2013 Beach and Yacht FAQ, Fun & Friends: Don't Post Here- New Thread Started

[Sue M]

Here's my water in the parks tip.....go to any place that sells fountain pop and ask for a cup of ice water. It's free! It will also save you from lugging around heavy bottles of water around the park.

All rooms at YC/BC have fridges. They are small-ish but a half gallon of milk will fit. Cans of pop fit as do leftover desserts (which incidentally make a wonderful breakfast!),

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

This is what I do too, and I have a Mio that I use too.

I am frantically searching for airfare now! Their may not be availability at the resort but I am perfectly willing to install an inflatable mattress in the laundry room if that's what it takes!

Thank you also to those of you who are posting live reports and sharing your trips! Those of us who are missing "Home" and those of us looking forward to upcoming trips really appreciate a little taste of a Disney vacation!

~NM

Get your hands off MY man!!! So never mind about searching air fares!!

I have seen several people come down with shoes in hand, so my unofficial answer would be probably not. However, much of the pavement that you are crossing is shaded, and there are so many wet people crossing, the pavement is wet as well. My girls (and I) have done fine without water shoes. I am going down to pool in a bit, and I will try to find an official answer.

On to other news...We watched 4th of July Epcot fireworks from within the park. It was fabulous, but very, very busy.

We did the Wishes dessert party on Wednesday night. Saw Teena and Robyn's family. We had a wonderful front row table to enjoy the castle while eating sweets, and then stood on the railing to see the fireworks. Like Teena said, it was WET!

Gonna wing it for dinner tonight...I'm taking a day off from parks, although my DH is at HS with girls. Just got pics with Wreck it Ralph and Incredibles.

Tomorrow is our last day

Aww, it seems like you just got there! Our wdw vacays go by way to fast! Enjoy your last day & safe travels home.

 

[Sue M]

Dee I have the bar menu. It is only the food part though

Did you by chance take a pic of the Ahi?

 

[Sue M]

Here is the daily view update from SAB. Beautiful so far today. Watched both the Epcot and DHS fireworks last night . Wow . Something special . We saw the DHS ones from the BC beach and they went off above the Boardwalk . It was incredible

Very exciting breaking news . I beat DH at TSM this morning it has made my day. We got fast passes for later cause he wants revenge !

Ok - have to hit the lazy river . Talk to you all later

. Now if I can only beat Disney777 at TSMM but that will never happen
Enjoy your float along the river!! I'm picturing myself there now

 

[Sue M]

I may have mentioned Sorin has opened here, called Fly over Canada! So excited. Last night I just bought tix for all of us for daughters birthday at the end if the month. Did I mentioned I'm really excited?
Her birthday is a week before we leave for Florida!

I really don't want to wish July away, cause I love summer and don't want it to move fast, but on the other hand, I can't wait till our trip!! But then when it gets close, I already start to worry that soon it will be over I think I need help!

 

[Couchy]

Did you by chance take a pic of the Ahi?

Here you go

 

[natebenma]

Here you go

*drooling*

 

[Mickey & Minnie Mom]

Any cases of water available on YC/BC property? Marketplace?

I saw a case of Dasani water in the Marketplace but could not find a price anywhere.

I think I read somewhere $10 which is overpriced but cheaper than parks. Also bottles are 16.9 oz versus 20 oz sold separately.

I also saw larger size liter maybe in the cooler.

 

[natebenma]

Forgive me if these things have been asked before, but we're in the less than a month making sure all our ducks are in a row frenzy...

We're trying to decide whether to order from Garden Grocer...we're taking ME, so no grocery stop, and don't really want to take the time to take a cab somewhere once we get there...

Main essential is water- we go through a lot of it, and it's so expensive in the parks. Do they have any bigger bottles of water in the Marketplace, and if so is there an actual savings over the smaller bottles?

We sometimes order breakfast stuff (and would pretty much have to, to get to the minimum order!)- do all the rooms have a fridge, for putting milk and stuff in?And if so, what's kind of capacity?

Thanks!

Any cases of water available on YC/BC property? Marketplace?

There is a picture of the refrigerator on the first page of the thread (Post 14- Other Useful Info. Towards the end of the post "Will it Fit?")

I'm not positive about the large quantities of water, but since the Beach Club Marketplace services the villas, they tend to have additional items than a normal gift shop would not have.

I have a copy of a grocery order form which DVC guests can use to pre-order items for their villas:

Here are the options for regular water (there is also vitamin water/smart water available for purchase)

20 oz bottle $2.50 (Dasani)
1.5 liter bottle $3.75 (Dasani)
1 gallon $2.95 (Zephyrhills) - if you bring reusable water bottles, like camelbacks, you could fill with us and fill with water
Case of Water, 24 bottles, 12 oz. (Dasani), $16.00

There is a $10 delivery fee for this service.

