Concierge/Club Level Information - Part II (Sept 2009)

[2manypets]

Thank your Kdub! Your answer was exactly what I was looking for. I love the idea of the seperation wall, it sounds a lot cleaner.

 

[Native NYer]

What are the typical offerings in the GF RPC lounge in the evening?

Also, is oatmeal available at breakfast in the RPC lounge?

TIA

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Also, is oatmeal available at breakfast in the RPC lounge?

In my experience if the lounges offer Oatmeal it is usually during the winter months like November and December. However last month the Atrium Club lounge at the Contemporary stopped serving Oatmeal during breakfast, unlike previous years during the month of December. So I am not sure about the Grand Floridian.

 

[Native NYer]

In my experience if the lounges offer Oatmeal it is usually during the winter months like November and December. However last month the Atrium Club lounge at the Contemporary stopped serving Oatmeal during breakfast, unlike previous years during the month of December. So I am not sure about the Grand Floridian.

Thanks!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks!

You're welcome.

 

[mmmears]

What are the typical offerings in the GF RPC lounge in the evening?

Also, is oatmeal available at breakfast in the RPC lounge?

TIA

There was no oatmeal this summer, but then could it have been the time of year? AKL had oatmeal that week, but neither BC nor GF did.

In the evenings, there were veggies, little plates of salads, and a few hot items like skewered meat. If you look at the photo thread for concierge I think you can see photos of the evening offerings. I'm pretty sure that's where I saw the photos -- sorry I'm not 100% sure. I remember some cheese at dinnertime, too, and a small selection of items for the kids. Plus wine and beer and other drinks of course.

 

[Native NYer]

There was no oatmeal this summer, but then could it have been the time of year? AKL had oatmeal that week, but neither BC nor GF did.

In the evenings, there were veggies, little plates of salads, and a few hot items like skewered meat. If you look at the photo thread for concierge I think you can see photos of the evening offerings. I'm pretty sure that's where I saw the photos -- sorry I'm not 100% sure. I remember some cheese at dinnertime, too, and a small selection of items for the kids. Plus wine and beer and other drinks of course.

Thanks!

 

[Smee]

Hi to all!
Just booked BWI CL - Standard.
Can someone help me figure out what view to request. please!
They asked if we wanted to request garden, water or pool view.
I have no idea. I know that I would prefer to be on the same floor as the
Inkeeper's Lounge. What would you suggest?!?!

Also, do all the rooms have full balconies, or do I need to request that?

Can anyone advise as to what food is typically offered? I did look at the beginning of this thread, but I know that it has been reported that CL has made "cutbacks" and wonder what it is like now.

Sorry for all the questions. We are going there for our 25th Anniversary, and I want to make it as nice for my DH as possible!!

Thanks so much for any and all help!

 

[chimo2u]

Hello! I am having such a hard time deciding whether or not to add on Concierge level this summer to our 5 night stay at BC. My son and I are going on a trip just the 2 of us. We are staying 5 nights at Disney and 2 nights at PBH Universal Studios Club Level. We are usually AKL Club level ppl....adore the CL lounge and the serenity of the resort, but decided to try a new resort as this is most likely my last trip for a very long time....as well, my son will be 14 yo, so I thought BC would be a great resort for a teen boy to dive into!
I am having a hard time deciding whether I should stay with what we have booked right now (Aug 21-26th Standard view, Deluxe Dining) OR paying the $ 400 or so difference and staying Club Level, like we usually do with just the basic dining plan. We have come to love club level, and I am having a hard time parting with the thought of "no club level" this trip, regardless of "trying the Deluxe Dining plan (which is new to me).
The most major downside to the Deluxe DP is that there is just too much food!! I know I don't have time/or inclination for all that many sit down meals!
I also dont' want to come away from the trip 10lbs heavier than when we arrived!
PRO's for club level:
It seems like we have a better chance of a room with a decent view on the
club level, and I must admit....I love all the extra ammenities and conveniences of Club level!!!
The choice is hard.... Any recommendations or thoughts to help me make the choice easier??
TIA

 

[Kdub]

That's very useful information, Kdub. Thanks for sharing!

