2014/2015 Beach and Yacht Club FAQ, Friends & Fun, Sept 2014-Mayl 2015

[shoreward]

And yes, last night was Eastern Fuel Buyers. I don't know who the beach is blocked off for today, but they're making some kind of beach party setup there now complete with microphones and gigantic speakers .

A couple of years ago, I was staying at the BC when a large international shipping company had festivities for their customers along the beach. They had a full multi-station buffet, live music, clowns for the kids, someone doing portraits...the works. The best part, though, was the magnificent fireworks display that could be enjoyed by everyone. It was unbelievable and saved us from making a trip to Epcot that night.

The tip-off to the fireworks show on the beach was the announcement that the ferry boats would stop running at about 8:00 that night.

If you are going to be around the BC tonight, I wish you the same type of fireworks display.

 

[TinkPirateMom]

Hi Everyone,

I just switched our resort reservation from WL to BC. I have never stayed at BC (or any of the Epcot resorts) before so I am really looking forward to it. It will just be myself and my 6 year old son. We 're taking a quick surprise mother/son trip August 24th-28th. I wish we could stay longer but we will be back to WDW in October for MNSSHP. I think my son will really love SAB especially in the August heat.

We're booked in a standard view which doesn't seem to be that great according to what I've read here thus far but we got a great deal at $200/night so we're sticking with it and hoping for a refurbished room.

 

[ocalla]

Hi Everyone,

I just switched our resort reservation from WL to BC. I have never stayed at BC (or any of the Epcot resorts) before so I am really looking forward to it. It will just be myself and my 6 year old son. We 're taking a quick surprise mother/son trip August 24th-28th. I wish we could stay longer but we will be back to WDW in October for MNSSHP. I think my son will really love SAB especially in the August heat.

We're booked in a standard view which doesn't seem to be that great according to what I've read here thus far but we got a great deal at $200/night so we're sticking with it and hoping for a refurbished room.

You will LOVE BC!!! And don't worry about the Standard View.....you will be Enjoying SAB instead of looking out your window!!!

 

[maryandtyson]

Hi Everyone,

I just switched our resort reservation from WL to BC. I have never stayed at BC (or any of the Epcot resorts) before so I am really looking forward to it. It will just be myself and my 6 year old son. We 're taking a quick surprise mother/son trip August 24th-28th. I wish we could stay longer but we will be back to WDW in October for MNSSHP. I think my son will really love SAB especially in the August heat.

We're booked in a standard view which doesn't seem to be that great according to what I've read here thus far but we got a great deal at $200/night so we're sticking with it and hoping for a refurbished room.

Welcome! We love WL and BC!!

Just stayed at WL in April. I think you will be very happy.

 

[Ninja Mom]

As far as Tarak's little girl is concerned: Sure, she "Looks" cute but how innocent can she be?? Now don't get me wrong here... Ninja Mom LOVES a holy terror, in fact I am taking applications for a minion in training. I think we would get along just fine and do a lot of damage to boot! Please sign her up for:

NINJA MOM's BEACH CLUB RESORT CAMP for LITTLE TERRORS!

SUNDAY: Check in and Meet and greet in the Lobby. At 3pm we will have a contest to see how many balloons we can let float up to the Lobby ceiling. Don't worry though, the woman that works as a greeter is in charge of getting them all back down again ; )

MONDAY: There will be an inservice on valuable suggestions for driving your family members crazy. Topics include eating all of the cookies, drinking all of the milk and stealing everyone's phone for your own personal use.

TUESDAY: Tips for staying up way past your bed time are on the agenda for today as well as how to make the most of those cranky mornings.

WEDNESDAY: The art of being a picky eater! Helpful hints include waiting until Mom/Dad goes food shopping and then refusing to eat what they bought. The afternoon session will consist of encouragement with ignoring the children's menu and devouring the adult's entree.

THURSDAY: Nursery school... Just say NO!

FRIDAY: Toy thief or innocent borrower? Scenarios will be put into play enabling you to practice your "sorry, not sorry Look" and super secret toy hiding places will be revealed, for example: No one ever looks in the closet where the vacuum cleaner is kept!

Saturday: Tantrums, Tiaras and Toddlers. There is only one princess in the family and that princess is YOU! Popular catch phrases like "No, no, no No, NO NOOOOOOOOOOO!" will be taught as well as "Mine, MINE MIIIIINE!" The afternoon session will be devoted to mixed martial arts training to maximize the ferocity of those tantrums.

