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

[natebenma]

page 150-151

Just a quick update this morning. Checked in yesterday around 3. Stopped at the guard and he was very nice, gave me my parking pass, waved me on to the front for valet. We unloaded and walked inside to check in. I had done online so I was a little surprised when I walked up to the desk and they were like wait just a minute and someone will be with you. People were coming and going out of the side door with their iPads and two CMs walked by and said someone will be with you shortly. Then the CM walks up and says, hi you're the blah blah blahs and I here to check you in. Oh I see we have you in Stone Harbor Club in a two bedroom suite, is that alright. Well, sure it's alright, I paid of a garden view standard! It's room 2511, not on club floor but with full amenities but the best part is it's right across from the stairwell to the secret exit. MAJOR Pixie Dust for our anniversary!

EPCOT was pretty busy last night, I think that F&G with food kiosks is impacting crowds like F&W does. Back to resort by 8PM as we were pretty tired. Hubby stayed in the room and daughter and i were heading to MK when the bus showed up for DTD so we said what the heck. Big mistake. Ride over was fine and not crowded but coming back was a nightmare with the guests from he**. Family of bullies staying at Dolphin, screaming when the bus didn't arrive quickly, dad yelling on the cell phone to mom to get down to bust stop 5 over and over. She shows up beer in hand and they proved to push shove and be obnoxious. Kid begins mocking the British accent of the CM trying to make sure we were all in the correct line then Mom & Dad chime in. The real kicker though was when Dad starts encouraging kid to do pull ups on the grab bars on the bus and then joins him to show him ow it's done. Folks poured off the bust at Swan (first stop) I think to get away from them!

That is fantastic about your upgrade! Enjoy!!!

If you are taking pictures of the room, I hope you will share with us when you are back.

That is one of the things we dislike the most about the return bus from DTD!!! We have also encountered drunk, obnoxious passengers sharing the bus with us. Never again! We either take a taxi back tot he resort, or a boat to a DTD resort, then a bus to EPCOT before returning to the Beach Club.

Enjoy the rest of your trip!

That's great to know!! DH and I are still debating on staying at BC one night before our cruise. I say "yes", he says "maybe", lol.

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Hope you win!!!

After days of debating - we finally decided to switch over to the YC - lagoon view and give up the BC - garden view. We really enjoy our full balcony and don't want to take a chance at the BC (although we've lucked out every time before). Besides, I was able to get the 35% off at the YC instead of 25% at the BC. I'm happy.....

Sounds like a great move.

Please remove me from the Be Our Guest list. We changed our dates and YC would no longer work for us cost wise

Maybe next time since my older 2 are already planning our next Disney vacation!

Sorry you will be switching, but hope to see you back here soon!

 

[HBGdancermom]

If I insult your intelligence, it was not my intent, but here is step-by-step:
(1) Log into My Disney Experience.
(2) In the upper right hand corner, click the drop-down menu ("My Disney Experience" with the Mickey icon).
(3) Select "My Reservations and Tickets"
(4) Under the "Disney Resort Hotel Reservations" look for "Remaining Balance"
(5) Click "Make a Payment"

It helps if you drink while clicking these buttons, as then the time seems to go faster! I've yet to have a Sunken Treasure, but I've heard good things.

I hope this helps!

This was my strategy in Oct.

We are here at the MK waiting for our KTTK tour to start. We got a bus at 7:25 am and it took 15 minutes to get here. We walked down to the hub and asked a CM about the cameras. She said that they are filming today and will be starting soon. I assume it is for the TV slow Modern Family.

I'll let you know how the tour is.

That is awesome! I take it you got DH on board with the tour this morning?!

Dee, I just noticed your ticker for DL and HAWAII!!!!! That's so exciting!!!

 

[Amberleefuta]

We are here at the MK waiting for our KTTK tour to start. We got a bus at 7:25 am and it took 15 minutes to get here. We walked down to the hub and asked a CM about the cameras. She said that they are filming today and will be starting soon. I assume it is for the TV slow Modern Family. I'll let you know how the tour is.

I just found out it is the abc show " the middle" that is taping. It is happens the next few days.

Amber

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[Wood Nymph]

Yes, I saw it was The Middle. It was cool to see the actors.

 

[DLo]

Wood nymph. Can't wait to hear about ktk tour. We are going in may !

 

[Mickey & Minnie Mom]

Yes, I saw it was The Middle. It was cool to see the actors.

That is cool. Looking forward to watching the season finale of the Hecks in Walt Disney World!

I was curious about entry to SAB with the magic bands.

Do they use handheld scanners at the entry points? And no more paper bands to wear correct?

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Yes, I saw it was The Middle. It was cool to see the actors.

Wow! Cool! I wonder if they will be there tonight too??? We are heading to MK around 7:00 PM!

