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

[scottmel]

Thanks Bregrnat! Just want I wanted to hear. I think DD will be ok...soft rolls and PB should be good with granny smith apples...She'll make it!we hae 4 TS's set up and I mentally did themath on the dining plan and I just keep coming out ahead paying OOP and using Club Level..i think I will stay put. Thanks again!!

 

[kirbygump]

FYI on food offerings at YC CL

Good Morning Melissa!

I hope you had a great weekend!

True *and* false--the food offering have changed over the past few
months but for the better, I think. It doesn't include *just* wine &
cheese--that's only the beginning! During the evenings, there will be
cheese platters, vegetable platters, dips such as hummus (with breads &
crackers to dip), individually plated salads, and two hot offerings.
The hot offerings & salads are on a rotating menu, so you'll have a
different combination every day. The combinations will come from the
following:

Salads--
Tomato Mozzarella w/Balsamic Reduction
Wild Rice Salad with cranberries
Orzo Pasta Salad
Cous Cous Salad
Greek Salad

Hot Offerings--
Vegetable Spring Roll with Sweet Chili Sauce
Duck Quesadillas with Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream
Chicken Skewers with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce
Crab Rangoon with Sweet Chili Sauce
Port Potstickers with Sweet Chili Sauce
Bacon-wrapped Scallops with Mustard Dipping Sauce

Also, just for future reference, Boardwalk's Innkeeper's Club does have
a few other hot offerings as well which include Sesame Lamb Meatball
with Tzatziki, Goat Cheese with Roasted Red Pepper in Phyllo, Duck
Quesadilla with Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, Dolmades with Avgolemono
Sauce, Chicken Vegetable Bruschetta, Vegetable Spring Roll, Pork Pot
Stickers with Sweet Chili Sauce, Baked Spanakopita, Crab Cakes with
Lemon Caper Yogurt Sauce, and Pea & Potato Samosas with Feta. All these
also on a rotating menu.

Hope this helped! Please let us know if there's anything else we can do
for you

OMG I'm drooling, lol!!! I love those offerings. Dh, ds's (11) & (6) will love them too, ds (9) is the picky one, but will eat rolls & apples I'm sure and might try a few of the hot things. I wonder how different the food at CL is now?

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Thanks for the great BWI pics lovesdumbo and Clare!!! I am excited about the evening offerings coming from Kouzzina That was one of the few places in the area that we didn't make an ADR for, so now we can sample it! And DS7 is a foodie in training, so he will love trying all the new stuff

Off to check out Clare's trip report!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Thanks for the great BWI pics lovesdumbo and Clare!!! I am excited about the evening offerings coming from Kouzzina That was one of the few places in the area that we didn't make an ADR for, so now we can sample it! And DS7 is a foodie in training, so he will love trying all the new stuff

Off to check out Clare's trip report!

Is your BWI trip in the fall? If so I think I'll be back to BWI CL before that trip.

I gave a lot of thought to where I would want to go in July and still think the BWI CL will work best for us. I know DH will really enjoy it. I think I may keep an eye out to see if a deluxe room becomes available though but we'll do fine with a standard CL room if we have to.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Is your BWI trip in the fall? If so I think I'll be back to BWI CL before that trip.

I gave a lot of thought to where I would want to go in July and still think the BWI CL will work best for us. I know DH will really enjoy it. I think I may keep an eye out to see if a deluxe room becomes available though but we'll do fine with a standard CL room if we have to.

November 1-8- were doing the MNSSHP/MVMCP double dip (with alittle F&W Fest in between for good measure ) After seeing Clare's pics, I am really thinking that we made the right choice trying a place other than the GF- that view is to die for (And we are guaranteed that view with the deluxe CL room, right ) and the rooms seem so bright and cheery.

 

[lovesdumbo]

November 1-8- were doing the MNSSHP/MVMCP double dip (with alittle F&W Fest in between for good measure ) After seeing Clare's pics, I am really thinking that we made the right choice trying a place other than the GF- that view is to die for (And we are guaranteed that view with the deluxe CL room, right ) and the rooms seem so bright and cheery.

