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

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This months best post award goes to.....drum roll.....HockeyMomR. Bam!! Awesome. Maybe this will take me off the force at chair piggie patrol in June!! I've been wondering about @ninjamom too...I tagged her in a Saratoga chair piggie post on a trip report...thought for sure she'd chime in!!!



That is some serious green sunken treasure action!! If I dip an apple in there will it turn into a skeleton head?

It might. I should have had one before heading out tonight for the middle school orchestra concert.

Thanks Rosebud123 and Dee for the advice on a Y&Y ADR! Between last night and this morning, a bunch of folks must have released reservations that they no longer needed.

I was able to get ADRs at Y&Y, Beaches & Cream, San Angel Inn, Spice Road, and Via Napoli.

I was so inspired by Ninja Mom's posting a picture of the Black Bart gang that I am bookending our MK day with breakfast at Kona Cafe and the early show at Hoop-Dee-Doo.

DH has left the entire trip itinerary (parks, FP+, and dining) totally up to me and wants it to be a surprise. His only request was to keep in mind that with BCV as our home resort, that we should be making the most of our location and dine “locally” as much as possible. I think I got that covered!

Thank you again for all the advice as to what to expect when scheduling ADRs. The stress is gone (at least until my first attempt at Fast Passes! :eek:

I was soooo tempted to make an ADR for the HDDR. We did it years ago. My sister would love the cheesiness of it, but she's a vegetarian. I know they'd have alternatives, but I figured we have enough scheduled. I don't want to do things to death. I loved Spice Road when we ate there. I want to try San Angel Inn at least once for the atmosphere.

I've been going to Disney for too many years. I got more of them that I thought I would. :)

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I've eaten at 107 out of 247 restaurants at Walt Disney World (43%)
I've eaten at 48 out of 87 quick service/counter service restaurants at Walt Disney World (55%)
I've eaten at 34 out of 71 table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World (48%)
I've eaten at 2 out of 19 signature restaurants at Walt Disney World (11%)
I've eaten at 1 out of 3 dinner show restaurants at Walt Disney World (33%)


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Here's my list!