I am not sure if all of these items are available to everyone or just by preorder to villas guests, but it is possible that cases of water may be available for all guests. Can't remember if someone has asked the Marketplace CMs.

 

[kurdav]

For those checking on water for sale at the resorts. I have another suggestion. Try staples.com. Free shipping if you have a staples rewards number. Have it shipped to the resort. I believe there is a handling fee at the resort for delivered packages but probably cheaper than buying individually. They also sell poptarts, K-cups, and other food items.

 

[julieanddanny]

For those checking on water for sale at the resorts. I have another suggestion. Try staples.com. Free shipping if you have a staples rewards number. Have it shipped to the resort. I believe there is a handling fee at the resort for delivered packages but probably cheaper than buying individually. They also sell poptarts, K-cups, and other food items.

That was my plan, but I figured I'd just grab it there if I was going to have to pay a $10 fee anyway. They were $17 at AoA last year...

 

[Rafikifan]

Hi everyone. My best friend and I who have always gone to WDW with both families or at least w/ our daughters who are now 23 stayed in a GV room at the BC for 5 nights. First time with just the 2 of us. I started to post a review 2 days ago and it not only was turning into a novel, but I lost power and lost everything I'd typed. I may break this into installments because I can be long winded.

We arrived at Sanford Airport via Allegiant Air at 9:00 Thursday night. Took a towncar service (with one stop at the Hess station which was packed) and arrived at the BC. We have stayed here 3 times before. We did not do online checkin and the only request I had noted on our reservation was full balcony or patio. Check in was a breeze and we were assigned room #1586 with a patio. We loved being close to the Marketplace. Only downfall was that we had a lot of traffic going past our room that could be noisy at times. I really didn't care about little kids' excited voices at 7 a.m. (I needed to wake up anyway!) but a couple times we could have done without loud adult voices in the hall at 1:45 a.m. Still, we were happy with our location and the condition of our room. We were at the very opposite end of the hall that leads to the "secret entrance" and used it many times as we got caught in major downpours several times.

More to come in Pt. 2

 

[TeenaS]

It may be cheaper to pay for a cab to go to Super Target or Walmart and buy the water and stuff there. For Super Target, a cab from Animal Kingdom would be fairly cheap. Directions from there are easy. Animal Kingdom Park to Sherbeth Road and right on 192. If you are buying more than water (ie alcohol, beer, food) it would definitely save you money even if you paid $20-25 each way in cab. And if you can check the list of who is going to be there the same time you are, you could share the cab with one or two other parties and really save money.

 

[Rafikifan]

After arriving late Thurs. night and not realizing it was already 11 p.m. until we got to the Marketplace and they were just locking the doors we decided to order room service to deliver breakfast the next morning. We ordered way too much food! My friend asked if they would call first which they did. Food was hot and service was friendly. EVERY CM we encountered at the Beach Club was wonderful. Can't say enough about how friendly and accomodating they all were. Big A+ on customer service.

We have enjoyed lots of Disney resorts, but we love Epcot and to be able to walk to and from. We have also always enjoyed SAB especially after a morning at the parks. We got to the pool one afternoon and darn if it didn't start sprinkling as soon as we got there. We tried to will the clouds in the other direction to no avail and soon afterwards even though we were trying to pretend it wasn't about to storm...it did! Pool was closed. This was the theme throughout our stay. So, only experience I had at SAB was that and a few minutes in the hot tub one night to soothe my aching feet. Bit of a bummer but we still enjoyed the Solarium when it rained and the swing on the beach at night looking over at the Boardwalk.

Only real downfall of BC this time: Bus transportation. I have read the complaints here many times. We have stayed at BC x 3, BWI and BWV X2, Swan, and Dolphin so we have done busses many times and although sharing wasn't ideal, it wasn't nearly as bad as this trip. We arrived at the bus stop at 8:20 for AK one morning. Bus pulled up already full of people standing so only a couple of people boarded. After 2 or 3 MK busses pulled up, another AK bus (to BB and AK) pulled up after 30 minutes and it was also standing room only. TWO different afternoons we waited on Downtown Disney busses only to have them arrive full. There were a LOT of complaining people at the bus stop. They need more busses! As I heard one man say at the bus stop. He didn't pay the price of a deluxe resort to get transportation that was worse than any value he had ever stayed at.