Yes-deluxe rooms are Boardwalk View so you won't get my 1st room view. BUT...aren't some on a different floor than CL lounge?

I gave GF a lot of thought for July but decided the monorail with transfer at TTC to Epcot would really drive me crazy. I spent 3 nights at CR CL one December and had monorail breakdowns several times on that trip. I don't remember too many breakdowns on all the trip to Poly though but I really don't want to stay there again this summer.

I was all set with BWI CL and then start looking at 1BR at Kidani photos again. That washer/dryer is so beautiful.

 

[scottmel]

yes you are gaurenteed Clare's view with a deluxe room however you might not be on the club level foor. you would need to take an elevator or stairs to get to the lounge.

 

[wdwfan]

I just made a reservation for the Grand Floridian, Sugar Loaf, for August. I'm really looking forward to trying something totally different. We love the Epcot resorts, but I'm thinking a stay at the Grand Floridian is long overdue!

 

[swwake]

November 1-8- were doing the MNSSHP/MVMCP double dip (with alittle F&W Fest in between for good measure )

That sounds like a REALLY fun trip! A little bit of everything. I may have to try that next year.

 

[lovesdumbo]

yes you are gaurenteed Clare's view with a deluxe room however you might not be on the club level foor. you would need to take an elevator or stairs to get to the lounge.

Where are the stairs?

 

[Princess&CowboyMommy]

Hi everyone I'm new to this thread even though I've been lurking for a while. I've read about 125 pages of this thread and I'm trying to get throught the rest to make sure I don't ask something that has already been asked, but honestly, I'm took excited to not ask a few questions about CL, especially AKV-CL.

Ok, so here are my questions so far - thanks in advance for any replies:

1. Extra Bathrobes - I think I read somewhere that GF has kid-size ones for CL members if requested. Is this at all possible at AK-CL?? My little girl, 8, would be in heaven if so, lol...

2. Sunrise Safari - This is related to the same little girl above - lol - She is a major morning person like her dad and can get really grumpy if she doesn't have a little food by 8am. I know that the SS leaves at 7:30 from the lobby and the continental breakfast starts at 7am upstairs. Is there time to snag a bagel and cream cheese or something for her to snack on before we leave for the SS? I know we get a full breakfast after the safari, but I'm assuming this would be done around 8:30-9am-ish? Totally ok for me and my son, but my daughter and hubby will have already been up for around 3 or more hours by then...(son and I will have just crawled outta bed before the bus takes off for AK, lol)

3. when do I contact IPO (my 180 days is probably within the next 3-4 weeks)? do I mention in the first contact that we definitely want to do the SS?

4. finally (for now at least, lol), we are in a one bedroom DVC room and I've heard there are only 5, 2 of which are HA; one is roll-in with no tub and the other tub but HA; if you were only there for 2 nights, would you make a request for a tub room - my kids are really not shower kids yet because of their age. Not a huge deal since we are only there for 2 days, but would you leave it to chance, or would you request "room with tub please"?

 

[tiggrbaby]

Hi everyone I'm new to this thread even though I've been lurking for a while. I've read about 125 pages of this thread and I'm trying to get throught the rest to make sure I don't ask something that has already been asked, but honestly, I'm took excited to not ask a few questions about CL, especially AKV-CL.

Ok, so here are my questions so far - thanks in advance for any replies:

1. Extra Bathrobes - I think I read somewhere that GF has kid-size ones for CL members if requested. Is this at all possible at AK-CL?? My little girl, 8, would be in heaven if so, lol...

2. Sunrise Safari - This is related to the same little girl above - lol - She is a major morning person like her dad and can get really grumpy if she doesn't have a little food by 8am. I know that the SS leaves at 7:30 from the lobby and the continental breakfast starts at 7am upstairs. Is there time to snag a bagel and cream cheese or something for her to snack on before we leave for the SS? I know we get a full breakfast after the safari, but I'm assuming this would be done around 8:30-9am-ish? Totally ok for me and my son, but my daughter and hubby will have already been up for around 3 or more hours by then...(son and I will have just crawled outta bed before the bus takes off for AK, lol)

3. when do I contact IPO (my 180 days is probably within the next 3-4 weeks)? do I mention in the first contact that we definitely want to do the SS?

