2014 Beach & Yacht Club FAQ, Friends & Fun *DO NOT POST HERE- FIND NEW THREAD*

[hill6]

Checking in!!! Just slept 11 hours straight ... first time since December I have slept so long without a coughing spell waking me up. Although I'm having the normal nosebleeds (dry air), I think overall the desert dry air is doing me good. Still have some wheezing at night and I'm still coughing throughout the day, but I'm feeling more like my old self. I'm exhausted after spending two days in the classroom but I feel so good ... have Jeanne about 90% caught up on grading.

Lily is with her Daddy today so Jeanne and I are having a fun day. Nice brunch, two movies, dinner with the new man in her life, then a little pai gaw poker afterwards. Doesn't get much better than that.

Lily and Jeanne are obviously the best medicine in the world!!!

So glad you are feeling better. Have a great day with Jeanne.

 

[Ninja Mom]

Just wanted to check-in and say that I'm so excited for Couchy...
I'm happy to hear Teena is feeling better, but then, we knew Lily would be the best medicine...
And I hate "My Disney Experience..."
Everybody got that?
Ok..good.
xoxo
-Scott

LOL!!! I feel your pain Scott! I wound up just calling and speaking to an operator to make my 180 day ADR's because the MDE (My Dizzy experience) system was off line for 180 day dining reservations for some reason.

Been to the optician today. 4th time in 3 weeks, as I'm having problem with my contact lenses moving and can't focus. I've had to wear my glasses at work, which I hate.

Today I had an eye test and they found I have the early stages of a cataract. Optician was totally shocked. Not something they expect to see in someone 46!

Referral to the optical hospital here I come!

Welcome to the falling apart club! A little duct tape, some Benadryl and a seeing eye donkey and you'll be good to go. I also went to the eye doctor today and he said he is seeing people at a younger and younger age with the beginnings of cataracts. Try not to worry though, they can probably fix you, and if not, you'd probably look very cute toting around a mini seeing eye donkey.

~NM

 

[Ninja Mom]

Good Luck! I have astigmatism in both eyes... I wear 1 contact for close up and one for distance... and the contacts move around, so I know what you are talking about for sure!! Again Good Luck!!

~N

This is what I saw when we went on our trip in December.



The whole time I thought she was just trying to watch Buzzy.... who knew it was her contacts!

~NM

 

[nannette]

This is what I saw when we went on our trip in December.



The whole time I thought she was just trying to watch Buzzy.... who knew it was her contacts!

~NM

Lol! well Buzzy was quite a handful!! You do realize we will be in Fla at the same time again... Great minds think alike!!

 

[Ninja Mom]

Lol! well Buzzy was quite a handful!! You do realize we will be in Fla at the same time again... Great minds think alike!!

Yes but while you will be foot loose and fancy free I will be chained to the family!

Here is the list of the types of people you go to Disney with:

The Commando: Has all the ADR's and FP+ worked out. Knows the exact spot to run to as soon as the park opens. Follow this person and you will have rode ALL the headliners by 11:30am and everyone in the traveling party will still want to kill her/him.

The Deer in the Headlights: This person just thought they were going to an amusement park. They had no idea that the Commando would go all Defcon 1 on them and insist they schedule their potty breaks so as not to interrupt the rhythm of the trip. This person will frequently fake their own death by day 3 to avoid continuing on the trip.

The table service, 3 meals a day, Dining genius: This person purchases the DELUXE Disney dining plan and actually schedules 3 sit down meals every day. By day two they realize that all their Disney parks time is being spent in restaurants and they don't feel well enough ride the rides anyway because they are going to explode!

The unwilling spouse: This person would really rather just sit on a beach somewhere and get drunk. They hate their spouse because they have to actually do things like walk 8 miles a day and swim in a sea of people as opposed to a sea of fish. By day three this person is frequently left unresponsive in the bed, refusing to get up when it is time to make that 7:45 ADR for breakfast that the dining genius planned.