 

[EasternShoreGal]

The activities schedule is released on the first of the month, and I usually get a copy early in the month, by the 2nd or 3rd. As soon as I get it, I post it here, and on the first page of this thread. Dee

Arriving on 4/2 woohoo!!! Finally into single digits!. Would it help if I took a picture of the schedule? How do I post it? Any other pictures anyone wants? Any assignments for me?

Back in June/July so the offer is open then as well. Looks like I am going to miss the nekked shower protest and the dis meet! Perhaps we can come up with another worthy cause!

 

[HBGdancermom]

That is cool. Looking forward to watching the season finale of the Hecks in Walt Disney World!

I was curious about entry to SAB with the magic bands.

Do they use handheld scanners at the entry points? And no more paper bands to wear correct?

I know when we were there in Oct., they did use handheld scanners and we did not get any paper bands. Just used our MBs.

 

[LowesChevy]

Just booked Beach Club Club Level for the tail end of our trip September 26th-29th. Could not resist ...although I did see the possible refurbishments in the first post. Hopefully we can avoid major problems

 

[BurleyGirl]

I think this is the post/link I mentioned above.




I clearly need to take some time to read over the info here- looks like some interesting and useful stuff on initial glance, like the room layout map.

 

[EasternShoreGal]

I know when we were there in Oct., they did use handheld scanners and we did not get any paper bands. Just used our MBs.

Thru our trip in December you could either use your KTTW car and get a paper band or use your MB. I believe Teena posted previously that in January they made the switch and now use exclusively MB's.

 

[Scott MC]

We are here at the MK waiting for our KTTK tour to start. We got a bus at 7:25 am and it took 15 minutes to get here. We walked down to the hub and asked a CM about the cameras. She said that they are filming today and will be starting soon. I assume it is for the TV slow Modern Family. I'll let you know how the tour is. ETA - the TV show is The Middle. We saw the actors who play the family standing near the partners statue.

I'm so jealous!
I love that show and can't wait to see the episode(s)!

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[troll buster]

Just booked Beach Club Club Level for the tail end of our trip September 26th-29th. Could not resist ...although I did see the possible refurbishments in the first post. Hopefully we can avoid major problems

just booked BC villas! I know nothing about this resort! Yikes! Where are the villas compared to regular rooms?

 

[YCFAN]

As many of you know, we recently totaled our car. I have picked out the new car I want but am having trouble with the color. Either will have a light interior. I don't like dark interiors. So the choice is pearl or black?!? Can I have some opinions? I can't decide and my family is split on the decision.

What does thus have to do with the YC/BC?? Because it's what I'll be driving down to WDW in July!!!!! Last time I bought a new car, it was right before a Disney vacation. No better way to break one in!!

 

[EasternShoreGal]

just booked BC villas! I know nothing about this resort! Yikes! Where are the villas compared to regular rooms?

Welcome to the Villas! We stay often. Take a look at the very first post and there is info there. The BCVs are back behind the Beach Club in a separate building.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

As many of you know, we recently totaled our car. I have picked out the new car I want but am having trouble with the color. Either will have a light interior. I don't like dark interiors. So the choice is pearl or black?!? Can I have some opinions? I can't decide and my family is split on the decision.

What does thus have to do with the YC/BC?? Because it's what I'll be driving down to WDW in July!!!!! Last time I bought a new car, it was right before a Disney vacation. No better way to break one in!!

First vote - Pearl!

DH ALWAYS buys a black car so I NEVER buy a black car!

How are your plans coming? Can't wait to hear EVERY detail!!!!

We are headed over to the "other side" for Easter break. DD needed a "do over" since she was sick the whole time we went to Universal in 2012.

The good thing about Universal is you can only stay four nights and do everything! Automatic FP is the best thing ever. Especially since I'm so nervous about the FP plus!

I'll beep the horn when we are going through Lumberton!

 

[TeenaS]

As many of you know, we recently totaled our car. I have picked out the new car I want but am having trouble with the color. Either will have a light interior. I don't like dark interiors. So the choice is pearl or black?!? Can I have some opinions? I can't decide and my family is split on the decision.

What does thus have to do with the YC/BC?? Because it's what I'll be driving down to WDW in July!!!!! Last time I bought a new car, it was right before a Disney vacation. No better way to break one in!!

Pearl!

 

[YCFAN]

First vote - Pearl! DH ALWAYS buys a black car so I NEVER buy a black car! How are your plans coming? Can't wait to hear EVERY detail!!!! We are headed over to the "other side" for Easter break. DD needed a "do over" since she was sick the whole time we went to Universal in 2012. The good thing about Universal is you can only stay four nights and do everything! Automatic FP is the best thing ever. Especially since I'm so nervous about the FP plus! I'll beep the horn when we are going through Lumberton!

Enjoy Universal!! We like FOTL too!!!! Easy to do everything in such a short time.

Plans are made except for FP+. Waiting for our dates to come up. Not much longer now. Can't give away plans yet because who knows who might be reading.

I'll be waving when you come through Lumberton.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Had to add - just love "The Middle"! Can't wait to see that episode.

Of course I'd really love it if Modern Family went to WDW!