4. finally (for now at least, lol), we are in a one bedroom DVC room and I've heard there are only 5, 2 of which are HA; one is roll-in with no tub and the other tub but HA; if you were only there for 2 nights, would you make a request for a tub room - my kids are really not shower kids yet because of their age. Not a huge deal since we are only there for 2 days, but would you leave it to chance, or would you request "room with tub please"?

1. IDK
2. They put out the pastry type items and have disposable cups out in time to grab something before you go.
3. I would e-mail now and mention all of your requests. I left a tele # instead of giving them the CC#, and Don called on a Saturday!
4. I would put this in the e-mail, and explain that you really need the tub for the kids.

Have a wonderful time! We went in 06 and 09, and loved it both times!

 

[RachelTori]

Hi everyone I'm new to this thread even though I've been lurking for a while. I've read about 125 pages of this thread and I'm trying to get throught the rest to make sure I don't ask something that has already been asked, but honestly, I'm took excited to not ask a few questions about CL, especially AKV-CL.

Ok, so here are my questions so far - thanks in advance for any replies:

1. Extra Bathrobes - I think I read somewhere that GF has kid-size ones for CL members if requested. Is this at all possible at AK-CL?? My little girl, 8, would be in heaven if so, lol...

Not sure, but the IPO can answer this for you.

2. Sunrise Safari - This is related to the same little girl above - lol - She is a major morning person like her dad and can get really grumpy if she doesn't have a little food by 8am. I know that the SS leaves at 7:30 from the lobby and the continental breakfast starts at 7am upstairs. Is there time to snag a bagel and cream cheese or something for her to snack on before we leave for the SS? I know we get a full breakfast after the safari, but I'm assuming this would be done around 8:30-9am-ish? Totally ok for me and my son, but my daughter and hubby will have already been up for around 3 or more hours by then...(son and I will have just crawled outta bed before the bus takes off for AK, lol)

Yes, there will be breakfast items available in time for your DD. We usually just grab coffee and juice, but the food is out BY 7:00 and that's plenty enough time for anyone to have a small meal before it's time to board the bus!

3. when do I contact IPO (my 180 days is probably within the next 3-4 weeks)? do I mention in the first contact that we definitely want to do the SS?

Contact them NOW!! Contact info is in post #1 of this thread. I find it best to list the Reservation # and dates as the title. In the body of the email, put any of your requests such as SS; questions such as bathrobe for DD. They will need a CC # for the SS (just for guarantee - you're not charged until the morning of the Safari) so also give them a phone number and best time to reach you. During that call, besides giving them your CC information, they will be happy to answer all your questions. After you receive the auto-reply email, you should hear from Don & crew within a day!

4. finally (for now at least, lol), we are in a one bedroom DVC room and I've heard there are only 5, 2 of which are HA; one is roll-in with no tub and the other tub but HA; if you were only there for 2 nights, would you make a request for a tub room - my kids are really not shower kids yet because of their age. Not a huge deal since we are only there for 2 days, but would you leave it to chance, or would you request "room with tub please"?

IPO can note this request on your reservation.

HTHs! Any other questions, ask away!!

 

[kaffinito]

Ok, so here are my questions so far - thanks in advance for any replies:

1. Extra Bathrobes - I think I read somewhere that GF has kid-size ones for CL members if requested. Is this at all possible at AK-CL?? My little girl, 8, would be in heaven if so, lol...

We stayed at both AKL Cl and Poly Cl and I was told that they only have adult sized robes when I requested one for DS9. I know I had read somewhere that they carried child sized robes for CL guests at GF, but was unable to get a childs robe at AKL CL.

Maybe you could put a request for one in your IPO contact email?

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Yes-deluxe rooms are Boardwalk View so you won't get my 1st room view. BUT...aren't some on a different floor than CL lounge?

yes you are gaurenteed Clare's view with a deluxe room however you might not be on the club level foor. you would need to take an elevator or stairs to get to the lounge.