THEME PARKS
  • ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
    • Flame Tree BBQ
    • Pizzafari
    • Rainforest Cafe
    • Restaurantosaurus
    • Tusker House
    • Yak & Yeti Counter Service
    • Yak & Yeti
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios
    • '50s Prime Time Cafe
    • ABC Commissary
    • Backlot Express
    • Brown Derby
    • Catalina Eddie's
    • Fairfax Fare
    • Feel the Force VIP Package (Fireworks Dessert Party)
    • Hollywood & Vine
    • Mama Melrose's
    • Min & Bill's Dockside Diner
    • Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience
    • Rosie's All-American Cafe
    • Sci-Fi Dine-In
    • Starring Rolls Cafe
    • Studio Catering Company
    • Toluca Legs Turkey Company
    • Toy Story Pizza Planet
    • Trolley Car Cafe
  • Epcot
    • Coral Reef (Living Seas)
    • Electric Umbrella
    • Fountainview (Starbucks)
    • Garden Grill (The Land)
    • Sunshine Seasons (The Land)
    • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway)
    • Art of Tea
    • Biergarten (Germany)
    • Boulangerie Patisserie (France)
    • Chefs de France (France)
    • Fife & Drum (American Adventure)
    • Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party
    • Katsura Grill (Japan)
    • Kringla Bakeri og Cafe (Norway)
    • La Cantina de San Angel (Mexico)
    • La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico)
    • Le Cellier (Canada)
    • Liberty Inn (American Adventure)
    • Lotus Blossom Cafe (China)
    • Monsieur Paul (France)
    • Nine Dragons (China)
    • Odyssey
    • Refreshment Port
    • Restaurant Marrakesh (Morocco)
    • Rose and Crown (United Kingdom)
    • San Angel Inn (Mexico)
    • Sommerfest (Germany)
    • Spice Road (Morocco)
    • Tangierine Cafe (Morocco)
    • Teppan Edo (Japan)
    • Tokyo Dining (Japan)
    • Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar (Italy)
    • Tutto Italia (Italy)
    • Via Napoli (Italy)
    • Yorkshire County Fish Shop (United Kingdom)
  • Epcot Food & Wine Festival
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Belgium
    • Brazil
    • Brewer's Collection
    • Canada
    • China
    • Craft Beers
    • Desserts & Champagne
    • Farm Fresh
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hawaii
    • Hops & Barley
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Mexico
    • Morocco
    • New Zealand
    • Patagonia
    • Poland
    • Party for the Senses (or other event in the World Showcase Events Pavilion)
    • Puerto Rico
    • Scotland
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Terra
    • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
    • Buttercup Cottage
    • Fleur De lys
    • Florida Fresh
    • Hanami
    • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
    • Jardin De Fiestas
    • Lotus House
    • Pineapple Promenade
    • Primavera Kitchen
    • The Smokehouse
    • Taste of Marrakesh
    • Urban Farm Eats
  • Magic Kingdom
    • Be Our Guest - Quick Service Breakfast/Lunch (Fantasyland)
    • Be Our Guest - Table Service Dinner (Fantasyland)
    • Casey's Corner (Main Street USA)
    • Cinderella's Royal Table (Fantasyland)
    • Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square)
    • Cosmic Ray's (Tomorrowland)
    • The Crystal Palace (Adventureland)
    • Diamond Horseshoe Review (Frontierland)
    • The Friar's Nook (Fantasyland)
    • Gaston's Tavern (Fantasyland)
    • Golden Oak Outpost (Frontierland)
    • Liberty Tree Tavern (Liberty Square)
    • The Lunching Pad (Tomorrowland)
    • Main Street Bakery (Starbucks)
    • Pecos Bill's (Frontierland)
    • Pinnochio Village Haus (Fantasyland)
    • The Plaza Restaurant (Main Street USA)
    • Sleepy Hollow
    • Tomorrowland Terrace (Tomorrowland)
    • Tomorrowland Terrace Wishes Dessert Party (Tomorrowland)
    • Tony's Town Square (Main Street USA)
    • Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
    • Frontierland Turkey Leg Cart
Water Parks
  • Blizzard Beach
    • Avalunch
    • The Cooling Hut
    • Lottawatta Lodge
    • The Warming Hut
  • Typhoon Lagoon
    • Leaning Palms
    • Lowtide Lou's
    • Surf Doggies
    • Typhoon Tilly's
Downtown Disney
  • Marketplace
    • The Boathouse
    • Earl of Sandwich
    • Fulton's Crab House
    • Ghirardelli's
    • Marketplace Snacks
    • Rainforest Cafe
    • Starbucks
    • T-Rex
    • Wolfgang Puck Express
  • Pleasure Island
    • Cooke's of Dublin
    • Paradiso 37
    • Planet Hollywood
    • Portobello
    • Raglan Road
  • West Side
    • AMC 24 Pleasure Island Dining
    • Bongo's Cuban Cafe
    • Crossroads at House of Blues
    • Crossroads at House of Blues Sunday Brunch
    • Foodquest
    • Splitsville
    • Smokehouse at House of Blues
    • Starbucks
    • Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
    • The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
    • Wolfgang Puck Express
  • West Side Food Trucks
    • Fantasy Fare truck
    • Namaste Cafe truck
    • Superstar Catering truck
    • World Showcase of Flavors truck
Wide World of Sports
    • ESPN Grill
Resorts
  • All Star Movies
    • World Premiere
  • All Star Music
    • Intermission
  • All Star Sports
    • End Zone
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Boma Flavors of Africa
    • Jiko: The Cooking Place
    • The Mara
    • Sanaa
  • Art of Animation
    • Landscapes of Flavors
  • Beach Club
    • Beach Club Marketplace
    • Beaches and Cream
    • Cape May Cafe
    • Hurricane Hanna's
  • Boardwalk
    • Big River Grille & Brewing Works
    • Boardwalk Bakery
    • Boardwalk Pizza Window
    • ESPN Club
    • Flying Fish
    • Trattoria al Forno
  • Caribbean Beach
    • Old Port Royale
    • Shutters
  • Contemporary
    • California Grill
    • Chef Mickey's
    • Contempo Cafe
    • The Wave
    • Top of the World Lounge
  • Coronado Springs
    • Cafe Rix
    • Laguna Bar
    • Las Ventanas
    • Maya Grill
    • Pepper Market
    • Siesta's
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin
    • Cabana Bar and Beach Club
    • The Fountain
    • Fresh Mediterranean Market
    • Picabu Buffeteria
    • Shula's Steakhouse
    • Todd English's bluezoo
  • Fort Wilderness
    • Crockett's Tavern
    • Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review
    • Meadows Snack Bar
    • Mickey's Backyard BBQ
    • Trail's End Restaurant
  • Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
    • 1900 Park Fare
    • Citrico's
    • Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea
    • Gasparilla Island Grill
    • Grand Floridian Cafe
    • Mizner's Lounge
    • My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea
    • Narcoossee's
    • Pool Bar
    • Victoria and Albert's
  • Old Key West
    • Goods to Go
    • Olivia's
    • Turtle Shack
  • Polynesian
    • Captain Cook's Snack Company
    • Kona Cafe
    • Kona Island Sushi Counter
    • 'Ohana
    • Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau
    • Tambu Lounge
    • Trader Sam's
  • Pop Century
    • Everything Pop
  • Port Orleans
    • Boatwright's
    • Riverside Mill Food Court
    • Sassagoula Flotworks & Food Factory
  • Saratoga Springs
    • Artist's Palette
    • Grandstand Pool Bar
    • Paddock Pool Grill
    • Turf Club
  • Walt Disney World Swan
    • Garden Grove Cafe
    • Il Mulino New York Trattoria
    • Kimonos Sushi Bar
    • Splash Grill
  • Wilderness Lodge
    • Artist Point
    • Roaring Fork
    • Territory Lounge
    • Whispering Canyon
  • Yacht Club
    • Captain's Grille
    • Crew's Cup Lounge
    • Yachtsman Steakhouse
Other Dining Options
  • Self-Cooking
    • Prepared a quick in-room meal
    • Cooked a full sit-down meal in the villa
    • Cooked a full meal using a resort BBQ grill
I have to do this. What fun! I bet there are restaurants on there I've forgotten about. I highly recommend the food trucks at DTD. We loved them our last trip.

