Concierge/Club Level Information- Part IV, July 2012

[dfarner]

Can you get alcohol at any time? I know beer/wine are put out at a certain time (maybe late afternoon?), but can you ask the CM's for wine earlier, for example to take to the pool? Also, how about the cordials put out with desserts - can you get them earlier? Staying at YC if it makes a difference which CL.

We have stayed Poly club and GF club and yes, my DH requested beer each afternoon for the pool and cast members were very accommodating. I may have gotten wine, but I don't remember. Not sure about cordials.

 

[bluejasmine]

Yea my DH asked for beer to take to the pool at Poly and GF and once I got a plastic cup of that amazing sangria Poly CL makes to take to the pool!

ASMU/POR Dec 16-22, 2012 & BWI Sept 8-15, 2013

 

[Ferrentinos]

Yea my DH asked for beer to take to the pool at Poly and GF and once I got a plastic cup of that amazing sangria Poly CL makes to take to the pool!

ASMU/POR Dec 16-22, 2012 & BWI Sept 8-15, 2013

Can't wait to try the sangria!!!

 

[BringingUpDisney]

Can't wait to try the sangria!!!

Me too!

 

[Willows909]

Hello everyone....opinions please! Which CL is better Beach Club or Animal Kingdom?? Thank you!!!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Is is better to be close to YC lounge or is it too noisy?

We were about 4 doors down and never heard any noise.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

That's wierd! We had the gold keys at YC the last week of April.

We had gold keys at the YC the end of May

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

What do you mean no bottles of water? I'm starting to get a little nervous about trying CL. Paying all that extra money and you can't even get a bottle of water unless you're in a suite?

BWI CL has large glass bottles of Evian. We've only seen the plastic bottles at the YC and BC and you have to ask for them they aren't out to take.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

It was funny but I had a couple of CM's that worked at quick service restaurants ask me why my card was yellow. I told them that they were club level cards but I felt a little funny saying that. I didn't want to seem pretentious as we are a very middle class family .

Many times in the parks (especially Epcot) when I use my gold key card to pay for something the castmember will typically ask where I am staying and then I tell them and they say Oooooohhh that's so nice. So I think most of them know what it means.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hello everyone....opinions please! Which CL is better Beach Club or Animal Kingdom?? Thank you!!!

The AKL lounge is nice. But I would always choose the BC CL over AKL because of the close walk to Epcot, the boat to the Studios, and Stormalong Bay. I don't mind taking buses sometimes, but I don't like to feel the bus is my only option. Plus I like night life and places to go and things to do in the evening.

 

[Willows909]

The AKL lounge is nice. But I would always choose the BC CL over AKL because of the close walk to Epcot, the boat to the Studios, and Stormalong Bay. I don't mind taking buses sometimes, but I don't like to feel the bus is my only option. Plus I like night life and places to go and things to do in the evening. [/QUOTE

Thanks!

 

[karmacats]

All this talk of gold vs blue keys reminds me of a question -

DH and I stayed CL for the first time in April (at AKL), and the guard at the gate gave us a blue parking pass for our windshield instead of the usual white pass. Is that because we were staying CL? I've never had a blue parking pass before, and thought maybe the resort was just recycling paper or something, but we always drive to the parks and a few times the CMs at the parking lot tolls commented on my "fancy" blue parking pass (we usually had the top down on the convertible, so i think the parking CMs feel compelled to say something to me since I'm basically in their face ).

i must be a snob, because i really liked flashing my gold key card , and i'll be sad if we don't get one in oct (staying AKL CL again)!

 

[Ofinn]

Hello everyone....opinions please! Which CL is better Beach Club or Animal Kingdom?? Thank you!!!

I have a feeling that AK has a better club level. I would still pick BC over AK. I just wouldn't pay for club level, unless it was unavoidable.


That probably didn't help at all. I am having my own problems deciding on a resort. I have gone from AK to WL to GF sugarloaf CL. I had to give up CL at YC...actually I could only get a SV room at BWI. I don't think I will miss Club level after the cruise I am usually sick of the the whole eating and drinking thing by then.
We have been AP holders for 4 years, and we are not renewing. I think that is leading to some anxiety over this trip. My kids are 11 and 12 now, and it's time to do some new things. We will still go to Disney once a year I hope.

Anybody have any thoughts on Sugarloaf. RPC is out of the question. I had to give up YC and move to BW to upgrade from WL to GF. I would have to cancel the cruise to upgrade to RPC. The cruise is actually less per night then RPC.

 

[mickeynut1]

I would have to cancel the cruise to upgrade to RPC. The cruise is actually less per night then RPC.

After reading this, it hit me just how crazy RPC rates are. We are taking a 3 night DCL cruise right before Christmas and I priced out 2 nights RPC prior to the cruise. Our cruise (which includes 4 of us in a deluxe family oceanview verandah) is cheaper than 2 nights in RPC .....and the cruise includes as much food as you want those 3 days, along with entertainment. RPC rates are really getting out of reach .

 

[dfarner]

I have a feeling that AK has a better club level. I would still pick BC over AK. I just wouldn't pay for club level, unless it was unavoidable.


