Concierge/Club Level Information - Part III (October 2010)

[Sue M]

I've found POLY IPO to be less personal than I am used to, but it's ok, they've done pretty much what I've needed. I don't think they're checking on an early request of mine, for another ADR time, I think they may have forgotten by now as I've never heard anything from them in a couple months. I am ok with my plans as they are now, and I am very happy they where able to get us a 7:45 Cali Grill reservation on our arrival night.....it'll be nice to try and catch the hallowishes fireworks

The IPO I've found most personal is AKL, they always answered my questions personally and with nice chit chat that was directly related to what I had written I especially liked dealing with Don, he was wonderful! I wish they had larger rooms, because the whole family LOVES it at AKL and we'd probably be back there if they could accommodate us this trip......

With that said, I AM still looking forward to our first POLY stay

I'm finding AKL IPO very nice too :good vibes is it August yet? BC is still cold & rainy, bleck.

 

[Sue M]

A few pages back I promised to let some of you know how our check in went.

We are at YC CL right now, after a few days at AKL CL. I did use the online check in this time. The only thing it did was make our check in process a little faster since they already had our cc on file and our key cards made up. Saved us some valuable time but didn't take anything away from the CL normal check in process.

My room requests were met both times and I would definitely use the online check in again. We checked in at AKL late in the evening and YC early in the morning.

Hope this helps clarify things!

good to know, thanks.

 

[i_heart_the_mouse]

A few pages back I promised to let some of you know how our check in went.

We are at YC CL right now, after a few days at AKL CL. I did use the online check in this time. The only thing it did was make our check in process a little faster since they already had our cc on file and our key cards made up. Saved us some valuable time but didn't take anything away from the CL normal check in process.

My room requests were met both times and I would definitely use the online check in again. We checked in at AKL late in the evening and YC early in the morning.

Hope this helps clarify things!

Just to piggy back on this, I would also definitely use online check in with CL. All 3 check ins so far have been very fast and done by the CL CMs, not the front desk. We also got major pixie dust twice, so I don't think you lose anything by checking in in advance.

 

[bluejasmine]

I'm do glad to hear good things about CL online check ins! The IPO use to tell me not to do it but it seems this yr they suggest it do I did and looking fwd to checking into GF next week!

 

[bluejasmine]

So far between Poly, GF and BC IPO the BC has been very friendly and so on top of everything! My 2x dealing with Poly a few weeks after booking I had to initiate contact the same with GF. BC emailed me two days later and was fantastic! V

I will say tho I booked my own ADR but I did ask GF IPO to look out for a earlier Ohana ADR and yesterday I got a message from them! Was surprised since u really hadn't heard much from them at all but they obviously still work on requests from months ago right up to your check in, b/c we check in next week!

 

[hstrickland]

Thanks mmmears and ihtm for the online check-in info! Guess I'll be doing that in a couple of days. At AKL, where will we check-in??

 

[jacksgirl]

Any recent examples of the CL lounge offerings at AKL and WL? I've seen the standard pastries, cereals, cheese and wine, etc., but was wondering if anyone had any more recent detailed examples. I think I saw some at one point from 2010 or so, but I can't even seem to find those now. Also any comparisons between the two would be awesome.

 

[hstrickland]

Any recent examples of the CL lounge offerings at AKL and WL? I've seen the standard pastries, cereals, cheese and wine, etc., but was wondering if anyone had any more recent detailed examples. I think I saw some at one point from 2010 or so, but I can't even seem to find those now. Also any comparisons between the two would be awesome.

We'll be leaving in 11 days (ticker says 12, but I added a day) and I'll be sure to get a detailed list for you of CL offerings ...and plenty of pictures, too

 

[WDWKOOK]

Any recent examples of the CL lounge offerings at AKL and WL? I've seen the standard pastries, cereals, cheese and wine, etc., but was wondering if anyone had any more recent detailed examples. I think I saw some at one point from 2010 or so, but I can't even seem to find those now. Also any comparisons between the two would be awesome.