Ooh. I am so looking forward to seeing that in a few months!
 
Sorry for the DP. This was fun! I know I have a few more that I just can't think to add because I've been to F&W twice. Can't for the life of me remember what we ate, though. I really want to try the F&G festival in a few years. Maybe the spring before Aria starts kindergarten.

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I've eaten at 60 out of 255 restaurants at Walt Disney World (24%)
I've eaten at 25 out of 89 quick service/counter service restaurants at Walt Disney World (28%)
I've eaten at 21 out of 75 table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World (28%)
I've eaten at 5 out of 19 signature restaurants at Walt Disney World (26%)
I've eaten at 1 out of 3 dinner show restaurants at Walt Disney World (33%)


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Here's my list!

THEME PARKS
  • ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
    • Flame Tree BBQ
    • Pizzafari
    • Rainforest Cafe
    • Restaurantosaurus
    • :thumbsup2 Tusker House
    • Yak & Yeti Counter Service
    • Yak & Yeti
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios
    • '50s Prime Time Cafe
    • ABC Commissary
    • Backlot Express
    • Brown Derby
    • Catalina Eddie's
    • Fairfax Fare
    • Feel the Force VIP Package (Fireworks Dessert Party)
    • Hollywood & Vine
    • Mama Melrose's
    • Min & Bill's Dockside Diner
    • Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience
    • Rosie's All-American Cafe
    • Sci-Fi Dine-In
    • Starring Rolls Cafe
    • Studio Catering Company
    • Toluca Legs Turkey Company
    • Toy Story Pizza Planet
    • Trolley Car Cafe
  • Epcot
    • Coral Reef (Living Seas)
    • Electric Umbrella
    • Fountainview (Starbucks)
    • Garden Grill (The Land)
    • Sunshine Seasons (The Land)
    • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway)
    • Art of Tea
    • :thumbsup2 Biergarten (Germany)
    • Boulangerie Patisserie (France)
    • Chefs de France (France)
    • Fife & Drum (American Adventure)
    • Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party
    • Katsura Grill (Japan)
    • Kringla Bakeri og Cafe (Norway)
    • La Cantina de San Angel (Mexico)
    • La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico)
    • Le Cellier (Canada)
    • Liberty Inn (American Adventure)
    • Lotus Blossom Cafe (China)
    • Monsieur Paul (France)
    • Nine Dragons (China)
    • Odyssey
    • Refreshment Port
    • Restaurant Marrakesh (Morocco)
    • Rose and Crown (United Kingdom)
    • San Angel Inn (Mexico)
    • Sommerfest (Germany)
    • :thumbsup2 Spice Road (Morocco)
    • Tangierine Cafe (Morocco)
    • Teppan Edo (Japan)
    • :thumbsup2 Tokyo Dining (Japan)
    • Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar (Italy)
    • Tutto Italia (Italy)
    • Via Napoli (Italy)
    • Yorkshire County Fish Shop (United Kingdom)
  • Epcot Food & Wine Festival
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Belgium
    • Brazil
    • Brewer's Collection
    • Canada
    • China
    • Craft Beers
    • Desserts & Champagne
    • Farm Fresh
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hawaii
    • Hops & Barley
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Mexico
    • Morocco
    • New Zealand
    • Patagonia
    • Poland
    • Party for the Senses (or other event in the World Showcase Events Pavilion)
    • Puerto Rico
    • Scotland
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Terra
    • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
    • Buttercup Cottage
    • Fleur De lys
    • Florida Fresh
    • Hanami
    • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
    • Jardin De Fiestas
    • Lotus House
    • Pineapple Promenade
    • Primavera Kitchen
    • The Smokehouse
    • Taste of Marrakesh
    • Urban Farm Eats
  • Magic Kingdom
    • Be Our Guest - Quick Service Breakfast/Lunch (Fantasyland)
    • :thumbsup2 Be Our Guest - Table Service Dinner (Fantasyland)
    • Casey's Corner (Main Street USA)
    • Cinderella's Royal Table (Fantasyland)
    • Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square)
    • Cosmic Ray's (Tomorrowland)
    • The Crystal Palace (Adventureland)
    • Diamond Horseshoe Review (Frontierland)
    • The Friar's Nook (Fantasyland)
    • Gaston's Tavern (Fantasyland)
    • Golden Oak Outpost (Frontierland)
    • Liberty Tree Tavern (Liberty Square)
    • The Lunching Pad (Tomorrowland)
    • Main Street Bakery (Starbucks)
    • Pecos Bill's (Frontierland)
    • Pinnochio Village Haus (Fantasyland)
    • The Plaza Restaurant (Main Street USA)
    • Sleepy Hollow
    • Tomorrowland Terrace (Tomorrowland)
    • Tomorrowland Terrace Wishes Dessert Party (Tomorrowland)
    • Tony's Town Square (Main Street USA)
    • Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
    • Frontierland Turkey Leg Cart
Water Parks
  • Blizzard Beach
