Concierge/Club Level Information- Part IV, July 2012

[abk96]

It's a great live report; they ran into some problems when a room on the Concierge Level (5th Floor) wasn't available! I didn't think that was possible.

I know and that makes me nervous now since we will be checking in later than Erika did. I wonder how they forgot to assign them a room on the level they reserved.

 

[HBGdancermom]

Your kiddos are almost the same age as mine are! In fact, when we go they will all be within 2 months of their next birthdays!

I would allow my 13 & 10 year old to go to the lounge alone if we were in our room, together if we were in another part of the resort such as SAB. The 6 year old could go with them either time, but never alone. In "theory" I am OK with the 13 year old going up to the lounge alone from another part of the resort but would like to get her used to going places unfamiliar/big/public with a buddy. Those two may be our official FP runners for our trip hahahha Hope that makes sense.

Don't have any real tips for you...sorry. We love CL with our family size and kiddos ages.

Thanks! That is what I was thinking! Very excited and can't wait for Oct!

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Mickeyluv'r...Do you know if BWI lounge has a fridge now? And do they keep the lounge doors open all night? When we stayed at BC last year it was nice to come in after the parks late and be able to grab a drink or hot beverage.

My last BWI CL was summer 2011, and my recall is a bit fuzzy. I remember the coffee/chocolate/latte machine after hours. I don't recall anything else, but every resort leaves out fruit. I'm also certain CR added their drink cooler after spring 2011.

Wish I had more current info.

It might be worth emailing the IPO to ask.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

I know and that makes me nervous now since we will be checking in later than Erika did. I wonder how they forgot to assign them a room on the level they reserved.

I wouldn't let late night make you nervous. We've had several smooth late night check-ins, and at least a few normal hours check-ins that were not perfect. Disney does periodically make mistakes, but as businesses go, they are pretty reliable. The only think that bites a little about late night arrivals is you have to use the front desk. No biggie, but it's fun to be escorted to the concierge desk.

It is very important let the resort know your arrival times/flight information. I did not read the trip report, but I know rooms which are no-shows as of midnight can be released. ALWAYS keep in mind flights are often substantially delayed- all months of the year. Just because your flight is supposed to land before midnight, doesn't mean it will. Especially if you have a non-direct flight! If Disney knows you will be arriving late, they'll make sure to hold your room.

 

[abk96]

My last BWI CL was summer 2011, and my recall is a bit fuzzy. I remember the coffee/chocolate/latte machine after hours. I don't recall anything else, but every resort leaves out fruit. I'm also certain CR added their drink cooler after spring 2011.

Wish I had more current info.

It might be worth emailing the IPO to ask.

Ok thanks. It's not a make or break sort of thing but it was just a nice touch.

 

[HBGdancermom]

Hey everyone!

I was wondering if they have ever offered FD or RO dscts on CL rooms in the past? We are coming in October, staying at BC CL and would love some extra spending money. Not changing my plans regardless but just curious (and hopeful )

Thanks

 

[kathie859]

Hey everyone!

I was wondering if they have ever offered FD or RO dscts on CL rooms in the past? We are coming in October, staying at BC CL and would love some extra spending money. Not changing my plans regardless but just curious (and hopeful )

Thanks

I believe it was the stay in late Nov-early Dec,2011, BWI CL and we had FD. Frankly, I'd rather have a room only discount since the dining plan just doesn't work for us. I.e., I prefer appetizers over desserts and had extra snack credits at the end of our stay.

In 2010, in the fall, we had a GREAT RO discount of 40% @ BWI CL.

 

[gjl]

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[abk96]

I wouldn't let late night make you nervous. We've had several smooth late night check-ins, and at least a few normal hours check-ins that were not perfect. Disney does periodically make mistakes, but as businesses go, they are pretty reliable. The only think that bites a little about late night arrivals is you have to use the front desk. No biggie, but it's fun to be escorted to the concierge desk.

It is very important let the resort know your arrival times/flight information. I did not read the trip report, but I know rooms which are no-shows as of midnight can be released. ALWAYS keep in mind flights are often substantially delayed- all months of the year. Just because your flight is supposed to land before midnight, doesn't mean it will. Especially if you have a non-direct flight! If Disney knows you will be arriving late, they'll make sure to hold your room.

Thank you. I made sure I told IPO of our late arrival. Glad to hear you have had some smooth late night check ins.

 

[jdd]

Hey everyone!

I was wondering if they have ever offered FD or RO dscts on CL rooms in the past? We are coming in October, staying at BC CL and would love some extra spending money. Not changing my plans regardless but just curious (and hopeful )

Thanks

For our August Poly CL stay, I have an AP discount of 35% for our first three nights and the late summer 20% offer for our last four. So, yes, if there's availability, they do offer RO discounts. Good luck

 

[deezeealum]

Hey everyone!

