was pretty slow, & we walked on all the rides! I loved it! We left early afternoon as inlaws were coming & we were meeting up for dinner at DTD as they didn't want to buy park tickets for that day which was disappointing. I was disappointed with this because I was hoping to stay, but was in need of a nap. We tried to go back after DTD, but when we arrived it was impossible to get in, I've never seen so many people trying to get in. Droves were coming out & people said it was so packed & lines were so long. This was about 9p, so we just went back to hotel & swam at SAB. Moral of story was am was totally worth it, but evening was nuts, but I was so disappointed that it was so busy.

 

[1coolnini]

DH & I were there last year on Feb 29 for the Leap Day, one more day event when MK was open 24 hrs. The park opened at 6a & busses were running at least 1hr prior to opening, maybe even earlier. DH & I didn't leave until 6a so we missed park opening, but still got free buttons for the event, they were giving out ears for the 1st so many people. It was pretty slow, & we walked on all the rides! I loved it! We left early afternoon as inlaws were coming & we were meeting up for dinner at DTD as they didn't want to buy park tickets for that day which was disappointing. I was disappointed with this because I was hoping to stay, but was in need of a nap. We tried to go back after DTD, but when we arrived it was impossible to get in, I've never seen so many people trying to get in. Droves were coming out & people said it was so packed & lines were so long. This was about 9p, so we just went back to hotel & swam at SAB. Moral of story was am was totally worth it, but evening was nuts, but I was so disappointed that it was so busy.

Thanks so much for the info, Angeejoe. We had planned to do MK on the 24th BEFORE they announced the 24 hour day. I thought about changing all of our plans around to avoid the crowds, but I think we will just try and get there around 6:30a and stay until noon and call it a day. In California the crowds in the evenings were horrible. I stayed home but I had friends that were literally stuck on the local freeways for hours. Even the DL CM's were stuck and couldn't get into work. I know they had to close the park for a period of time. Not my scene, at all! I think the quiet morning hours sound great. Glad to hear buses were running early.

 

[Ninja Mom]

Although I have never stayed ground floor at the BC I always request ground floor when we stay at other Disney resorts. I have never seen any insect activity and we scan the rooms pretty good for bed bugs when we first enter the room.

I really feel like concerns over more bugs on the first floor rooms are over imagined. To me, it's just one of those things that people have time to worry about BEFORE a trip and then while they are in the thick of it and on the run, it doesn't even enter their mind. We all do it with this or that concern before a trip....

Don't worry, you are going to have a great trip and the only thing you are going to have to worry about is how you can possibly eat all those lobsters and crabs that keep finding their way on to your plate from Hurricane Hannah's!

~NM

 

[Sue M]

If we book gv and request a room in the volleyball courtyard, how far is the walk to various locations such as: Marketplace, SAB, quiet pool and Epcot? How plentiful are full balconies in this location?

I also want to thank everyone for being so friendly and helpful in this thread!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had a room in volleyball courtyard that faced Boardwalk if we looked to the right. We were close to elevator that is in front of The Marketplace. Great location.

 

[Sue M]

Although I have never stayed ground floor at the BC I always request ground floor when we stay at other Disney resorts. I have never seen any insect activity and we scan the rooms pretty good for bed bugs when we first enter the room.

I really feel like concerns over more bugs on the first floor rooms are over imagined. To me, it's just one of those things that people have time to worry about BEFORE a trip and then while they are in the thick of it and on the run, it doesn't even enter their mind. We all do it with this or that concern before a trip....

Don't worry, you are going to have a great trip and the only thing you are going to have to worry about is how you can possibly eat all those lobsters and crabs that keep finding their way on to your plate from Hurricane Hannah's!

~NM

Mmmmmm, can't wait for those lobster & crab yum

 

[mariamouse]

This is a really tricky question to answer, since it requires someone who has lots of experience with multiple rooms at the resort.

Some of the YC rooms (particularly upper floors) that overlook the parking lot may have a distant view of Wishes. Other than that, I'm not really sure where the "nicest" of the standard views are located.

Your best bet may be to request the location you want, rather than the view- near lobby, upper floor, close to BC, etc.

Thank you for the info! Are there ways to reach the BC from the YC rooms/hallways/secret exits? I thought the only way to get from one to the other is through the lobby, so why would one request a room close to the BC?

What do the YC standard view rooms farther away from the BC look over? Looks like the BC side rooms overlook mostly roofs/the conference center. Do standard rooms overlook the resort's front valet entrance and the canal? That might be nicer than a roof.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Thank you for the info! Are there ways to reach the BC from the YC rooms/hallways/secret exits? I thought the only way to get from one to the other is through the lobby, so why would one request a room close to the BC?

What do the YC standard view rooms farther away from the BC look over? Looks like the BC side rooms overlook mostly roofs/the conference center. Do standard rooms overlook the resort's front valet entrance and the canal? That might be nicer than a roof.

The lobbies of the YC and BC do not connect. There are restaurants, restrooms, etc, in between the two resorts. You have to go outside to get from one lobby to another, although there is a covered walkway for that and exit doors that let you do much of the walk indoors.

 

[suemom2kay]

I was thinking of getting Kayla Surfing Lessons at Typhoon Lagoon, but was concerned with waiting until our vacation starts. So I got them pre-trip. My husband thinks I'm too reckless with our only child. I think they only live once...

Here's a photo:

Surfing Lessons! by Disneyslave, on Flickr

 

[suemom2kay]

Although I have never stayed ground floor at the BC I always request ground floor when we stay at other Disney resorts. I have never seen any insect activity and we scan the rooms pretty good for bed bugs when we first enter the room.

I really feel like concerns over more bugs on the first floor rooms are over imagined. To me, it's just one of those things that people have time to worry about BEFORE a trip and then while they are in the thick of it and on the run, it doesn't even enter their mind. We all do it with this or that concern before a trip....

Don't worry, you are going to have a great trip and the only thing you are going to have to worry about is how you can possibly eat all those lobsters and crabs that keep finding their way on to your plate from Hurricane Hannah's!

~NM

We had a first floor room for 1/3 of our split 3 ways trip... don't ask.

No bugs, no issues. Didn't feel creeped out...

 

[1971DBday]

Thanks for those links, 1971DBday

No problem. We are breakfast people so I was anticipating the updated menu at Boardwalk Bakery.

Thank you very much. Is she going to visit Castle of Versailles ? It's beautiful near Paris where Louis 14 lived. All the castles near river called "La Loire" are beautiful too ! They have to taste french food (specially pastries and cakes)

Yes to Versailles. She is also going to the museum that has the Mona Lisa, back of scene tour of Notre Dame and to Monet's garden. She is a sweets person, so the pastries and cakes will not be a problem. We are going to get a photo of her in WDW in June with the Eiffel Tower in the background and then another shot at the real Eiffel Tower in July.

I think she is going to have an AMAZING summer and it all hasn't sunk in yet!

 

[Ninja Mom]

I was thinking of getting Kayla Surfing Lessons at Typhoon Lagoon, but was concerned with waiting until our vacation starts. So I got them pre-trip. My husband thinks I'm too reckless with our only child. I think they only live once...

Here's a photo:

Surfing Lessons! by Disneyslave, on Flickr

I love the fact that even while surfing she is addicted to fashion and she simply must surf fully clothed in that compelling Surf/Shop ensemble!

~NM

PS. She is dangerously near the rocks... bad Mom, BAD Mom!!!!