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

[FantasiaMagic]

I know this is a bit far off but I decided to give it a shot. I understand the BC?YC is doing a room renovation currently. Does this include BCV? I would love to stay there in the summer and was wondering if construction on the rooms would be occurring then. Thanks!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Staff said construction is on the 5th floor. We do not see or hear anything. The resort is not busy at all, super quiet as are the pools, restaurants and gift shop. Love it here and don't want to leave

 

[mommyrosa2]

Fire alarm, UGH! At least it was mid-afternoon, and not the middle of the night.

Second that!

Rebecca

, however, DH was taking a nap when the alarm went off and the look on his face was priceless ...

On another note...
I, honestly, couldn't believe that this trip could get any better but alas it has. We just got back to our room from Epcot and this is what we found:



Unbelievable

 

[HubbDave]

Thanks for all the updates Natebenma, Teena, etc

 

[bryana]

, however, DH was taking a nap when the alarm went off and the look on his face was priceless ...

On another note...
I, honestly, couldn't believe that this trip could get any better but alas it has. We just got back to our room from Epcot and this is what we found:



Unbelievable

Wow!!!! How awesome!

 

[JanetMom]

Rosa - what a wonderful surprise at the end of the day. So nice!

 

[Ninja Mom]

Hi. I'm staying at Pop Century but I would like to know if any of the renovations at the Beach Club are going to affect me. Could I possibly hear any of the noise from this construction as I am a VERY light sleeper. We are talking REALLY light sleeper...

Also I was wondering if the quick service options at the entire Epcot resort area could possibly compare with the superior options of a 'food court' at Pop.

Finally, are there shower facilities like the FABULOUS ones you find at many Disney VALUE resorts for my "after check out/before the airport" dip in the pool? I hear the "Hippy Dippy Pool" has those showering daisy's but I'm looking for a little something more modest. The Beach/Yacht club has something that will help me clean up my act while covering my keister... correct?

~NM

 

[rcraw45425]

Hi. I'm staying at Pop Century but I would like to know if any of the renovations at the Beach Club are going to affect me. Could I possibly hear any of the noise from this construction as I am a VERY light sleeper. We are talking REALLY light sleeper...

Also I was wondering if the quick service options at the entire Epcot resort area could possibly compare with the superior options of a 'food court' at Pop.

Finally, are there shower facilities like the FABULOUS ones you find at many Disney VALUE resorts for my "after check out/before the airport" dip in the pool? I hear the "Hippy Dippy Pool" has those showering daisy's but I'm looking for a little something more modest. The Beach/Yacht club has something that will help me clean up my act while covering my keister... correct?

~NM

Renovations are pretty much limited to the interiors, Doubtful that you would hear anything unless it was in the room next to you. QS at the deluxe resorts does not compare with the full fledged "food courts" that you have at the values.

I'm puzzled about your shower comments. If you are not staying at BC I don't see why the locker room/showers would pertain to you. You cannot swim in Stormalong Bay unless you are a registered YC/BC guest.........

 

[clambert1273]

Hi. I'm staying at Pop Century but I would like to know if any of the renovations at the Beach Club are going to affect me. Could I possibly hear any of the noise from this construction as I am a VERY light sleeper. We are talking REALLY light sleeper...

Also I was wondering if the quick service options at the entire Epcot resort area could possibly compare with the superior options of a 'food court' at Pop.

Finally, are there shower facilities like the FABULOUS ones you find at many Disney VALUE resorts for my "after check out/before the airport" dip in the pool? I hear the "Hippy Dippy Pool" has those showering daisy's but I'm looking for a little something more modest. The Beach/Yacht club has something that will help me clean up my act while covering my keister... correct?

~NM

there is no cleaning up your act (thank god cuz I need more people like me lol)

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

We need to send that TA a note of thanks for trying to reduce the crowds at BC/YC so that there are more rooms available for those that enjoy SAB, being close to Epcot and HS, and all those other nice things we have come to appreciate about the resort and the area. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Katesdad

, however, DH was taking a nap when the alarm went off and the look on his face was priceless ...