    • Avalunch
    • The Cooling Hut
    • Lottawatta Lodge
    • The Warming Hut
  • Typhoon Lagoon
    • Leaning Palms
    • Lowtide Lou's
    • Surf Doggies
    • Typhoon Tilly's
Downtown Disney
  • Marketplace
    • The Boathouse
    • Earl of Sandwich
    • Fulton's Crab House
    • Ghirardelli's
    • Marketplace Snacks
    • Rainforest Cafe
    • Starbucks
    • T-Rex
    • Wolfgang Puck Express
  • Pleasure Island
    • Cooke's of Dublin
    • Paradiso 37
    • Planet Hollywood
    • Portobello
    • Raglan Road
  • West Side
    • AMC 24 Pleasure Island Dining
    • Bongo's Cuban Cafe
    • Crossroads at House of Blues
    • Crossroads at House of Blues Sunday Brunch
    • Foodquest
    • Splitsville
    • Smokehouse at House of Blues
    • Starbucks
    • Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
    • The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
    • Wolfgang Puck Express
  • West Side Food Trucks
    • :thumbsup2 Fantasy Fare truck
    • :thumbsup2 Namaste Cafe truck
    • Superstar Catering truck
    • World Showcase of Flavors truck
Wide World of Sports
    • ESPN Grill
Resorts
  • All Star Movies
    • World Premiere
  • All Star Music
    • Intermission
  • All Star Sports
    • End Zone
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Boma Flavors of Africa
    • Jiko: The Cooking Place
    • :thumbsup2 The Mara
    • :thumbsup2 Sanaa
  • Art of Animation
    • Landscapes of Flavors
  • Beach Club
    • Beach Club Marketplace
    • Beaches and Cream
    • Cape May Cafe
    • Hurricane Hanna's
  • Boardwalk
    • Big River Grille & Brewing Works
    • Boardwalk Bakery
    • Boardwalk Pizza Window
    • ESPN Club
    • :thumbsup2 Flying Fish
    • Trattoria al Forno
  • Caribbean Beach
    • Old Port Royale
    • Shutters
  • Contemporary
    • California Grill
    • Chef Mickey's
    • Contempo Cafe
    • The Wave
    • Top of the World Lounge
  • Coronado Springs
    • Cafe Rix
    • Laguna Bar
    • Las Ventanas
    • Maya Grill
    • Pepper Market
    • Siesta's
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin
    • Cabana Bar and Beach Club
    • The Fountain
    • Fresh Mediterranean Market
    • Picabu Buffeteria
    • Shula's Steakhouse
    • Todd English's bluezoo
  • Fort Wilderness
    • Crockett's Tavern
    • :thumbsup2 Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review
    • Meadows Snack Bar
    • Mickey's Backyard BBQ
    • Trail's End Restaurant
  • Four Seasons
    • Ravello
  • Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
    • 1900 Park Fare
    • Citrico's
    • Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea
    • Gasparilla Island Grill
    • Grand Floridian Cafe
    • Mizner's Lounge
    • My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea
    • Narcoossee's
    • Pool Bar
    • Victoria and Albert's
  • Old Key West
    • Goods to Go
    • Olivia's
    • Turtle Shack
  • Polynesian
    • Captain Cook's Snack Company
    • Kona Cafe
    • Kona Island Sushi Counter
    • 'Ohana
    • Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau
    • Tambu Lounge
    • Trader Sam's
  • Pop Century
    • Everything Pop
  • Port Orleans
    • Boatwright's
    • Riverside Mill Food Court
    • Sassagoula Flotworks & Food Factory
  • Saratoga Springs
    • Artist's Palette
    • Grandstand Pool Bar
    • Paddock Pool Grill
    • Turf Club
  • Shades of Green
    • Garden Gallery
    • Evergreen's
    • Mangino's Bistro
  • Walt Disney World Swan
    • Garden Grove Cafe
    • Il Mulino New York Trattoria
    • Kimonos Sushi Bar
    • Splash Grill
  • Vero Beach
    • Bleachers Bar and Grill
    • Green Cabin Room
    • Shutters
    • Sonya's
  • Wilderness Lodge
    • Artist Point
    • Roaring Fork
    • Territory Lounge
    • Whispering Canyon
  • Yacht Club
    • Captain's Grille
    • Crew's Cup Lounge
    • Yachtsman Steakhouse
Other Dining Options
  • Self-Cooking
    • Prepared a quick in-room meal
    • Cooked a full sit-down meal in the villa
    • Cooked a full meal using a resort BBQ grill
 

Getting ready to go to SAB tonight. Here is our room view. Not the best, but we have a nice oversized room and has been great to have the extra square footage for our family! Has been a terrific stay.

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Is that a SV room on club level? What room #? We are five and my wife is a little worried about a small room...we have DSx2, 10 and 13 and DD is 15. We will be staying SV CL in a couple weeks.
 
When we stayed at BC I was advised by someone on here any room between 1501-1530 are close to the secret entrance, so that's what we requested. We also requested a ground floor room as most balconys are juliette ones. We got room 1511 and it was opposite ( although you couldnt see it) the UK pavilion. We could hear the bands playing

Thanks for this. Can anyone confirm which floors have been refurbished yet please?