Here is an excerpt from my April 2012 WL/CL review on AllEars:

The Old Faithful Club lounge:


Coffee service: 0630-0700.
Breakfast: 0700-1030.
Snacks: 1130-4:00.
Appetizers: 5:00-7:00.
Desserts and cordials: 8:00-10:00.


The Old Faithful Club has an amazing variety of food and drinks. We love that the delicious appetizers change nightly and usually 2-3 hot items are available, such as:


Chicken skewers, ancho chili chicken skewers, salmon chowder, satay, venison meatballs, venison spring rolls, duck pot stickers, pulled-pork shooters, bacon-wrapped scallops, crab rangoon… They also always have a tasty variety of cold items such as arugula salad, potato and bean salad, buffalo salad, tomato caprese, antipasto platter, crudités, cheeses (the bleu is delicious), hummus, baba ganoush, sun dried tomato pesto, bleu ranch dip, turkey and cheese roll-ups, PBJ shooters, breads…


Breakfast is the same everyday. They have cut-up fresh fruit, including delicious fresh pineapple every morning. Apples and bananas are also out all the time. They also have fresh chocolate chip and blueberry muffins, croissants, pastries such as cinnamon buns, cereals, bagels (with cream cheese, jelly and peanut butter), yogurt, and oatmeal (only seasonally). Unlike the Epcot resorts, they don't have hard boiled eggs. There is brewed coffee in a pitcher from from 0630 - 1030 and there are two coffee machines which offer a variety of plain and specialty, regular and decaf. coffees. In the fridge there are cartons of skim and 1% milk, canned tomato juice and sometimes apple juice boxes. There is also 2% milk and cream, apple juice, cranberry juice and OJ.


Snacks consist of gummies, a sesame cracker mix, goldfish crackers and cookies. They also have sodas in the refrigerator and water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and tea bags. If you'd like beer or wine, but it's not out yet, just ask one of the friendly Cast Members. About four different bottled beers are put in the fridge at 5:00 and three different wines, usually a cabernet, merlot and white. At 8:00 cordials are available, too.


Dessert time means it's time for cobbler! Every evening a delicious cobbler is available. Usually it's an apple, peach or berry cobbler. There are also Magic Bars, brownies and cookies and the portion sizes are generous. Milk is always out, unlike some lounges where you have to ask for it.

 

[wallawallakids]

Here is an excerpt from my April 2012 WL/CL review on AllEars:

The Old Faithful Club lounge:


Coffee service: 0630-0700.
Breakfast: 0700-1030.
Snacks: 1130-4:00.
Appetizers: 5:00-7:00.
Desserts and cordials: 8:00-10:00.


The Old Faithful Club has an amazing variety of food and drinks. We love that the delicious appetizers change nightly and usually 2-3 hot items are available, such as:


Chicken skewers, ancho chili chicken skewers, salmon chowder, satay, venison meatballs, venison spring rolls, duck pot stickers, pulled-pork shooters, bacon-wrapped scallops, crab rangoon… They also always have a tasty variety of cold items such as arugula salad, potato and bean salad, buffalo salad, tomato caprese, antipasto platter, crudités, cheeses (the bleu is delicious), hummus, baba ganoush, sun dried tomato pesto, bleu ranch dip, turkey and cheese roll-ups, PBJ shooters, breads…


Breakfast is the same everyday. They have cut-up fresh fruit, including delicious fresh pineapple every morning. Apples and bananas are also out all the time. They also have fresh chocolate chip and blueberry muffins, croissants, pastries such as cinnamon buns, cereals, bagels (with cream cheese, jelly and peanut butter), yogurt, and oatmeal (only seasonally). Unlike the Epcot resorts, they don't have hard boiled eggs. There is brewed coffee in a pitcher from from 0630 - 1030 and there are two coffee machines which offer a variety of plain and specialty, regular and decaf. coffees. In the fridge there are cartons of skim and 1% milk, canned tomato juice and sometimes apple juice boxes. There is also 2% milk and cream, apple juice, cranberry juice and OJ.