And to the Dis!!

TYVM RachelTori for the nice Welcome!!

I've been lurking LOTS over the past year. It's fun to participate.

 

[Kdub]

.......We are usually AKL Club level ppl....adore the CL lounge and the serenity of the resort, but decided to try a new resort as this is most likely my last trip for a very long time....as well, my son will be 14 yo, so I thought BC would be a great resort for a teen boy to dive into!
I am having a hard time deciding whether I should stay with what we have booked right now (Aug 21-26th Standard view, Deluxe Dining) OR paying the $ 400 or so difference and staying Club Level, like we usually do with just the basic dining plan. We have come to love club level, and I am having a hard time parting with the thought of "no club level" this trip, regardless of "trying the Deluxe Dining plan (which is new to me).

......The choice is hard.... Any recommendations or thoughts to help me make the choice easier??
TIA

Hi Chimo2u,

You've made a good choice for an alternate resort to your normal AKL trip. Beach Club is very nice and the world-class pool will certainly be appreciated by your son on a summer trip! Add in it's proximity to EPCOT and you've got a winner!

I've never stayed CL @ BC so can't really speak to that, but since this may be your last trip "for a very long time....", you might go ahead and treat yourself one more time.

Whether you spring for CL or not, there's lots to like about BC. Like the HUGE "Florida Room" styled room about half way between the main lobby and the gift shop that most guests miss. It's got wonderful seating areas and a Large entertainment center complete with Big screen TV and surround sound and game system. I've seen CMs pull out all the latest Guitar Hero instruments and let the kids have at it!

We don't do Disney Dining Plans preferring instead to use the Tables In Wonderland cards.

Have a great trip whatever you end up choosing!

 

[tartemis]

Hi! We are heading to GF Sugar Loaf next week --- we have never stayed conceriege level before at any resort. I have a quick question:

I need to request a crib and I want to be on a high floor. Is this a request I should sent to the IPO, or should I call the general Disney reservation number.

Thanks!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Hi! We are heading to GF Sugar Loaf next week --- we have never stayed conceriege level before at any resort. I have a quick question:

I need to request a crib and I want to be on a high floor. Is this a request I should sent to the IPO, or should I call the general Disney reservation number.

Thanks!

I don't think there is such a thing. SL is only four floors, I think.

 

[tartemis]

I don't think there is such a thing. SL is only four floors, I think.

I should have said "highER" -- I just don't want to be on the ground floor.

 

[mmmears]

Hello! I am having such a hard time deciding whether or not to add on Concierge level this summer to our 5 night stay at BC. My son and I are going on a trip just the 2 of us. We are staying 5 nights at Disney and 2 nights at PBH Universal Studios Club Level. We are usually AKL Club level ppl....adore the CL lounge and the serenity of the resort, but decided to try a new resort as this is most likely my last trip for a very long time....as well, my son will be 14 yo, so I thought BC would be a great resort for a teen boy to dive into!
I am having a hard time deciding whether I should stay with what we have booked right now (Aug 21-26th Standard view, Deluxe Dining) OR paying the $ 400 or so difference and staying Club Level, like we usually do with just the basic dining plan. We have come to love club level, and I am having a hard time parting with the thought of "no club level" this trip, regardless of "trying the Deluxe Dining plan (which is new to me).
The most major downside to the Deluxe DP is that there is just too much food!! I know I don't have time/or inclination for all that many sit down meals!
I also dont' want to come away from the trip 10lbs heavier than when we arrived!
PRO's for club level:
It seems like we have a better chance of a room with a decent view on the
club level, and I must admit....I love all the extra ammenities and conveniences of Club level!!!
The choice is hard.... Any recommendations or thoughts to help me make the choice easier??
TIA

For my family, the DxDP is way too much food. We stayed CL at the BC in July and we really liked it! The lounge doesn't have the ambiance of the one at AKL, but the CMs were great, the food good and plentiful, and it was nice being on the top floor. I can't say what you should do, but I prefer CL over dining out too much. We'd rather save the time and the calories and spend the money on CL.