Thanks!
 
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Our trip is booked - celebrating our daughters 4th birthday. Originally we were doing a split stay at the Poly and Beach Club, but just decided to stay at the Beach Club our entire trip. Dates are 9/20 - 9/27. We are very excited - haven't been back since our honeymoon!

Great! I'll add your dates to the list.

:goodvibes:


Checked into the BC yesterday. Got our request for a full balcony. Our room is somewhat far from the lounge but it's ok. I know these rooms have been recently refurbished but they're already seeing a lot of wear and tear. The paint on our door is already coming off as well as lots of scuff marks on the furniture and a stain on our floor. I'll post pictures of it later but we're in room 5698

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Thanks so much for the pictures. When you are back home, could you add these pictures to the BC view thread on the Resorts Photo Subforum (or I can add them if I ever catch up around here).

I LOVE that view!!! If you can see Spaceship Earth and The Land, even though it is a standard view room (parking lot), I consider it a Theme Park View!

Hope the stay is going well for you and for your parents.

:thumbsup2

PS- Thanks also for posting the subsequent pictures of the wear and tear.


Good Morning Everyone!

Dee:
How was the Friday field trip? Hope you had some good weather for it?

Made my Boathouse ADR yesterday, very excited to try that one! Any info on BOG breakfast being extended, like to September?

The trip to Six Flags was good- thanks for asking. Much better than last year's trip, when I was the sole chaperone of 6 boys, 3 riders and 3 non-riders. It makes it really difficult when the wait times for some of the coasters is more than an hour and the kids don't have phones to contact you when they are done. This year, I had another friend chaperone with me, and 10 boys total. 6 riders and 4 non-riders. Weather was also near perfect. Overcast, not too hot, not too cold. And I rode with 3 other friends instead of taking the school bus. That was a nice luxury for the 2 1/2 hour ride each way.

Can't wait to hear about your dinner at Boathouse! Menu looks interesting.

::yes::


Please add us to your Nov. list. We will be at BC Nov. 3-5 for F&W. Also hoping that they extend the military discount!

For those that have kids going away to college....When our only child went away to school I got her schedule and put it on the fridge. Every morning I would look at it and felt better knowing where she was at any time during the day.

:welcome: back

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list.

Love this suggestion! Will be using it when my son goes away to college the year after next. His top school right now is the one that both my husband and I graduated from, and is about 40 minutes from here. Close, but not too close.

:cool2:

Finally managed to upgrade our Boardwalk Villa to Yacht Club Garden View for our late engagement celebration :)

We are staying 24th August until 29th August. I am already bouncing off the walls.

:welcome: and congratulations on your engagement!!!

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list we keep on Page 1.

:woohoo:


LOVE seeing your pictures! Which room category did you book? Did they put the balloons there waiting for you? It's so lovely. I'm sitting here in another Saturday detention duty dreaming that I am there right now. ::yes::

~Cari~ pluto:

OK, now Breakfast Club is streaming through my head.

:rotfl:

We're booked in a standard view CL room. Those balloons weren't actually for us. We were assigned a room early in the morning but before we checked in, I received a text notifying me that our room number had changed. I'm guessing those balloons are for those who were assigned that room before us lol

That happened to us on one trip! We got to the room and there were balloons, and candy and a birthday card for Mike. We don't have a Mike. I told a CM, but he told us to keep it. I hope Mike got his birthday booty!

:scratchin


Sorry I was typing as I speak. Didn't think that you might not understand lol
I will go back and see if I can figure out which has words need translating or feel free to ask. I promise I won't be offended or annoyed. Sometimes I forget that while we all speak English it isn't necessarily the same 'English '.

Some of you (Harry Potter) fans may have seen the O.W.L. I created for my son's Wizarding World-themed birthday party a few years ago because I posted it in my trip reports. One of the subjects was "Foreign Language" where you had to translate British words like snogging, trainers and bonnet. There was also a Spelling section (spelling doesn't count). Expeliarmus!

:wizard:


Ive just realised I need to change my countdown seeing as how we have changed our dates, but I dont want my Mickey pin to start over again, major dilema!

Make a second countdown and post them together? "New trip dates"

:)
 
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Is that a SV room on club level? What room #? We are five and my wife is a little worried about a small room...we have DSx2, 10 and 13 and DD is 15. We will be staying SV CL in a couple weeks.

This is room 5692 - SV CL. Extra square footage is very nice, however, does not have a full balcony if that is important to you. We have truly appreciated the extra square footage for this family stay.
 
Here is my list. Can't wait to get back and try some more!


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I've eaten at 99 out of 254 restaurants at Walt Disney World (39%)
I've eaten at 46 out of 89 quick service/counter service restaurants at Walt Disney World (52%)
I've eaten at 25 out of 75 table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World (33%)
I've eaten at 3 out of 19 signature restaurants at Walt Disney World (16%)
I've eaten at 1 out of 3 dinner show restaurants at Walt Disney World (33%)

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Here's my list!