We opted a few times to take a taxi which was so much faster. We've always done this over the years, especially when we want to make sure we get to a dinner p.s. on time. Always worked well until Mon. 7/1... Coming in Part 3

 

[TeenaS]

After arriving late Thurs. night and not realizing it was already 11 p.m. until we got to the Marketplace and they were just locking the doors we decided to order room service to deliver breakfast the next morning. We ordered way too much food! My friend asked if they would call first which they did. Food was hot and service was friendly. EVERY CM we encountered at the Beach Club was wonderful. Can't say enough about how friendly and accomodating they all were. Big A+ on customer service.

We have enjoyed lots of Disney resorts, but we love Epcot and to be able to walk to and from. We have also always enjoyed SAB especially after a morning at the parks. We got to the pool one afternoon and darn if it didn't start sprinkling as soon as we got there. We tried to will the clouds in the other direction to no avail and soon afterwards even though we were trying to pretend it wasn't about to storm...it did! Pool was closed. This was the theme throughout our stay. So, only experience I had at SAB was that and a few minutes in the hot tub one night to soothe my aching feet. Bit of a bummer but we still enjoyed the Solarium when it rained and the swing on the beach at night looking over at the Boardwalk.

Only real downfall of BC this time: Bus transportation. I have read the complaints here many times. We have stayed at BC x 3, BWI and BWV X2, Swan, and Dolphin so we have done busses many times and although sharing wasn't ideal, it wasn't nearly as bad as this trip. We arrived at the bus stop at 8:20 for AK one morning. Bus pulled up already full of people standing so only a couple of people boarded. After 2 or 3 MK busses pulled up, another AK bus (to BB and AK) pulled up after 30 minutes and it was also standing room only. TWO different afternoons we waited on Downtown Disney busses only to have them arrive full. There were a LOT of complaining people at the bus stop. They need more busses! As I heard one man say at the bus stop. He didn't pay the price of a deluxe resort to get transportation that was worse than any value he had ever stayed at.

We opted a few times to take a taxi which was so much faster. We've always done this over the years, especially when we want to make sure we get to a dinner p.s. on time. Always worked well until Mon. 7/1... Coming in Part 3

Make sure when you do your survey that you definitely tell them about the transportation/bus service!!!

 

[WDWgirl413]

Hello BC/YC friends! Counting down...15 days to go for a Sunken Treasure! Hahaha. I was wondering if anyone has done the Fantasmic dinner lately?

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[stargazertechie]

Forgive me if these things have been asked before, but we're in the less than a month making sure all our ducks are in a row frenzy...

We're trying to decide whether to order from Garden Grocer...we're taking ME, so no grocery stop, and don't really want to take the time to take a cab somewhere once we get there...

Main essential is water- we go through a lot of it, and it's so expensive in the parks. Do they have any bigger bottles of water in the Marketplace, and if so is there an actual savings over the smaller bottles?

We sometimes order breakfast stuff (and would pretty much have to, to get to the minimum order!)- do all the rooms have a fridge, for putting milk and stuff in?And if so, what's kind of capacity?

Thanks!

We had to take a shelf out, but we fit two gallons of milk, 4 packages of lunch meat, two packs of sliced cheese, a thing of butter, 12 cans of beer, and a 10" cake.

 

[PNO4TE]

page 216-225

A few outstanding questions:


We are north of the city.

Our DD just moved from Brookline to Dorchester. My brother and his family are in Burlington. To keep on topic... they are lovers of the Beach Club too and have stayed with us on a few occasions.

 

[Rafikifan]

Saving the worst thing that happened on our trip for last but the only reason I'm putting this here is because it is where the rest of my report is and it shows how EVEN when it is NO fault of theirs, the Beach Club staff comes through for it's guests.

Monday, July 1st - Spent the day dodging storms and felt like wet kittens by late afternoon. Friend was starting to get a cold (which she found out turned into sinus infection after dr. visit when we got home.) We really wanted to make the last night a good one and wanted to keep our Shula's reservations. We've had reservations there in the past and it seems like something always comes up to make us cancel. So we took hot showers, and got dressed hoping it wouldn't be rainy when time to head out. Of course it started pouring. Even with a poncho or umbrella when the wind is swirling you're bound to get wet. So we went out front and told the valet we'd like to take a taxi to the Dolphin for our reservations. He called one up. We got in and the cab reeked of cigarette smoke. We told him we were going to the Dolphin resort and he said, "You've got to be Sh*tting me!" It wasn't said in a joking manner, but very rudely. I said, "Don't worry, we will tip you well." to which he responded. "Don't bother!" My friend said, "is there a problem?" He said "Nope." But then in pouring rain he sped, and splashed through puddles to the Dolphin OBVIOUSLY trying to express his anger or scare us or whatever. My friend gave him $12.00 on a $5 fare which everyone including the BC concierge said we shouldn't have given him anything after that treatment but we FULLY intended to tip well when we got in the cab. We understood he wouldn't make money on such a short ride but I don't care if I asked him to take us across the street - he should NOT speak to customers with that language or tone. Plus from my seat behind the passenger side I could see 2 Marlboro cigarette packs next to his seat in plain view. We went to the concierge at the Dolphin and asked if our cab request was unreasonable. He apologized up and down and asked us to please report it to the concierge at the BC when we returned. We did, and although it was not the BC's fault in any way, they apologized and called the Checkered Cab Company and reported the driver and his cab number 653. The staff at the concierge desk seemed to truly care that this jerk had affected our last night in such a negative way. They explained that Disney does not want any outside contactors like these rogue cab drivers making a negative impact on their guests stay and took complaints against these contractors seriously.