Snacks consist of gummies, a sesame cracker mix, goldfish crackers and cookies. They also have sodas in the refrigerator and water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee and tea bags. If you'd like beer or wine, but it's not out yet, just ask one of the friendly Cast Members. About four different bottled beers are put in the fridge at 5:00 and three different wines, usually a cabernet, merlot and white. At 8:00 cordials are available, too.


Dessert time means it's time for cobbler! Every evening a delicious cobbler is available. Usually it's an apple, peach or berry cobbler. There are also Magic Bars, brownies and cookies and the portion sizes are generous. Milk is always out, unlike some lounges where you have to ask for it.

Wow!! That sounds amazing and it is making me wish we were staying at WL!! Does anyone know what they serve at BWI? Is it similar to WL at all? Thanks.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Wow!! That sounds amazing and it is making me wish we were staying at WL!! Does anyone know what they serve at BWI? Is it similar to WL at all? Thanks.

I just did a BWI/WL split over spring break. My BWI CL review with photos is hyperlinked in my signature. There are also BWI/CL photos on the first page of the BWI thread that's also hyperlinked in my signature.

Personally, I feel that the OFC offerings are much better and much more varied than BWI's. I prefer the wider variety at WL and the lounge offers more seating and better views both inside and outside.

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about either CL.

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

I really missed the Magic Bars while at BC this trip!! Although they look like state fair leftovers (to put it nicely ), they're DELISH!!

 

[MartyM]

Here's what I received when I asked for the current menu from the IPO at Wilderness Lodge:


Monday

Cold Items

Asian Style Buffalo Salad

Turkey and cheese Roll-ups

Peanut Butter & Jelly Shooters

Crudite Platter

Cheese Platter with Garnishes

Breads and Spreads

Sourdough Bread

Red Pepper Hummus

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spread

Hot Items

BBQ Chicken Skewers

Duck Pot Stickers

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brownies
Magic Bars
Cobbler




Tuesday

Cold Items

Potato and Bean Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Tomato Caprese Platter with Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze, Torn Basil

Peanut Butter & Jelly Shooters

Crudite Platter

Cheese Platter with Garnishes

Breads and Spreads

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spread

Sourdough Bread

Red Pepper Hummus

Hot Items

Hood River Salmon Chowder

Ancho Chili Marinated Chicken Skewers

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Magic Bars
Brownies
Cobbler



Wednesday

Cold Items

Sesame Chicken Salad

Turkey and Cheese Roll-ups

Peanut Butter & Jelly Shooters

Crudite Platter

Cheese Platter with Garnishes

Breads and Spreads

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spread

Sourdough Bread

Red Pepper Hummus

Hot Items

Venison Spring Rolls

Sushi

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brownies
Magic Bars
Cobbler



Thursday

Cold Items

Smoked Portobello Mushroom Salad

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

Peanut Butter & Jelly Shooters

Crudite Platter

Cheese Platter with Garnishes

Breads and Spreads

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spread

Sourdough Bread

Red Pepper Hummus

Hot Items

Buffalo Chili

Honey-Chili Glaze Chicken Wings

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Magic Bars
Brownies
Cobbler



Friday

Cold Items

German Style Potato Salad with Dungeness Crab

Turkey and Cheese Roll-ups

Peanut Butter & Jelly Shooters

Crudite Platter

Cheese Platter with Garnishes

Breads and Spreads

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spread

Sourdough Bread

Red Pepper Hummus

Hot Items

Black Angus Tenderloin Stew

Crab Rangoon

Desserts

Brownies
Magic Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cobbler



Saturday

Cold Items

Cold Cut Antipasti Platter with Oregon Blue Cheese

Arugula Salad with Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette

Crudite Platter

Peanut Butter & Jelly Shooters

Cheese Platter with Garnishes

Breads and Spreads

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spread

Sourdough Bread

Red Pepper Hummus

Hot Items

Espresso BBQ Spiced Chicken Skewers

Venison Meatballs with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Magic Bars
Brownies
Cobbler



Sunday

Cold Items

Tomato Caprese Platter, Pure Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze and Torn Basil

Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Salad, with Apple Vinaigrette