So Sign her up Tarak! I'm waiting for her!

~NM

 

[Kebby]

We are poly lovers and own there dvc. However, we used our points to go to Hawaii and are taking our kids to wade in sept. We can get a great deal at beach club on sept. We have only stayed there once, but were not impressed. Rooms were tired, no quick service, and felt like the walk to the room was sooooo far.
I want to love it. Tell me great things you love about it! Could I make a room request that would give us updated rooms, or at least less of a hike?

 

[tarak]

As far as Tarak's little girl is concerned: Sure, she "Looks" cute but how innocent can she be?? Now don't get me wrong here... Ninja Mom LOVES a holy terror, in fact I am taking applications for a minion in training. I think we would get along just fine and do a lot of damage to boot! Please sign her up for:

NINJA MOM's BEACH CLUB RESORT CAMP for LITTLE TERRORS!

SUNDAY: Check in and Meet and greet in the Lobby. At 3pm we will have a contest to see how many balloons we can let float up to the Lobby ceiling. Don't worry though, the woman that works as a greeter is in charge of getting them all back down again ; )

MONDAY: There will be an inservice on valuable suggestions for driving your family members crazy. Topics include eating all of the cookies, drinking all of the milk and stealing everyone's phone for your own personal use.

TUESDAY: Tips for staying up way past your bed time are on the agenda for today as well as how to make the most of those cranky mornings.

WEDNESDAY: The art of being a picky eater! Helpful hints include waiting until Mom/Dad goes food shopping and then refusing to eat what they bought. The afternoon session will consist of encouragement with ignoring the children's menu and devouring the adult's entree.

THURSDAY: Nursery school... Just say NO!

FRIDAY: Toy thief or innocent borrower? Scenarios will be put into play enabling you to practice your "sorry, not sorry Look" and super secret toy hiding places will be revealed, for example: No one ever looks in the closet where the vacuum cleaner is kept!

Saturday: Tantrums, Tiaras and Toddlers. There is only one princess in the family and that princess is YOU! Popular catch phrases like "No, no, no No, NO NOOOOOOOOOOO!" will be taught as well as "Mine, MINE MIIIIINE!" The afternoon session will be devoted to mixed martial arts training to maximize the ferocity of those tantrums.

So Sign her up Tarak! I'm waiting for her!

~NM

LMAO - I think after a week of NM minion training, she might have to just stay with you.

We are poly lovers and own there dvc. However, we used our points to go to Hawaii and are taking our kids to wade in sept. We can get a great deal at beach club on sept. We have only stayed there once, but were not impressed. Rooms were tired, no quick service, and felt like the walk to the room was sooooo far.
I want to love it. Tell me great things you love about it! Could I make a room request that would give us updated rooms, or at least less of a hike?

Kebby - I assume you're staying at the villas? My first stay at BC will be this coming August, so I can't really give you any advice as far as the rooms go, but I know the folks here will be able to. I believe the villas are up for a refurb, but I don't know when, exactly. I know someone here got a letter about it. For me, the best parts about staying at YC also apply to BC. I loved, loved, loved the pool. Being able to walk to Epcot was wonderful. We didn't spend a ton of time at HS, but we plan to this trip and the boats there are great. The Boardwalk was fun to explore, too.

 

[MickeyT]

Hi Everyone,

I just switched our resort reservation from WL to BC. I have never stayed at BC (or any of the Epcot resorts) before so I am really looking forward to it. It will just be myself and my 6 year old son. We 're taking a quick surprise mother/son trip August 24th-28th. I wish we could stay longer but we will be back to WDW in October for MNSSHP. I think my son will really love SAB especially in the August heat.

We're booked in a standard view which doesn't seem to be that great according to what I've read here thus far but we got a great deal at $200/night so we're sticking with it and hoping for a refurbished room.

I definitely wouldn't sweat this one TinkPirateMom. There a ton of us BC/WL/BC/WL........ lovers on this thread. If I had my way I would have BC in the summer and WL in the winter. That is exactly why I'm staying at the Poly and BWV's this July
I would request 'Near the main elevators. Upper floor" This should put you above any left over construction and near the center of the resort. Call and make sure your request is on your reservation about five days before arrival

We are poly lovers and own there dvc. However, we used our points to go to Hawaii and are taking our kids to wade in sept. We can get a great deal at beach club on sept. We have only stayed there once, but were not impressed. Rooms were tired, no quick service, and felt like the walk to the room was sooooo far.
I want to love it. Tell me great things you love about it! Could I make a room request that would give us updated rooms, or at least less of a hike?