Hi! We are heading to GF Sugar Loaf next week --- we have never stayed conceriege level before at any resort. I have a quick question:

I need to request a crib and I want to be on a high floor. Is this a request I should sent to the IPO, or should I call the general Disney reservation number.

Thanks!

I would definitely call or email the IPO office with your requests. You can also call the CRO # and request it just to make sure, but I give all my requests to the IPO office and haven't had a problem.

 

[kaffinito]

Hi to all!
Just booked BWI CL - Standard.
Can someone help me figure out what view to request. please!
They asked if we wanted to request garden, water or pool view.
I have no idea. I know that I would prefer to be on the same floor as the
Inkeeper's Lounge. What would you suggest?!?!

Also, do all the rooms have full balconies, or do I need to request that?

Can anyone advise as to what food is typically offered? I did look at the beginning of this thread, but I know that it has been reported that CL has made "cutbacks" and wonder what it is like now.

Sorry for all the questions. We are going there for our 25th Anniversary, and I want to make it as nice for my DH as possible!!

Thanks so much for any and all help!

When you contact IPO you can request your view at that time. I asked for Boardwalk view and got it, in one of the few standard CL rooms with that view. It was lovely! A water view could be a view of the grounds and the quiet pool, which is also nice. Or you could ask to be close to the Innkeepers Club.

The food there was quite good, with a nice selection of offerings. There are pics of the food offerings and the lounge on the Concierge/Club Level photo page, and some food descriptions on the info page at the beginning of this thread.

I hope you enjoy your stay there - DH and I were just there over NYE and he's still raving over it. It's a good resort for a special trip for your DH

 

[WendyisDarling]

I read a few pages back and can't find this specifically, so apologies if it has been asked.

I am booking for June and trying to decide. We've always stayed Poly CL for at least part of our trips.

But, this past August I was disappointed in Poly CL; still, if I stay at the Poly I would choose CL. I saw online that they are offering CL access to Theme Park view rooms. Does this mean even more people in the lounge? Even longer lines? Has this already started and does anyone have experience, is it working out OK? If lounge is much more crowded, I think I will have to choose a different resort.

TIA

 

[Tess]

I read a few pages back and can't find this specifically, so apologies if it has been asked.

I am booking for June and trying to decide. We've always stayed Poly CL for at least part of our trips.

But, this past August I was disappointed in Poly CL; still, if I stay at the Poly I would choose CL. I saw online that they are offering CL access to Theme Park view rooms. Does this mean even more people in the lounge? Even longer lines? Has this already started and does anyone have experience, is it working out OK? If lounge is much more crowded, I think I will have to choose a different resort.

TIA

The TPV rooms are actually contained within the Hawaii building. They did not add the TPV non-CL rooms as CL. The new TPV-CL rooms are a new, higher priced room category in Hawaii. The CL categories are now (from highest priced to least): TPV, LV, and GV.

The rooms are primarily located on the 2nd and third floor of the LV side of Hawaii, according to previously posted information. There will be no additional folks in CL than you have previously experienced.

 

[WendyisDarling]

The TPV rooms are actually contained within the Hawaii building. They did not add the TPV non-CL rooms as CL. The new TPV-CL rooms are a new, higher priced room category in Hawaii. The CL categories are now (from highest priced to least): TPV, LV, and GV.

The rooms are primarily located on the 2nd and third floor of the LV side of Hawaii, according to previously posted information. There will be no additional folks in CL than you have previously experienced.

Great! Thanks so much. I thought that was the plan. It was the "club level access" phrase that threw me off. I think you helped me make my decision

 

[UncleOrville]

Hi all! We booked our first CL stay over the weekend for a trip to the Beach Club in March, and I've been reading through this thread for information and tips. Thanks to all who have shared their experiences!

I just emailed IPO this morning, and got a response from them very quickly. I love that the email started with "Good Morning Lastname Crew," - very cute! They also pulled up all the ADRs I had made on my own (before I knew we would book CL) and put them in an itinerary, without my even mentioning the ADRs.

So far, I like this CL thing! Anyway, I'm sure I'll be back with questions as our trip approaches, so I wanted to introduce myself. If anyone has any advice for a first CL stay or for the Beach Club in particular, I'd love to hear it!