I was wondering if they have ever offered FD or RO dscts on CL rooms in the past? We are coming in October, staying at BC CL and would love some extra spending money. Not changing my plans regardless but just curious (and hopeful )

Thanks

We had a RO discount this past Jan. Sometimes the club level is an extra 5%

 

[HBGdancermom]

I believe it was the stay in late Nov-early Dec,2011, BWI CL and we had FD. Frankly, I'd rather have a room only discount since the dining plan just doesn't work for us. I.e., I prefer appetizers over desserts and had extra snack credits at the end of our stay.

In 2010, in the fall, we had a GREAT RO discount of 40% @ BWI CL.

We received a military room discount at Poly CL this June. 40% off!

For our August Poly CL stay, I have an AP discount of 35% for our first three nights and the late summer 20% offer for our last four. So, yes, if there's availability, they do offer RO discounts. Good luck

We had a RO discount this past Jan. Sometimes the club level is an extra 5%

YEAH!! YEAH!! and YEAH!! Thanks for the responses. Like I said earlier, we are still going regardless but every little bit helps us out!!!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

I'm going Club level this September with a 35% discount. Could have changed to FD, but would rather have the discount.

 

[HBGdancermom]

I'm going Club level this September with a 35% discount. Could have changed to FD, but would rather have the discount.

Good to know! How did you figure which was a better deal? Did you use the rack rate and then try to figure out how much you would spend on food?

Thanks

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Good to know! How did you figure which was a better deal? Did you use the rack rate and then try to figure out how much you would spend on food?

Thanks

Well, we have used the dining plan several times & really like it, but the last couple of trips we weren't all that hungry. Last trip we split our lunches & really didn't want all the desserts. Free dining sounds great, but when the tip is figured that can really add up one's costs.

I wanted to try CL at least once & this seemed a good time with the discount. Now I can have just an appetizer for dinner instead of a full dinner. I think we will have less costs going OOP. Remember we will have breakfast, snacks, sodas, beer & wine in CL which will cut some of our costs.

 

[D&R love Disney]

Hey everyone!

I was wondering if they have ever offered FD or RO dscts on CL rooms in the past? We are coming in October, staying at BC CL and would love some extra spending money. Not changing my plans regardless but just curious (and hopeful )

Thanks

It was 10 years ago but got an incredible 40% discount on a Garden Suite at the BoardWalk Inn. Unbelievable and made even better when my now DH proposed!

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

We got a bounce back for our trip in Oct. 30 or 35% I forget.

 

[HBGdancermom]

Well, we have used the dining plan several times & really like it, but the last couple of trips we weren't all that hungry. Last trip we split our lunches & really didn't want all the desserts. Free dining sounds great, but when the tip is figured that can really add up one's costs.

I wanted to try CL at least once & this seemed a good time with the discount. Now I can have just an appetizer for dinner instead of a full dinner. I think we will have less costs going OOP. Remember we will have breakfast, snacks, sodas, beer & wine in CL which will cut some of our costs.

Good points on the tips too! I didn't even factor that into it! Thanks!

It was 10 years ago but got an incredible 40% discount on a Garden Suite at the BoardWalk Inn. Unbelievable and made even better when my now DH proposed!

That is awesome!!

 

[jlm196]

We are planning a trip to WDW for our 10th anniversary and my 40th birthday. We want to stay at a Deluxe Resort-Club Level, but I am having a really hard time deciding where to stay.
My first thought was AKL but we have 2 very active boys 8 & 6 and I don't want to spend too much time waiting for a bus or riding a bus.
My second thought was an Epcot resort especially since we will be there during the Food and Wine Festival.
We do spend a portion of everyday in the pool and they loved the slide at CSR so I wanted to pick a resort with a fun pool.
My third thought was a MK resort, but the prices seem to make that prohibitive.
The boys love bunk beds so that leaves me with AKL or WL. I have too many little things that I am considering and I can't seem to narrow down which is the most important.

Thanks in advance for your advice....

 

[avery619]

Personally, I prefer the "Standard" view, which overlooks the pool/Bay Lake. When I want to see MK, I go to the lounge.

Other than which view, there's not much difference between the rooms on each side. When the resort was built, the rooms were prefabricated offsite- so they were made to all be the same. The balconies are all the same. The only tiny difference is the way the room is oriented- some are oriented in a mirror fashion. All the rooms are pretty convenient, some are slightly closer to the elevator, the ones that are further might be slightly quieter, but all the rooms we've had on the 12th floor have been pretty quiet.

I get that at other resorts room location matter more because the resorts have irregular shapes, obstructions, and the views vary. Also some of the other resorts have a wide variety of balcony options. At CR, - other than the two different sides- it's all basically the same.

The only OTHER option, is maybe to be on the 12th vs. 14th floor. Currently the 14th floor is being renovated- with a soft completion date, so you it's not an option. Even still, most prefer the 12th floor. The 14th floor doesn't have the open atrium.

Thanks! It sounds like a great set up. I'd be fine with the standard view based on your description. It is trying to convince the rest of the family.