THEME PARKS
  • ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
    • :thumbsup2 Flame Tree BBQ
    • Pizzafari
    • Rainforest Cafe
    • Restaurantosaurus
    • Tusker House
    • Yak & Yeti Counter Service
    • Yak & Yeti
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios
    • '50s Prime Time Cafe
    • ABC Commissary
    • Backlot Express
    • Brown Derby
    • Catalina Eddie's
    • Fairfax Fare
    • Feel the Force VIP Package (Fireworks Dessert Party)
    • Hollywood & Vine
    • Mama Melrose's
    • Min & Bill's Dockside Diner
    • Rosie's All-American Cafe
    • Sci-Fi Dine-In
    • Starring Rolls Cafe
    • Studio Catering Company
    • Toluca Legs Turkey Company
    • Toy Story Pizza Planet
    • Trolley Car Cafe
  • Epcot
    • :thumbsup2 Coral Reef (Living Seas)
    • Electric Umbrella
    • Fountainview (Starbucks)
    • Garden Grill (The Land)
    • Sunshine Seasons (The Land)
    • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway)
    • Art of Tea
    • :thumbsup2 Biergarten (Germany)
    • Boulangerie Patisserie (France)
    • Chefs de France (France)
    • Fife & Drum (American Adventure)
    • Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party
    • Katsura Grill (Japan)
    • Kringla Bakeri og Cafe (Norway)
    • La Cantina de San Angel (Mexico)
    • La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico)
    • Le Cellier (Canada)
    • Liberty Inn (American Adventure)
    • Lotus Blossom Cafe (China)
    • Monsieur Paul (France)
    • Nine Dragons (China)
    • Odyssey
    • Refreshment Port
    • Restaurant Marrakesh (Morocco)
    • Rose and Crown (United Kingdom)
    • San Angel Inn (Mexico)
    • Sommerfest (Germany)
    • Spice Road (Morocco)
    • Tangierine Cafe (Morocco)
    • Teppan Edo (Japan)
    • Tokyo Dining (Japan)
    • Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar (Italy)
    • Tutto Italia (Italy)
    • Via Napoli (Italy)
    • Yorkshire County Fish Shop (United Kingdom)
  • Epcot Food & Wine Festival
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • :thumbsup2 Belgium
    • Brazil
    • Brewer's Collection
    • Canada
    • China
    • Craft Beers
    • :thumbsup2 Desserts & Champagne
    • Farm Fresh
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hawaii
    • Hops & Barley
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Mexico
    • Morocco
    • New Zealand
    • Patagonia
    • Poland
    • Party for the Senses (or other event in the World Showcase Events Pavilion)
    • Puerto Rico
    • Scotland
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Terra
    • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
  • Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
    • Buttercup Cottage
    • Fleur De lys
    • Florida Fresh
    • Hanami
    • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
    • Jardin De Fiestas
    • Lotus House
    • Pineapple Promenade
    • Primavera Kitchen
    • The Smokehouse
    • Taste of Marrakesh
    • Urban Farm Eats
  • Magic Kingdom
    • :thumbsup2 Be Our Guest - Quick Service Breakfast/Lunch (Fantasyland)
    • Be Our Guest - Table Service Dinner (Fantasyland)
    • Casey's Corner (Main Street USA)
    • Cinderella's Royal Table (Fantasyland)
    • Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square)
    • Cosmic Ray's (Tomorrowland)
    • The Crystal Palace (Adventureland)
    • Diamond Horseshoe Review (Frontierland)
    • The Friar's Nook (Fantasyland)
    • Gaston's Tavern (Fantasyland)
    • Golden Oak Outpost (Frontierland)
    • Liberty Tree Tavern (Liberty Square)
    • The Lunching Pad (Tomorrowland)
    • Main Street Bakery (Starbucks)
    • Pecos Bill's (Frontierland)
    • Pinnochio Village Haus (Fantasyland)
    • :thumbsup2 The Plaza Restaurant (Main Street USA)
    • Sleepy Hollow
    • Tomorrowland Terrace (Tomorrowland)
    • :thumbsup2 Tomorrowland Terrace Wishes Dessert Party (Tomorrowland)
    • Tony's Town Square (Main Street USA)
    • Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
    • Frontierland Turkey Leg Cart
Water Parks
  • Blizzard Beach
    • Avalunch
    • The Cooling Hut
    • Lottawatta Lodge
    • The Warming Hut
  • Typhoon Lagoon
    • Leaning Palms
    • Lowtide Lou's
    • Surf Doggies
    • Typhoon Tilly's
Downtown Disney
  • Marketplace
    • The Boathouse
    • Earl of Sandwich
    • Fulton's Crab House
    • Ghirardelli's
    • Marketplace Snacks
    • Rainforest Cafe
    • Starbucks
    • T-Rex
    • :thumbsup2 Wolfgang Puck Express
  • Pleasure Island
    • Cooke's of Dublin
    • Paradiso 37
    • Planet Hollywood
    • Portobello
    • Raglan Road
  • West Side
    • AMC 24 Pleasure Island Dining
    • Bongo's Cuban Cafe
    • Crossroads at House of Blues
    • Crossroads at House of Blues Sunday Brunch
    • Foodquest
    • Splitsville
    • Smokehouse at House of Blues
    • Starbucks
    • Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
    • The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
    • Wolfgang Puck Express
  • West Side Food Trucks
    • Fantasy Fare truck
    • Namaste Cafe truck
    • Superstar Catering truck
    • World Showcase of Flavors truck
Wide World of Sports
    • ESPN Grill
Resorts
  • All Star Movies
    • World Premiere
  • All Star Music
    • Intermission
  • All Star Sports
    • End Zone
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Boma Flavors of Africa
    • Jiko: The Cooking Place
    • The Mara
    • :thumbsup2 Sanaa
  • Art of Animation
    • Landscapes of Flavors
  • Beach Club
    • Beach Club Marketplace
    • :thumbsup2 Beaches and Cream
    • Cape May Cafe
    • Hurricane Hanna's
  • Boardwalk
    • Big River Grille & Brewing Works
    • Boardwalk Bakery
    • Boardwalk Pizza Window
    • ESPN Club
    • Flying Fish
    • Trattoria al Forno
  • Caribbean Beach
    • Old Port Royale
    • Shutters
  • Contemporary
    • California Grill
    • Chef Mickey's
    • Contempo Cafe
    • The Wave
    • Top of the World Lounge
  • Coronado Springs
    • Cafe Rix
    • Laguna Bar
    • Las Ventanas
    • Maya Grill
    • Pepper Market
    • Siesta's
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin
    • Cabana Bar and Beach Club
    • The Fountain
    • Fresh Mediterranean Market
    • Picabu Buffeteria
    • Shula's Steakhouse
    • Todd English's bluezoo
  • Fort Wilderness
    • Crockett's Tavern
    • :thumbsup2 Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review
    • Meadows Snack Bar
    • Mickey's Backyard BBQ
    • :thumbsup2 Trail's End Restaurant
  • Four Seasons
    • Ravello
  • Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
    • 1900 Park Fare
    • Citrico's
    • :thumbsup2 Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea
    • Gasparilla Island Grill
    • Grand Floridian Cafe
    • Mizner's Lounge
    • My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea
    • Narcoossee's
    • Pool Bar
    • Victoria and Albert's
  • Old Key West
    • Goods to Go
    • Olivia's
    • Turtle Shack
  • Polynesian
    • Captain Cook's Snack Company
    • :thumbsup2 Kona Cafe
    • Kona Island Sushi Counter
    • :thumbsup2 'Ohana
    • Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau
    • Tambu Lounge
    • Trader Sam's
  • Pop Century
    • Everything Pop
  • Port Orleans
    • Boatwright's
    • Riverside Mill Food Court
    • Sassagoula Flotworks & Food Factory
  • Saratoga Springs
    • Artist's Palette
    • Grandstand Pool Bar
    • Paddock Pool Grill
    • Turf Club
  • Shades of Green
    • Garden Gallery
    • Evergreen's
    • Mangino's Bistro
  • Walt Disney World Swan
    • Garden Grove Cafe
    • Il Mulino New York Trattoria
    • Kimonos Sushi Bar
    • Splash Grill
  • Vero Beach
    • Bleachers Bar and Grill
    • Green Cabin Room
    • Shutters
    • Sonya's
  • Wilderness Lodge
    • Artist Point
    • Roaring Fork
    • Territory Lounge
    • Whispering Canyon
  • Yacht Club
    • :thumbsup2 Captain's Grille
    • Crew's Cup Lounge
    • Yachtsman Steakhouse
Other Dining Options
  • Self-Cooking
    • Prepared a quick in-room meal
    • Cooked a full sit-down meal in the villa
    • Cooked a full meal using a resort BBQ grill