Peanut Butter &Jelly Shooters

Crudite Platter

Cheese Platter with Garnishes


Breads and Spreads

Sourdough Bread

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Spread

Red Pepper Hummus

Hot Items

Mini Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw

Ancho Chili Rubbed Scallops wrapped in Bacon

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Magic Bars
Brownies
Cobbler

 

[MartyM]

And here's what I received from the BWI IPO in response to the same question:

Our nightly menu rotates nightly. As of now, here is what we carry each day. Things change and there probably will be new items added to our menu by October when you are staying with us.
Breakfast
Fruit: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew
Pastries:, Muffins, Flavored Loafs, Danishes, Croissants, Bagels
Cereal: Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Raisin Bran
Beverages: Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Coffee, 2% Milk, Skim Milk, Chocolate Milk, Evian, specialty teas
Oatmeal w/dried cranberries, sliced almonds, raisins, brown sugar & hardboiled eggs
Snacks
Cookies: Chocolate Chip/Sugar cookies w/Mickey sprinkles
Snacks: House-made Potato Chips w/ Red Pepper Ranch dipping sauce, Swedish Fish, Banana Chips, Yogurt Covered Pretzels, Spicy Bar Mix
Beverages: Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Evian, Perrier, specialty teas, select canned sodas
Upon Request: Chocolate Milk, Soy Milk, Rice Milk, Yogurt
Hors D'oevoures (rotated nightly)
Cold Items: (2 rotated nightly) Tomato Mozzarella w/Balsamic Reduction,Orzo Pasta Salad ,Seaweed and Seared Tuna, Green Mussels, Wild Rice Salad, Shrimp Salad, Broccoli Slaw , Greek Salad,Cous Cous Salad, Potato Salad, olives & peppers, Lobster Salad, vegetable crudité, Calamata Olive Hummus, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Ranch dipping sauce, house-made whole wheat bread, cracker assortment
Cheese: 2-3 different Cheeses every night
Hot Items: (2 rotated nightly) Vegetable Spring Rolls w/Sweet Chili Sauce, Chicken Skewers w/Yogurt Cucumber Sauce, Red Pepper and Goat Cheese w/ Pepper Ranch Sauce, Pork Pot Stickers w/ Chili Sauce, Conch Fritters w/ Cajun Remoulade, Brie and Raspberry en Croute, Crab Rangoon w/ Sweet Chili Sauce,Bacon-wrapped Scallops w/Mustard Dipping Sauce, Potato and Pea Samosas w/ Mango Chutney
Child Options: Peanut Butter & Jelly w/rolls, Apple Slices w/Carmel dipping sauce
Beverages: Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Evian, Perrier, specialty teas, select canned sodas
Beer/Wine: Bud Light, Heineken, Yuengling, Sam Adams Seasonal,
Longhammer, Columbia Crest Chardonnay, Mirassou Pinot Noir, Penfold’s Merlot, Beringer’s White
Desserts
Pastries: (2 patries inspired by our chefs nightly)
Cordials: Amaretto, Amarula, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Courvoisier
Beverages: Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Evian, Perrier, specialty teas, select canned sodas
Upon Request: Chocolate Milk, Soy Milk, Rice Milk,
yogurt

 

[wallawallakids]

And here's what I received from the BWI IPO in response to the same question:

Our nightly menu rotates nightly. As of now, here is what we carry each day. Things change and there probably will be new items added to our menu by October when you are staying with us.
Breakfast
Fruit: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew
Pastries:, Muffins, Flavored Loafs, Danishes, Croissants, Bagels
Cereal: Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Raisin Bran
Beverages: Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Coffee, 2% Milk, Skim Milk, Chocolate Milk, Evian, specialty teas
Oatmeal w/dried cranberries, sliced almonds, raisins, brown sugar & hardboiled eggs
Snacks
Cookies: Chocolate Chip/Sugar cookies w/Mickey sprinkles
Snacks: House-made Potato Chips w/ Red Pepper Ranch dipping sauce, Swedish Fish, Banana Chips, Yogurt Covered Pretzels, Spicy Bar Mix
Beverages: Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Evian, Perrier, specialty teas, select canned sodas
Upon Request: Chocolate Milk, Soy Milk, Rice Milk, Yogurt
Hors D'oevoures (rotated nightly)
Cold Items: (2 rotated nightly) Tomato Mozzarella w/Balsamic Reduction,Orzo Pasta Salad ,Seaweed and Seared Tuna, Green Mussels, Wild Rice Salad, Shrimp Salad, Broccoli Slaw , Greek Salad,Cous Cous Salad, Potato Salad, olives & peppers, Lobster Salad, vegetable crudité, Calamata Olive Hummus, Sundried Tomato Pesto, Ranch dipping sauce, house-made whole wheat bread, cracker assortment
Cheese: 2-3 different Cheeses every night
Hot Items: (2 rotated nightly) Vegetable Spring Rolls w/Sweet Chili Sauce, Chicken Skewers w/Yogurt Cucumber Sauce, Red Pepper and Goat Cheese w/ Pepper Ranch Sauce, Pork Pot Stickers w/ Chili Sauce, Conch Fritters w/ Cajun Remoulade, Brie and Raspberry en Croute, Crab Rangoon w/ Sweet Chili Sauce,Bacon-wrapped Scallops w/Mustard Dipping Sauce, Potato and Pea Samosas w/ Mango Chutney
Child Options: Peanut Butter & Jelly w/rolls, Apple Slices w/Carmel dipping sauce
Beverages: Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Evian, Perrier, specialty teas, select canned sodas
Beer/Wine: Bud Light, Heineken, Yuengling, Sam Adams Seasonal,
Longhammer, Columbia Crest Chardonnay, Mirassou Pinot Noir, Penfold’s Merlot, Beringer’s White
Desserts
Pastries: (2 patries inspired by our chefs nightly)
Cordials: Amaretto, Amarula, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Courvoisier
Beverages: Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Evian, Perrier, specialty teas, select canned sodas
Upon Request: Chocolate Milk, Soy Milk, Rice Milk,
yogurt

Thank you for this. It was very helpful.

 

[wallawallakids]

I just did a BWI/WL split over spring break. My BWI CL review with photos is hyperlinked in my signature. There are also BWI/CL photos on the first page of the BWI thread that's also hyperlinked in my signature.

Personally, I feel that the OFC offerings are much better and much more varied than BWI's. I prefer the wider variety at WL and the lounge offers more seating and better views both inside and outside.

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about either CL.

I never noticed your reviews in your signature before. They were great. Thank you. I am going to have to try WL at some point because it really sounds amazing. I didn't even think about WL when we made our reservations but now I really wished I had asked about it. Either way, BWI still looks lovely and I am excited about going and trying the CL there. THanks again for your reviews and photos. They are really helpful.

 

[Angel16]

We are so looking forward to our trip this September/October. We will be staying at BC/CL and AKL/CL. Is there any recent reviews and or pictures of the food offering for both of those resorts.

We have stayed at AKL CL before and love, love it! However it will be two years since our last visit. Beach Club resort is our first stay.

Any help would be so appreciated.

Angel16

 

[Sue M]

We'll be leaving in 11 days (ticker says 12, but I added a day) and I'll be sure to get a detailed list for you of CL offerings ...and plenty of pictures, too

Great!! I look forward to your report & pics

 

[WsPrincess]

We are so looking forward to our trip this September/October. We will be staying at BC/CL and AKL/CL. Is there any recent reviews and or pictures of the food offering for both of those resorts.

We have stayed at AKL CL before and love, love it! However it will be two years since our last visit. Beach Club resort is our first stay.

Any help would be so appreciated.

Angel16

I check into BC CL next Saturday so I will get the low down with pictures when I am there!!!

 

[hstrickland]

I check into BC CL next Saturday so I will get the low down with pictures when I am there!!!

Happy Planning....or should I say Happy Packing!!

We are so looking forward to our trip this September/October. We will be staying at BC/CL and AKL/CL. Is there any recent reviews and or pictures of the food offering for both of those resorts.

We have stayed at AKL CL before and love, love it! However it will be two years since our last visit. Beach Club resort is our first stay.

Any help would be so appreciated.

Angel16

I'll be happy to provide that info...just give me a couple of weeks

Heather