We have come to love BC. But we do realize that some don't like it and It's Ok. I admire you for at least giving it another try. Request an upper floor room near the elevator both on your reservation and by a phone call about 5 days prior.

 

[tarak]

Like when we found Pluto by surprise, and DS had his beloved Pluto stuffed animal ready to go:

That is fabulous! I bet it made Pluto's day, too!

Oh, and I suspect NM has been here at the house while I was busy cooking or cleaning. Aria was mad about having to go to bed (even at 9:30) because she hadn't finished watching Spongebob "sparepants." And, now that I think about it, when we went into the ER on Sunday, she announced herself by saying, "Hi guys, I'm here! I'm a princess and I have a pacemaker."

 

[ichabody]

Hope the conference wraps up and you can enjoy the beach once more. How come my trips for work involve staying somewhere in Bedford, PA and not WDW?

I've been lucky to have two business trips to Orlando...first time ever doing solo trips to WDW. Gotta admit, at first it was a little strange but after doIng 7 or 8 attractions in 90 minutes with zero bathroom breaks, eating whatever I wanted and doing whatever I wanted....I got used to it!! Best part of the trip...grabbing some ice cream at the Plaza and plopping my batootie on a bench and just chillin with the background music and watching peeps.

 

[HockeyMomR]

One week from today we will be together as a family at Disney!!! I am excited. Can't wait to step through those doors at the Beach Club once again.

First today, though, going to Lehigh to move some things out of DS19 dorm.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

One week from today we will be together as a family at Disney!!! I am excited. Can't wait to step through those doors at the Beach Club once again.

First today, though, going to Lehigh to move some things out of DS19 dorm.

Rebecca - can't wait to hear all about your trip! Have fun moving your son out of the dorm. I remember asking what happened to all the things I bought to move them INTO the firm!

 

[tarak]

Double digits! Not sure why, but the time always seems to fly when that number dips below 100.

 

[dina7]

Double digits! Not sure why, but the time always seems to fly when that number dips below 100.

We just hit double digits too! I hope the time does fly! Can't wait for our first stay at the YC!!

 

[dina7]

Have a question for people who are tea drinkers, does the tea taste good if you brew the water in the coffee maker in the room at YC?? Just wondering if that would work or if I should invest in one of those travel tea kettles & bring it with me.

 

[Hi Pluto]

Double digits! Not sure why, but the time always seems to fly when that number dips below 100.

I'm so jealous! We have 223 more days. Our June trip last year we booked at Christmas time so we only had to wait about 170 days. The second trip was very spur of the moment (thanks Mom & Dad), so we had to wait only a month. This 200+ day wait is rough!

~Cari~

 

[Hi Pluto]

Have a question for people who are tea drinkers, does the tea taste good if you brew the water in the coffee maker in the room at YC?? Just wondering if that would work or if I should invest in one of those travel tea kettles & bring it with me.

They usually have hot water available by the soda machines, but I don't know why the coffee maker wouldn't work.

~Cari~

 

[dina7]

They usually have hot water available by the soda machines, but I don't know why the coffee maker wouldn't work.

~Cari~

I know, but I like to have my tea in our room in the morning before heading out. My concern is that I don't want the water to have a coffee taste from using the coffee maker to brew the water.

 

[cocoabean1]

I know, but I like to have my tea in our room in the morning before heading out. My concern is that I don't want the water to have a coffee taste from using the coffee maker to brew the water.

I'm a tea drinker too, what I do is run the water through the coffee maker a couple of times. Then make a cup of tea, seems to work for me (no coffee taste)

 

[jlundeen]

since the coffee pots use the little "pod filters" there shouldn't be a coffee flavor from that...just be sure to rinse the disinfectant that they use to clean it...(I always do this before using the pot anyway...I've had some pretty nasty tasting coffee from those things, then I learned that they rinse them out with strong cleaning solution when cleaning the rooms...and sometimes they aren't rinsed very well...so I just do it automatically.) You might want to also buy a gallon of water from the marketplace for tea or coffee - water from the tap sometimes also has a bad taste.