Bonus Points
  • Publix Subs
  • Golden Corral
  • Chick Fil A
 
page 311-313

Just checked in BC !!! CL check in was excellent and we've upgraded to a lagoon pool view :tongue:
Just amazing view

We are neighbours room 5711

Fireworks view from the room is great!!!

Fantastic start!!!

I would love if you could post some room pictures in the BC Room View thread in the Resort Photos subforum, when you return home.

:goodvibes:


For those who make their own Sunken Treasures, I squeezed half a lime into the batch I made today because it was just a wee bit too sweet. I also just used an ounce for everything (I think the recipe that's been posted has 1.5 shots of midori and a shot for everything else). I really liked the bit of tartness it added.

92 days 'til we check in. I realize I'm going to sound a bit whiny with this, but I'm so looking forward to spending my vacation days on actual vacation and not scrunched up in a hospital bed with my poor heart kid who's had surgery.

Thanks for posting about the results of your drink tinkering.

:tinker:

Just jumping on here. Doing split stay Jersey Week. Checking into BC on 10/31 then on to POR on 11/4. Will the refurbishment be completed by then? We requested full balcony on our Garden View ressie. It is our only request. On previous trips we always got our first request. We have stayed at BC before when the kids were very young so looking forward to returning. Love love the location. Looked for updated rehab pics of rooms but couldn't find any. Any one have a link or send me to where I can find some pics?

:welcome:

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list we keep on Page 1.