The disconnected teenager: OMG they are so NOT near their FRIENDS! They spend all their time texting to the 856 BFF's they left at home. Being in an amusement park is the worst thing EVER!!!!1!! They frequently order the same exact food at every meal thus disrupting the nutritional balance that their parents seek for them.

Grand PA/MA: They thought it would be a great idea to take the kids to Disney! Some Grands may have even gotten roped into paying for the trip, failing to realize that by doing so they will have depleted their savings and they will never be able to pay for a set of replacement teeth ever again. They go on a couple of rides during the first day but them someone takes them on Space Mountain and scares the BeJesus out of them. They retreat to the safety of the 3 benches that are left in Disney parks, never to get up again.

The 'This is too much work Drama Queen': Often the first to visit the Urgent Care Center, this person gets a doctor's note so that they may stay in the hotel room for the rest of the vacation, there by running up the room service bill because they are so infirm they cannot rise out of bed. They secretly sneak down to the pool when every one else is at the parks. The inevitable tell tale sunburn gives them away.

The "I am off of my schedule cranky toddler": Everyone thought it was cute that "Little baby cries a lot" was up late last night for the fireworks. Baby didn't take a nap either. Now Satan is living in the body of this child and he/she is screaming so loudly and continuously that the authorities have been called to investigate.

The "Wait for me because I am on vacation and I can't keep the schedule person": This person received copies of the schedule in triplicate from the trip commando but they still can't grasp the concept that no one wants to wait the 2 additional hours it will take them to FINALLY get up and start getting dressed. This is often the first person to be abandoned by the family (followed closely by Baby cries A LOT). They eventually make their way into the park by 11:30 and stand in line for two hours just to get into the ladies room. They then complain about how long the lines are at Disney and how it's too much trouble to go on any rides.

The "Wait for me while I go in this store person": This person is the Mortal Enemy of the Commando because they will never give up on actually coming to the parks but they will insist on stopping in EVERY store and closely examining every. single. item, thereby throwing off the touring plan. The fact that they are looking at the exact same crappy Disney merchandise in every store never seems to penetrate the vast emptiness of their cranial cavities.

The person who insists on coming with but refuses to go on any rides: Much like an anchor, you drag this person around the park while they hem and haw about not wanting to go on this or do that. Even the thought of sitting on a boat while singing dolls have rotational seizures is too much to handle, so they stalk the exterior of the ride while you go in and then give you the mighty guilty look for abandoning them when you finally return.

The "I just want to get a picture of this person": You walk 3 steps and they have to stop to take a picture. Even worse, they want YOU IN that picture. Due to their lack of technical expertise these blurry pictures live forever in their cell phones, never seeing the light of day because this person has no idea how to work the camera.

The character chaser: This person's main goal in life is to stand in every 12 hour character line they can find just so they can get an autograph from Donald's Uncle's cousin. This person frequently ropes the Grand Ma/Pa into standing in line for them but after the second or third 3 hour line Grand Pa/Ma wises up and pleads lumbago to get out of doing this.

The "I have to get another coffee/I have to go to the bathroom again person": This person will easily hit every 3rd bathroom in the parks, all the while complaining about how bad the coffee is. When they get to the point in the ride line where they have to ditch their cup, they chug the contents and then barely make it through the ride, telling you continuously about just how badly they HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOW!!!.

The person who knows it better than you: This is the person who will insist that there is a monorail that runs to Universal from the Animal Kingdom and that Walt Disney's head is in an ice cream freezer under Cinderella's Castle. Family members wishing to spare themselves from the "Ken Jennings" of Walt Disney World encourage this font of knowledge to let a Cast Member know that interesting little tid bit he just spouted because they are undoubtedly in need of that "information".