On another note...
I, honestly, couldn't believe that this trip could get any better but alas it has. We just got back to our room from Epcot and this is what we found:



Unbelievable

Lucky ducks! What a lovely surprise

Hi. I'm staying at Pop Century but I would like to know if any of the renovations at the Beach Club are going to affect me. Could I possibly hear any of the noise from this construction as I am a VERY light sleeper. We are talking REALLY light sleeper...

Also I was wondering if the quick service options at the entire Epcot resort area could possibly compare with the superior options of a 'food court' at Pop.

Finally, are there shower facilities like the FABULOUS ones you find at many Disney VALUE resorts for my "after check out/before the airport" dip in the pool? I hear the "Hippy Dippy Pool" has those showering daisy's but I'm looking for a little something more modest. The Beach/Yacht club has something that will help me clean up my act while covering my keister... correct?

~NM

there is no cleaning up your act (thank god cuz I need more people like me lol)

What she said

 

[mommyrosa2]

Hi. I'm staying at Pop Century but I would like to know if any of the renovations at the Beach Club are going to affect me. Could I possibly hear any of the noise from this construction as I am a VERY light sleeper. We are talking REALLY light sleeper...

Also I was wondering if the quick service options at the entire Epcot resort area could possibly compare with the superior options of a 'food court' at Pop.

Finally, are there shower facilities like the FABULOUS ones you find at many Disney VALUE resorts for my "after check out/before the airport" dip in the pool? I hear the "Hippy Dippy Pool" has those showering daisy's but I'm looking for a little something more modest. The Beach/Yacht club has something that will help me clean up my act while covering my keister... correct?

~NM

Where were you yesterday afternoon during our evacuation? We were expecting and hoping for a little entertainment. You are slacking....

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Where were you yesterday afternoon during our evacuation? We were expecting and hoping for a little entertainment. You are slacking....

Uh-oh now you're gonna be in trouble with the Ninja

 

[Sunshine11]

We have stayed at YC for the past two summers and have just booked again for next August and I was wondering if besides offering cribs, do they also offer bed rails for a bed with a baby/toddler? I think I've read they do but can't find any info on it. Thanks.

PLEASE ADD US TO BOG LIST - family trip, August 21, 2015 - August 29, 2015 YC! (can't wait!) Thanks!

 

[zela02]

Hi all! Currently watching the rain pour on the lovely hills of WV, and thinking about our upcoming vacation (end of Jan)! We told our kids (6 & 11) yesterday, as our oldest has autism and will need a lot of prep time for her first time flying. I am confident she will do well and am so proud she has reached this point. So on to my question. My sister and her family will be visiting Disney during two days of our stay. She will just be finishing up chemo and I'm trying to reduce her walking/travel time. Can they drive to and park at the BC, since we are staying there? I wasn't sure what the policy on such things was. Thanks so much!

 

[tarak]

So here's my silly question for the day. Well, the first one. When we arrive at the resort, I was thinking of asking whether we could upgrade to CL. Not asking for a freebie - I'd expect to pay the difference. But how do they calculate the cost to upgrade? Is it the difference between the standard room rate and the CL rate? Or do they take into account the discount you paid when making that Magical Vacation resort reservation? I guess in a way, I'm wondering if they price bridge for the upgrade at the resorts the way they do park tickets. Just browsing the difference between standard and CL, I'd totally swing that. But the room rate I'm paying is a huge discount, so I wouldn't want to lose that discount for CL.

About to pull the trigger on a late November trip to the AKL. I can book two rooms (supposedly guaranteed to connect because the adults are outnumbered by the kids) for just about the same price as renting DVC points for a 2 BR villa. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons. The room in those suites will spoil ya. And I prefer Kidani Village to Jambo House. But once those points are rented, they're rented. And while I can get trip insurance, I've never had to use it. Would prefer to just be able to get my $200 back with no penalty.

 

[bryana]

Hi. I'm staying at Pop Century but I would like to know if any of the renovations at the Beach Club are going to affect me. Could I possibly hear any of the noise from this construction as I am a VERY light sleeper. We are talking REALLY light sleeper...