In addition to page 309, in the very first post on this thread, we have updates with rehab news and links to several posts with pictures of the refurbished rooms.

:)


Uggghhh!!!! Just had to spend $700 to change my airline tickets!!! My son was invited to a a free ISEE prep class this summer, which thrilled me. Unfortunately, the program dates were later than anticipated and I had to bump our trip to the first week of Sept. Luckily my "magical" TA was able to switch the dates of our trip. Now we're doing the YC the second half of our vacation, so our new dates are 9/2 - 9/7. Bummed about the airfare but very happy we can still stay at the Poly at the YC for such a great price!!!

Congrats to your son, but that is a shame about the increased airfare.

I'll change the dates on the BOG list.

::yes::


Hi we will be at the YC at the end of this week . Unfortunately for this trip we only have a standard view room :crazy2:
Are there any sections you would recommend to request that would be the lessor of this categories evils? Higher floor...a certain wing...close to lobby etc??? We will be doing quite a bit of Star Wars Weekends, so I expect to be walking to HS in the EARLY pre dawn hours- is there somewhere closer I should request for this(for exiting, pathway etc).
Also can you request a microwave, based on availability?

The last time we stayed here (several years ago)it was for 3days before our 7day POP reso. I think we had a Garden View booked, but somehow we ended up family of the day and were upgraded to Club Level Waterview!!!!:love1: I don't see that happening again for this trip:sad2:....

Thanks for your thoughts!

:welcome:

Have a fantastic trip.

:woohoo:

I think some of the worst SV rooms are near the end of the resort, so requesting "Near lobby" might be a good way to avoid those views.

:)


Thanks much. We did switch to Yacht Club for the full balcony.

Got it!

:thumbsup2


My husband and I met the nicest couple and their two daughters at the Beach Club concierge this past weekend. (On Friday May 15) Of course we didn't exchange information, but I know that the husband's name is John. Our kids really hit it off. They had two girls and we have two boys. I wish I would have asked for their info so we could keep in touch. We searched for them on Saturday but never to into than again. If by chance you read this and it's you, private message me! Thanks!

Not sure if you have posted here before.

:welcome:

Have you considered giving your contact info to the CL CMs to pass along to the other family. That way if they are interested, they can contact you.

:scratchin


Today is a sorrowful day in our household. On this day we remember the 37 sailors lost in the attack on the USS Stark which I am thankful that my husband survived but other families were not so fortunate. So I was happy to receive my birthday gift from my daughter, son-in-law and grandsons a day early to cheer me up a little bit on this sad day. Thought I would share it with my favorite people on the disboards because I'm sure some of you feel the same way as I do about Disney.

This put a smile on my face!! Look for the mickey head. I am looking forward to my next trip to the Beach Club in August. Can't wait!!!!

Thank you to your husband for his service and my condolences to all of the families and friends who lost loved ones.

I posted this on my trip report after my family's visit to Pearl Harbor:

Lost Submarine Memorial

This marker to lives lost in submarine disasters has a personal meaning for my family. My dad worked at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard for 30 years. He was one of the engineers who worked on the Thresher submarine. He was scheduled to be on board for a test dive, but one of my dad’s coworkers wanted to go in my father’s place.

Over 50 years ago, on April 10, 1963 the Thresher submerged and never resurfaced. The 129 casualties is the largest number of lives lost in a US submarine disaster. To this day, my dad attends the annual memorial service and has often been the escort for his coworker’s widow and family.










Here's a recent selfie of me and my dad





 
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Just popping in to say we have finally hit single digits for our first YC stay!!!!

Thanks so much to all of the contributors on this thread, you have provided me with a wealth of information, preparing me for my first stay off the monorail :) The kids cannot wait to check out SAB, and I cannot wait to try a Sunken Treasure!!

This is seriously one of the nicest threads on the DIS and I hope you don't mind if I hang around long after our trip is over!! I'll be sure to post an update once my Disney Depression has passed :)

Thank you all again :disrocks:
 
Getting ready to go to SAB tonight. Here is our room view. Not the best, but we have a nice oversized room and has been great to have the extra square footage for our family! Has been a terrific stay.

My view right now is a very messy art room with piles of sketchbooks that need to be graded. I'll trade you. ;)

~Cari~ pluto:
 
:hug: Dee I LOVE the selfie of you and your Dad! He must have such bittersweet feelings of that submarine, God bless him and those whose lives were lost that voyage.
 
Last nights YouTube viewing (yes it's what I do on my nights off ;) ) was the new Poly Pool and SAB, can I say how excited we are for SAB!!!! My DD8 (soon to be 9 next week) promises to come back with full reviews comparing SAB and Hard Rock slides! HockeyMom living vicariously through you! Also missing our NinjaMom

I for one will not do the Golden Spoon, it will show like 30 restaurants and I've been to WDW so many times that shows how boring we are LOL
 
I for one will not do the Golden Spoon, it will show like 30 restaurants and I've been to WDW so many times that shows how boring we are LOL

It took us many years to try an Epcot resort... I'm not straying from my favorite restaurants...so I'm right there with you on not doing the golden spoon thing! I bet you've got us beat, however:)
 
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