The parents who Ignore/let everyone else watch their kids because THEY are on vacation: These are the people who think that just because it's the family vacation, everyone else will watch THEIR kids while they go enjoy themselves. When these absentee parents are on the prowl, hotel room doors are dead bolted and phones are disconnected so that their pleas of "Can you watch the kids" go unheard. Unfortunately, the Grand Ma/Pa are often the slowest and can not get away quickly enough and therefore are most likely caught up in this child care scam.

So that's the list of the family members you go on vacation to WDW with. There are undoubtedly more so feel free to add the ones you find yourself vacationing with.

~NM

 

[MickeyT]

Ninja Mom Instant Classic!​

 

[HelenParr]

Ninja Mom, that list is fantastic!!! It's like you've met my family/friends.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Ninja Mom Instant Classic!​

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!

 

[natebenma]

I'm baaaaccckkkk!!!

We had a fantastic time in Mexico! Great weather- there was a one minute threat of rain one day with a couple of sprinkles, but that was it.

Can't speak for everybody but I sure miss Dee .

Thanks, my friend, for keeping the Be Our Guest list. You can send it along to me anytime and consider yourself off duty!

Who is this Dee woman of whom you speak??

Is this the woman who abandoned us and fled to Mexico because she was afraid of a little snow¿

I for one am certainly grateful that you hale and hardy Carolinians are brave enough to stick it out with the rest of us frozen friends of the Beach and Yacht clubs.

That woman better bring back some great stories. I want to hear tales of fabulous shopping trips and close calls with the law. If Jonny Dept. or Mathew McComeherehunny is involved in this warm weather vacation then all the better for the lady folk on the thread.... With our luck the only thing that she'll bring back for us is lurid pictures of food porn, and we all know how Dee loves her some food porn!

Love, your frozen friend Buzzy the fly.
PS Couchy! I'll be looking for you! If you feel something on your shoulder DON'T SWAT! It's just me saying hello XX OO

I certainly do have some stories-

Missing Reservation
Getting attacked multiple times by a Ninja Turtle
Adventures in Local Transportation
Two kids throwing up, at separate times (but it really wasn't that bad)
15 year old served alcohol twice, 12 year old served once (not related to above incidents, and all situations reported to us by the boys)
And, of course, LOTS of food porn!

Still uploading pictures from 5 separate memory cards from 4 cameras, so once I have my thoughts and photos organized, I'll share a bit with everyone.

Thank you so much for your reply! Is Dee employed at Disney? Her posts are so informative and helpful, and I wondered if you have an opportunity to meet her while at the BC/YC. (If she is working on the particular days you are visiting of course). Thanks again for your reply, I appreciate your time!

Thanks so much for your kind words.

Nope, not an employee. This a volunteer gig!

I would love to meet all of the friends I have met here!

Teena, who is also a regular on this thread IS a Disney employee- she works part-time as a greeter at the Beach Club although her helpful posts are her own "civilian" opinions, not responses as an employee.

She mostly works on Sundays and Mondays when she is not visiting her daughter and granddaughter in Vegas, or traveling with her husband Bob. If she is working during your trip, don't miss the opportunity to meet her in the lobby.



ETA: I see Mickey & Minnie Mom gave you essentially the same answer I just did!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

WELCOME BACK DEE

Hope you had a brilliant time-certainly sounds like some fun (and not so fun) moments occurred
Glad you made it home safe and well and look forward to hearing (and seeing ) all

 

[natebenma]

Slowly catching up... pages 70-77

A generic "welcome" to all of the new posters here over the past week. I typically like to give everyone their own individual welcome, but unfortunately, I just have too much to do today.

I have very sensitive skin ( I'm actually allergic to Tide) does anyone know what detergent disney uses on their linens? In the past I have just used bendryl but I would like to not be itchy all week.
Thanks so much!
Amberlee

Bumping this question!!!

I don't know the answer, or the best way for you to contact someone at the Beach Club to get that information, but it is a perfectly reasonable question. Have you done a search on the DISabilities boards here? Perhaps there is someone who has a similar situation and has gotten the information, or has contact info you can use.