Also I was wondering if the quick service options at the entire Epcot resort area could possibly compare with the superior options of a 'food court' at Pop.

Finally, are there shower facilities like the FABULOUS ones you find at many Disney VALUE resorts for my "after check out/before the airport" dip in the pool? I hear the "Hippy Dippy Pool" has those showering daisy's but I'm looking for a little something more modest. The Beach/Yacht club has something that will help me clean up my act while covering my keister... correct?

~NM

 

[shoreward]

On another note...
I, honestly, couldn't believe that this trip could get any better but alas it has. We just got back to our room from Epcot and this is what we found:



Unbelievable

How wonderful that you had this extra surprise; they have been known to do that, once in awhile.
I've always wondered, who do you thank for surprises like this?

My really important question, though, is who got the fifth chocolate-covered strawberry?

 

[Jessica71]

Day V (Saturday) - Our Last Full Day....

Today is all about Epcot Food & Wine Festival and SAB!

Such a treasure of a day, simply gorgeous. Epcot was overflowing with Food & BEER goers..lol. I did a little food sampling while DH & DS's went off to Test Track, and to complete missions for Agent P.

Wow..Le Cellier's mushroom filet with truffle butter sauce is fantastic, YUM! Terra's CraB’less CraB Cake & slaw was refreshing. South Korea's Kimchi dog is good and spicy. I'm happy we saved our snack credits to do all this sampling. I could stand in Germany's Karamell-Kuche all day smelling the caramel. We used two snacked credits at Karamell-Kuche for Chocolate Caramel Topped Rice Krispie Treats, they're HUGE...and delicious.

Shortly after all our taste testing we decided to head back to YC for a full afternoon at SAB. Our room had already been made up, and there was a swan towel animal on one of our beds. The pool was crowded, but there were plenty of chairs. We took some time to have some fries & drinks at HH. We found a table near the bar area. We stayed at SAB until dusk.

DH headed back to Epcot to Eat to the Beat. He relived the 80's rocking with Knight Ranger. DS's and I headed to The Market Place to shop. We were on our way back, near Beaches and Cream when our younger DS tugs at my shirt and says, "Isn't he The Cake Boss?"... pointing to a couple sitting at a table just outside B&C. It did appear to be Buddy Valastro and his wife. This now had me thinking about the cutest little blonde haired boy earlier in the day sharing the spa with us. The little boy asked us if we had ever been to Marco Island, then told us his family has a condo there...Hmmm. Vacationing under & with the Stars...I'll take it!

~ Jessica

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

So here's my silly question for the day. Well, the first one. When we arrive at the resort, I was thinking of asking whether we could upgrade to CL. Not asking for a freebie - I'd expect to pay the difference. But how do they calculate the cost to upgrade? Is it the difference between the standard room rate and the CL rate? Or do they take into account the discount you paid when making that Magical Vacation resort reservation? I guess in a way, I'm wondering if they price bridge for the upgrade at the resorts the way they do park tickets. Just browsing the difference between standard and CL, I'd totally swing that. But the room rate I'm paying is a huge discount, so I wouldn't want to lose that discount for CL.

About to pull the trigger on a late November trip to the AKL. I can book two rooms (supposedly guaranteed to connect because the adults are outnumbered by the kids) for just about the same price as renting DVC points for a 2 BR villa. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons. The room in those suites will spoil ya. And I prefer Kidani Village to Jambo House. But once those points are rented, they're rented. And while I can get trip insurance, I've never had to use it. Would prefer to just be able to get my $200 back with no penalty.

i am not sure how they calculate it, but if you really want to try it, I would book now. Each time I have decided to upgrade at check in, the price was pretty close to what I had seen online, but they didn't have anything available. I cancelled my DDP in July and upgraded because, I rarely really use it on such a short trip and CL was WAYYYY more fun than dining plan!

 

[Loch Lomond]

Hi

Great site, great info on Beach Club in this thread.

Booked a Pool / Water view for July 2015 and this thread has been fantastic.

Thanks

LL