That probably didn't help at all. I am having my own problems deciding on a resort. I have gone from AK to WL to GF sugarloaf CL. I had to give up CL at YC...actually I could only get a SV room at BWI. I don't think I will miss Club level after the cruise I am usually sick of the the whole eating and drinking thing by then.
We have been AP holders for 4 years, and we are not renewing. I think that is leading to some anxiety over this trip. My kids are 11 and 12 now, and it's time to do some new things. We will still go to Disney once a year I hope.

Anybody have any thoughts on Sugarloaf. RPC is out of the question. I had to give up YC and move to BW to upgrade from WL to GF. I would have to cancel the cruise to upgrade to RPC. The cruise is actually less per night then RPC.

Sugarloaf was our first club level experience at WDW. It's very nice. The building is in a fantastic location. I remember the castmembers being friendly, but not overly-so, like the club castmembers at the Poly. I think I remember champaign being offered as well. Food offerings were typical for Disney club level. Our room was in good shape. I remember LOTS of loud, unruly children running up and down the hallway. I also remember, because of the close proximity to the courtyard pool, guests coming in wet, without coverups on, getting snacks and such in the lounge. Perhaps that was just an isolated incident, but I noticed it several times during our stay. These things can happen in any resort and wouldn't deter me from staying there again, just kind of a bummer.

I'm not sure I'm following your post....are you adding days before or after your cruise, and you're having a hard time deciding upon a resort that will fit your wants and your budget? I would recommend Sugarloaf to anyone, but you said you may be over the "eating and drinking thing". Does that mean you're booking for after your cruise? If that's the case, why not just skip the club level and book a room at the resort of your choice?

 

[Ofinn]

Sugarloaf was our first club level experience at WDW. It's very nice. The building is in a fantastic location. I remember the castmembers being friendly, but not overly-so, like the club castmembers at the Poly. I think I remember champaign being offered as well. Food offerings were typical for Disney club level. Our room was in good shape. I remember LOTS of loud, unruly children running up and down the hallway. I also remember, because of the close proximity to the courtyard pool, guests coming in wet, without coverups on, getting snacks and such in the lounge. Perhaps that was just an isolated incident, but I noticed it several times during our stay. These things can happen in any resort and wouldn't deter me from staying there again, just kind of a bummer.

I'm not sure I'm following your post....are you adding days before or after your cruise, and you're having a hard time deciding upon a resort that will fit your wants and your budget? I would recommend Sugarloaf to anyone, but you said you may be over the "eating and drinking thing". Does that mean you're booking for after your cruise? If that's the case, why not just skip the club level and book a room at the resort of your choice?

We are staying at sugarloaf 4 nights before the cruise. The first few days of vacation is when I really have my eat and drink on.......after the cruise not so much. We are staying at BWI SV no CL for 4 nights after the cruise so I think that will work out well. I have priced out several different resorts and combinations. This one was actually was less than WL CL/YC CL split that I originally booked. I get to try a new Club level so I'm excited.

 

[Ofinn]

After reading this, it hit me just how crazy RPC rates are. We are taking a 3 night DCL cruise right before Christmas and I priced out 2 nights RPC prior to the cruise. Our cruise (which includes 4 of us in a deluxe family oceanview verandah) is cheaper than 2 nights in RPC .....and the cruise includes as much food as you want those 3 days, along with entertainment. RPC rates are really getting out of reach .

I know! The cruise prices in September are great. Our 4 night cruise in September was only 1960 for 2 adults and 2 kids in a verandah room. I just need the hurricanes to stay away. This same cruise in July would be closer to 5000. I'll sail through a hurricane to save 3 grand.

 

[mickeynut1]

I know! The cruise prices in September are great. Our 4 night cruise in September was only 1960 for 2 adults and 2 kids in a verandah room. I just need the hurricanes to stay away. This same cruise in July would be closer to 5000. I'll sail through a hurricane to save 3 grand.

That's an awesome price for a 4 night cruise!! And I agree......$3000 is worth the change from July to September. The summer cruise prices are crazy. We were originally booked for July, but after seeing how busy of a summer we had ahead of us, I started looking at December. Our December cruise is $1000 cheaper than what July would have been and we have a higher cabin category than what we had for July. Another perk is that I get to be back in Disney during Christmas time .

 

[dfarner]

We are staying at sugarloaf 4 nights before the cruise. The first few days of vacation is when I really have my eat and drink on.......after the cruise not so much. We are staying at BWI SV no CL for 4 nights after the cruise so I think that will work out well. I have priced out several different resorts and combinations. This one was actually was less than WL CL/YC CL split that I originally booked. I get to try a new Club level so I'm excited.

Got it! Well I hope you enjoy your cruise and may the hurricanes stay away for you!! Sugarloaf is nice, what a great start to your vacation!

 

[bluejasmine]

GF SL is my favorite CL out if the 4 I've tried!! I liked the service and food selections and ambiance! We have tried Poly,CR, GF, BC CLs so far booked at BWI for Sept thinking of upgrading to CL...

ASMU/POR Dec 16-22, 2012 & BWI Sept 8-15, 2013