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

[vettegirl]

We arrive TOMORROW to the Beach Club - can't wait!!

Enjoy!!

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[inerror]

Hello. Long time reader of the forum, but I just signed up so that I could post. Greeting from the Bay Area in California!!

I'm an annual pass holder for Disneyland (I go a few times a year) but this January (end of Jan into first week of Feb) will be my first time going to the FL parks. And let me tell you, I'm soooo excited!! I booked an 8 night stay at BC but I'm still far enough out of my reservation that I can rebook somewhere else and cancel BC without losing any money.

I guess my question is... Should I keep my reservation, or switch it out for another hotel that is not undergoing construction? With the money I'm spending for the stay, I would be very upset if I was disturbed because of noise, etc.

This is a solo trip (ya, all of my friends think I'm crazy) so I want to stay somewhere I can walk to and the Epcot area hotels really appeal to me because I can walk there and to DHS.

Any thoughts/suggestions would be wonderful!!

Thanks!

 

[Katesdad]

I guess my question is... Should I keep my reservation, or switch it out for another hotel that is not undergoing construction? With the money I'm spending for the stay, I would be very upset if I was disturbed because of noise, etc. This is a solo trip so I want to stay somewhere I can walk to and the Epcot area hotels really appeal to me because I can walk there and to DHS. Any thoughts/suggestions would be wonderful!! Thanks!

My thoughts (probably not worth a plugged nickel) is that given you are solo, want to spend time at Epcot, probably will want to spend time over at the Boardwalk area, and already find that the Epcot area hotels appeal to what you want to do, either stay with BC or move over to YC. If you stay with BC and find that you are near the construction and it really bothers you (which I don't think it will), do as others have suggested, just go to the front desk, explain the situation, and request to be moved. I really think you can't go wrong with that. If you want to be sitting out on a balcony at night, the YC pretty much guarantees you a full balcony where with the BC you need to request that. Stay with what you got and I don't think you'll go wrong. As I said, just my thoughts.

Katesdad

 

[focusondisney]

Are you in the band that got hit? Originally we got nothing and my brother and several friends were socked with almost 7ft in the first wave just a few minutes away We got about a foot yesterday and last night.

My poor brother has a 10 month old at home. He started trying to dig out his driveway Tuesday morning in case of emergency and he just finished a couple hours ago and its still snowing 3 inches and hour! I have lived here my whole life and have never seen the likes of this. Any interested in the magnitude of this "event" should google the Buffalo local newspaper and click the link for the photos from the air....

Yep, we're in W Seneca, near the Elma/ Orchard Park boarder. Got 5-6 feet Tuesday; 1-2 yesterday & going on another 2-3 feet today. We had a plow pass thro once yesterday, just enough for emergency vehicles if needed. We have shoveled at 2-3 hour spurts 3 or 4 times a day. Fun times.

 

[focusondisney]

Are there any worries about roofs collapsing, or are the buildings in the area built to withstand heavy snow? I know around here there are always problems with collapsed roofs when the snow gets more than three feet deep.

Yes, roofs are starting to give out. Several mobile homes have collapsed. A few business roofs are giving out & residents have been moved from a nursing home because the roof was buckling. 10 deaths already too.

 

[JediBonas]

Yep, we're in W Seneca, near the Elma/ Orchard Park boarder. Got 5-6 feet Tuesday; 1-2 yesterday & going on another 2-3 feet today. We had a plow pass thro once yesterday, just enough for emergency vehicles if needed. We have shoveled at 2-3 hour spurts 3 or 4 times a day. Fun times.

Hope you stay safe! My parents are in Hamburg, their snowblower broke yesterday so they are very stuck in their house right now. It's so crazy the amount of snow you're getting there!

 

[Couchy]

Are there any worries about roofs collapsing, or are the buildings in the area built to withstand heavy snow? I know around here there are always problems with collapsed roofs when the snow gets more than three feet deep.

Yes, they are already starting to collapse. My brother is shoveling off his roof right now. It's bad because its suppose to be 50 with rain on Sunday and they are really worried about what that is going to do

Yep, we're in W Seneca, near the Elma/ Orchard Park boarder. Got 5-6 feet Tuesday; 1-2 yesterday & going on another 2-3 feet today. We had a plow pass thro once yesterday, just enough for emergency vehicles if needed. We have shoveled at 2-3 hour spurts 3 or 4 times a day. Fun times.

My brother lives in West Seneca... I literally streets north of where the major snow dumped

 

[maryandtyson]

Yep, we're in W Seneca, near the Elma/ Orchard Park boarder. Got 5-6 feet Tuesday; 1-2 yesterday & going on another 2-3 feet today. We had a plow pass thro once yesterday, just enough for emergency vehicles if needed. We have shoveled at 2-3 hour spurts 3 or 4 times a day. Fun times.

