Concierge, What is this all about?

[Destination Disney]

I've been reading here about the "concierge levels" at the Contemporary and AKL. What is this all about, what benefits do you get, what is included, are the rooms bigger, etc. Also I'm sure the cost is more, any examples of pricing and stay experience?

 

[KerryCM]

My first concierge stay was at the YC for my 30th anniversary. It was great having special priority seatings made and just being pampered. My next stay was at the BC for my annual girls only trip. Again this was nice and we all had a great time. I stayed at the Poly for just 1 night and asked to be moved to the BWI, just not the same.The next girls trip was at the BWI concierge and I have not stayed anywhere else since!!! The atmosphre, the cast of the Innkeepers Club and the pampering is what keeps me going back. I now stay there twice a year, March with the girls and Oct. with my husband. This year my son, daughter-in-law, 20 month old grandaughter and son's in-laws are all going. My son honeymooned there and loved it. They went back last Oct. when Madyson was only 11 months and loved the convience of the lounge with a baby. They also had a fridge and microwave in their room.
Yes, it is more money and most of the rooms are the same size, but the friendliness of the cast and with a stress-free time is so worth it to me. I have been able to get all the PS I wanted, even a last minute Illuminatios cruise, with out waiting on the phone and have the times and dates gone.
Some say it is a waste of money, me it is well worth every penny I spend.

 

[ducklite]

Am I the only one confused here?

Anne

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

Originally posted by ducklite
Am I the only one confused here?

Anne

No Anne....you are not the only one.....

 

[Destination Disney]

I still need to know what the benefits are. What exactly will I be paying for if I book a concierge room.

 

[ducklite]

This link should explain it to you:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=429681&highlight=concierge

Anne

 

[fam4jc]

We've stayed concierg only one time at the Poly (Just got back on the 13th). Let me see if I can give it to you straight. I am not "sold" on concierge even after experiencing it once. I am keeping an open mind though!

1. You get special pre-trip assistance with your planning. ie. priority seatings, recommendations, they'll shop for you to have surprizes in your room upon arrival, etc.

2. If the staff is good, they will have great ideas for neat things to when they call and get an idea from you on what types of things you like to do.

3. You get food offerings. From what I hear this varies from resort to resort. And some of the resort even have different levels of concierge. At the Poly they offered a nice continental breafast. Sodas, juice and bottled water out all day. afternoon minimal snacks. heavy horse doovies in the evening with beer and wine. night time night caps with nice desserts.

4. They are supposed to cater to your every whim. You have to be willing to ASK for things. (I didn't ask for any assistance once we got there)

5. I don't think there is a difference in the quality or size of the rooms except the suits.

There is a thread that is devoted to concierge experts. They are all very nice people and they know the services offered at each resort. If you have specific questions about a particular resort's concierge services, I'd ask it there.

We found that if we ate a good lunch in the parks and breakfast in the lounge we didn't need dinner. But eating is part of the fun at WDW.

We are going to stay concierge again at AKL because I want to do the safari and that's the only way you can do it. (at an additional cost) It's real expensive so staying concierge is a big decision that you need decide if you want to try it. You can always split your stay. Stay a few nights standard and a few nights concierge and see what you like better!

Just have fun

 

[Destination Disney]

Thank you for your in put!
I'll check out the link!

 

[F1Julie]

It sounds like a big waste of money to me. I can and enjoy making my own PS's and planning my trip. I certainly don't need someone to "turn down" my bed for the night. The food and drinks may be nice, but I could never eat enough snacks and drink enough soda to justify the cost. But hey, to each his own...

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

....we stayed in WL CL, Dec. '02.

It was when WDW was having some FANTASTIC discounts and it was a special trip for DH and me. I don't think I could ever pay more than I did for CL. I do ALL of the planning for our WDW trips (duh, that's why we come here, right?? ) so I don't want anyone to mess with my plans. In a way, I don't trust them either. What we pay for WDW vacations, I don't want anyone messing them up.

BUT, if you can get it for a reasonable price, I might go for it again.

Our first two nights I paid about $40 more a night. Our last night, we were booked for courtyard view/ no CL. We asked the morning before we were to make the switch, and they said we could stay in the room for an extra $30. We had a view of the castle so we took it.

So..............all this is to say there needs to be another category........maybe........"I'd try it with a GREAT discount."



EDITED TO ADD: Turndown service is available to ALL deluxe resort guests. This is not a CL service only.