Good luck, and please report back if you get the answer!

:

I can answer the grocery delivery question.
*SNIP*

Thank you so much. This was a really helpful post! I actually added the info to the FAQ post on Page 1. Hopefully, you don't mind.

And I'd love to join in the Dis meet on the 18th, if that's okay (being a newbie to the YC/BC thread). I live twenty minutes from Hershey and would love to bring down candy for all to enjoy!

When I add the post for the meet, I'll add you onto the RSVP list.

So it started out as an awful day when my 5 am flight was cancelled. I flew standby and actually was the last standby allowed on the new flight ! Made it to Orlando the same time the other flight was suppose to land . Phew... Made it

Arrived at BC about 90 minutes ago and as I was walking through the second set of doors about to turn right to go to the check in desk I hear a guy running and saying my name. I turn around and a wonderful CM with an iPad tells me to follow him to check in upstairs!!!!! I said but I only booked a standard view and he said and you have a standard view just on the concierge floor can you say pixie dust . DH immediately wanted to add days but I reminded him that we only have a one night stay because BC is totally booked . I will however enjoy my 1 night and 2 days at SAB

for the pixie dust!

I am so glad you were able to make lemons out of lemonade, or as we said last week, when life hands you limes, make margaritas!

Where were you planning to go in Mexico?

 

[HockeyMomR]

Dee - Welcome back! Glad Mexico was terrific.

Ninja Mom -you brought me out of lurking to say - Awesome, just too funny! Loved it

Teena - Glad you are feeling better and enjoying your visit with Jeanne and Lily!

Rebecca

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Dee - Welcome back! Glad Mexico was terrific.

Ninja Mom -you brought me out of lurking to say - Awesome, just too funny! Loved it

Teena - Glad you are feeling better and enjoying your visit with Jeanne and Lily!

Rebecca

So glad you're back! Missed you.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Dee - great big welcome back to you!!!!

Ninja Mom - fantastic! I am somewhat the "commando" and unfortunately I am not traveling with two "teenagers" texting way too much and missing their friends way too much. Thank God the youngest is still my buddy!

 

[nannette]

Yes but while you will be foot loose and fancy free I will be chained to the family!~NM

Lol!! That list sounds like all the people you will be traveling with...

Just remember through it all you are STILL at DISNEY WORLD... Late nights will be your friend, but remember to rest!!

~N

 

[nannette]

Welcome home DEE! Mike did an excellent job, BUT no one keeps this thread as well as you do!!

~N

 

[MickeyT]

I'm baaaaccckkkk!!!

Thanks, my friend, for keeping the Be Our Guest list. You can send it along to me anytime and consider yourself off duty!

Welcome back my friend to the show that never ends! I'm going to go ahead and post the changes I have so if there are any omissions or corrections please let Momma Dee know.

I certainly do have some stories-

This I gotta hear!


Still uploading pictures from 5 separate memory cards from 4 cameras…..

I got to ask. Are you ever able to delete any pictures from memory cards or do you just buy new ones??

Couchy April 18-20 BC SV followed by Swan till 23
LMO429 April 29-May 5 YC LV
PrincessFendi May 13-18 YC
db57me June 21-27 BCV
Ichiban Aug 22-26 BC
CupcakeKelly Sept 20 - 24 BCV


Date change….
OnceUponATime15 Aug 23-30 YC

 

[db57me]

Ninja Mom Instant Classic!

I agree! Satirical, with just enough truth.

 

[Minnie-Mickey]

Standard view room; If I were to get the worst room how far away from pool. It is a one day only stay as our plane leaves at 11am is there any not miss activity for this hotel? Is there any don't miss place to eat. We typically stay at WL.

 

[Minnie-Mickey]

ps we are YC not BC does that make a difference.
I remember when my kids were younger taking the Time share tour 3k we thought was a lot. I am kicking myself. One day stay is sooo much.