Just wanted to say, I grew up in a Orchard Park, on the West Seneca line. I have never been happier that I moved south! I hope you make it thru this "weather event" safely. I've never seen it like this, except maybe in 1977!!

 

[hill6]

Yep, we're in W Seneca, near the Elma/ Orchard Park boarder. Got 5-6 feet Tuesday; 1-2 yesterday & going on another 2-3 feet today. We had a plow pass thro once yesterday, just enough for emergency vehicles if needed. We have shoveled at 2-3 hour spurts 3 or 4 times a day. Fun times.

Good luck and be careful. Absolutely crazy weather.

Go Bills.

 

[MulsInDisney]

Is anybody arriving at the beach club this weekend and in need of water? We over ordered and have more than a full case of Nestle water, and can also throw in some other goodies that will be left (Gatorades, bananas, apples, plus more!). We check out Sunday, just let me know (message me) and we can meet with you or leave at bell services!

 

[MickeyT]

Hello. Long time reader of the forum, but I just signed up so that I could post. Greeting from the Bay Area in California!!

I'm an annual pass holder for Disneyland (I go a few times a year) but this January (end of Jan into first week of Feb) will be my first time going to the FL parks. And let me tell you, I'm soooo excited!! I booked an 8 night stay at BC but I'm still far enough out of my reservation that I can rebook somewhere else and cancel BC without losing any money.

I guess my question is... Should I keep my reservation, or switch it out for another hotel that is not undergoing construction? With the money I'm spending for the stay, I would be very upset if I was disturbed because of noise, etc.

This is a solo trip (ya, all of my friends think I'm crazy) so I want to stay somewhere I can walk to and the Epcot area hotels really appeal to me because I can walk there and to DHS.

Any thoughts/suggestions would be wonderful!!

Thanks!

I totally agree with Katesdad. I would see if a YC room is available and see if they could make the switch. Not much on the distance factor and it would relieve any worries. Plus YC is wonderful too!

 

[eeyoreland]

Can someone tell me about the Christmas decorations at YC and BC? We were there for Christmas many years ago and I seem to recall chocolate carousel. Also, when are the decorations usually taken down?

 

[TeenaS]

Can someone tell me about the Christmas decorations at YC and BC? We were there for Christmas many years ago and I seem to recall chocolate carousel. Also, when are the decorations usually taken down?

Train set in YC. Gingerbread chocolate carousel in the BC. Train set is up. Carousel comes Tuesday. Holiday decorations either Monday night while you sleep or Tuesday night while you sleep.

Taken down the first week of January usually. Since Y&B is done so late this year (they lost the lottery draw), then Y&B decorations should be taken down last.

 

[DawnMaree]

Start here (Page 1, Post 1)

I would never have thought to look at page 1. Actually, I did and it was very informative!!

Note that I was just told by someone who stayed at the Beach Club the other week that construction workers worked up until 9:45 pm and were a bit disruptive to some guests. HOWEVER, the Manager did give those guests room credit. So, I think that is wonderful that a guest was just not given a "very sorry."

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

Train set in YC. Gingerbread chocolate carousel in the BC. Train set is up. Carousel comes Tuesday. Holiday decorations either Monday night while you sleep or Tuesday night while you sleep.

Taken down the first week of January usually. Since Y&B is done so late this year (they lost the lottery draw), then Y&B decorations should be taken down last.

I can't wait to see all of it.

I will be there the week before Christmas.

 

[defendthehill]

Just booked for 8 nights in March of 15!! Is it time to get excited yet???

 

[eeyoreland]

Train set in YC. Gingerbread chocolate carousel in the BC. Train set is up. Carousel comes Tuesday. Holiday decorations either Monday night while you sleep or Tuesday night while you sleep.

Taken down the first week of January usually. Since Y&B is done so late this year (they lost the lottery draw), then Y&B decorations should be taken down last.

Thanks Teena. We unfortunately aren't staying at the BC for our January trip, but we do have a reservation at Beaches and Cream on January 5. Hopefully the carousel will still be up.

 

[GoGoBeans]

Could someone share or PM me the YC manager's email address. Regina on CL really made our stay special and I've been remiss about recognizing her.

 

[jenjersnap]

We are just back from our first stay at BCV! I was not expecting to love it as much as we did, but our location was perfectly situated for getting everywhere except the pool with a view of Illuminations to boot. Sadly we only got to swim in SAB once because of the cold but at least the weather made the parks seem very quiet. Overall, it was a wonderful time and reinforced that we are happiest somewhere, anywhere, within the BC & YC resort complex.

It was nice to meet you briefly, Teena, in our drowned rat state! Thanks for showing us the towels!

 

[VFG]

Does anyone know if the BC marketplace has a microwave for guest use. I usually stay DVC so we are in a regular guest room.