Thanks guys! I did make a request with IPO to be on the same floor as the lounge

That sounds like a REALLY fun trip! A little bit of everything. I may have to try that next year.

Thanks!!! We were originally scheduled the week after Thanksgiving at GF RPC, but it would have been our 4th time for Christmas. It was getting alittle old (and I can't believe I am saying this!!!!) for DH and I (not DS, who loves it down there for the holidays) Moving it up a few weeks to be able to go MNSSHP and MVMCP was a win-win for everyone.

Hi everyone I'm new to this thread even though I've been lurking for a while. I've read about 125 pages of this thread and I'm trying to get throught the rest to make sure I don't ask something that has already been asked, but honestly, I'm took excited to not ask a few questions about CL, especially AKV-CL.

Ok, so here are my questions so far - thanks in advance for any replies:

1. Extra Bathrobes - I think I read somewhere that GF has kid-size ones for CL members if requested. Is this at all possible at AK-CL?? My little girl, 8, would be in heaven if so, lol...

2. Sunrise Safari - This is related to the same little girl above - lol - She is a major morning person like her dad and can get really grumpy if she doesn't have a little food by 8am. I know that the SS leaves at 7:30 from the lobby and the continental breakfast starts at 7am upstairs. Is there time to snag a bagel and cream cheese or something for her to snack on before we leave for the SS? I know we get a full breakfast after the safari, but I'm assuming this would be done around 8:30-9am-ish? Totally ok for me and my son, but my daughter and hubby will have already been up for around 3 or more hours by then...(son and I will have just crawled outta bed before the bus takes off for AK, lol)

3. when do I contact IPO (my 180 days is probably within the next 3-4 weeks)? do I mention in the first contact that we definitely want to do the SS?

4. finally (for now at least, lol), we are in a one bedroom DVC room and I've heard there are only 5, 2 of which are HA; one is roll-in with no tub and the other tub but HA; if you were only there for 2 nights, would you make a request for a tub room - my kids are really not shower kids yet because of their age. Not a huge deal since we are only there for 2 days, but would you leave it to chance, or would you request "room with tub please"?

Sadly, the GF did away with the child sized robes a few years ago

 

[jsmla]

We've always had our car with us when staying club level but my daughter and I will be taking Magical Express from the airport. When we've driven in we let folks at the security gate know that we were club level. How does this work with Magical Express?

I posted this on the Grand Floridian FAQ but thought I'd ask here too. We leave on Saturday


Jennifer

 

[Cinderumbrella]

We've always had our car with us when staying club level but my daughter and I will be taking Magical Express from the airport. When we've driven in we let folks at the security gate know that we were club level. How does this work with Magical Express?

I posted this on the Grand Floridian FAQ but thought I'd ask here too. We leave on Saturday


Jennifer

If IPO knows that you are coming via DME then a Club Level CM will meet you at the bus and take you up.

 

[scottmel]

don't be too disappointed about lack of bathrobes. They are like those waffle weave cheapies. I was really disappointed. I pictured the big fluffy spa kind. NOT! Very thin and waffley. i never even used it...

 

[Cinderumbrella]

don't be too disappointed about lack of bathrobes. They are like those waffle weave cheapies. I was really disappointed. I pictured the big fluffy spa kind. NOT! Very thin and waffley. i never even used it...

Tell me about it!! I remember when they had the thick one in the rooms But I am 99% sure the ones you can buy in the gift shop are the nice fluffy ones.

 

[canadianmickey13]

We've always had our car with us when staying club level but my daughter and I will be taking Magical Express from the airport. When we've driven in we let folks at the security gate know that we were club level. How does this work with Magical Express?

I posted this on the Grand Floridian FAQ but thought I'd ask here too. We leave on Saturday


Jennifer

When we got off the bus, there was a cast member right there who simply called out "where's Miss Deborah?" (our dd). The cast member then welcomed us, took us up to the RPC lounge, got us a drink and then took us to our room for check in. It all was seamless and our daughter still tells everyone about how they were waiting for her arrival - she loved it! I'm not sure how they knew we were on that particular bus - perhaps the Magical Express people at the airport let them know.