Every other taxi experience we have ever had, whether this stay or our 17 others has NEVER been anything like that.

 

[WDWgirl413]

Saving the worst thing that happened on our trip for last but the only reason I'm putting this here is because it is where the rest of my report is and it shows how EVEN when it is NO fault of theirs, the Beach Club staff comes through for it's guests.

Monday, July 1st - Spent the day dodging storms and felt like wet kittens by late afternoon. Friend was starting to get a cold (which she found out turned into sinus infection after dr. visit when we got home.) We really wanted to make the last night a good one and wanted to keep our Shula's reservations. We've had reservations there in the past and it seems like something always comes up to make us cancel. So we took hot showers, and got dressed hoping it wouldn't be rainy when time to head out. Of course it started pouring. Even with a poncho or umbrella when the wind is swirling you're bound to get wet. So we went out front and told the valet we'd like to take a taxi to the Dolphin for our reservations. He called one up. We got in and the cab reeked of cigarette smoke. We told him we were going to the Dolphin resort and he said, "You've got to be Sh*tting me!" It wasn't said in a joking manner, but very rudely. I said, "Don't worry, we will tip you well." to which he responded. "Don't bother!" My friend said, "is there a problem?" He said "Nope." But then in pouring rain he sped, and splashed through puddles to the Dolphin OBVIOUSLY trying to express his anger or scare us or whatever. My friend gave him $12.00 on a $5 fare which everyone including the BC concierge said we shouldn't have given him anything after that treatment but we FULLY intended to tip well when we got in the cab. We understood he wouldn't make money on such a short ride but I don't care if I asked him to take us across the street - he should NOT speak to customers with that language or tone. Plus from my seat behind the passenger side I could see 2 Marlboro cigarette packs next to his seat in plain view. We went to the concierge at the Dolphin and asked if our cab request was unreasonable. He apologized up and down and asked us to please report it to the concierge at the BC when we returned. We did, and although it was not the BC's fault in any way, they apologized and called the Checkered Cab Company and reported the driver and his cab number 653. The staff at the concierge desk seemed to truly care that this jerk had affected our last night in such a negative way. They explained that Disney does not want any outside contactors like these rogue cab drivers making a negative impact on their guests stay and took complaints against these contractors seriously.

Every other taxi experience we have ever had, whether this stay or our 17 others has NEVER been anything like that.

There are many many times I'd like to chime in on posts I read. I realize there isn't enough time in the busy day to agree or disagree with things I read or add my two cents about everything I feel I need to comment on. I simply bust out laughing or scroll quickly through & continue to lurk. However, this I can't pass on. What an unfortunate experience, especially on your last day. Very un-Disney like. You are a nicer person than me to have STILL tipped well. Even with all good intentions, it would have been exact fare for me, if that. It's possible in the moment I would have requested another driver or walked. Anyway, the taxi's job is to bring you from point A to point B of your request. I don't care if point A is BC & point B is YC. That's why you PAY for the service. You just have to realize that he is probably just a cranky, nasty, short fused, angry (I can go on) person to begin with & you shouldn't let that ruin your vacation memories. Instead you should feel sorry for such a miserable person. I can be nice & ooze pixie dust, most of the time, otherwise I turn into a witch with a b on wheels. Anyway, hope everyone has a magical day!!!

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[Angeejoe]

Just a reminder, if you happen to be at the resort, or in the "World" on Sunday night...


4th Annual Beach & Yacht Club DIS Meet: Sunday July 7, 2013

Where: Beach Club Solarium (in the hallway near the Marketplace)

Around 6:30-ish

Expected attendees: Disneymomx7 (Robyn), TeenaS, The Magical One, Couchy, Flat Dee & Friends

Be There or Be Square! said Flat Dee, who is more like a rectangle.


Here is a picture from last year's meet:

For more pictures from past meets, check out the Community Page post at the top of Page 2

.

Who is in the pic?